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School Tours Bantry – Bantry Bay Charters Cork

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School Tours Bantry

Take your class on a journey of discovery. School groups will be welcomed aboard for a 2 hour trip where the children will learn about the ecology of the marine habitats at School Tours Bantry Bay.

Local Wildlife

Bantry Bay and Glengarriff Harbour have an abundance of wildlife. On our Marine Wildlife Tour, you have a chance of seeing Atlantic Grey Seals and Common Seals, a wide variety of birdlife, including Oyster Catcher, Curlew, Grey Heron, Egret, Cormorant and if you are lucky, you might see A White-Tailed Sea Eagle flying overhead.

Dolphins and Whales

Harbour Porpoise are resident all year round and can be seen daily, while Common Dolphins tend to move inshore early summer and are a popular sighting with our visitors, especially when they are in a playful mood and bow ride alongside the boat. Minke Whales are also frequent visitors to our lovely Bantry Bay. We often see them in pairs or small feeding groups.

Bantry Bay Fishing

All children will try a little fishing (4 at a time). Safety glasses are provided and again we explain the life cycle and anatomy of the fish before releasing them back into the sea. Make sure you ask for the kids to sit in the captain’s seat!

€25 Per Child / Supervising Adults Free
2 Hours
Max. 30 (Options of more than one trip or more than one boat available)

Haul A Pot

Next we haul a Lobster pot, where we can find various types of crustaceans i.e. Spider Crab, Brown Crab, Velvet Crab and the Hermit Crab, when available. We would also have a lobster on display and explain the life cycle of these creatures. We would hope to allow the children to throw some of these back into the water to promote sustainability and kindness to our Ecosystem. This has proved very educational with kids that have been onboard with us.

Mackerel Fishing

In the height of the summer when the Mackerel are in, it doesn’t take too long before everyone starts to catch, and when you catch mackerel it is a great feeling. Mackerel are caught using feathers or small lures jigged up and down. All rods, reel and tackle are supplied and full instruction given. You will not only catch the fish but you will see how to fillet them, and prep them for cooking.

We provide life jackets to all. All charters have the provision of a safe and secure trip on-board and a comfortable stable boat with outside seating and toilet facilities. The mackerel fishing trip is dependent on weather and catches cannot be guaranteed, but we will certainly try our best.

Bantry Bay Charters

Glengarriff Pier, Glengarriff Rd, Bantry, Co. Cork, PFX4+WQ
The Railway Pier, Reenrour West, Bantry, Co. Cork, P75 RH59
Tel : +353 083 089 6828
Email : bantrybaycharters@gmail.com
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Birthday Parties at Elevate Athlone

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Birthday Parties Athlone

Looking for somewhere new and exciting to visit in Athlone for your birthday party this year? Whether its arcade games or laser tag, Elevate, Irelands largest indoor activity center (over 100,000 square feet), offers numerous activities for your big day.

Activities:

E Karting – With the most high-powered e-Karts on the market. In case of any confusion or queries, the dedicated team are on hand to help with set up and answer all your queries. All this fun and zero carbon emissions means you can have fun and look after your health and the environment, so why not? Only children aged 12+ can go karting.

Laser Tag – With specialist dark and neon lighting and fog effects, in the atmospheric laser tag area you can battle for supremacy in a modern laser experience. Elevate’s laser tag area includes hideouts, sniper holes as well as a maze of open rooms to ensure the ultimate combat experience. This is an ideal event for teamwork and competition. Laser Tag is available for children aged 7+.

Virtual Reality – Bring your friends along to experience a world beyond imagination. Using the best VR equipment available Elevate can offer you a huge variety of games and experiences. Virtual Reality is available for children aged 12+.

Airsoft Shooting Range – A brilliant activity for a group of friends, party or team day out. Or if you are just simply passing time between activities. Virtual Reality is available for children aged 7+.

Mini Golf – A miniature version of golf played on a smaller course, the course consists of a series of holes with obstacles. The objective is to hit the ball into the hole  in as few strokes as possible. No age restriction.

 Pool Tables – Looking for something more relaxing? Why not enjoy a game of pool on the ground floor area. Perfect for hanging out with friends or spending some quality time with family or another activity to keep you busy between other activities at Elevate.

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All things considered why wouldn’t you want to visit Elevate! Book any two activities with 8+ children and get a party room free of charge where you can bring your own food/sweets/cake to celebrate your day with an Athlone birthday party! Book now by clicking the link above.

