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Caragh Open Farm School Tours Kildare

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€6 per child

We cater for school tours (pre-school, primary). We can provide a guided tour or if you wish the teachers can bring the children around at their own pace. 

If you do choose a guided tour, you can still go around the farm again after the tour – no restrictions on how many times you visit the animals and playground.

 The children get to experience farm life as many children from towns would not get the opportunity to do so.  The children get to hold whatever baby animals we have and also get a bucket of feed to go around the whole farm and feed the rest of the animals.

We have playgrounds throughout the farm (Climbing wall (small children), slides, Zip-line, treehouse, windmill slide, see-saw, obstacle course, 5 a side soccer pitch, hay barn where they can jump from bail to bail, go karts, bikes etc.).  We also provide pony rides for every child during the tour FOC.  We have 2 large indoor benches where the children can eat their lunch. 

Contact Siobhan on 087 6957306 to book your school tour.  We have plenty of parking for buses

About Us

Caragh Open Farm is a family run Open Farm in Caragh, Naas, Co Kildare. The farm is spread over approx. 5 acres. It was once a working farm but we decided to diversify into the Open Farm as we noticed a gap in the market.  Since opening our doors in June 2011 we have grown from strength to strength increasing our animal numbers to nearly 30 different types.  In July 2021 we opened our Café which can seat up to 30 people. 

As well as the pet farm we offer a lovely scenic walk for the whole family to enjoy.  Family outings are what make childhood memories so don’t forget the camera!  The most frequent compliment we receive is that we are warm, friendly and helpful and that the farm is not over commercialised.  We are mindful of costs especially for bigger families, so we encourage picnics.

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ALLOW DOGS ON OUR FARM AS WE HAVE MANY SMALL ANIMALS RUNNING AROUND THE FARM FREELY.

Opening times

We are open from the end of March to October.  (March, April, May, June, September, October Weekends and Bank Holidays only 11am to 5pm), July and August 7 days per week.  11am to 5pm

Café ASTA

We opened our café in July 2022. It is named with the initials of our 4 children.  Our Café offers customers a variety of delicious food in a relaxing environment.  Our café seats up to 30 people indoors with extra seating for alfresco dining. 

We offer delicious barista coffee, soup, paninis, toasted sandwiches, sausage rolls, chips, chicken nuggets, sausages.  We also have a wide range of sweet treats.  Please be aware that our menu changes with the seasons.

We are easy to find situated close to Naas and Newbridge in Co. Kildare – about a 40 minute drive from Dublin, 30 mins from Portlaoise.  We have a large carpark that can accommodate both cars and buses.  Our farm is buggy and wheelchair friendly with paths that are easy to navigate. Our carpark is gravel so please be aware of this.

Facilities

Large Carpark to facilitate both cars and buses

Café ASTA

Toilets and baby changing

Small indoor play area

Picnic areas

Obstacle Course

Playgrounds

Go Karts

Scenic walk

Hay bales

Our animals

Caragh Open Farm

Caragh
County Kildare
Email : info@caraghopenfarm.com
Tel : +353 (87) 6957306
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EscapeRooms.ie Wexford School Tours

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EscapeRooms.ie

Looking for a unique problem-solving School tour to keep your student’s minds racing? Have an EscapeRooms.ie School tour!

Is the first Escape Rooms in Wexford

Opening in Leisure Max Wexford. There are of three games. 

  • Prohibition is the game where you need to organise a shipment of Irish Whiskey without being caught. Working for a beer baron is never easy though!
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  • Locked In is the second game. You need to think fast and find your way out before you are arrested. 

Escape Rooms Wexford Locked Inn

  • Vikings is the third game. Go back in time. Can you please the Norse Gods and find your way out?

Escape Rooms Wexford Viking

You need to Observe your surroundings, solve clues, work as a team and make the connections. Feel the excitement, tension, focus, teamwork and laughter. Resulting in an amazing experience. Uncover the mysteries hidden within the room and earn your reward…the Escape!

The goal of the game is to escape and you have an hour to do it. However, you will have to beat the game as it tries to beat you.

You will have 60 minutes to complete your mission. The games are best suited to parties of 2 – 6 players. And players of ages 10 years old up. You can book via our website www.escaperooms.ie

The venue is following all current Government guidelines in respect of COVID-19 so don’t worry – they have you covered!

