The decade 2012–2022 is categorised as the ‘Decade of Centenaries’ as it marks the centenary of a number of important historical events and developments that occurred in the period 1912–1922, and which formed a vital role in the formation of modern Ireland.
As part of the ‘Decade of Centenaries’ commemorations, schools and students at all levels of primary and post-primary schools across Ireland are invited, in the 2020-2021 school year, to enter the annual schools’ history competition. The selected themes have a particular link to events of a century ago across the island of Ireland.
This competition has two entry types:
- Essay Competition – Primary and Post Primary
- Transition Year Video Competition
Students can choose from any of the following categories to enter for their essay or video contributions:
- Revolution in Ireland
- Ireland and the First World War
- Women during the revolutionary period in Ireland
- War of Independence
- Civil War
The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2021.
For more information on how to enter, entry types and the topics, please click here.