Derry City Council have produced education and learning packs which take a look at some key events throughout the Decade of Centenaries. 

Historical Events of the 20th Century

This learning pack looks at the following events using a mix of activities from quizzes to worksheets.

• First World War and the Easter Rising

• The War of Independence and Partition of Ireland

• World War II and 1950s

• Civil Rights and Troubles

Suitable for upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3

Connection & Division 1910 - 1930

This pack explores the impact of national and international events in the north western region of Ireland between1910 -1930, using a range of primary source material. It is divided into four sections:

• Home Rule Crisis

• First World War

• Easter Rising

• Impact of Partition

Suitable for upper Key Stage 3 and Year 14 students

Click on the link to the left to download the resources or to access the Derry City Council website. 

Centenary Event: 

• Battle of the Somme

• Civil War

• Government of Ireland Act

• Lloyd George’s Convention

• Outbreak of First World War

• Rise Of The Labour Movement

• Suffrage and General Election

• The Easter Rising

• Ulster Covenant

• War Of Independence

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decade of centenaries, derry city council, first world war, easter rising, partition, ulster covenant, war of independence, home rule, suffrage, civil war