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School Tours at Birr Castle Offaly

Did you know that Birr was once the silicon valley of the world? If you were a scientist, an engineer or an astronomer, then Birr was the place to be.

Why? – Before the days of computers, broadband and smart phones, you had to travel to where the big discoveries were being made. Not only did Birr Castle have the biggest telescope in the world, it was also home to some of the greatest engineering and scientific achievements of that time.

At Birr Castle, your students will embark on an inspiring journey from space exploration, to the engineering of Titanic, to climbing Ireland’s Tallest Treehouse. School tours include scavenger hunts in the gardens, and the Discover Primary Science & Maths workshop. Coming 2016 – New Zipwire.

School Tours at Birr Castle Offaly offer a unique and fun day out for primary school children across Ireland.

Birr Castle Offaly – Discover Primary Science and Maths

€10.00 per child – A Journey of Pioneering, Adventure & Astronomy

With the significant changes being introduced through the new science curriculum, the emphasis is on taking science out of the textbooks and the classroom and into everyday experiences & practical activities of investigation, experiments and analysis.  Ireland’s Historic Science Centre has taken the opportunity to play a role in working with teachers and schools in celebrating our scientific heritage and fostering, inspiring and encouraging young scientists of the future. We aim to achieve this by providing a fun, interactive tour through Ireland’s Historic Science Centre and through the gardens to end at The Great Telescope.

The programme consists of:

  • A guided tour of the science galleries of Irelands Historic Science Centre.
  • A visit to the restored telescope in the gardens.
  • An interactive workshop where the children work in groups to build and launch rockets, make observations and record results. Within the workshops children will be get a chance to work with measurements, angles and distance.
  • A team game using the rockets to learn about the planets of the solar system.
  • Length of tour: 3 hours. Admission €10 per student. Suitable for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Class.
  • For Bookings & Further details, please contact our reception on 0579120336

Birr Castle Offaly

Birr
Co Offaly
Tel : +353 5791 20336
Web : http://www.birrcastle.com

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School Tours at Boyne Valley Activities Meath

School Tours at Boyne Valley Activities Meath are run from their Athboy base, at the fantastic Drewstown House.

With a private lake and 9 acres of forest they boast a fantastic array of nature based experiences for your students.

Activities for the school tours include;

  • Kayaking
  • Low Elements Course in the forest
  • Archery

All students will take part in all activities as they rotate groups through their fun filled outdoor experiences.

Each school is booked in EXCLUSIVELY  where there will be no overlap of schools and the tour will typically last from 9.30am-3pm

Boyne Valley Activities pride themselves on delivering fun filled nature based experiences that bring the students back to playing in the outdoors

Teachers are welcome to take part in the activities, but staff will look after the group and they are free to roam around the grounds

 

School Tours at Boyne Valley Activities Meath

This Boyne Valley region in Ireland is situated in North Leinster – an area or province taking in the eastern counties of Ireland including Dublin. Moving inland from Drogheda, a large and sprawling valley countrywide awaits visitors. The region is a place of immense historical significance in Ireland. With over 9,000 years of history, it encompasses places like

  • Newgrange tomb (which is older than the Pyraminds!)
  • Battle of the Boyne – site of the largest land battle in Ireland
  • The Hill of Tara – the seat of the High Kings of Ireland
  • Trim Castle – the largest Anglo-Norman castle in Ireland

Boyne Valley Activities is managed by local canoeing experts and offers canoeing, kayaking and river tours on the River Boyne in Co Meath. All guides are qualified Canoeing Ireland instructors. No experience is necessary as full safety demonstration and instruction is given. All equipment is provided and all water based activities are accompanied and supervised.

Location: Trim, Co. Meath.
Tel: 086 7342585
Email: info@boynevalleyactivities.ie
Web : http://boynevalleyactivities.ie

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School Tours at Brigit’s Garden Galway

School Tours at Brigit’s Garden Galway offers a wide range of activities for primary school children in Ireland.

At the heart of our ethos at Brigit’s Garden Galway is nature connection and environmental education for all ages. We offer spring, summer and autumn programmes for primary classes from junior infants to 6th class. All programmes are led by experienced guides.
Our seasonal programmes offer a wide range of activities from mini-beasts to woodland and meadow activities, and from seed-sowing to Celtic seasonal festivals. NEW Nature’s Power programmes – renewable energy in action for 3rd to 6th class. Click here for details.

