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The Battle of Boyne is central to Ulster Protestant folklore. It was one of the most significant battles in the history of Ireland and had major impact on he area. This seven minute video reviews the events that resulted in this battle and what happe...ned.
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December 24, 2011 at 07:10 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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St. Patrick
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He converted the Irish to Christianity, but there's quite a bit most people don't know about Ireland's patron saint. In this video clip learn more about St. Patrick. (0:59)
March 5, 2012 at 11:27 AM
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Ages: 10 - 18
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his video segment from Faces of America highlights Stephen Colbert’s Irish ancestors, the Garins, and the reason they left Ireland--the Great Potato Famine of the mid-19th century. Colbert learns of the dreadful conditions the Irish people endured du...ring the Famine. Historian Henry Louis Gates, Jr. also travels to Limerick, where the Garins lived, and interviews present-day residents who shed further light on the extreme living conditions of the working class people of Ireland during the Great Famine. (1:17)
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February 7, 2012 at 12:06 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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In this video clip learn more about the magnificent country of Ireland. From Ireland's national symbol to its average beer consumption, get the facts on the Emerald Isle. This video has no narration and instead provides text to describe the country. ...(2:21)
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March 4, 2012 at 01:49 PM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Leprechauns
From history.com, produced by History Channel
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These mythological beings have appeared for centuries in Irish folklore, but the pot of gold didn't come until much later. In this video clip, learn more about the origins of the Leprechauns. (1:18)
March 5, 2012 at 11:30 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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Green was not the first color associated with St. Patrick, it was blue. In this video clip, learn how the color green became associated with this holiday. (1:07)
March 5, 2012 at 11:16 AM
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Ages: 12 - 18
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In this video clip, learn how corned beef and cabbage became a St. Patrick's Day staple. It didn't start in Ireland. (1:09)
March 5, 2012 at 11:20 AM
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Ages: 13 - 18
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Irish Stew
From history.com, produced by History Channel
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In this Holiday Foods video clip, we learn about what people traditionally eat during St. Patrick's Day. One of the most popular dishes is a hearty Irish Stew. In this video clip, Famous Fat Dave talks about the history of St. Patrick's Day and its t...raditions. (3:35)
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March 5, 2012 at 11:36 AM
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Ages: 8 - 18
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A trip to the downtown post office in Dublin offers travelers a chance to step into a dramatic chapter in Ireland's history. This fast paced 2:34 video reviews a quick overview of the city.
October 19, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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