Last week, our 5th Year History students brought their learning beyond the classroom with a visit to 14 Henrietta Street Museum. As part of their study of the Dublin Lockout and the Easter Rising, students learned about life for Dublin’s working poor at the start of the 20th century.
Through the stories of families who lived in the building, they explored the harsh realities of tenement life, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and difficult living conditions. This helped students better understand the social context behind the events of 1913.
Students then took part in a history selfie scavenger hunt around the city, visiting key locations linked to the Rising and explaining their historical significance. It was a great way to bring the history of Revolutionary Dublin to life.