Irish History Contest 2024
The 1920’s were known as the Golden Age of Irish Literature in Ireland. Who were the Irish novelists, poets, or playwrights? What literature did they write? Explore how Irish writers brought Irish literature to the global stage. Why was this a crucial time in Irish History? What effect did they have on Irish History? What was their background and inspiration? Who inspired you the most and why?
Open to All Students!
Open to all students grades 6-12. Cash prizes will be awarded at the National level!
Timeline for Submissions & Rubrics
Calendar for sending student submissions electronically is as follows:
Maximum of seven (7) Student submissions from Division Level to County Board if applicable, (NY and PA only) no later than December 15, 2024. If there is no County Board Level, student submissions are to be submitted to the State Board Level no later than December 15, 2024.
Maximum of seven (7) Student submissions from County Board Level, (NY and PA only) if applicable, to the State Board Level no later than January 15, 2025.
Maximum of seven (7) Student submissions from State Board Level to the National Board no later than February 15, 2025.
A maximum of seven (7) student submissions are to be judged by the National Board’s selected judges with Award Winners for 1st Place and 2nd Place in Level 1 and Level 2 to be announced no later than March 31, 2025. The National Board’s monetary awards are as follows:
Level 1: Grades 6-8 – 1st Place $500 and 2nd Place $250
Level 2: Grades 9-12 – 1st Place $1,000 and 2nd Place $500
Sample letter for Irish Historians to send to local schools to encourage participation.
Rules for Student Participation in 2024-2025 Contest. Please review before preparing your submission!
Judging Guidelines and Rubric for use by LAOH Judges.
Rubric to be used by all LAOH Judges for scoring.
Click HERE for category definitions.