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How to Ceili Irish Dance - The Walls of Limerick

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SHARE THE MAGIC OF EPIC WITH YOUR CLASS WITH OUR EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

Now you can introduce your students to the richness and diversity of the stories featured in our museum, no matter where you are.

At EPIC we want to share the story of Ireland and Irish emigration with as many people as possible, so we have created a range of virtual educational experiences, from our downloadable EPIC Explorers History-at-Home Packs to online workshops/lectures and informative videos that you can share with your class.

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Anyone who has stepped foot in a classroom has most likely heard the age-old callback, "1,2,3 eyes on me!" Classroom callbacks are an enjoyable and effective way to get the students' attention and quiet the class down in a pinch. The start of the school year is prime time to get students and teachers in the routine of using callbacks. There are so many fun callback examples, there is no need to resort to the old "1,2,3!"

Photo by Kuanish Reymbaev on Unsplash

Tips for using Callbacks

When first introducing callbacks, it is best to model and practice as a class. One of my favorites is called flat tire. It is simple but a fun and effective way to get the kids refocused. The teacher begins by calling out, "flat tire," and the students make a quiet hissing noise and deflate onto their desk. After introducing the callback I have the students pretend they are working in groups and chat amongst themselves. I wait a few seconds and then call out, "flat tire!" The students will deflate and the class will become quiet.

Don't introduce too many callbacks at once

Students like variety and they don't need to be overwhelmed. At the beginning of the year, I only introduce 2-4 callbacks and mainly focus on the procedure of stopping everything and quieting down once they hear a callback. As the year progresses I introduce more. Every time students learn a new callback the class becomes enlivened and the procedure is strengthened.

Don't rush it!

Callbacks work great when you take your time. Say the callback slowly and loudly and wait for the students to say their part. After the students respond, pause for a few seconds at the front of the class. I often like to wait a bit so that all students are looking at me. When callbacks are rushed, the students will quickly say their part and go back to talking. It may feel awkward to wait in silence but once it becomes the norm it makes all the difference!

Callback Examples:

Have any other great callbacks? Leave a comment below!

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Scaffolded langugae to help increase fluency in students: Filler words and phrases that gives the learner time to think and keep talking!

Well, ye know, kinda, like, I guess, sorta, this and that, and all that, ye know!?

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Like any capital, Dublin City can get a little crazy at times and, occasionally, you just need a escape the hustle and bustle for a bit.

Luckily, villages like Howth are on the DART line, which makes them easy to get to and they feel a world apart from the capital city.

In the guide below, you'll discover everything from things to do in this mighty little village to where to eat, sleep and drink.

Although a visit to Howth in Dublin is nice and straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that'll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

You'll find Howth in North Dublin, a 25-minute DART ride from the city. It's also around a 20/25-minute drive from Malahide and Portmarnock and it's around a 20-minute drive from Clontarf.

Howth is easily reached by public transport. You can reach Howth using the northbound DART from Connolly Station in Dublin centre and it takes around 25-30 minutes. Otherwise, you can jump on the number 31 bus that also leaves from Connolly Station.

The Howth Cliff Walk is arguably the main attraction here, but there's a few other notable things that make Howth a cracking day out. Also worth your time is the lovely Howth Village, Howth summit, Bailey Lighthouse, the gardens of Howth Castle and a hidden beach.

And as is often the case with pretty seaside villages, there's a load of great pubs and restaurants to enjoy while you're here. Do your coastal walks first and reward yourself later with a pint and a meal as the sun goes down in Howth Village (that's what I'd do anyway!).

One of Dublin's oldest working harbours, Howth has been a fishing village and port since at least the 14th century and Howth Castle has stood on its present grounds in some form for over 750 years.

The harbour didn't begin to take its present shape until the 19th century and only in the later 20th century were the leisure areas added, however it's still an active centre of the fishing industry and one of Ireland's "tier 2" fishing ports.

For travellers, though, it's the gorgeous landscapes and fascinating history that keeps drawing people in. Howth gets especially busy in the summer, as people from all over county Dublin and beyond come to experience its unique charm.

Whether you're a cyclist, jogger or walker, it's one of the more stunning parts of the country yet is conveniently close to Dublin City.