All our programmes address key strands of the SESE curriculum and are activity-based using interactive and observational games, sensory awareness, music, drama, arts and crafts. Activities are held mainly outdoors with indoor options in wet weather, and all activities are age-appropriate.

Brigit’s Garden is a Discover Primary Science and Maths Centre. A DPSM certificate is issued to every participating school.

Our excellent facilities include

  • Four unique gardens representing the Celtic festivals, featuring sculpture, traditional crafts and native planting and local wildlife
  • 11 acres of woodlands, meadows and wetlands
  • A stone chamber, thatched Roundhouse and ring-fort
  • An enthusiastic and experienced staff and education team
  • A Visitor Centre with rooms, Café and Gift Shop

Programme costs

Activities for Kids in Galway3 hour visit €9.50 (1st – 6th class)
2 hour visit €7.50 (option for infant classes)

Beidh an clár le fáil trí Ghaeilge, ach é a bheith iarrtha roimh ré

For further information and bookings :
Phone 091 550905 or email us at info@BrigitsGarden.ie.

Brigit’s Garden is working in cooperation with Galway Education Centre, and offers in-service training for teachers.

Brigit’s Garden
Pollagh,
Rosscahill
Co. Galway
Tel +353 91 550905
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School Tours Butlers Chocolate Experience Dublin

School Tours Butlers Chocolate Experience Dublin offer a unique and fun day out for Irish school children.

GROUP TOURS – MIN 21 PARTICIPANTS (SCHOOLS, TOUR GROUPS, SPECIAL NEEDS GROUPS

  • Enjoy the full Ultimate Butlers Chocolate Experience.
  • Maximum 53 Participants.
  • Complimentary tickets are available to group bookings over 21 participants
  • 21-30 – receive 1 complimentary ticket
  • 31-40 – receive 2 complimentary tickets
  • 41-53 – receive 3 complimentary tickets

**These tickets will be automatically added to your booking

• Group Bookings   €12.85

Butlers Ultimate Chocolate Experience

  • Watch the chocolate movie.
  • Wander around the chocolate museum.
  • Savour the aroma from the chocolate gallery.
  • Decorate your own chocolate novelty to bring home.

School Tours Butlers Chocolate Experience Dublin

Butlers Chocolates
Clonshaugh Business Park
Dublin 17
Tel : 00 353 1 6710599
Email : experience@butlers.ie
Web : www.butlerschocolates.com

About Butlers Chocolate

Butlers Chocolates began life in Dublin’s Lad Lane in 1932.  The company was founded by a pioneering lady called Marion Butler who named her luxury chocolate creations Chez Nous Chocolates. Marion established the company in the heart of fashionable Georgian Dublin, making her delicious confections by hand.

Marion, who was born in India and moved to Ireland as a young woman continued to make her delicious chocolates until 1959, when the company was bought by Seamus Sorensen from Cork. The company is still owned and run by the Sorensen family.

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School Tours Castlecomer Discovery Park Kilkenny

School Tours Castlecomer Discovery Park Kilkenny

Create a memorable, action-packed school tour at Castlecomer Discovery Park. They have a great story to tell and are enthusiastic about sharing their world with you. The school tours are fresh, innovative, exciting and strive to make it fun for all. Schools can visit all year-round (except December). May-June are the busiest months and fully book out early so book your visit quickly!

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Activities take place in the extensive 80-acre woodland, by the lakes and river and also indoors in the dedicated education rooms. All are guided by experienced staff with qualifications in teaching and learning, outdoor activity instruction and First Aid.

Castlecomer Discovery Park is flexible so choose from the wide range of activities to create a day best suited to your needs! They are an accredited Discovery Centre as part of the Discover Primary Science and Maths Programme. The SESE curriculum-based activities include:

  • Water Ecology
  • Woodland Invertebrate Collection
  • Nature Trail with Scavenger Hunt
  • Footprints in Coal Exhibition

Other activities (available September-April only) include a Maths Trail, a Geology and Rocks workshop and a DPSM Day (€10pp).

