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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

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

St Michael’s Hill
Christ Church
Dublin 8
Tel : +353 1 6794611
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!

Dublin Discovered Boat Tours Option 1 :

SCHOOL TOUR – LIFFEY TOUR ONLY

A Liffey Tour on our Dublin Discovered boat is the ideal way to bring important aspects of Ireland’s history and heritage to life. We offer special rates for school tours and can tailor sailing times and commentary for groups of 20 or more.

Suitable for both primary schools and secondary schools.

PLANNING YOUR TOUR

LOCATION
The ship is docked at Bachelors Walk, beside O’Connell Bridge.

COST
Primary School pupils: €7
Secondary School pupils: €9
1 Teacher free for every 13 children. Additional teachers at pupil price

DURATION
The tour takes approximately 45 minutes. We can usually arrange times to suit your group. Please email us on a info@dublindiscovered.ie or call us on 01 473 0000

“From the Vikings to modern Ireland, this tour showed how the centre of Dublin reflects our history and heritage – and the guides were fantastic. Every child enjoyed it – as did I!”

Dublin Discovered Boat Tours Option 1 :

SCHOOL TOUR PACKAGE – LIFFEY TOUR AND VISIT TO THE JEANIE JOHNSTON

This popular combination gives pupils a breadth of understanding of Dublin’s social history as well as bringing to life the Irish emigration experience. The ships are about 15 minutes’ walk apart, along the quays past the Custom House and the Famine Memorial. See here for more information about the Jeanie Johnston School Tour.

PLANNING YOUR JOINT TOUR

LOCATION
Our Dublin Discovered ship is docked at Bachelors Walk, beside O’Connell Bridge. The Jeanie Johnston is 15 minutes’ walk away, on Custom House Quay

COST OF BOTH TOURS
Primary School pupils: €10
Secondary School pupils: €13
1 Teacher free for every 13 children. Additional teachers at pupil price

DURATION
The Dublin Discovered cruise  takes approximately 45 minutes. We can sometimes arrange times to suit your group. The Jeanie Johnston Tour takes 50 minutes. They are about 15 minutes’ walk apart.

Educational and Fun School Tours at Go Kids Go! Dublin

Are you interested in booking a fun day out for your students that will incorporate a number of
different aspects of the primary school physical education curriculum?

We are a new indoor activity centre located in Blanchardstown Dublin 15.You don’t have to worry
about the weather!

Overall aim for the day is to provide students with learning opportunities through a diverse range
of physical activity while developing a number of different fundamental motor and social skills.
Ultimately we want students to associate positive emotions with physical activity and movement,
leading to a lifelong positive attitude towards physical activity.

This aim will be achieved through three main strands of the primary school curriculum: dance, games
and adventure activities.

Learning Outcomes for the day :

• Develop strength, speed and endurance through engaging in physical activity.

• Perform dance with confidence and competence.

• Develop alertness control, balance and co-ordination through movement and games.

• Interact and co-operate with other class mates through team challenges and adventures.

Our Facilities:

• 3 levels of interactive play equipment – including slides, ball pools, rope climbs, hopscotch etc. Where children can develop their skills in touch, sight and exercise.
• Indoor football / basketball pitch.
• Safe separate areas for different age groups.
• A ball cannon arena with targets and foam balls.
• A Disco room….

The tour is 2.5 hours long. It includes 90 minutes of play in our interactive adventure play frame
where imaginations run wild! 30 minutes in our activity room with a leader and an organised activity,
30 minutes to eat their own packed lunch or we can provide lunch if required.
The following options are available:
2.5 hour tour including play and activity (seating area available for children to eat own lunch) €7.50
2.5 hour tour including play, activity and Lunch (Nuggets, Chips and Juice)                             €11.50

NEW: QUICK STOP OFF OPTION: 1.5 HOURS PLAYTIME INCLUDING FULL LUNCH  €7.50
Complimentary tea, coffee, brown bread and scones for teachers and helpers.

