The GAA Museum has produced a primary schools teachers resource pack entitled A History of the GAA - From Cú Chulainn to Shefflin. This resource pack is designed to help primary school teachers plan an educational visit to the GAA Museum in Croke Park.
Get your Copy
To receive a copy of the pack please email education@crokepark.ie
Full copies of the pack are also available to download in pdf format below.
Primary School Teachers Resource Pack
Resource Pack Contents
The pack includes information on the GAA Museum primary school education programme along with ten different curriculum-linked GAA topics. Each topic includes teacher’s notes and classroom resources and has been chosen for its cross-curricular value. This resource pack contains everything you need to plan a successful, engaging and meaningful visit for your class to the GAA Museum.
Teachers Notes
Teachers notes provide background information on ten different GAA topics which can be used when devising a lesson plan.
Classroom Resources
Classroom resources include suggested discussion topics, activities and/or questions. These resources are designed to be photocopied and used in the classroom either in preparation for a GAA Museum visit or as follow up work after a visit has taken place.
The Legend of Cú Chulainn - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
Seven Men in Thurles - Teacher's Notes &Classroom Resources
Famous Matches: Bloody Sunday 1920 - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
Famous Matches: Thunder and Lightning Final 1939 - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
Famous Matches: New York Final 1947 - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
History of Croke Park - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
Heroes from the Past - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
Heroes of Today - Teacher's Notes & Classroom Resources
Women and the GAA - Teachers Notes & Classroom Resources
All-Ireland Glory - Teachers Notes & Classroom Resources