Elevate Entertainment Centre

Irishtown
Athlone
N37 P8P5
Tel : 353 90 645 5503
Email : hello@elevateathlone.ie
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School Tours at Elevate Athlone

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Looking for somewhere new and exciting to visit for your school tour this year? Why not visit Elevate, Irelands largest indoor activity centre.  With over 100,000 square feet, Elevate Entertainment Centre offers numerous activities for your Elevate school tours.

E Karting

– With the most high-powered e-Karts on the market your students can compete in teams of 8 at a time.  Our dedicated team are on hand to help with set up and answer all your queries.   All this fun and zero carbon emissions means you can have fun and look after your health and the environment.  Karting is available for children aged 12+.

Laser Tag – With specialist dark and neon lighting and fog effects, in our atmospheric laser tag area students can battle for supremacy in a modern laser experience.   We have carefully incorporated hideouts, sniper holes and a maze of open rooms to ensure the ultimate combat experience.  This is an ideal event for teamwork and competition.  Laser Tag is available for children aged 7+.

Virtual Reality – Bring your students along to experience a world beyond imagination.  Using the best VR equipment available we can offer you a huge variety of games and experiences.  Virtual Reality is available for children aged 12+.

Airsoft Shooting Range – A brilliant activity for a group of friends, party or team day out.  Or if you are just simply passing time between activities.  Virtual Reality is available for children 7+.

Mini Golf – is a miniature version of the game of golf on a smaller course, usually consisting of a series of holes with obstacles. You use a putter and a small, hard ball. The objective is to hit the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. No age restriction.

Arcade & Pool Tables

You can tailor your day’s events to suit your needs and if you have any special requirements we are here to help you.

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Elevate Entertainment Centre
Irishtown
Athlone
N37 P8P5
Tel : 353 90 645 5503
Email : hello@elevateathlone.ie
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Birthday Parties at Leahys Open Farm Cork

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Leahy’s Birthday Parties

Looking for a farm birthday experience in Cork? Why not have a Leahy’s birthday party! Your Leahy’s birthday party includes entry to the farm, petting times with the animals, hold the snake and rabbits and explore the maze, climbing frames and go karts. These are only some of the activities for a fun day out. There are various options and deals to be got at Leahy’s Open Farm.

Option 1

Entry only €12.50 per child.
This includes your own guide for 3 hours, petting time with animals, ride on quad and barrel train, use of the indoor play barn, reserved table and seating while having your cake. There are 2 adults free with the party and all other adults are charged at €7.00 each. Under 2’s have free entry. To avail of this party rate you need a minimum of 8 paying children.

Option 2

Entry and food per child €16.50.
This includes your own guide for 3 hours, petting time with animals, ride on quad and barrel train, use of the indoor play barn, reserved table and seating while having your party food. There are 2 adults free with the party and all other adults are charged €7.00 each. Under 2’s have free entry.
Food options available for kids are, Chips and sausages/nuggets/burger with a drink or pasta with sauce and cheese with a drink. To avail of this party rate you need a minimum of 8 paying children. 

Option 3

Entry, food and digger rides for all kids €18.50.
This includes your own guide for 3 hours, petting time with animals, ride on quad and barrel train, use of the indoor play barn, digger rides for all the kids, reserved table and seating while having your party food. There are 2 adults free with the party and all other adults are charged €7.00 each. Under 2’s have free entry.
Food options for available for kids are, Chips and sausages/nuggets/burger with a drink or pasta with sauce and cheese with a drink. To avail of this party rate you need a minimum of 8 paying children. 

Option 4

Entry, food, digger rides and crazy golf for all kids €19.50.
This includes your own guide for 3 hours, petting time with animals, ride on quad and barrel train, use of the indoor play barn, digger rides for all the kids, crazy golf play for all the kids in the party, reserved table and seating while having your party food. There are 2 adults free with the party and all other adults are charged €7.00 each. Under 2’s have free entry.
Food options available for kids are, Chips and sausages/nuggets/burger with a drink or pasta with sauce and cheese with a drink. To avail of this party rate you need a minimum of 8 paying children. 

Option 5

Entry, food, digger rides, crazy golf, party bags for all kids €21.50.
This includes your own guide for 3 hours, petting time with animals, ride on quad and barrel train, use of the indoor play barn, digger rides for all the kids, crazy golf play for all the kids in the party, party bags filled with little treats for all kids in the party, reserved table and seating while having your party food. There are 2 adults free with the party and all other adults are charged €7.00 each. Under 2’s have free entry.
Food options available for kids are, Chips and sausages/nuggets/burger with a drink or pasta with sauce and cheese with a drink. To avail of this party rate you need a minimum of 8 paying children.

