Shannon River School Tour offer outdoor fun building inner confidence, true friendships and a passion for the outdoors.
Whether it’s part of a Transition Year programme, fulfilment of the adventure section of An Gaisce, class-bonding experience, or an end of year class tour, we have something to suit all requirements at Primary and Secondary level.
Located on the banks of Lough Bofin on the River Shannon, we have been accommodating school adventure tours and activity trips for many years.
Our full day multi-activity trips for Primary and Secondary level are renowned and our overnight activity and canoe-camping island trip is perfect for TY and Gaisce groups.
Our School Tour is full of FUN, ADVENTURE and CHALLENGE with up to 8 activities on the full day tour.
Take the stress out of organizing your kid’s birthday party and give them a day to remember with a Shannon River Birthday party! They offer an action-filled birthday experience to suit ages 7-16 years.
If you love the water, grab a paddle and whoosh along the River Shannon in a kayak or canoe. Like making a splash? Well get your thrills jumping from the pier or get down and dirty on the mudslide!
Prefer dry land? Shannon River Adventures have that covered too. Aim your arrow and hit the target with archery or scale to the top of the climbing wall. You’ll be rewarded with loads of fun while growing your confidence!
At Shannon River Adventure they offer a wide range of water and land based activities to entertain and challenge kids and adults of all ages. All the activities are provided by the qualified instructors in a fun filled, very safe and enjoyable manner!
Marsh’s Library School tour, ancient volumes with curious contents, fascinating exhibitions all year round, stories of famous readers and writers, minifigures for children to seek, a hidden courtyard garden…and a library shop to buy a small memento of your visit.
We look forward to greeting you!
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
General Tour (Approx. time 30 mins)
The tour for Primary schools includes a brief history of Marsh’s and a look at the points of interest in the library as we move through the old reading room & the two galleries. Taking note of the portraits of famous figures from Marsh’s past, spotting the bullet holes that remain in books from the time of the Easter Rising, and then on to the cages where readers were locked in to stop them from stealing the books!
WHY NOT INCLUDE:
The LEGO® minifigures Hunt (Add 15 mins)
Our exhibition ‘Hunting Stolen Books’ (May-Dec 2017) has been the stimulus for our LEGO® minifigures Book Thief Hunt which includes 12 historical minifigure characters from the library’s past. This is a great introduction to the history of the library and to people such as Jonathan Swift, Bram Stoker, James Joyce, an Egyptian mummy, to name but a few!
Scary (and Hairy) Comic Images (Add 15 mins)
Our Scary (& Hairy) Tales from Marsh’s Library comic book publication, which tells of stories of a perhaps more macabre nature and may appeal to your students imagination, please see the link and online version of the comic here.
Practical Workshop (Add 1 hour)
Fold Out MapConcertina Book
We invite the children to have a go at simple block printing, paper folding or simple bookmaking (see examples).
Educational Weeks
Every year we take part in Engineers Week (Feb/March), Maths Week (October) and Science Week (November). These prove to be very popular and schools return each year, so do look out for our events announcements via our own website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
SECONDARY SCHOOLS
We are happy to make the wealth of first hand resources we have contained in the collections within Marsh’s Library accessible for course leaders, teachers and students. Our books and manuscripts have great potential in complimenting the learning taking place in school, particularly for the Junior and Leaving certificate year groups. We welcome teachers and course leaders to make requests for topics to cater for their learning objectives.
This will include a guided tour of the library. We can collate digital images and extracts from our books and manuscripts focusing on a particular subject or topic to meet your curriculum needs. We, for example, have a rich collection of texts relating to many topics in the history curriculum, including the following. The Reformation, the Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery, and the Easter Rising.
The online catalogue might give you ideas. Please feel free to contact us to arrange a special visit tailored to your requirements.
Evaluation
We always welcome feedback from your time in the library. If you could complete an evaluation form, all comments will be gratefully received. This is to ensure we improve and refine our visitor experience. Thank you.
Let us take the hard work out of planning your next school trip!!!
Tralee Bay Wetlands Centre takes pride on providing well-planned trips that meet your study requirements and budget but endeavouring to go that little bit further to make your trip special, whatever the age and size of your group.
We offer a fun and educational day out in Kerry’s capital for school groups of all ages and sizes. Our range of programs led by experienced and enthusiastic tutors and guides are specifically designed to make the most of learning outside of the classroom and bring the curriculum to life for primary and secondary students.
Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park offers children unforgettable up-close encounters with nature in the heart of Tralee. Our educational and learning team delivers interactive programs and tours that are worlds apart from anything they can experience in the classroom. School groups can come face to face with a wealth of amazing wetland biodiversity at the Centre. It offers a unique educational experience for groups of any age. Our Programs provide access to equipment, facilities and expertise not normally found in schools. Our dedicated staff will ensure an educational and enjoyable day
We have a day packed with excitement, education and activity for everybody. There are different tour packages to suit your group needs. See the prices, age ranges and activities offered in each programme below.
