The Impact of the Sea on Irish Life and Economy
Students will investigate how the sea has shaped Irish life through fishing, trade, tourism, and emigration. They will explore how coastal communities in counties such as Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Cork, and Wexford depend on the sea for their livelihoods, and how Ireland's island character has influenced its history and culture.
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Students will investigate how the sea has shaped Irish life through fishing, trade, tourism, and emigration. They will explore how coastal communities in counties such as Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Cork, and Wexford depend on the sea for their livelihoods, and how Ireland's island character has influenced its history and culture.
Key Questions
- In what ways does the sea provide a livelihood for people living along the Irish coast?
- How has the Atlantic Ocean influenced Irish history, from Viking raids to emigration during the Famine?
- Why is coastal tourism so important to many communities in the west of Ireland?
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