So, we have a dedicated guide on the best things to do in Howth, but I'll give you a quick overview of our favourite attractions.

Below, you'll find everything from the Howth Cliff Walk and the towns many beaches to Baily Lighthouse and more.

With its cinematic coastal scenes and easy-to-follow trails, the number one reason to visit Howth is to tackle the mighty Howth Cliff Walk (arguably one of the best walks in Dublin).

Despite the title, there are actually a number of different walking routes in Howth that treat the eye to lovely views of Lambay Island, Ireland's Eye, Dublin Bay and Baily Lighthouse.

But for this purpose, we're talking about the easy 1.5 hour walk that begins at Howth Summit car park and takes you north to Howth Head Peak where you should have some deadly views of Ireland's Eye and Lambay Island. Here's a guide to follow.

For something a little more leisurely, you can just stay in Howth Village and take a ramble around. This is regarded as one of Dublin's most picturesque towns for good reason!

When the sun is shining, there are few better things to do than to grab an ice cream from Gino's and then stroll around while soaking up the views.

There are also a couple of fish and chips shops if you want that classic coastal break experience, as well as plenty of pubs to rest your legs with a pint.

If you read our Howth Beach guide, you'll know that there's 4 main beaches in the area: Claremont Beach, Balscadden Bay Beach, Red Rock and a 'hidden' beach.

The 'hidden' beach is best viewed from above on the cliff walk but, as you'll see us mention in our guide to the best beaches in Howth, you should avoid walking down to it.

Although Claremont and Balscadden Bay are relatively easy to reach, you need to go off-the-beaten path to reach Red Rock.

Lying just south of Howth Village, Howth Castle is one of the longest continuously inhabited private homes in Europe and has been in the care of the St Lawrence family since 1177.

Though that means you can't see inside the house, you can still walk around its charming grounds and view the ancient castle in all its glory.

With the current castle dating back to around the 14th-century, its gardens are especially lovely in early summer when the azalea and rhododendron collections are in bloom.

Update: Howth Castle has recently be sold to an investment firm and they're set to turn it into another castle hotel in Dublin.

While there's been a lighthouse on Howth's south-eastern tip since the mid-17th-century, the current structure dates back to 1814.

Over the years, even with the lighthouse in place, the waters here have played witness to many tragedies. One of the most notable took place in 1853, when a paddle streamer struck the cliffs, resulting in the loss of 83 lives.

These days, Bailey Lighthouse is one of the most notable stops on the Howth Cliff Walk (you can admire it from afar).

Ignore the silly name for a moment, as this is a serious collection that's arguably one of the more unique museums in Dublin.

And not only that, the building (The Martello Tower) was a genuinely important part of Ireland's early communications network as the site where the first communications cable from Holyhead in Wales to Ireland was laid in 1852.

Inside you'll find Pat Herbert's extensive collection of early Morse equipment, gramophones, crystal sets and valve radios, alongside ancient-looking photographs, telegrams, batteries, TVs, stamps, household items and more.

Although we go into the town's food scene in depth in our Howth restaurants guide, you'll find the best of the bunch (in our opinion!) below.

An award-winning seafood restaurant situated at the end of Howth Harbour's west pier, Aqua has some of the best views of any Dublin restaurant. Its selection of locally caught fish is as fresh and full of flavour as you can imagine.

2. Beshoff Bros - Howth

I'd argue that Beshoff Bros in Howth Village does the best fish and chips in Dublin. Buy a bag and head across the road and grab a bench that overlooks the harbour. If you feel like mixing it up, check out their calamari and chips.

A little further down from Aqua lies the Brass Monkey, a great spot for a less formal seafood experience. If you're with friends, then order in a few pints and a mix of seafood platters.

There's some mighty pubs in Howth that are perfect for a post-walk pint with friends. Below, you'll find three of our favourites.

Decked out in striking cream and blue from the outside, the Abbey Tavern in Howth Village dates back to the 16th-century. Serving exceptional food and drink under its historic low ceils, there's always a lively atmosphere here.

Sitting at the top end of Howth Village, McNeills of Howth is a handsome spot to escape to if you've had enough of the busy harbour. And as soon as the kitchens close, the music starts so you can enjoy yourself long into the night.

