Leaving Cert History: Terence O'Neill essay plan

This LC History essay plan focuses on evaluating the achievements and failures of Terence O’Neill, Prime Minister of Northern Ireland from 1963 to 1969. It begins with an introduction that provides context for O’Neill’s leadership goals, including his attempts to modernize Northern Ireland and reduce sectarian tensions. The body of the essay is structured into achievements, such as his economic reforms, recognition of Catholic organizations, and groundbreaking talks with Seán Lemass, as well as failures, including controversies over university placement, opposition from loyalist figures like Ian Paisley, and inadequate responses to civil rights issues and sectarian violence. The conclusion reflects on O’Neill’s mixed legacy and its impact on Northern Ireland’s history.