Good Friday Agreement
The 1998 peace agreement for Northern Ireland between the British and Irish governments resulted in a new power-sharing government that included both Unionists and Nationalists. It is often called the ‘Good Friday Agreement’ because it was reached on that day, 10 April, in 1998.
This collection is created to support the study of Politics & Society and in particular the following student expectations and topics:
2.2 - Describe the way in which the Northern Ireland Executive is selected and the ministers' roles.
4.3 - Acknowledging differences and negotiating and resolving conflicts.
5.3 - The idea of equality in relation to rights.
A brief animated video explaining the Agreement
Highlighted resources for class
Teaching the Good Friday Agreement: Classroom Activities
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/28053/27789.pdf Added: 20 Aug 2018 Contributor: Donal Mc Carthy Resource type: Lesson Plan / WorksheetDesigned for GCSE History but includes some usable worksheets and classroom activities for teaching about the background and details of the Good Friday Agreement in any context.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- Politics & Society
Strand: 4. Citizenship: Rights & Responsibilities
Strand unit: 3. Negotiating & Resolving Conflicts
Suggestions for use: Worksheets and classroom activities are very usable for group work to support an understanding of how the GFA helped resolve conflict in Northern Ireland.
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 5 Northern Ireland 1949-1993
Good Friday Agreement: Full Text
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/28050/27786.pdf Added: 20 Aug 2018 Contributor: Donal Mc Carthy Resource type: Primary SourceThe full text of the 1998 Northern Ireland Peace Agreement (Good Friday Agreement) in pdf format.
View full descriptionHow it maps to the curriculum
- SC
- Politics & Society
Strand: 4. Citizenship: Rights & Responsibilities
Strand unit: 3. Negotiating & Resolving Conflicts
Suggestions for use: Not to be used in its entirety but teachers could cut and past relevant passages when introducing the topic or ask students to skim the document to find reference to specific institutions or principles established by the GFA
- SC
- History
Strand: Later Modern Ireland
Strand unit: 5 Northern Ireland 1949-1993
Videos
Three short videos that explain elements of the Agreement. To find other videos - search for 'Good Friday Agreement' and filter Resource Type by 'Audio / Video'.
Explaining the D'hondt formula
Detailed BBC documentary (60mins)
Reflections from key people involved in the negotiations (30 mins)
Ready-made Presentations for Class
Handouts for Class
The role of the Northern Ireland Executive
How the Northern Ireland assembly is chosen
The role of the First Minister