Chocolate Making Party

€22 per child. Leahy’s will start off the party by showing you a demo on how they do their chocolates at the farm. They will then do a little history on chocolate and its origins. Afterwards they set you up to make your very own lollipops and figurines, while you wait for the molds to set, you will go out on the farm for a little adventure, will then return to continue the chocolate party, you will be shown how to decorate and package your own chocolates.

Leahy’s supply lunch for the party. The party must have a minimum of 8 paying kids and all kids can bring home what they make. The party takes 3 hours.

Birthday Cake

Ice cream cake made with homemade ice cream from Daisy the cow. €35 for 10 kids. €45 for 15 kids. Vanilla cake decorated with chocolate buttons, smarties and chocolate sticks.

Food options for extra adults in the birthday party group.

If you would like to order extra food for adults attending the birthday party please order on the day, or call 083 8488142 to order sandwiches, cakes, tea, coffee etc.

Leahy’s Birthday party info for open farm members.

Members booking a Leahy’s birthday party will benefit from special member’s reduced rates. Member’s parties will need 8 full paying children to avail of party packages.

Pre booking and deposit required at least one week in advance of party date.

Birthday Invitations can be downloaded here

Please book via email at info@leahysopenfarm.ie or by phone 083 8488142

Leahy’s Open Farm
Dungourney
Co.Cork
P25 KW14
Telephone +353 (0)83 8488142
Email: info@leahysopenfarm.ie
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School Tours at Leahys Open Farm Cork

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For the Best School tour experience

We are based in Dungourney, near Midleton in East Cork. We have been providing School Tour trips around our farm for the last 20 years. A Leahys Farm School tour is educational, adventurous and seriously fun for school groups.

We provide fully guided tours and we offer the children hands on work with feeding the animals as well as interesting little stories about old machines and contraptions around the museums.

We have indoor and outdoor play areas, Climbing Frame, Adventure Trail and a Crazy Golf course, we also have a large maze, pedal go-karts, a huge selection of animals and lots more, we also have a large coffee shop where the group can sit and eat their packed lunch or we can provide a hot lunch.
There is a souvenir gift shop, if required by the school.
Experience a 100 year old dwelling house on a working farm and see the farm machinery operated at this time.

Historical and Educational Aspects

  • See the tradesmen tools, blacksmiths forge, carpenters workshop etc
  • Horse drawn machinery and the first means of public transport used in Ireland
  • See the Old Irish Crannog.

Involvement and Enjoyment

Children will help to feed a huge variety of animals i.e. Hens, Ducks, Alpaca etc

  • Play with the rabbits and mice.
  • Touch and maybe even hold the snake.
  • Our large maze is a real challenge to all the kids and teachers can try to find their way around too.
  • New to the farm this year, we have quad and barrel train rides for the kids, this is serious fun for all ages.

 

The prices per child are €10.50 and one adult with every ten children would be free, we offer complimentary tea and scones to all free adult in the group and your bus driver is also looked after in the same way.
For Pre Schools the prices are the same but there is one adult in every five children free.
The food prices are €5.50 per child (optional).

We would love to hear from you, if you have any queries regarding any aspect of a Leahys Farm School tour package please give us a ring on 021 4668461/083 8488142 or drop us an email at info@leahysopenfarm.ie
We guarantee you a fun and exciting day out hassle free and we also guarantee the kids will have the best day ever. There is so much on offer than just a pet farm.

Leahy’s Open Farm
Dungourney
Co.Cork
P25 KW14
Telephone +353 (0)83 8488142
Email: info@leahysopenfarm.ie
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Birthday Parties at IOAC Wexford

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IOAC Birthday Parties

International Outdoor Adventure Centre, an IOAC birthday party is the ultimate multi-activity outdoor and tourism experience!

Your child’s birthday is a big day! But trying to provide a great experience for them and their friends can always be a challenge! So why not try an IOAC birthday party, as it will ensure this birthday will be one to remember!

There are IOAC birthday packages to suit all ages from 8 to 88! Experience the great outdoors through a multitude of activities that can be coordinated and tailored to suit every budget and time scale. There is a covered seated area that can be used for the all- important birthday cake. There are various activities that IOAC have to offer.

