Young Historian Awards

Discover the history on your doorstep

2025 Young Historians  Read some of the winning submissions

Over the past five years, hundreds of projects have been submitted by students at Ballinamore, Carrigallen, Lough Allen, Drumshanbo, and Mohill. Awards were presented in May to the winners.

Read about the 2025 and somepast entries here.

About Young Historian

The Young Historian programme began in 2021 with two Transition Year classes in County Leitrim. It aims to encourage young people to engage with their personal and local history and to develop the skills of history.

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Guidance for students

Guidance, video and suggestions for students participating in the Young Historian programme, including guidance on selecting a topic, how to approach sources, and how to conduct an interview.

There is a guide and links to a range of sources - online and in Leitrim County Library.

Submit an entry here >>>>

Guidance for Teachers

Some specific guidance for teachers on the programme and process, and on how to run the programme with TY classes.

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