3. O'Connell's Pub

Perfectly perched to look out over the Harbour, O'Connell's is in a picturesque spot. It's also one of the first pubs you come across on your way back into town following the Howth Cliff Walk so we wouldn't blame you for falling in here for a pint!

There a handful of great places to stay in Howth, from guesthouses and pub accommodation to gorgeous holiday homes.

Note: if you book a hotel through one of the links below we may make a tiny commission that helps us keep this site going. You won't pay extra, but we really do appreciate it.

Practically next door to O'Connell's, King Sitric is an easy-going spot in a great location that provides instant access to the Harbour and the Howth Cliff Walk. Also offers free wi-fi and a restaurant with a varied seafood menu.
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2. Sweet Inn - Gorgeous Howth I

This holiday home is just north of Howth Village's pubs and shops and is peaceful without being too far from the action. Features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen and 3 bathrooms with a shower.
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3. Sweet Inn - Gorgeous Howth II

This holiday home has much the same features as the previous one but is much closer to town. And with access to a patio and free private parking, you're in a cracking spot to go exploring in Howth.
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Since mentioning the area in a guide on where to stay in Dublin that we published several years ago, we've had hundreds of emails asking various things about Howth.

In the section below, we've popped in the most FAQs that we've received. If you have a question that we haven't tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

Yes! Howth is a lovely little village that's home to beautiful beaches, stunning cliffs and lots of lively pubs and restaurants. It makes a great day out.

Is there much to do in Howth?

There's lots to see and do in Howth, from the 4 beaches and the Howth Cliff Walk to Bailey Lighthouse, Deer Park and the harbour.

Are there many pubs and restaurants in Howth?

Yes! There's a good mix of casual places to eat and fancier spots for a bite in the town. There's also several great, traditional style pubs on offer.

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At EPIC we want to share the story of Ireland and Irish emigration with as many people as possible, so we have created a range of virtual educational experiences, from our downloadable EPIC Explorers History-at-Home Packs to online workshops/lectures and informative videos that you can share with your class.

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Situated in the historic heart of Dublin just a stones throw from Temple Bar is O´Neill´s Pub. Around the corner from Trinity College, Grafton Street and the world-famous Molly Malone Statue, it´s the perfect place for a quiet pint, a tasty meal or a lively music session or just to rest your feet for a while. You´ll always be sure of a warm, friendly welcome.

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A brief description of the history of education in Ireland; followed by an in-depth look at modern day practices.

U is pronounced lower- fun, Dublin, bus, pub

TH at the end of a word is very soft- What is that? That's cute.

TH is sometimes pronounced as a t or d at the start of words

Hiberno English- we don't like to use the term "Queen's English"- we can often use a mixture of British and American English, regional phrases, Irish grammar and direct translations.

Tuesday:

History of schools

Some fast facts

The goal of equality

The curriculum

Sample school video

Gaelscoileanna

The Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A)

Wednesday:

The continuum of support

School self evaluation

Similarities and Differences

18th/19th century Ireland- informal, clandestine schools, however no teachers were prosecuted

Colonial suppression of natives, Penal laws in Ireland 1695- education ban on non-conforming religions

1782- laws relaxed, Hedge Schools expanded

1824- around 9,000 in existence

1831-National School System- Formal official education began by the Christian Brothers and The Presentation Brothers

Birth of the Irish State 1922

Gaelicisation: The most important function of the school system was to revive the Irish language and to instill nationalist (non-colonial) ideals.

1960's Taoiseach Sean Lemass was prioritizing education as an investment in the future. Shift from nationalism to globalism and openness to international influences.

1971 New Curriculum- Pedagogical theorists underpinnings: Lev Vygotsky (1934), Jean Piaget (1936)

Ownership of schools (this is quite complex, even for Irish teachers!)

The majority of primary schools are privately owned and supported by various churches, and the state pays the bulk of the building and running costs.

Growing schools; Educate Together

Multi denominational schools

Pupils can begin school from 4 years of age and legally must be in education from 6 years old.

2 years of infant classes: Junior Infants and Senior Infants, then 1st class to 6th class

After 6th class, when a child is 11/12 they begin secondary school.

