Castles of Ireland:
The Castles weren't just for royalty, they were also used for protection against raids and invaders. The vikings extended walls around villages and places some towers in the walls for defence. The towers had small windows and rooms so that people could only see out and the rooms were small to keep them more warm. They are not as large as you would expect them to be. Some castles have a great hall and most of them have a chapel.
sources: http://www.irelandnow.com/castles.html
Bloody Sunday:
Bloody Sunday originated in Derry, Ireland on January 30, 1972 when a group of peaceful protesters were protesting against internet. There were thousands of protesters in the march. Soldiers from the British Army's 1st Parachute Regiment opened fire upon these protesters. Thirteen people were killed and number of them were wounded. The British Government authorities claimed that their protesting was illegal and the sodiers were later claimed to be not guilty.
sources:
http://larkspirit.com/bloodysunday/
http://library.thinkquest.org/18666/history/sunday.htm
http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/hidden/press.htm
Limericks:
A limerick is a form of poetry. It is a five line poem with a set form. The ryme theme is AABBA. The B lines are shorter than the others. The A lines rhyme with eachother and the B lines rhyme with each other. Here's an example of a limerick that was written in 1774:
Hickory Dickory Dock
A mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck one
And down he Run
Hickory Dickory Dock
Sources: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art20882.asp
