
This Fios Feasa cd rom is an excellent resource for younger children. There are two CD ROMs in the package, one for the children and one for the teachers. On the Children's CD, there are 9 games to play at up to 6 levels: cards, naughts and crosses, shopping, matching, dice, and more. On the Teachers' CD, there are 7 games to print out: bingo, draughts, word search, snakes and ladders, and so forth, with games for solitaire play, games for small groups, and games for the whole class. Boghaisín na bhFocal is designed for children beginning to learn to read.

This is a fun way to learn about the geography of Ireland, based on the new primary school curriculum for fifth and sixth classes. There are two atlases, a virtual tour of Ireland, games, puzzles, and quizzes. In the company of Cormac, Órla and Daideo, learn about the geography, history, economy, and culture of Ireland.

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Three well-known singers from three different Gaeltachts sing twenty-one favourite songs. Follow the bouncing ball in this karaoke-style program. Listen to the singers, then play the songs without voice so that you can sing them yourself. On-screen English translation of the lyrics, printable versions of the lyrics in Irish, sample lesson plans based on the songs for teachers.

Follow Ruairí, the character that you met in Drochlá Ruairí, as he and his friends visit the Zoo. The story by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh is read in your choice of three dialects and the bright beautiful pictures by Anne Marie Carroll are fully animated. There are games, exercises, information and questions about the different animals that Ruairí meets during his trip on the CD-ROM also.
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This is a multimedia interactive storybook, read in the user's choice of English and three major dialects of Irish. The basic story is traditional one about Fionn Mac Cumhaill. It's equally well suited for Irish-speaking children and children who are learning Irish as a second language; indeed, it is suitable for any children who are interested in a modern presentation of an intriguing ancient story.

A bright, fun-filled way to start learning Irish, with Oscar and Órla Octopus. A hundred common nouns are presented with cartoon illustrations and recordings of native speakers from your choice of the three major dialects. The words are used in simple sentences, and sections on colours, numbers, and spelling are included. There are a number of games and other activities as well.

An excellent interactive CD-ROM based on the popular, award-winning children's book by Colmán Ó Raghallaigh and Anne Marie Carroll's. It's original, bright, colourful illustrations are fully animated on the CD-ROM.
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ABC Anois from Flúirse
AGE: 3 - 7 Years, FORMAT: PC and MAC CD-ROM, LANGUAGES: Irish (3 Dialects), INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD, COMPATIBILITY: Yes, AVAILABILITY: Out Now!
DESCRIPTION:
The latest title features interactive games, songs and activities - each with the purpose of helping the child to learn the Irish alphabet and numbers in a fun and interesting way. In addition to the CD-Rom, a simple resource pack is available to teachers enabling full-class interaction, preparatory work and additional activities.

AGE: 5 - 8 Years, FORMAT: PC CD-Rom, LANGUAGES: Irish (Munster Dialect), INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD, COMPATIBILITY: Yes
AVAILABILITY: Out Now!
DESCRIPTION:
This new CD-Rom from Fluirse features seasons, numbers, colours, opposites and much more. All aspects of the revised Irish Curriculum are covered in a fun and colourful way, bringing Gaeilge back to life!
The title includes over thirty fun activities and is suitable for children aged five to eight years. This title was developed in tandem with ABC Anois and is the follow-up title in the series. Flúirse intend to develop two further titles to complete the series by 2007.
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