Average teacher- student ratio is 1:24

Inclusion, diversity and equality.

SNA- special needs assistant, new name: ISA- Inclusion support assistant

Child centered education

DEIS- Delivering Equality of Opportunity In Schools

Deis is the Irish word for opportunity.

https://www.holyrosaryps.ie/
School Video - introduction to a typical school
Try and answer these questions:
How are the pupils supported in reaching their full potential?

What subjects are taught?

What technology is used?

Educate Together-

How it's different:

no uniforms- self expression encouraged

Co-educational (boys and girls)

Secular

Same curriculum

Teachers and principal are called by their first name to promote equality

School Facts Overview

8% of schools are taught through Irish, that's 1 in 12 children are being educated exclusively through Irish- the highest number since the birth of the state.

Secondary School (High School)

1/3 of secondary schools are single-sex: all girls or all boys

This is because these schools are originally founded by Sister/Nun Orders: The Sisters of Mercy, The Carmelite Order, The Sisters of Loreto etc, and Brother/Monk Orders: The Christian Brothers, The Franciscan Order. These are usually over 100 years old with years of tradition.

Newer secondary schools are not single sex; "community schools." The large majority of schools are public and free. Usually you can go to the school that is part of your neighborhood- it will depend on your address.

All schools have the same curriculum and work towards the final exams: The Leaving Certificate.

This is points based. The top points is 625. 1 subject = 100 points. + 25 bonus points for Higher Level Maths.

To enter University- this depends on the points you get and you must get above 60% in Maths, English and Irish.

For example, If you want to study Law at Trinity you must get: 580 points.

For less academic pupils there are more practical courses and alternative routes besides the Leaving Certificate.

A snap shot of schools- primary and secondary

One of the few fee-paying private schools.

There are no uniforms and it is completely focused on getting the highest points for the Leaving Certificate- no physical education or school community activities etc.

SSE began in 2012- how to use School Self Evaluation to improve teaching and learning. 2016-2020: all schools need to look at (free to add other evaluations) Take on 2-4 aspects over a 4 year period. (E.G: English, Irish, Maths, S.E.S.E)

School Self Evaluation process- how to improve

Evidence from a range of sources: the views of pupils and parents.

6 step SSE process

Print outs: gathering evidence resources

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A Gaelscoil talking about mindfulness in English and Irish.

COVID- how Irish schools dealt with it..

Comparative Phrases

The Irish system is quite/somewhat/really similar to.....

The Irish system is quite/somewhat/very different from...

There is actually quite a lot of similarities/differences...

We have a number of things in common, firstly...

Our systems are similar is some aspects, for example...

The main difference in our systems is...

One thing that stood out as quite different/similar is...

There are a number of similarities/differences... first of all...

Rocky Road to Dublin is a 1968 documentary film by Irish-born journalist Peter Lennon and French cinematographer Raoul Coutard (long-time collaborator of Jean-Luc Godard), examining the contemporary state of the Republic of Ireland, posing the question, "what do you do with your revolution once you've got it?" It argues that Ireland was dominated by cultural isolationism, Gaelic and clerical traditionalism at the time of its making. Astonishingly, this film, selected by the Cannes Festival to represent Ireland in 1968 and immediately shown across Europe and North America, was shunned in Ireland. Apart from one brief run in 1968 at the Dublin International Film Theatre it was never accepted for commercial or television release in Ireland until the 2000s. This is the film that, in the late '60s, shattered Ireland's complacent view of itself as a liberated country. (Source: Irish Film Institute)

U is pronounced lower- fun, Dublin, bus, pub

TH at the end of a word is very soft- What is that? That's cute.

TH is sometimes pronounced as a t or d at the start of words

Hiberno English- we don't like to use the term "Queen's English"- we can often use a mixture of British and American English, regional phrases, Irish grammar and direct translations.

