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Government, Economy& Society in the Rep of Ireland,1949 -1989

The Impact of RTÉ, 1962-1972
Jack Lynch

This collection contains links to the RTÉ archives clips relating to RTE in the 1960s. There are three worksheets with activities to accompany selected video clips from this exhibition. For LC history students. 

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The Impact of RTÉ, 1962 - 1972 (Case Study)

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/28284/28020.pdf Added: 12 Sep 2018 Contributor: PDST Resource type: Guide/notes / Reference

In the 1960's, one significant instrument in bringing about change was the new television service. The case study, The Impact of RTÉ, offers students the opportunity to see how developments in communications media can trigger significant social and cultural change. In exploring issues of causation with students, we have a great opportunity to develop their ability to think critically, which is one of the stated objectives of the syllabus, and an increasingly cherished aim of senior cycle education.

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Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 6 Rep of Ireland 1949-1989

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President First On New Television Service 1961

President First on New Television Service 1961

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/26896/26632.pdf Added: 14 Jun 2018 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Audio / Video / Primary Source / Worksheet

Worksheet containing activities for use with RTÉ archives video clip relating to the address made by the President of Ireland, Éamon de Valera, on the occasion of the first broadcast of Teilifís Éireann in 1961.

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Strand unit: 6 Rep of Ireland 1949-1989

Suggestions for use: The audio and video clips chosen for use with this resource relate to several syllabus elements of the topic 'Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989', namely: Changing attitudes towards Irish language and culture; the impact of television; case study: the impact of RTE, 1962-1972. Contains individual and group work activities that can be used over the course of a 40 minute lesson.

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Late Late Show 1965

Late Late Show 1965

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/26887/26623.pdf Added: 14 Jun 2018 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Audio / Video / Primary Source / Worksheet

Worksheet containing activities for use with RTÉ archives video clip relating to clips from an episode of the 'Late Late Show' broadcast in 1965.

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Strand unit: 6 Rep of Ireland 1949-1989

Suggestions for use: The audio and video clips chosen for use with this resource relate to the case study, 'the impact of RTE, 1962-1972' a syllabus element of the topic 'Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989'. Gay Byrne is a key personality in this topic. Contains individual and group work activities that can be used over the course of a 40 minute lesson.

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Television Helps Educate Farmers 1965
Telefís Scoile Teaches Maths for Juniors 1966
Learning to Use Everyday Irish 1967

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In small groups, discuss the following questions:

• What do programmes like the ones shown tell us about the function of RTÉ in Irish society in the 1960s?

• Examine each programme individually. Which programme do you think was most effective in educating its target audience? Justify your answer. 

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 Share the Resources with your Class                                Go to the Resource on Jack Lynch >>> 

This collection on Jack Lynch contains links to RTÉ archives audio and video clips relating to Jack Lynch. There are two worksheets with activities to accompany the selected audio and video clips. For LC history students.

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The Taoiseach on the Situation in the North 1969

The Taoiseach on the Situation in the North, 1969

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/26883/26619.pdf Added: 14 Jun 2018 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Audio / Video / Primary Source / Worksheet

Worksheet containing activities for use with RTÉ archives video clip of a landmark broadcast by Jack Lynch on RTÉ television on 13 August 1969 in response to developing violence in Northern Ireland.

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Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 5 Northern Ireland 1949-1993

Suggestions for use: The audio and video clips chosen for use with this resource relate to the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland, a syllabus element of the topic 'Politics and Society in Northern Ireland, 1949-1993'. Contains individual and group work activities that can be used over the course of a 40 minute lesson.

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 6 Rep of Ireland 1949-1989

Suggestions for use: The audio and video clips chosen for use with this resource relate to responses to 'the Troubles' from the Republic of Ireland, a syllabus element of the topic 'Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989'. Jack Lynch is a key personality in this topic. Contains individual and group work activities that can be used over the course of a 40 minute lesson.

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Jack Lynch Is The New Taoiseach 1966

Jack Lynch Appointed Taoiseach, 1966

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/26885/26621.pdf Added: 14 Jun 2018 Contributor: Anne-Marie Ryan Resource type: Audio / Video / Primary Source / Worksheet

Worksheet containing activities for use with RTÉ archives audio and video clips relating to the appointment of Jack Lynch as taoiseach in November 1966.

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Suggestions for use: The audio and video clips chosen for use with this resource relate to 'increasing international involvement – the UN and the EEC' and 'social change - status of women' both syllabus elements of the topic 'Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949-1989'. Jack Lynch is a key personality in this topic. Contains individual and group work activities that can be used over the course of a 40 minute lesson.

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