  • For 2 people €25 each

  • For 3 people €22 each

  • For 4 people €22 each

  • For 5 people €20 each

  • For 6 people €20 each

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    What people have said…

  • “I have done loads of escape rooms and could not believe there weren’t any in Wexford. Having all the time to think over the last year with covid. I said to Adian my husband and business partner – we got to do this” says Aileen O’Connor, Owner  at EscapeRooms.ie 
  • “We got to test the Prohibition game. I don’t think Laughed that much in years. It was great fun and something you will never forget ”
    says Liz Campbell, Mother of three.
  • “Can’t wait to do this again! We were invited to test the Locked In game and I’m not been paid or anything because if it weren’t good I’d say. But we had right Craic”. Highly recommend” says Joleen Mc Dounagh, Student.
  • “Did the Viking room as a test and it was so much fun – and I’m not just say that because it was a test. I will defo be back. Can’t wait till it’s open.”
    says John Lynch Carpenter Apprentice 

 

  • Features and benefits of Escape Rooms include…
  • You will unlock skill you never new you had. 
  • Bond with you friends, team or family. 
  • Discover new things about you and your friends (that’s a benefit right?)
  • Have great fun and relax doing something totally different and active.

About EscapeRooms.ie

Aileen Whelan LeisureMax Wexford

  • Escaperooms.ie was set up by Aileen Whelan, owner of Leisure Max – a consistent employer in Wexford for over 10 years. Aileen has been one of the main sponsors of Wexford School Boys Soccer League in Wexford for the passed 10 years. She has also been the Head of Administration for Sheffield Wednesday Soccer Development Center in Wexford Ireland for the last two years. 

EscapeRooms.ie
Sinnottstown Lane
Drinagh
Co. Wexford
Tel : (053) 911 0559
Email : info@leisuremax.ie
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LeisureMax Wexford School Tours

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LeisureMax is the best indoor entertainment venue in Wexford and a bit of outdoor as well!

 Choose from our…

Just 4 Fun

Or book a 2 hour birthday party package on our website which includes Bowling, food and choose one of the activity’s below

Or

Indoor adventure playground, food and choose a activity below

€18.50 Per person min of 8 people. We have birthday package to suit all ages from age 3 years up to your 18th birthday

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Activities at LeisureMax Wexford.

-Ten Pin Bowling
-Indoor Adventure Playground
-Goggle Soccer
-Indoor Soccer pitch
-Lego
-Gladiator
-Indoor Soccer Pitch
-Bungee Run
-Sumo Wrestling
-Body Zorbing
-Hover Safe Archery
-Footy Pool
-Laser Tag
-Archery
-Go Karts
-Mine craft

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Why not upgrade to our Escape experience. We cater for all age groups from young to old. We have a great restaurant too.

Book Now

What people have said

“Whilst on holidays in Wexford recently myself and a few friend tried out bowling at LeisureMax. What a fabulous place, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We had a great night and we will definitely call again.” John Stapleton, Laois 

“We recently held our child’s Birthday at LeisureMax. A Great time was had by all. Can’t recommend it enough. The kids had a ball and the staff were really helpful.” says Mary Murphy, Mother of Two.

“I took my kids and 2 of their friends and did the “Just 4 Fun”. They had a absolute blast. They did Laser Tag, Zorbes, Playcenter  and Archery. Great Value, great atmosphere.” says Caitriona Murphy, Mother.

Features and benefits of LeisureMax include…

  • Mental stimulation encourages creativity and critical thinking
  • Bond with you friends, team or family.
  • Physical activity has both short and long term benefits.
  • Have great fun and relax doing something everybody can enjoy

About LeisureMax

Aileen Whelan LeisureMax Wexford

Leisuremax.ie was set up by Aileen Whelan owner of Leisure Max, which has been a consistent employer in Wexford for over 10 years. Aileen has been one of the main sponsors of Wexford School Boys Soccer League in Wexford for the passed 10 years. She has also been the Head of Administration for Sheffield Wednesday Soccer Development Center in Wexford Ireland for the last two years.

LeisureMax Wexford

SINNOTTSTOWN LN
BLACKHORSE
DRINAGH
CO. WEXFORD
Y35 Y1EW
Tel : 053 9122900
Email : INFO@LEISUREMAX.IE
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EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum

You won’t find leprechauns or pots of gold at EPIC, but you’ll discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of Irish emigrants who became scientists, politicians, poets, artists and even outlaws all over the world. Discover Ireland from the outside in and find out why saying “I’m Irish” is one of the biggest conversation starters, no matter where you are.  

Did You Know? 

  • Rihanna has Irish ancestors! Her Irish surname, Fenty, inspired the name for her makeup line.
  • Three members of the Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison – all come from families of Irish descent.
  • Irish physicist John Tyndall was the first to explain why the sky is blue.
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TAKE YOUR CLASS ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

Imagine – a museum with no artefacts! EPIC is truly a museum for the digital age, and with more steps being taken towards digital learning, it is the perfect place for your school tour.

The museum has 20 interactive galleries and explores global Irish history and identity from many different angles – whether your students are interested in politics, science, art and design, fashion, engineering or sport. With ties to the primary school curriculum, your students will learn something new, and have loads of fun – all at the same time!

