In these activity sheets, explore Ogham, the earliest form of writing found in Ireland
Learn more about Ogham stones, and how to write your own message in Ogham in our activity sheet. Many of these monuments date to Early Medieval Ireland, when many of Ireland’s early saints were teaching the Irish people about Christianity. See if you can find the names of these saints in our word search and learn more about the objects connected to them.
Activity at a glance
Level: 3rd to 6th Class
Format: Printable activity sheet to be used in the classroom
Duration: Each activity can take 30-45 minutes
Availability: Online – please click link below to download PDF of activity
Activity Sheets
Ogham Code
Ogham writing is the earliest form of writing found in Ireland. Discover where in Ireland Ogham is found and write your own message on an Ogham Stone
Early Medieval Ireland Wordsearch
Find out more about some of Ireland’s early saints and the objects connected to them. See if you can find all of their names in our wordsearch.
Wordsearch solutions
Curriculum Links
SESE History
Working as an Historian
Time and Chronology / Using Evidence / Change and Continuity / Cause and Effect / Synthesis and Communications / Empathy
Story
Stories from the lives of the people in the past / Myths and Legends
Early Peoples and Ancient Societies
Early Christian Ireland
Continuity and Change Over Time
Communications / Literature, Arts, Crafts, and Culture
Other Curriculum Links
SESE Geography
A Sense of Place and Space / Maps, Globes, and Graphical Skills / Human Environments
SESE Science
Living Things / Materials / Environmental Awareness and Care
Visual Arts
Concepts / Drawing
Learning Outcomes
- Gain a greater understanding of the lives and society of people in Early Medieval Ireland, and the introduction of Christianity in the 5th century
- Discover what archaeology and archaeological monuments can tell us about the people that lived in Early Medieval Ireland
- Understand the earliest form of writing in Ireland, in the form of Ogham, and learn how to write words in Ogham
- Learn more about the early Irish saints and the objects that are connected to them