Web Site: A History of Ireland in 100 Objects – Education

About this site / Ideas for this site

The objects below lend themselves to the exploration of a number of issues related to Equality and Justice. There are lessons and resources associated with each object. Be sure to check out the Story of the Object which is told in child-friendly language.

• Empty Cooking Pot 19th century
  • Famine,
• Emigrant’s Teapot 19th – 20th century
  • Travellers; Migration
• Daniel O’Connell’s Chariot 1844
  • Human Rights; Slavery
• Viking Slave Chain Late 9th – early 10th century
  • Slavery
• Eileen Gray Chair 1926
  • Gender; Stereotypes
• Waterford Charter Roll 1215 – 1373
  • Critical-thinking; Messaging
• Salamander Pendant c1588
  • Critical-Thinking