Choose your School Tour package here

EPIC
CHQ
Custom House Quay
Dublin 1
Tel : +353 (0)1 906 0861
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School Tours at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo welcomes over 65,000 learners a year. From pre-school to primary and secondary school and right up to third level, there is always something to learn with a Dublin Zoo School tour.

Our experienced and passionate Discovery and Learning team deliver both formal and informal education programmes around Dublin Zoo to meet the needs of the group, with a number of programmes linking directly to the national curriculum. We offer both face-to-face and virtual learning programmes.

Pre-School Learning

The early years are an important stage in children’s lives when they find out about and make sense of their surroundings by interacting with others. Dublin Zoo now offers four pre-school programmes: Wonderful Wildlife, Dinosaur Explorer, Farmtastic Food and Winter Woolies

Primary School Learning

The Discovery and Learning Department at Dublin Zoo has an exciting range of DPSM accredited programmes for primary schools. Designed to tie in with the SESE curriculum, our unique sessions give students from junior infants to sixth class a greater appreciation for native and worldwide wildlife. 

Secondary Learning

Spanning topics from evolution to sustainability to ecology, the Dublin Zoo secondary school programmes offer a wide range of topics suited to the national curriculum. Get your class out and about in the zoo for some interactive and novel learning experiences.

Booking in advance is essential. For information & bookings call: (01) 4748932 or email: education@dublinzoo.ie

Phoenix Park
Dublin 8
Tel : 01 4748932
Email : education@dublinzoo.ie
Web : http://www.dublinzoo.ie

School Tours at Festina Lente Wicklow
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School Tours at Festina Lente Wicklow

 School Tours & Nature Themed Workshops

Education, Nature and Horticulture is a large part of the Festina Lente ethos and they welcome school tours in Festina Lente Gardens throughout the year on Mondays & Fridays.

No better place to have your school tour! Gorgeous gardens provide a great venue for a fun and educational day out.

  • Choose from a selection of fabulous workshops and activities.
  • Beautiful and safe surroundings.
  • Ponies and terrapins.

Festina Lente has lunch time areas for the children, both indoor and outdoor depending on the weather.

All staff have been Garda vetted and have a child protection policy in place.

If you are interested in finding out more or booking in your school please email andrea@festinalente.ie.

For Information please note that:

Groups must be accompanied by at least one adult leader (ideally one to every ten students).

Accompanying leaders must remain with their group at all times and are responsible for the conduct and behaviour of the group

Children are advised to bring full raingear, wellington boots and a change of clothes. As the activities are very hands on they encourage children to wear old clothes that parents don’t mind getting mucky!

Please bring a packed lunch

When emailing please provide the following:

Number of students
Number of supervisors
Date of visit
Time of arrival/ departure
Age of group
Details of any special needs etc.
Any special requests regarding content

School Tours at Festina Lente Wicklow

Old Connaught Avenue
Bray
Co. Wicklow
A98 F702
Tel: (01) 2720704/06
Email : andrea@festinalente.ie
Web : http://www.festinalente.ie

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School Tours at Glendeer Pet Farm Athlone

School Tours at Glendeer Farm

Have a Glendeer Farm School tour and have lots of fun with your friends and classmates on our farm!
Glendeer Farm is the ideal setting for your school tours, school trip or pre-school groups etc.
An outing to Glendeer Farm is not only very interactive & great fun but also educational too, the children will learn about domestic & exotic animals & also about Irish history when they visit Jack’s 1850s cottage.
All catered for by appointment.

Special Needs Group Outings

Glendeer Pet Farm is a great location for your special needs outing as it is wheelchair friendly & very interactive.
You will get to feed, pet & even hold the puppies & rabbits. See how people react to the animals & see how they will make you smile with their funny animal antics.
Bring a picnic with you & have an enjoyable & relaxed day!

We provide a safe and entertaining environment where the kids can choose to play with the animals and hold the puppies or enjoy the indoor & outdoor play areas.  It is a suitable venue whatever the weather as a lot of the animals are also undercover. Why not have a Glendeer Pet Farm School tour!
Curryroe
Drum
Athlone
Co.Roscommon
Phone : +353 (0)90 6437147
E-mail : info@glendeer.com
Web : www.glendeerpetfarm.ie
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School Tours at Kia Ora Mini Farm Wexford

Are you planning your school tour? Kia Ora Farm is the perfect destination for school tours catering for schools. Groups from all over Ireland including, Wexford , Wicklow, Waterford, Carlow, Kilkenny and Dublin visit. With over 25 years experience in groups and school tours let us take the stress out and make it a fun day for all. Kia Ora Mini Farm is ideally located just off the Gorey Bypass. We have ample parking for buses and coaches.

