Plantation of Ulster resources

Plantation of Ulster


Video Story of Ireland 3 : Age of Rebellion | BBC on YouTube

Fergal Keane explores key events in 17th Century Ireland’s age of rebellion.

VideoStudy Ireland 5: Plantation of Ulster | BBC on YouTube

BBC Schools programme that explores English and Scottish settlers reasons for immigrating to Ulster.

Video | Imagining Ulster | BBC on YouTube

Documentary looking at the history, identity & idea of Ulster as a place distinct from the rest of Ireland through the centuries old influence of its Scottish settlers.

​Resources | Northern @ 100 Unit 1: 1600-1700 | CCEA

This unit allows pupils to explore the origins of the deep roots of division in Ulster and in Ireland by introducing them to the significant developments of the 17th century. 

ResourceFlight of Earls – book | Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive

Resources | The Battle of Kinsale and the Plantation of Ulster | CCEA

A range of resources designed for KS2 exploring the history of Plantation in Ulster

Resources Plantation of Ulster | Tower Museum

Explore the themes of implementation, individuals, environment  & society through images and questions.

Teachers notes | Plantation of Ulster Introduction | Tower Museum

The study pack provides a general introduction to the Plantation of Ulster.

Teachers notes Plantation of Ulster –  Implementation | Tower Museum

In the study pack you will find about the implementation of the Plantation of Ulster, through a topic sheet, a set of facsimiles and suggested activities which could be used in a 40-50 minute lesson.

Teachers notesPlantation of Ulster – Individuals | Tower Museum

In the study pack you will find about the individuals of the Plantation of Ulster, through a topic sheet, a set of facsimiles and suggested activities which could be used in a 40-50 minute lesson.

Teachers notes | The Lost Settlement of Dunnalong | Tower Museum

This project explores the remains of a defensive enclosure dating from the Plantation period revealed during an archaeological dig in Co. Tyrone.

Teachers notes | Plantation of Ulster – What did it look like | Tower Museum

In the study pack you will find about the appearance of the Plantation of Ulster, through a topic sheet, a set of facsimiles and suggested activities which could be used in a 40-50 minute lesson.

Teachers notes | Plantation of Ulster – Environment & Society | Tower Museum

In the study pack you will find about the environment and society of the Plantation of Ulster, through a topic sheet, a set of facsimiles and suggested activities which could be used in a 40-50 minute lesson.

Teachers notes | A Guide to the Plantation of Ulster in Derry and Donegal | Donegal County Archives

A booklet that provides an introduction to the history of the Plantation in Derry and Donegal by Donegal County Archives.

Teachers notes | The Plantation of Ulster Document Study Pack | Donegal County Archives

A booklet that explores the history of the Plantation in Derry and Donegal through the use of archive material.

Teachers notes | Plantation Architecture Booklet | Donegal County Archives

Plantation architecture and landscape in Derry and Donegal by Donegal County Archives.

Teachers notes | Plantation Legacy Booklet | Donegal County Archives

A booklet covering the Legacy of the Plantation in Derry and Donegal by Donegal County Archives.

Teachers notes | Plantations in Ulster, 1600-41 | PRONI

A published collection of documents concerning the Plantations of Ulster, sourced mainly from the Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI)

Website Plantation rewriting the story | NI Community Archive

The Plantation made huge changes to our landscape, society and culture, explore the impact on the Causeway area.

Website | What was the Plantation? |BBC Bitesize

BBC Bitesize introduction to the Plantation of Ulster

WebsitePlantation of Ulster website | BBC

Through essays, audio, photographs and interactive maps you can discover how the Plantation transformed Gaelic Ulster.

​Website | The Plantation of Ulster (1610–1630) | Discover Ulster-Scots

An in-depth look at the plantation of Ulster by Scottish Planters.

Siege of Derry


​Website The Siege timeline | BBC

Explore the events of the Siege of Derry using the timeline. Divided into four sections, this illustrated timeline gives a detailed account of the key events of this important period in Irish history.

Resource | Siege of Derry timeline | Tower Museum

Explore the key events in the run up to the Siege.

Resource Siege of Derry Teacher’s notes | Tower Museum

These lesson plans reflect on the events leading up to the Siege of Londonderry.

VideoA Siege of Derry | BBC on YouTube

A documentary featuring historians telling the story of Derry’s siege and related incidents.

VideoStudy Ireland 7: Derry’s Walls – Siege of Derry – 1689 | BBC on YouTube

BBC Schools programme with Gerry Anderson exploring causes and events of the Siege of Londonderry.

VideoStudy Ireland – 8 Battle of the Boyne – 1689 | BBC on YouTube

BBC Schools programme exploring the key events of William’s victory over James at the Battle of Boyne.

Dunluce Castle


Document | Dunluce Castle site notes | Corrymeela

Findings from archaelogy inform our knowledge of the origins of the Dunluce Castle site.

 

MapsDunluce Castle maps | Corrymeela

A collection of maps of Dunluce Castle illustrating the history of the site.

Resource | Digging for Ireland – Dunluce Castle | BBC

A programme page from the BBC series which contains information and video exploring the dig at Dunluce Castle.

Resource Rediscovering the lost town of Dunluce Castle | REF

This web page proves an overview of Dr Colin Breen’s research into Dunluce plantation town