REPUBLIC OF IRELAND: History

1845: Start of the Great Famine of the 1840s, which kills at least 1 million people. People begin to emigrate to America, Britain Australia, and Canada.

1916: A rebellion breaks out in Dublin against British rule. It is crushed, but it makes more people rise up against British rule. Easter Rising 1916.

1920s; War breaks out, which results in the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921. This parts the island. But people want it completely free, so the Civil War starts.

1947: Republic of Ireland (Eire) is created, and Ireland breaks away from the Commonwealth. Ulster is not included, which annoys many Irish nationalists, especially the IRA.



A map of the 32 traditional counties of Ireland, showing the 26 counties of the Republic of Ireland (dark green) and the 6 counties of Northern Ireland (light green).


1969: First sign of trouble in Northern Ireland that is included in what is known as the Troubles. This is caused by the difference in religion in Ireland, between Catholicism and Protestantism.

This poem was written by one of the 10 year-old student in Gaelscoil Bheanntraí (the school where I taught Spanish in 2001). It shows how Irish people felt the division of their country and the differences marked by religion.

1969-1998: Troubles tear Northern Ireland apart. Many outbreaks occur in towns and cities across Northern Ireland, including Bloody Sunday, Derry 1972, and Omagh 1998.

1998: The Belfast Agreement is made, which results in an end to the War in Northern Ireland. Ireland and the UK work together to towards the end of the century.

Peace in Ireland.

IRELAND, THE EMERALD ISLE.

THIS MARCH WE ARE GOING TO DEVOTE OURSELVES TO LEARNING A LITTLE MORE ABOUT IRELAND.

LET'S START BY WATCHING A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL COUNTRY, ONCE YOU VISIT IT YOU IMMEDIATELY  FALL IN LOVE WITH IT..

THIS TRADITIONAL IRISH SONG REFLECTS WHAT IRISH ARE LIKE: HAPPY AND KIND PEOPLE!

When Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!!

YOUR POEMS: 
        

MY POEM FOR ALL OF YOU!

Teaching you is such a pleasure

We have time for work but also for leisure

Laura and Sofía are so much fun

That on their eyes there is always the sun

Sonia and Cristina are so delightful
That they make all of us feel so cheerful

Gemma and Tamara are so charming

That in the world there is no place for arming

Rebeca’s heart is so kind

That everybody can see it, even the blind!
Daniel is such a wonderful boy
that he stands us with all his joy

THANKS FOR BEING SO NICE
And I can tell you more than twice!!

 Happy St. Valentine's Day!

ST VALENTINE'S DAY IS COMING!! 7 days left!

When My Love Swears That She Is Made Of Truth

Sonnet 138 by William Shakespeare

When my love swears that she is made of truth,
I do believe her though I know she lies,
That she might think me some untutored youth,
Unlearned in the world's false subtleties.
Thus vainly thinking that she thinks me young,
Although she knows my days are past the best,
Simply I credit her false-speaking tongue:
On both sides thus is simple truth suppressed:
But wherefore says she not she is unjust?
And wherefore say not I that I am old?
                                                           O! love's best habit is in seeming trust,
                                                          And age in love, loves not to have years told:
                                                                     Therefore I lie with her, and she with me,
                                                              And in our faults by lies we flattered be.

Coca Cola Commercial - "Reasons To Believe" (2011) Whatever / Oasis

I just wanted to share this video with you! It's true,  there are reasons to believe in a better world!

WILL, BE GOING TO, PRESENT CONTINUOUS OR PRESENT SIMPLE???

REVISING GRAMMAR: FUTURE TENSE

Here there are some webs where you can revise the FUTURE TENSE. The exam is on Tuesday, so if you have any doubt, ask me on Monday, ok?

      http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/simplefuture.html
http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs18.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs19.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs20.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs21.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs22.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs23.htm

http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/verbs24.htm

CONGRATULATIONS! WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!

Some students from the primary school "La Paloma" have vistited our high school today and we had a surprise for them: a Live TV Show, performed by the group of 4th European Sections; a play, written and acted out by the group of 3rd European Sections and a violin concert, performed by several students from different groups of European Sections.

THERE IS ONE THING I WOULD LIKE TO SAY: WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!! It's a pleasure to teach you! THANK YOU!