Why not include some adventure activities in your school tour? There are exciting new additions to the 2016 range of activities. All activities reflect the PE curriculum focus on “team challenges and adventure-activities”

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There is also a small gift and sweet shop in the Visitor Centre with most items priced under €5.

Contact:

Download the NEW Primary School Flier or for detailed information on the Education programme please explore: http://www.discoverypark.ie/education-tours/

Email the Education Officer, Nichola: educationofficer@discoverypark.ie or call 056 4440707 to speak with a member of our Education Team.

 Choose Castlecomer Discovery Park for a safe, fun, inclusive and memorable school tour!

 

School Tours Castlecomer Discovery Park Kilkenny

The Estate Yard
Castlecomer
Co. Kilkenny
Tel: +353 (0)56 444 0707
Email: info@discoverypark.ie
Web: Discovery Park Kilkenny

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School Tours at Causey Farm Meath

The Causey Experience

Since 1998 Causey Farm Meath has built a wonderful reputation as one of Ireland’s most popular  primary school tour venues.  We offer a magical mix of experiences from exploring ancient bog lands to the wonders of giant bubble blowing …

  • Traditional Turf Cutting
  • Bodhrán Workshop
  • Farm Yard Visit
  • Graffiti Art
  • Obstacle Course
  • Nature Walk
  • Bog Jumping (2nd – 6th Class)

Our programme lasts for 3 ½ hours including lunch. All of our activities are tailored to suit the age group of the students from junior infants right through to sixth class; we’ve many indoor venues so we can en sure a successful day regardless of the elements.

There are two leaders with each class who will ensure that students have an action packed day where they learn new skills and thoroughly enjoy them.  The children need to bring a packed lunch and drinks. Everyone must wear their oldest clothes and shoes (wellies if they have them) and from second to sixth class must bring a complete change of old clothes and footwear. Please also bring an old towel and a plastic bag to take home the bog-jumping clothes.

Bogjumping is very messy—but it is FANTASTIC fun!

Frequently Asked Questions:

How Much Does it Cost?

It is €13 per child, and you just pay for the number of children who come on the day. We accept cash or cheque payments on the day. Please make cheques payable to Causey Farm.

How Do I Book?

Phone us on 046 9434135 to book in.

When do we need to book?

This tour books out quickly for May and June, so get in quick!

What time do we have to be there?

We have two programmes daily—10am to 1.30pm and 1.30 to 5pm. If these times do not suit just let us know when you are booking on 046 9434135 and we can arrange an alternative time.

What if it rains?

We have lots of indoor activities planned for wet weather so the day will be successful regardless of the elements. We have a large indoor picnic area.

Where is the Farm?

The farm is in County Meath, between Kells and Athboy. Most of the bus drivers will have been here before and will know the way. Directions and a location map are available here.

Now the M3 is open, the trip from Dublin is much quicker – we are about 45 minutes from Blanchardstown.

Are there refreshments available for teachers?

Yes we have tea/coffee and homemade scones available for teachers.

Are you Insured?

Yes we are fully insured for all activities.

Do You Have a Shop?

Yes, but it is optional, and at the discretion of the teacher, just let our leaders know when you arrive whether you want the children to know about the shop or not. A suggested amount of pocket money needed is €3 – €5.

How Will We Know We’ll Get Back to School on Time?

That is no problem, just let your leaders know when you arrive what time you need to be back on the bus and our leaders will make sure the class gets to all the activities in the time you have, and will make sure the children have a great time.

To book the primary school tours at the Causey Experience call us on 046 943 4135 or email us at info@causey.ie

Girley
Fordstown
Navan
Co. Meath
Tel : +353 46 9434135
Email : info@causey.ie
Web address : www.causey.ie

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School Tours at Celtic Adventures

Enjoy a range of packages for primary school tours offering something suitable for each age group:

Class ‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ & Gnome hunt Adventure ½ day Adventure Full day
Junior Infants √    
Senior Infants √    
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2nd Class   √ √
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6th Class   √ √

Celtic Adventures can also tailor make a package to suit your budget and needs, museum tours, weapon displays and tank rides are available at an extra cost.

‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ tour involves the storybook coming to life and the children re-enacting going on a bear hunt to find the Bear. This is followed by Gnome Hunt where the children go on a treasure hunt around the grounds to find the gnomes hiding places. They also have access to the adventure playground.

