The Architecture of Democracy · Autumn Term

Our President: A Special Person for Ireland

Learn about the President of Ireland as a national figure, what they do for our country, and why they are important.

Key Questions

  1. Who is the President of Ireland?
  2. What are some special things the President does?
  3. Why is it important to have a President for our country?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Myself and the Wider World - National IdentityNCCA: Primary - Myself and the Wider World - Leaders
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Active Citizenship and the Democratic State
Unit: The Architecture of Democracy
Period: Autumn Term

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