The first meeting of Dáil Éireann occurred on 21 January 1919 and held itls last meeting on 10 May 1921. A number of people elected at the Westminster elections of 1918 refused to recognise the Parliament of the United Kingdom and instead assembled as revolutionary parliament called "Dáil Éireann".
Readers might like to explore the event further - List of elected members.
The First Dáil - Presentation (PDF)
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22062/21785.pdf Added: 30 Mar 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: PresentationA PDF that can be used as a presentation with students when exploring the 'The First Dáil Éireann'. Presentation has been created alongside some useful primary sources and digital content streams which can be accessed for free using Scoilnet Broadband. For instance - the Irish Newspaper Archive, Dictionary of Irish Biography and more external links to websites such as the RTÉ Archive.
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- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)
Suggestions for use: Project the PDF onto the board to guide the class through class discussions on the First Dáil. Divide students into groups to research the profile of a chosen key player in the pictures. Students should spend time using the primary sources from the Irish Newspaper Archive. Students should record findings back to class.
- TY
- TY Subject Sampling
Strand: History
History Ireland - The First Dáil Éireann
http://www.historyireland.com/20th-...ary-history/the-first-dail-eireann/ Added: 20 Jan 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Secondary SourceDetailed article covering the period from 1916 to 1921 during which the First and Second Dáils met. Explores the anti-conscription campaign, the principle of self-determination, the Dáil and the British response.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Very solid information. Students should be directed to read.
RTE archives: The First Dail
http://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibiti...ann-1919/139408-an-chead-dail-1919/ Added: 07 May 2009 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: ReferenceSelection of short interviews from radio and television with key figures discussing the 1918 election and the first Dail.
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- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)
Suggestions for use: A collection of clips which could be used as 'a hook' to begin a topic, of as a basis for class discussion.
The First Dáil anniversary in 1969
http://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibitions/920-first-dail-eireann-1919/ Added: 12 Dec 2012 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Primary SourceRTE Archives exhibition of the First Day with audio and video footage interviews with those who attended the 50th anniversary.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Can be used in a multiple number of ways to support textbook on this topic
- JC
- History
Strand: 2. The History of Ireland
Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)
Irish Times Report of First Dáil
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1919/0121/Pg002.html Added: 26 Feb 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Primary SourceA page from the IrishTimes archive (free within the Schools Broadband network) that contains a report on the start of the First Dáil in January 1919. The report speculates on what Sinn Féin policy might be.
View full descriptionConstitution of the First Dáil Éireann
http://www.difp.ie/docs/1919/Constitution-of-Dail-Eireann/6.htm Added: 20 Jan 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Primary SourceText from the original constitution dated April 1st 1919. The constitution contained just five articles.
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- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: This is a short document so could be printed. Students could compare how it differs from Bunracht na hÉireann.
Ministers of the First Dáil
http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/eng/His...y_of_Government/FirstD%C3%A1il1.pdf Added: 20 Jan 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Secondary SourceListing of office holders in the First Dáil in 1919.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949
Suggestions for use: Useful to show how the leading political persoalities of the time were involved with administration within the First Dáil.