What we offer

The spacious open farm offers plenty of room for school tours and groups and we have ample tractors, karts and diggers for everyone. The indoor and outdoor pet areas offer a large variety of animals that children get to hold and feed from the usual farmyard variety to some more exotic such as llamas, emus, alpacas, pot bellied pigs etc.

Our open farm is a safe place for children to roam and learn about the animals. Children love to pet the smaller animals and also we have regular feeding times for the larger animals. Everyone will get a trip on the Kia Ora Mini Farm fire engine and unlimited access to all other activities. Children can learn about our green energy at the farm, see eggs in our incubator and learn how they hatch, visit our new arrivals and even milk a cow.

Children on School Tours can relax and enjoy their lunch in our large indoor school tour room or outdoors at our picnic tables while the teachers and bus driver are invited to visit our coffee shop for complimentary refreshments.

Each child will receive a complimentary ice-cream. This is a thank you for choosing Kia Ora Mini Farm as your school tour destination.

Phone 086-0836715 and speak to Maura for Booking tours or Queries. Already booked your school tour ? – If you wish to pay a deposit onlinef for a school tour continue to our DEPOSIT PAYMENT FORM

Courteencurragh,
Gorey,
Co. Wexford
Tel : 053 9421166 / 086-8788424
Web : www.kiaoraminifarm.ie

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School Tours at Pirates Cove Wexford

Pirates Cove has been catering for groups such as Sports Clubs, Youth Clubs, Staff Pirates, Children’s Camps and Pirates Cove School tour in the South East for the last 25 years, offering superb value, quality and hassle free tours. For more information on Group Bookings, please call us on 053 94 25555 or email us at sales@piratescove.ie so we can discuss your individual groups itinerary, needs and requirements.

WHY CHOOSE PIRATES COVE?

 At Pirates Cove we specialise in tailor-made group packages that are hassle-free and amazing value always! Let us design an itinerary to suit your group’s needs.

With our huge selection of rides, games and entertainment for all ages and budgets, we have something for absolutely everyone.

Our new group packages are totally stress-free, with everything coordinated by our trained supervisors.

We offer amazing value on all our activities with discounted prices for multiple activities

Captain Jack & Aye Aye Izzy ensures that each Scallyway will enjoy an amazing adventure that they will never forget here at Pirates Cove!

FREE Lunch, Tea & Coffee for Teachers & Leaders!

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THE COMPLEX INCLUDES:

18 Hold Adventure Golf Course
Six Lane Ten Pin Bowling Alley
Children’s Fun Caves (soft play area)
Bubble Rollers
Bumper Boats
Go Karts
Games Arcade
Café

FREE LUNCH, TEA & COFFEE FOR ALL TEACHERS

Pirates Cove School tour

Courtown
Wexford
Tel : 053 9425555
Email : info@piratescove.ie
Web : http://www.piratescove.ie
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School Tours at Stonehall Wildlife Park Limerick

School tours

Stonehall Wildlife Park is a must for all students to enjoy a great day out with their class mates.

Stonehall Wildlife Park has 25 years of experience welcoming Schools to the Park so we know what teachers and children want and enjoy.

We give the students a fully guided tour of the exotic and domestic animals in the park which include Ostriches Emus Llamas Alpacas Meerkats  a variety of Birds of Prey and the domestic breeds from Sheep Ponies Ducks Geese. The small animals such as Chipmunks Bunnies Chinchillas  and aviaries of beautiful birds are viewed in an indoor area to mention but a few, it’s here where the students absorb all the information and take with them when they leave the park.  So on the tour we want all the children to put on their bunny ears to absorb all this information.

Students and teachers bring a packed lunch with them where they can enjoy it in the indoor playarea which consists of a bouncy castle and ride on go karts. (Subject to Covid 19 guidelines)  Teas & Coffees available for the teachers.

As we run a Green Farm Policy we request that the children take their waste rubbish home with them.

The cost of the tour is 13 euro per child. Teachers & Special needs assistants are free.  Any additional adults or siblings are 13 euro.

You can pay on arrival to farm on the morning of the tour. You can pay by cash/card or cheque, made payable to Stonehall Visitor Farm.

On arrival to the farm we decide whether your group does the tour of the farm or play first by a member of staff due to facilitate other school groups on the farm.

Stonehall Wildlife Park requests that if any child requires special needs that we will be advised on arrival. e.g. wheel chair,  diabetic, allergies,  etc.   Times are as follows

National Schools – arrival at 10am & depart at 1pm. Pre-Schools/Creches – arrival at 10am & departure at 12 noon

School Tours at Stonehall Wildlife Park Limerick

Curraghchase
Kilcornan
Co. Limerick
Tel : +353 61 393940 / 087 9093286
Email : info@stonehallvisitorfarm.ie
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