IOAC Birthday Activities

Erik’s Play Area

A designated play area for IOAC’s younger residents. Suitable from 3 – 12 years. Swings and monkey bars for those young explorers and much more.

High Ropes Expansion

Feel every moment with the new addition of 10 new games on the High Ropes apparatus. Skate across the wires or climb through the barrels at a height.

Archery Tag

Enjoy the battle of archery tag with your friends or family on the field. Adrenaline filled fun guaranteed!

New Archery Range

Challenge yourself against your friends or family with the new Archery range complete with targets and critters to aim for!!

Packages are available upon request

So, what are you waiting for?! Call IOAC on 053 9189022 or email info@ioac.ie for further information on the great birthday packages and a day they’ll always remember!

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IOAC “Feel Every Moment”
Sixacre
Tagoat
Co Wexford
Y35 RH76
Tel. +353 861747370
Email : info@ioac.ie

 

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School Tours at IOAC Wexford

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Tired of the same old, same old for your school tour? If you are a Primary or Secondary school teacher, give your students an IOAC School tour, an experience that is fun, challenging and that they will be talking about long after the big day! Whether you choose our high ropes experiences, kayaking or figuring out fun team challenges together, there is plenty of things to do, every time you join us here on campus!

Tour packages are available from March to October each year.

But why not enhance that experience and truly experience the outdoors? The IOAC has its own bespoke camping grounds and glamping area! Spread your fun over a couple of days and experience camping with great on-site facilities.

Contact our office on 053 9189022 or email info@ioac.ie for more details about an IOAC School tour.

Erik’s Play Area

A designated play area for our younger residents. Suitable from 3 – 12 years. Swings and monkey bars for those young explorers and much more.

High Ropes Expansion

Feel every moment with the new addition of 10 new games on the High Ropes apparatus. Skate across the wires or climb through the barrels at a height.

Have you got the nerve to do it? Yes you do!!!

Return of Battlezone Archery Tag

Finally it is back!! Battlezone has returned. Enjoy the battle of archery tag with your friends or family on the field.  Adrenaline filled fun guaranteed!

New Archery Range

Challenge yourself against your friends or family with our new Archery range complete with targets and critters to aim for!!

BOOK NOW

IOAC “Feel Every Moment”
Sixacre
Tagoat
Co Wexford
Y35 RH76
Tel. +353 861747370
Email : info@ioac.ie
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School Tours at Galway Atlantaquaria

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School Tours and Workshops, “Dive in and Explore at Galway Atlantaquaria”

Located on the Galway Promenade, the Aquarium in Galway has been delivering Educational Tours and Workshops for over 20 years and is an accredited member of BIAZA (British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums) and EAZA (European Association of Zoos and Aquariums).

An important part of our mission, the aquarium staff is passionate about Ireland’s native species and their habitats. With a focus on Marine and Freshwater, we cover a range of topics from sustainability, litter, and materials, adaptations to life, coastal management and protection, engineering and flood defenses and clean water, and biodiversity and food production.

Experiences can range from one to four hours in length and can be carried out in the aquarium, in our classroom or audiovisual room, or on our local rocky shore.

Part of the SFI Curious Minds Programme Network, we offer workshops that can assist schools in achieving their Curious Minds Award. We also deliver a range of Marine Institute, Explorers Education Programme Modules for primary classes in Co. Galway and Clare. Workshops on marine litter and oceans which have been developed with the JCT are available to secondary school students, plus we deliver seashore and grassland ecology studies, and workshops on Animal Care and Marine Spatial Planning.

With all our education programs, we strive to inspire, engage and provide content that is accessible to all. We look forward to working with you and your students during 2023.

For a full list of our education experiences see our Website

Read our Education Brochure (best viewed on Desktop)

See our website, and we look forward to working with you in 2023.

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Galway Atlantaquaria
Seapoint Promenade
Galway
H91 T2FD
Tel : 091585100
Email : info@nationalaquarium.ie
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School Tours with Ballyhass Adventure Group Cork

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Your school tour experts

Price Freeze for 2023 and TY School Residential package “Ballyhass Bunkhouses”

We are committed to providing affordable educational experiences for schools, and will not be raising prices for our school tours for the 2023 season. 

We are excited to announce our new 2023 TY School Residential package “Ballyhass Bunkhouses”.

After over 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry with school groups, we have designed a new custom-built ‘Bunkhouse Village” specifically designed for your Schools’ residential trip. This will be an outdoor experience like no where else.

