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OpenLearn Ireland
What is OpenLearn Ireland?
OpenLearn Ireland provides free learning content from The Open University for all who are interested in Ireland, Northern Ireland and the culture, developments and events on the island.
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Money & Business
Online training support for businesses
The Open University has partnered with Invest Northern Ireland to offer a range of free business-focused training.
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History & The Arts
The Life of Saint Patrick
This extract from Alban Butler's 18th Century work on the lives of the saints tells the story of Ireland's patron saint.
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History & The Arts
20 things you might not know about Belfast...
Belfast is a fascinating place. Here are some facts about the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland...
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Science, Maths & Technology
Geology toolkit
Discover the unique landscape of Great Britain and Ireland with our interactive Geology Toolkit, featuring a geology timeline, rock analyser, rock cycle, landscape features and safety tips.
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History & The Arts
Approaching poetry
Do you want to get more out of your reading of poetry? This free course, Approaching poetry, is designed to develop the analytical skills you need for a more in-depth study of literary texts. You will learn about rhythm, alliteration, rhyme, poetic inversion, voice and line lengths and endings. You will examine poems that do not rhyme and learn ...
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History & The Arts
The African diaspora: an archaeological perspective
In many ways the African diaspora is a contentious episode from the past (and indeed present). This free course, The African diaspora: an archaeological perspective, explores why this area of research has been traditionally under-represented and highlights the ways in which archaeology can contribute to this fast-growing field of study.
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OpenLearn Ireland
The Good Friday Agreement - 20 Year Anniversary
10th April 2018 marks 20 years since the Good Friday Agreement was made.
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History & The Arts
Happy Saint Patrick's Day
March 17th is St. Patrick's Day. Find out more about the patron saint of Ireland and discover Ireland's culture and heritage.
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Society, Politics & Law
What do I need to know about the Irish/UK border question
In the negotiations covering the UK's departure from the EU, the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland has become a major problem. Here's what you need to know.
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Money & Business
Can the Economy be Irish?
Dr Leslie Budd considers the impact of Brexit following the EU Referendum and questions whether the economy can be Irish as a de-globalising project.
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OpenLearn Ireland
Brexit and the Irish border
Dr Philp O'Sullivan reflects on the changing geographical relationship between the UK and Ireland.