Key Focus on: Douglas Hyde (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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When was the Gaelic League co-founded?
When was the Gaelic League co-founded?
1893
Who co-founded Gaelic League with Hyde?
Who co-founded Gaelic League with Hyde?
Eoin MacNeill
Main aim of the Gaelic League
Main aim of the Gaelic League
Revive Irish language and culture
What was Hyde's role in the Gaelic League?
What was Hyde's role in the Gaelic League?
First president
Hyde's role in Irish Literary Revival
Hyde's role in Irish Literary Revival
Key figure advocating cultural renaissance
Hyde's professional background
Hyde's professional background
Scholar and linguist
What did Hyde collect and publish?
What did Hyde collect and publish?
Irish folklore and mythology
What curriculum did Hyde champion Irish for?
What curriculum did Hyde champion Irish for?
National school curriculum
Gaelic League's political stance under Hyde
Gaelic League's political stance under Hyde
Politically neutral
Where did Hyde promote Irish language use?
Where did Hyde promote Irish language use?
Home, schools, communities
Activities Gaelic League organised
Activities Gaelic League organised
Language classes, literature, cultural events
When did Hyde become first President of Ireland?
When did Hyde become first President of Ireland?
1938
What are Gaelscoileanna?
What are Gaelscoileanna?
Schools where Irish is the medium of instruction