We provide a safe, secure environment where children can play, develop and learn while most
importantly, having FUN! All areas are furnished with padded mats for additional safety, and anti
climb netting for a secure play environment. Entry and exit into the area is gained using electronically
controlled access gates.

There is no charge for teachers, leaders or helpers.

Coolmine Industrial Estate
Dublin 15
Tel : 01 6405500
Web : www.gokidsgo.ie

School Tours at Imaginosity Dublin offers the perfect place to complement the school curriculum bringing it to life in a fun engaging, interactive, learning environment. All programming at Imaginosity reinforces our commitment to children’s education and learning.

Information for School Groups – Visiting times

Tuesday – Friday: 9.30am-11.30am or 11.30am – 1.30pm.

Afternoon visit times are available from 1.30pm – 3.30pm or 3.30pm to 5.30pm.

Visit Price Options

Our special School Saver Rate is available from November 2015 – February 2016

€5 per child for 2 hour visit to the museum

This offer is only applicable during the months of November, December, January, February.

If you would like a DPSM workshop during your visit and within this period, there is an additional cost of €1 per child.

School Tours at Imaginosity Dublin between March to October

€8 per child for 2 hour visit to the museum.

The required ratio of supervising adults go for free.

Our adult to child ratio for schools is 1 adult for every 10 children.

School Visit – Package 1

€10 per child for 2 hour visit to the museum and a Goodie Bag for each child.

Goodie Bag includes an Imaginosity Eraser, Imaginosity Pencil, Lollipop and a surprise.

The required ratio of supervising adults go for free.

Our adult to child ratio for schools is 1 adult for every 10 children.

Education Weeks

As part of our commitment to primary school S.T.E.A.M education, Imaginosity is proud to be part of the annual national celebrations of Science, Maths and Engineering through Science Week, Maths Week and Engineers Week. As part of these celebrations the museum hosts a diverse and interesting programme of daily events throughout these weeks where school groups can explore, discover and experiment in a way that they would be unable to do in school.

Engineers Week 29th of February to the 4th of March 2016

Workshops are suitable for children from Junior Infants to Second Class.

€6 per child for 2 hours, split between fun on the museum floor and a DPSM accredited workshop.

The required ratio of adults attend for free.

Our adult to child ratio for schools is 1 adult for every 10 children.

What are the lunch options:

A school lunch menu is available from the coffee shop. This includes sandwich, cookie and a drink. To organise this you can contact Carmen from the coffee shop directly at 087 2705999.

A lunch room is available to hire for €0.50 extra per child in which you can eat your own food. The lunchroom must be used during your 2 hour visit and must be organised with Imaginosity in advance of your visit.

There are benches available outside the building to use as a picnic area before or after your visit, weather permitting.

Information for Preschool Groups

Imaginosity is a perfect place for a preschool visit. Each exhibit is designed to be played with and investigated. The emphasis is on role play and imagination giving each child the freedom to explore at their own pace.

Visiting times

Tuesday – Friday: 9.30am-11.30am or 11.30am – 1.30pm.

Afternoon visit times may be available upon request

Costs

School Saver Price November 2014- February 2015

€5 per child for 2 hour visit to the museum

This offer is only applicable during the months of November, December, January, February.

Package 1.

€7 per child  for 2 hour visit to the museum.

The required ratio of supervising adults go for free.

Our adult to child ratio for schools is 1 adult for every 3 children.

Package 2.

€9 per child for 2 hour visit to the museum and a Goodie Bag for each child.

Goodie Bag includes an Imaginosity Eraser, Imaginosity Pencil, Lollipop and a surprise.

The required ratio of supervising adults go for free.

Our adult to child ratio for schools is 1 adult for every 3 children.

COACH & BUS HIRE: Imaginosity is proud to recommend Barton’s Transport for all your school transport needs.

for School Tours at Imaginosity Dublin

Visit The Plaza
Beacon South Quarter
Sandyford
Dublin 18
Tel: + 353 (1) 2176130
Fax:+ 353 (1) 2176136
info@imaginosity.ie
Web : http://www.imaginosity.ie