Modern Ireland

FOR BOTH HIGHER AND ORDINARY LEVEL

This new edition of Modern Ireland, the market-leading textbook, has been updated to reflect recent exam trends and ensure Leaving Certificate History success.

• Includes the three most popular syllabus topics, two of which must be studied:
• Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870–1914
• The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949
• Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870-1914 (compulsory documents topic for 2026/2027 exams)
• NEW! Student-friendly design
• NEW! Essay Plans and Updated Exam Questions help hone exam technique
• NEW! Point of Debate feature helps students develop critical and analytical skills
• NEW! Updated and more frequent Review Questions
• Strong emphasis on Key Personalities and expanded Key Concepts

Case Studies

• UPDATED Case Studies include new sources and additional questions
• FREE Documents Resource Book with every copy of Modern Ireland focuses exclusively on Movements for Political and Social Reform, 1870-1914 (compulsory documents topic for 2026/2027 exams)

Modern Ireland, together with its companion Modern Europe, provide students with their essential texts for Leaving Certificate History.

DIGITAL RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

A suite of digital resources is available on www.gillexplore.ie, including curriculum-focused videos and worksheets, web resource list, and complete textbook chapters on Government, Economy and Society in the Republic of Ireland, 1949–1989.

FREE eBook with valuable videos and weblinks for further research. Adopting teachers also get a free eBook of the accompanying Documents Resource Book. Gill Education eBooks are accessible both online and offline.

Dr Gerard Brockie and Dr Raymond Walsh have extensive experience in teaching and examining at both second and third levels. They have collaborated in writing several history textbooks for both Junior and Senior Cycles.