Recognition of Excellence

Primary Gaeilge

• School: Scoil Iognáid Rís, Dingle, Kerry
• Project: An Dreoilín (The Wren)

This project showcases a rich and vibrant tradition with ancient roots that still brings excitement to this day.

Primary English

• School: Presentation Primary School, Tralee, Kerry
• Project: Why should we remember the Palatines who settled in Tralee?

Migration and resettlement is a constant feature of communities down throughout history. Take a closer look at one such instance through the eyes of a German community putting down roots in Tralee.

• School: Ailbe National School, Killinure, Limerick
• Project: The History of Boher Community Centre/Train station

A local community centre turns out to have to have a whole other identity as a previous train station. Hear some first-hand stories about the station from a seasoned town resident.

• School: Kilcroan National School, Galway
• Project: Our Local History & Heritage

We often overlook the rich heritage and history that surrounds us in our local area. This project takes a fresh view of what is all around us waiting to be explored.

• School: St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir School
• Project: The French Family Window

Take a deep dive into the family story behind a beautiful piece of stained-glass art in one of Ireland’s most iconic cathedrals.

Junior Cycle Gaeilge

• School: Coláiste Eoin, Baile an Bhóthair, Dublin
• Project: Cérbh é Caoimhín Ó hUiginn?/Who was Kevin O’Higgins?

Sometimes we forget about certain people of the past, despite the fact that they played a big role in shaping our present. Take a closer look at one such person…

Junior Cycle English

• School: Beech Hill College, Monaghan
• Project: How did the Civil War Shape County Monaghan with Bullets and Barracks

History often focuses on big cities when telling the story of our past. This project takes a more local view, showing how regional events are a fundamental part of the narrative fabric.

Senior Cycle Gaeilge

• School: St Farnan’s Post Primary School, Prosperous, Kildare
• Project: Cén fáth ar tharla agus ar theip ar Éirí Amach 1798, agus cén fáth ar éirigh leis an Éirí Amach Rathúil?/ Why did the 1798 Rebellion happen and fail, while the Prosperous Rebellion succeeded?

Important events in history can look very different from a national versus local perspective. This project examines one such historical landmark.

Senior Cycle English

• School: St Leo's, Carlow
• Project: The Hillforts of Baltinglass

The area around Baltinglass is known as ‘Ireland’s Hillfort Capital’. This project explores these intriguing and mysterious remnants of our distant past.