The Adventure package includes activities such as: climbing wall, archery tag, archery, space hopper football, orienteering, grass sledging, military boot camp, obstacle course, adventure race, airsoft shooting range, lots of team games and challenges.

For more information, please call 0416863637 / 0858758092

info@celticadventures.ie or visit www.celticadventures.ie

Complimentary tea and Coffee for teachers and SNA’s throughout the day

Land activities

Based at the Irish Military War Museum in Collon.

Activities: climbing wall, archery tag, archery, crazy golf, space hopper football, orienteering, grass sledging, military boot camp, obstacle course, adventure race, airsoft shooting range, lots of team games and challenges and more.

Package Duration  
Half Day Adventure 3  
Half day with museum tour and tank ride 4  
Full Day Adventure Tank ride & adventure race 5  
Full Day Adventure Museum tour and Tank ride 5  
Adventure Race Track only 1.5  
Lunch (chicken curry & rice/ Lasagne & Gratin potato)    

Onsite school activities

Active schools program

Half day team building package

Full day team building package

Activities include: climbing wall, archery tag, archery, space hopper football, military boot camp, lots of team games and challenges.

For prices for these packages please contact Dave directly on 0858752767 as price depends on where the school is located, number of students and times.

Water based activities

Package Duration  
Canoeing on the Boyne (age 12+) 2.5  
Canoeing on the Glyde 1.5  
Canoeing on the Boyne Canal 1.5  

 

School Tours at Celtic Adventures

Celtic Adventures
Adventure Centre
Clogherhead
Co. Louth
Phone: +353 (0)419889852
Email : info@celticadventures.ie
Web : www.celticadventures.ie

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School Tours at Croke Park Dublin

From a voyage of discovery to exhilarating rooftop walks and fun-filled activities, a school tour to Croke Park Dublin will be a highlight of the year.

A visit to the GAA Museum and Croke Park, offers primary school pupils a unique opportunity to learn more about the history of the Gaelic Athletic Association through guided tours and interactive exhibits.

A typical visit takes two hours and is packed with engaging, fun activities including the GAA Museum where pupils can check out the exhibits before testing their football, hurling and camogie skills in the interactive games area.

The behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park allows children to walk in the footsteps of their GAA heroes as they visit the dressing rooms, players’ lounge, VIP area and pitch-side in the stadium.

Enjoy amazing views of the city and beyond from Croke Park’s rooftop walkway, 44 metres above the famous pitch, on the Etihad Skyline Tour

NEW FOR 2016 – Find out how the top players prepare for big games with our exclusive Get in the Zone video footage and messages from some of the top players!

NEW FOR 2016 – Class photo taken pitchside included in admission for all primary school stadium tour groups (from March 2016)

What’s on offer?

  • Walk in the footsteps of legends on a behind-the-scenes guided stadium tour
  • Enjoy amazing views from 44 metres above the famous pitch on the Etihad Skyline Tour
  • Check out the exhibits in the GAA Museum (included FREE with all tours)
  • Test your hurling and football skills in our interactive games area
  • Activity sheets are available for young museum explorers
  • Fully wheelchair accessible
  • Indoor and outdoor picnic areas available
  • Free onsite coach parking
  • Free WiFi

How much does it cost?

  • Stadium Tour – €8 per child (Group rate of €7 per child applies to groups of 40 or more)
  • Skyline Tour – €10 per child
  • Stadium + Skyline Tour – €15 per child (please allow 4 hours for this option)

To book please call Gemma – 01 8192374 or email tours@crokepark.ie

To find out more, visit crokepark.ie

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The Ultimate School Tour – Stadium Tour & Viking Splash Tour

The GAA Museum and Viking Splash Tours have teamed up once again for the ‘Ultimate School Tour’ special offer. The package includes a guided tour of Croke Park, a visit to the GAA Museum and a Viking Splash Tour from just €17 per child.

The behind-the-scenes tour of Croke Park allows children to walk in the footsteps of their GAA heroes as they visit the dressing rooms, players’ lounge, VIP area and pitch-side in the stadium. A visit to the GAA Museum includes access to the interactive games area where children can practice their football, hurling and camogie skills.

