Constance de Markievicz - signed photograph
This photograph has been signed by Constance. It reads: "Constance de Markievicz ICA. TD." The ICA stands for Irish Citizen Army and the MD stands for Member of Dáil.
Constance de Markievicz - signed photograph
Constance de Markievicz - signed photograph
This photograph has been signed by Constance. It reads: "Constance de Markievicz ICA. TD." The ICA stands for Irish Citizen Army and the MD stands for Member of Dáil.
This unit looks at County Sligo Did you know that some famous people like Constance Gore-Booth and W.B. Yeats lived in Sligo at one time? What was Sligo like in their time?
Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo
Demonstrates the natural environment of Sligo.
Courtesy of Angela HalpinCarrowkeel, Co. Sligo
Courtesy of Angela Halpin
Courtesy of Angela Halpin
Carrowkeel, Co. Sligo
Demonstrates the natural environment of Sligo.
Courtesy of Angela HalpinYou will find out some interesting information about the natural environment of Sligo
. You will also investigate wind farming.
The natural environment of Sligo
The natural environment of Sligo, Carrowkeel
Courtesy of Sam Moore, Archeologist, Co. Sligo
Aerial photo of Sligo to-day.
This aerial photo illustrates the Sligo we see to-day.
Courtesy of Sligo County CouncilAerial photo of Sligo to-day.
Courtesy of Sligo County Council
Courtesy of Sligo County Council
Aerial photo of Sligo to-day.
This aerial photo illustrates the Sligo we see to-day.
Courtesy of Sligo County CouncilYou will look at how places change over time. In the short time since Constance Gore-Booth lived in Sligo, just over 100 years, the county and the town have changed. We will compare a 1940 map of Sligo with the Sligo of today.
.................................................................Historical Map of Sligo
Concept Maps
In this unit, we will make use of concept maps. A concept map makes pictures of what you know. You will be filling in and creating your own concept maps later on.
Where is Sligo?
Map of Ireland showing the provinces and the surrounding seas
Map of Ireland showing the provinces and the surrounding seas. County Sligo is situated in the north west of Ireland.
Map of Ireland showing the provinces and the surrounding seas
Map of Ireland showing the provinces and the surrounding seas
Map of Ireland showing the provinces and the surrounding seas. County Sligo is situated in the north west of Ireland.
We can use our atlas to locate a place on a map. Nowadays you can also use Google Maps, or find other maps on the Internet.
County Sligo is situated in the north west of Ireland.
Can you identify your county using Google Maps?
Gallery
Constance in the Fianna na hEireann uniform
The Fianna na hEireann uniform was designed by Constance.
Copyright Sligo County Library.Constance in the Fianna na hEireann uniform - Copyright Sligo County Library.
The natural environment of Sligo
The natural environment of Sligo, Carrowkeel
Courtesy of Sam Moore, Archeologist, Co. SligoThe natural environment of Sligo - Courtesy of Sam Moore, Archeologist, Co. Sligo