Choose from Outdoor team games, Scavenger hunt, Orienteering, Mammals : show & tell, Frog & Insect finding, Pond dipping, Pedal boats, Nature Studies talk, Climbing Wall
All activities are 30 mins in duration. A 30 min break is included.
Please note due to Irelands changeable weather conditions we ask all participants in the school tours to bring wellies, old shoes, rain gear and a change of clothes.
Book your next children’s party in the best party venue in Kerry. We will arrange your childs Crag Cave birthday party with all the fun and excitement you would expect. Enjoy the day with all of your requirements catered for including – Hot and cold food, play & photo.
Play and Party
Price €13.95 per child – Duration 90 minutes
Includes one hours play in Crazy Cave & half hour in the party room. Children are served hot and cold food (nuggets, cocktail sausages & chips ,drink, popcorn, crisps & sweets) Unlimited diluted orange drink whilst playing, a group photo of the party, two complimentary tea or coffee plus a free return visit for the birthday child.
Minimum of 10 children, maximum of 30. Maximum of 4 adults per 10 children)
You cant bring food into the play area other than the Birthday Cake.
Balloons & decorations are not permitted.
Please note you cannot wear high heeled shoes in the play area.
All Parties Include:
– An hour in the Crazy Cave Indoor Activity Centre
– Half an hour in the party room
– Hot and cold food
– Unlimited diluted orange drink
– Group photo
– Two complimentary tea or coffees
– One free return visit for birthday child
* Prices per child. Hot and cold food includes nuggets, cocktail sausages,
chips, drink, popcorn, sweets and crisps.
You can only eat food that you purchase on the premises. The Birthday Cake is the only outside food item permitted.
To book or enquire about a party please call us on 066 7141244 & we will be happy to go through all the details with you. We do not take bookings by email or on social media.
We are delighted to welcome back School Tours to Crag Cave this year. Discovered in 1983 and over 1 million years old Crag Cave is a magical world of stalagmites and stalactites, have a Crag Cave School tour. It is an all weather visitor attraction located in Castleisland Co. Kerry. Experience the enchanting beauty of this ancient cave, older than mankind. A magical showcase of stalagmites and stalactites. Exciting & educational, a visit to Crag Cave is a great choice for school tours. Nature’s classroom is over 1 million years old. Enjoy a fun, educational tour with a Crazy Cave play session
The Cave tour takes approximately 30 minutes & the price is €5.00 per child.
Crazy Cave Softplay is suitable for children up to 6th class. The play session is 90 minutes & the price is €7.00 per child for school groups.
Special Offer of Cave Visit & Softplay for €11.00 (Duration 2hrs approx)
We also offer group lunches for €5.00 per child. Options include Chicken nuggets, sausages & chips or sandwiches/rolls, crisps, fruit & juice.
For enquiries & bookings please call us on 066 7141244
Looking for a great school tour venue this year? Why not have a Fota Island School tour, a school tour full of adventure!
School Tours.
What’s included in your day?
Your day begins at 10am and finishes at 2:30pm. A half an hour lunch takes place in the middle of the day. Start/Finish times can change if needed.
Pupils engage in Kombat archery & Find the sniper (hide and seek in camouflage suits), Bushcraft & Survival skills (shelter building & fire lighting).
Then onto the famous Obstacle course. This activity is intended to give confidence and build team-bonding between the students. We ensure everyone makes it through together.
Before finishing up we give the students a ‘fun’ lap of the course which allows them to run through and do whichever obstacles they choose.
School Tours are €31 per student. Tours run for approximately 4.5 hours and can be tailored to your requirements.
Teachers and Carers go for free!
Tailored packages available for post primary schools.
We suggest students wear old clothes that they don’t mind getting dirty and bring a change of clothes to travel home in.
We have a tap with safe drinking water on-site. We would be very grateful, if possible, for the use of reusable water bottles only.
Facilities are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, please avail of them at every opportunity. We replicate the school pod system outdoors. We ensure our staff have the experience to deliver fun in a safe environment.
A few comments from past schools:
“We had an excellent day of fun and bonding at Fota Adventure with our First Year students. It was well organized and well supervised. The students left happy and muddy. A big Thank You to all at Fota Adventure”
“Wonderful day, great Team. Very happy students.”
“It was an excellent experience, very well organized, appealing and engaging as well as highly motivating for teenagers. The students enjoyed the activities and had a wonderful time. The organizers were attentive to all students, encouraging them to participate. An experience we will for sure repeat next summer. Highly recommendable!”
