https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o The story of the Irish Diaspora in music and song. en-us 2023-02-28 12:22:43 UTC 2025-06-01 16:12:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1ee-1f1ea.png johncaplis1977 https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2497877166 Listen to the lyrics of the following U2 song that deals with the theme of the Irish diaspora/emigration to America. The first song is called The Hands that built America. In your own words write down what you think this song is about. Do you think it captures the theme of Irish Emigration well?  If so, can you pick out a line from the song that captures Ireland contribution to America?

]]> 2023-02-28 12:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2497877166 johncaplis1977 https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2497935884 Listen to the Chirsty Moore song entitled Missing You and comment on how it captures the theme of Irish emigration. Out of the three songs you've listened to, which is your favourite and why? ]]> 2023-02-28 13:24:13 UTC https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2497935884 johncaplis1977 https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2497947061 Look at the above picture. How could this be a useful source for historians? ]]> 2023-02-28 13:32:06 UTC https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2497947061 johncaplis1977 https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2499408564 Listen to the lyrics of the Christy Moore song that deals with the theme of the Irish diaspora. Comment on how well it captures the theme of Irish emigration abroad. ]]> 2023-03-01 12:06:18 UTC https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2499408564 johncaplis1977 https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2501024441 Video on the Famine.]]> 2023-03-02 12:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/johncaplis1977/ls5xx2g6ks6van3o/wish/2501024441