Northern Ireland @ 100
Timeline: Northern Ireland 100 Greats 1921-2021
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Northern Ireland’s top 100 contributions to the global stage, 1921-2021
The 100 Greats 1921-2021 is an illustrated timeline celebrating Northern Ireland’s 100 Greats over the last 100 years: people, places, and our diverse society. The target audience is Key Stage 2, although it may also be of interest to Key Stage 3.
About The Timeline
CCEA has produced an illustrated timeline celebrating Northern Ireland’s 100 greats over the last 100 years: people, places, and our diverse society, 1921–2021. The timeline aims to facilitate the broadest possible understanding of what makes Northern Ireland great and memorable. The target audience is Key Stage 2 although it may also be of interest to early Key Stage 3.
You can explore the timeline by topic: Cultural Diversity, Festivals, Food and Drink, Geography, History, Literature, Medicine, Politics or the Peace Process, Science/STEM/Invention, Sport and The Arts.
Each search generates a synopsis of the item, the relevant decade and links to the Northern Ireland Curriculum and relevant websites. A range of follow-up tasks and questions are provided to encourage further investigation and skills development. The timeline can be used in conjunction with the suite of 6 lessons, which are fully aligned with the NI Curriculum.
Links to CCEA Thematic Units
Use the timeline alongside the supplementary lessons and the CCEA Thematic Units to access a range of ideas and learning experiences focusing on Northern Ireland’s contribution to the global stage.
Resource contact
Roisin Radcliffe
rradcliffe@ccea.org.uk
(028) 9026 1200 ext. 2195
Fermanagh Black Bacon is an award-winning specialist meat retailer.
Jason Smyth, born 1987, from Eglinton is an Irish sprint runner.
Willie Drennan is a 65-year-old musician, storyteller and writer fr
Dr Michael McBride was appointed as the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin was opened in 2009.
Belfast Mela is one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals br
Carl Frampton, MBE, was a professional boxer born on 21 February 19
Hannah Peel, born 1985 in Craigavon is a Northern Irish artist, pro
Saoirse-Monica Jackson is a Northern Irish actress, best known for
The Peace Bridge is a cycle and foot bridge across the River Foyle
Saint Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on
Bethany Firth, born 14 February 1996, Seaforde, County Down is a No