Tuesday:

History of schools

Some fast facts

The goal of equality

The curriculum

Sample school video

Gaelscoileanna

The Gaelic Athletic Association (G.A.A)

Wednesday:

The continuum of support

School self evaluation

Similarities and Differences

18th/19th century Ireland- informal, clandestine schools, however no teachers were prosecuted

Colonial suppression of natives, Penal laws in Ireland 1695- education ban on non-conforming religions

1782- laws relaxed, Hedge Schools expanded

1824- around 9,000 in existence

1831-National School System- Formal official education began by the Christian Brothers and The Presentation Brothers

Birth of the Irish State 1922

Gaelicisation: The most important function of the school system was to revive the Irish language and to instill nationalist (non-colonial) ideals.

1960's Taoiseach Sean Lemass was prioritizing education as an investment in the future. Shift from nationalism to globalism and openness to international influences.

1971 New Curriculum- Pedagogical theorists underpinnings: Lev Vygotsky (1934), Jean Piaget (1936)

Ownership of schools (this is quite complex, even for Irish teachers!)

The majority of primary schools are privately owned and supported by various churches, and the state pays the bulk of the building and running costs.

Growing schools; Educate Together

Multi denominational schools

Pupils can begin school from 4 years of age and legally must be in education from 6 years old.

2 years of infant classes: Junior Infants and Senior Infants, then 1st class to 6th class

After 6th class, when a child is 11/12 they begin secondary school.

Average teacher- student ratio is 1:24

Inclusion, diversity and equality.

SNA- special needs assistant, new name: ISA- Inclusion support assistant

Child centered education

DEIS- Delivering Equality of Opportunity In Schools

Deis is the Irish word for opportunity.

https://www.holyrosaryps.ie/
School Video - introduction to a typical school
Try and answer these questions:
How are the pupils supported in reaching their full potential?

What subjects are taught?

What technology is used?

Educate Together-

How it's different:

no uniforms- self expression encouraged

Co-educational (boys and girls)

Secular

Same curriculum

Teachers and principal are called by their first name to promote equality

School Facts Overview

8% of schools are taught through Irish, that's 1 in 12 children are being educated exclusively through Irish- the highest number since the birth of the state.

Secondary School (High School)

1/3 of secondary schools are single-sex: all girls or all boys

This is because these schools are originally founded by Sister/Nun Orders: The Sisters of Mercy, The Carmelite Order, The Sisters of Loreto etc, and Brother/Monk Orders: The Christian Brothers, The Franciscan Order. These are usually over 100 years old with years of tradition.

Newer secondary schools are not single sex; "community schools." The large majority of schools are public and free. Usually you can go to the school that is part of your neighborhood- it will depend on your address.

All schools have the same curriculum and work towards the final exams: The Leaving Certificate.

This is points based. The top points is 625. 1 subject = 100 points. + 25 bonus points for Higher Level Maths.

To enter University- this depends on the points you get and you must get above 60% in Maths, English and Irish.

For example, If you want to study Law at Trinity you must get: 580 points.

For less academic pupils there are more practical courses and alternative routes besides the Leaving Certificate.

A snap shot of schools- primary and secondary

One of the few fee-paying private schools.

There are no uniforms and it is completely focused on getting the highest points for the Leaving Certificate- no physical education or school community activities etc.

SSE began in 2012- how to use School Self Evaluation to improve teaching and learning. 2016-2020: all schools need to look at (free to add other evaluations) Take on 2-4 aspects over a 4 year period. (E.G: English, Irish, Maths, S.E.S.E)

School Self Evaluation process- how to improve

Evidence from a range of sources: the views of pupils and parents.

6 step SSE process

Print outs: gathering evidence resources

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A Gaelscoil talking about mindfulness in English and Irish.

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Rocky Road to Dublin is a 1968 documentary film by Irish-born journalist Peter Lennon and French cinematographer Raoul Coutard (long-time collaborator of Jean-Luc Godard), examining the contemporary state of the Republic of Ireland, posing the question, "what do you do with your revolution once you've got it?" It argues that Ireland was dominated by cultural isolationism, Gaelic and clerical traditionalism at the time of its making. Astonishingly, this film, selected by the Cannes Festival to represent Ireland in 1968 and immediately shown across Europe and North America, was shunned in Ireland. Apart from one brief run in 1968 at the Dublin International Film Theatre it was never accepted for commercial or television release in Ireland until the 2000s. This is the film that, in the late '60s, shattered Ireland's complacent view of itself as a liberated country. (Source: Irish Film Institute)

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