We do a selection of overnight packages.

  • 1.5 day & one night – €130
  • Two day & one night – €160
  • Three day & two night – €245

Our bunkhouses sleep 4-6 students and there are teacher pods/wheelchair accessible pods available. 

All meals are fully catered for (except lunch on day 1, Bring your own lunch). Now that we have accommodation on site it means they get more adventure activities with us which we are really excited about. 

Our Bunkhouses are pod-style camping bunk bed accommodations, (bring your own sleeping bags, pillows etc).

What’s included in this package:

  • Over x25 different land, water and height activities to choose from.
  • Evening activities right up until bedtime (floodlit lake)!
  • Over x22  bunkhouse/pods.
  • Sleeps up to x100 students!
  • Once on-site, No transport is needed!
  • Gaisce packages are also available.
  • Top class communal Tentpi including games, and chill out area.
  • All prices include activities, accommodation, and full board, So no hidden expenses!!!

For the Teachers (AS IT’S YOUR TRIP ASWELL!!)

  • Up to 4 teachers go free!
  • Teachers own private Bunkhouses with a few extra little surprises!
  • Fulltime overnight supervision by Ballyhass staff for your students.
  • Private teacher day room with TV, wifi, snacks etc.
  • Supervision is provided by the Ballyhass Instructors.
  • Private use of activities such as Sauna, Axe throwing and many more.

Please find attached a copy of our Schools Residential brochure.

Full-Day Adventure School Tour €45 Per Student

  • 09.30 to 16.00
  • 4 activities
  • Land, Water & Height Guaranteed on Both sites
  • Aquapark Included
  • Mallow & Coachford.
  • Primary & Secondary

Our mission is to get Everyone outdoors, we love everything to do with the great outdoors and believe that there is no better School Tour for your students. We are here to create a space where your students can explore, play and rediscover the outdoors. We listen to feedback every year and use it to ensure that every school trip, whether Transition year, 1st/2nd years, Leaving cert applied, Gaisce or National school will be custom delivered to the need of your students. Booking with us is a breeze. Give the bookings team a call and we will take you through the process step by step. We have two amazing locations to choose from in Mallow and Coachford. Both offering Land | Water | Height activities.

We now are offering multi-day combined trips to both sites where your students can experience all the Ballyhass highlights ; Water park, Kayak expedition, Wilderness zone and High Nets course in Coachford while Zip lining, Wakeboarding and Cliff Climbing are just some of then highlights in Mallow.

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BALLYHASS ADVENTURE GROUP

Cecilstown, Mallow
Co. Cork
P51 N990
E: info@ballyhasslakes.ie
T: +353 22 27773
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School Tours at Eclipse Ireland Activity and Adventure Centre Kerry

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Eclipse Ireland is the perfect venue for your next School Tour.  We offer an incredible range of activities, team building exercises, outdoor adventure and much, much more! We will liaise with your school officers to build the perfect day, weekend or week package for your students, suiting a variety of budgets.

Eclipse Ireland, are Outdoor Adventure and Activity Specialists with a proven track record of excellence. Eclispe Ireland is set in the heart of the lush and rugged Irish countryside located along the Ring of Kerry and the Wild Atlantic Way, amidst stunning scenery of the McGillicuddy Reeks and nestled between the colourful and cultural towns of Kenmare, Sneem and Killarney in the South West of Ireland. Our Outdoor Adventure Centre includes:

  • Coasteering & Gorge Walking
  • Ireland’s Original Bog Run
  • Orienteering
  • Assault course
  • Mud surfing
  • Kayaking (river & lake)
  • Raft Building
  • Team building
  • Goliath’s Garden
  • BBQ Area
  • Archery

We’ve worked with many dozens schools so far and always receive exceptional feedback. Let us create an unforgettable experience for your students.

The Eclipse Centre has 5 houses that can sleep up to 55 students in bunk beds. Each house has a fully equipped kitchen. Our “Barracks”, a fun and quirky shared accommodation is great for young people and can sleep up to 30 students.
We also have a conference/workshop room complete with multimedia centre (projector, laptop, hi-fi sound and DVD player) which is perfect for training sessions, late night movies, tea and coffee, seminars and more.

Please call us on 064 6682965 to discuss your next school camp!

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Eclipse Ireland

Dromore Old
Blackwater Bridge
Kenmare
County Kerry
Tel : 064 6682965
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