Storytelling and Legends · Ancient Ireland and Folklore

The Children of Lir

Exploring the themes of change and resilience in this classic Irish legend.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does this story tell us about what people valued in the past?
  2. 2How does the setting of the story reflect the Irish landscape?
  3. 3Why do we still tell stories that are hundreds of years old?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - StoryNCCA: Primary - Continuity and Change
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Time Travelers: Exploring Our Past and Present
Unit: Storytelling and Legends
Period: Ancient Ireland and Folklore

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