Primary school groups will also enjoy a Viking Splash sightseeing tour of Dublin in a special amphibious vehicle. The Viking Captains will guide the group around Dublin’s top sights including Viking and medieval Dublin, Trinity College, Christchurch Cathedral and Georgian Dublin. The highlight of the tour is when the vehicle splashes into the water at Grand Canal.

 

To book the Ultimate School Tour, please contact Viking Splash Tours – Tel: 01 707 6000 or info@vikingsplash.ie

 

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School Tours at Clare Paintball

School Tours at Clare Paintball offers an action packed day out for your students and teachers!

CLARE PAINTBALL – Deerpark Outdoor Centre is located across the road from Craggaunowen Castle near Quinn in Co. Clare. The centre serves for paintball activities for persons aged 10+ and for the last 3 years is getting more and more popular with youngsters and teenagers . Deerpark Outdoor Centre would like to offer your school and your students a day out that combines physical activities, teamwork and fun. A day that your students will enjoy every time!

For primary school we have “The Young Guns” package. A perfect choice for a school trip or a birthday party. Players compete against one another trying to “splat” each other in the process. Package includes 150 paintballs, Paintball marker (Gun), Hauger 18 Chest protector, Proto full cover mask, Camouflage overalls and Protective gloves .Duration:3 hours. Deerpark Outdoor Centre, is the first place in Ireland where children aged 10 or more can play paintball under expert supervision.

For secondary schools we have “The Student Package” The paintball package consist of: Tippman 98 ACT paintball gun, Proto full head cover mask, Hauger 18 chest protector , protective gloves  , camouflage overalls, 300 paintballs each, free refreshments, no time limit, no charge for teachers (1 teacher /10 students ratio)

As an option we have the “ Play And Learn Package” which consist in playing paintball at Clare Paintball and learn about the past with a visit across the road to Craggaunowen Castle. Subject to opening hours at the castle..

As you can see the package gives every student maximum body protection so everyone can enjoy playing the games. All games are completely original and players can play up to 10 different games. The staff are friendly and experienced and will make sure that all the games are run smoothly. They are fully insured and have 14 years experience . Book with Clare Paintball and your students will have a day they will always remember! Check Clare Paintball on facebook for reference www.facebook.com/clarepaintbal

School Tours at Clare Paintball

Clare Paintball
Deerpark Outdoor Centre
Deerpark South
Quin
Co Clare
Mobile:+087 935 7058
Telephone:+066 718 5542
E-mail: info@clarepaintball.ie
Web : http://www.clarepaintball.ie

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School Tours at Dublinia

School Tours at Dublinia

Dublinia is a visitor attraction in the heart of Dublin city beside Christchurch Cathedral. The visitor centre is a walk through series of exhibitions, detailing 2 periods in Irish history – the Vikings and Medieval Dublin. The History Hunters exhibition is a fascinating glimpse into the world of archaeology and historical study.

Dublinia Education

The curriculum based primary school tour is age and ability specific ensuring classes get an individually tailored educational experience. Students are guided by the costumed guides through the Viking, Medieval and/or History Hunters exhibitions.

Secondary school groups are guided through the Medieval Dublin and History Hunters exhibitions, with an introduction based in the Viking exhibition. The secondary school tours are all curriculum based and multi-sensory tours delivered by a costumed guide. Dublinia include 1st and 2nd year Junior cycle history, 3rd year History Revision tours, Transition Year tours and also Geography tours.

School Tours at Dublinia and other Groups must be pre-booked with the bookings department on bookings@dublinia.ie or Tel:+353 (0)1 6794611.

Groups (10 students or more) cost €5.00 per pupil, all teachers are free of charge.

Coach drop off and pick up point at Dublinia entrance with coach parking around the corner on Cook St.

All group sizes accommodated. Visits last approx 90 minutes.

Dublinia also have a Learning pack designed to support learning by students by offering pre and post visit activities.

School Tours at Dublinia

Tel : Email : bookings@dublinia.ie
Web : http://www.dublinia.ie

Dublinia is a not for profit heritage centre located at Christ Church, the crossroads of Dublin’s medieval city.

Meet the Vikings face to face! Learn about life during the Medieval period in Dublin, explore the world of a History Hunter and see a Medieval view of a modern city from the Medieval tower.

At Dublinia you will see Dublin from a new perspective and go away knowing more about its citizens throughout the ages!