Colmcille 1500.
Starting on the 7th December 2020, there will be a year-long commemoration marking the birth 1500 years ago of the 6th-century saint Colmcille or Columba. The saint and his rich legacy have shaped the language, culture and history of Ireland, Scotland and the north of England. The legacy continues to transcend borders and to inspire cooperation, not least in the Gaelic traditions of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Did you Know –
St Colmcille was involved in one of the first copyright disputes?
Learn about the life of saint Colmcille and discover his rich legacy with the following teacher created resources and online references.
Life of Colmcille
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl8q8fHriMw&feature=youtu.be Added: 25 Nov 2020 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Audio / VideoWatch the short film as it takes you on a journey through the life of Saint Colmcille, patron Saint of Derry, made for the Saint Columba Heritage Centre.
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The Life of St. Colmcille
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34837/34595.pptx Added: 15 Nov 2020 Contributor: Niamh Carroll Resource type: PresentationPresent the life and times of St. Colmcille to your class using this teacher-created presentation containing notes on his early life, founding of Iona and notable events in his life.
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Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
The Life of Saint Colmcille
http://www.askaboutireland.ie/learn.../people-in-history/saint-colmcille/ Added: 25 Nov 2020 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesRead about the life of saint Colmcille using the Ask About Ireland website. The reference has sections on his early years, his exile, his life in Iona, and his legacy.
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St Colmcille and Iona
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34839/34597.pdf Added: 15 Nov 2020 Contributor: Niamh Carroll Resource type: WorksheetComplete the cloze procedure activity task with your class to assess your pupils knowledge on St. Colmcille’s monastery in Iona. Alternatively, pupils could use the close procedure as a research task. The task contains word blanks and an answer sheet. (Suitable 4th-6th class)
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Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
The Legacy of Saint Colmcille
https://ccea.org.uk/colmcille/teachers/resources/index.php Added: 25 Nov 2020 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / TextbookDiscover the legacy of saint Colmcille with your class using these free books available in PDF or as an eBook. The books cover the convention of Druim Cett, the founding of Derry, the Loch Ness monster, the prince and the pauper, the quarrel at Movilla, and the well of st Columba.
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St. Colmcille Art Stimulus
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34841/34599.pptx Added: 15 Nov 2020 Contributor: Niamh Carroll Resource type: PresentationExamine the saint through an artist’s eye using this collection of images based on St. Colmcille in painting, sculpture and stained glass. The pieces of art will act as a creative starting point for an art lesson. (Suitable 1st-6th class).
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Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ , as part of a lesson on Ireland's three Patron Saints, or a lesson on religious artwork and depictions.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ , as part of a lesson on Ireland's three Patron Saints, or a lesson on religious artwork and depictions.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ , as part of a lesson on Ireland's three Patron Saints, or a lesson on religious artwork and depictions.
St. Colmcille - Ireland's Patron Saints
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34840/34598.pdf Added: 15 Nov 2020 Contributor: Niamh Carroll Resource type: WorksheetCompare Ireland’s three patron saints based on their place and century of birth, their feast day, events from their life and their symbols. (Suitable 3rd-6th). Pupils compare the three patron saints by filling in this guiding worksheet.
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Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or as part of a lesson on Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or as part of a lesson on Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or as part of a lesson on Ireland's three Patron Saints.
St. Colmcille - Test Your Knowledge
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/34838/34596.pdf Added: 15 Nov 2020 Contributor: Niamh Carroll Resource type: AssessmentChallenge your class to this multiple choice quiz on the life and legacy of St. Colmcille. The questions are based on the above presentation and resources around saint Colmcille. The quiz could be used to encourage recall of the story of St. Colmcille. Complete as a whole class or get pupils to complete individually.
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Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: For use in tandem with https://colmcille.net/colmcille-1500/ or while learning about Ireland's three Patron Saints.
