Sarah Myers

Subject(s):

History

Curriculum Strands:

Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Eras of change and conflict (History), Politics, conflict and society (History), Continuity and change over time (History)

Counties catered for:

Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Wexford, Wicklow

Classes catered for:

All Classes

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Sarah is a historian currently completing a Masters in Medieval Studies at Trinity College Dublin. She has studied Ireland’s ancient manuscripts which she helps pupils understand and recreate. Sarah is a tour guide at St Canice’s Cathedral and has her own tour company: Church Mouse Tours which specialises in tours of historic churches and graveyards. Sarah also has a YouTube channel called Church Mouse Tours - in this video Sarah explores Church Island and Waterville standing stones, Co. Kerry

Testimonials

• "All the teachers and pupils agreed that Sarah's visit was one of the best we've had. Her passion and enthusiasm was infectious. The materials she brought were engaging and interesting. The children were hanging on her every word and really enjoyed the hands on activities. She really brought Irish mythology to life. I can't praise her highly enough." - St. Francis junior school, Dublin

• "My students and I had a fantastic learning experience with this visit. Sarah had so many resources and materials ready and available throughout the day. She kept an infant audience captivated all day!" - Scoil Mhichil Naofa, Kilkenny

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• "Sarah was brilliant! She has a lovely, gentle and encouraging nature with the children. She was enthusiastic and patient throughout and the children were constantly engaged. She had a wealth of knowledge on the subjects and answered questions age appropriately. She had a wide variety of tasks and learning which kept their concentration. The children learned a lot and really enjoyed the workshop. Thank you Sarah and the Heritage in Schools Scheme!" - Gorey Central School, Wexford

• "This is Sarah's second visit to our school and the children are totally engaged by the content of her workshops and presentations. Even the quietest and most reticent of children become wholly engaged." - Monasterevin Convent N.S. Kildare

• "Sarah’s knowledge of Irish Mythology was excellent. Her resources were very creative and her interaction with the children was fantastic. I cannot recommend her highly enough. It was a pleasure" - Gaelscoil Átha Í, Kildare

• "I was delighted to receive the detailed work pack as a teaching resource for our students." - Newtown Dunleckney NS, Carlow

• "We are a Special School. Sarah has been absolutely brilliant, the students were fully engaged, and everyone is buzzing about the visit. Thank you Sarah, and thank you Heritage Council" - School of the Holy Spirit, Kilkenny

• "Thank you to Sarah for a great presentation and to the heritage council for organising the system." - Saint Senans NS, Kilkenny

• "Sarah is unreal!! Pitched perfectly wonderful with kids." - Our Lady Immaculate Junior School, Donegal

• "Sarah was excellent and the students really bought into her. She had a range of resources and her interactivity with the students was excellent. She delivered an excellent workshop, the students were engaged fully and we were delighted to have had her." - St Michaels NS, Crosspatrick, Kilkenny

• "Fantastic visit and very interesting." - Kilberry NS, Kildare

• "Sarah was a wonderful facilitator and catered for children from 8 to 16 years. It was age appropriate,informative,engaging and fun for an extremely difficult crowd!" - Benincasa Special School, Dublin

• "Very positive experience. Sarah was very helpful and knowledgeable. Children really enjoyed the workshops." - Queen of the Universe NS, Carlow

• "Sarah is a very pleasant person who made her visit exciting for the children & staff." - St. Colmans National School, Wexford

• "It was a joy to welcome Sarah to our school. Her warm, gentle approach endeared her to students and staff alike. Students really enjoyed making their own masks." - School of the Holy Spirit, Kilkenny

• "We are a two teacher school. We sought out Sarah Myers because we had her previously around 3 years ago and enough time had elapsed for her to seem like a new visit again for the kids She has an excellent way with the students and has an excellent programme. She has been an excellent fit for our school on both of her visits." - Crosspatrick NS, Kilkenny