Looking for a fun and exciting birthday party experience in Cork? Why not have a Fota Island birthday party!
What is included on the day?
Induction upon arrival.
Begin your birthday adventure with ‘Nerf Wars’ or ‘Kombat-Archery’.
Then onto survival skills and bushcraft, building camps and lighting fires to roast s’mores.
The day ends with a muddy finale on the Obstacle Course.
Each birthday party has their own tent to blow out candles and enjoy cake if you wish to bring one!
Birthday Parties are offered on Saturdays and Sundays.
There is a choice of: ‘Party Alpha’ which runs from 9:30am – 1pm and ‘Party Bravo’ which runs from 10am – 1:30pm.
A party is €300 for 15 Children with €30 per additional child.
Facilities are in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19, please avail of them at every opportunity. Fota Adventure is aware of your safety needs and has the experience to deliver fun in a thoroughly safe environment.
Please arrive 5 minutes before the start time, in your active clothes.
We suggest you wear old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty as all of our activities take place outdoors.
All party-goers should bring a bottle of water. We have a tap with safe drinking water on-site. We are members of Sustainable Travel Ireland. We would be very grateful, if possible, for the use of reusable water bottles only.
“Great excitement and fun for a birthday party. Staff go the extra mile to ensure all guests and birthday girls had a ball. Many thanks to the team, the easiest party ever as a parent!”
“We just celebrated our twin’s 9th birthday at Fota Island Adventure. With COVID restrictions – it was super to still be able to have such an exciting and enjoyable birthday. Our kids and their friends loved it! Liv and Sam were super guides and kept our energetic bunch of 15 engaged and active for the full 3.5 hours-no mean feat! Thanks for a 5 star experience”
“I can’t praise the whole experience enough. We all had a great day from the 4 year old up to the 45 year old child! I would highly recommend the party to anyone. And hoping to go back to try family adventure in the future.”
Looking for a Farm based school tour in Kildare? Why not have a brilliant day out with a Kildare Farm School tour!
What’s included on the day?
Take a trip on the farm shop express train, seeing our wonderful animals and Indian Creek
Play 18 holes of indoor crazy golf in Indian Creek
Use of your own Party Room.
Tub Of Animal Feed for Everyone.
Enjoy lunch, children’s chicken tenders or sausages & chips with a kid’s drink.
Full unlimited access to all areas of the Farm for the Day.
Take a walk around the farm, feeding the animals with your pot of animal feed.
Complete the Zoo Quiz, test your knowledge on animals, birds and butterflies.
School Groups must include a minimum of 10 Children.
Tour is €15.00 per child.
Deposit of €50 required at Booking.
Teachers and Carers go free!
Please be aware of and adhere to all government guidelines when booking your tour.
Terms and Conditions.You must arrive at the start of your selected time slot, late arrival will result in insufficient time to complete all activities. When you arrive for your tour make yourself known at the café till, from there a member of staff will look after you. Our kitchen cannot cater for allergies so in the case where a child has any allergies please bring your own food for them. You are responsible for the supervision of children attending party at all times.Your belongings must not be left unattended, we cannot take responsibility for your personal belongings.
Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop look forward to welcoming you to their Third Generation Family Farm. With them, you and your family can experience all that is great about country life. They do not charge visitors to the Open Farm; entry to the farm is Free. They offer visitors a family friendly, buggy and wheel chair accessible destination. Visitors can see a wide variety of animals in a natural and relaxed setting. They are home to many friendly animals including; Wallabies, Mara, Pigs, Goats, Ponies, Deer & Sheep. They also house a large range & variety of Birds including; Ostrich, Black Swans, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Guinea Foul and most beautiful of all the Peahen and Peacock.
Play 18 holes of indoor crazy golf in Indian Creek
Take a trip on the farm shop express train, seeing our wonderful animals and Indian Creek
Use of your own Party Room.
Tub Of Animal Feed for Everyone.
Enjoy lunch, children’s chicken tenders or sausages & chips with a kid’s drink.
Large Chocolate Birthday cake and candles included.
Full unlimited access to all areas of the Farm for the Day.
Party Groups must include a minimum of 10 Children. Party is €15.00 per child. Deposit of €50 required at Booking. Please confirm final numbers by phone/email 24 hours before party. Please be aware of and adhere to all government guidelines when booking your party.
You must arrive 10 minutes before your selected time slot, late arrival will result in insufficient time to complete all activities.
When you arrive for the party make yourself known at the café till, from there a member of staff will show you to your assigned seating area in our party room.
Our kitchen cannot cater for allergies so in the case where a child has any allergies please bring your own food for them.
You are responsible for the supervision of children attending party at all times.
Your belongings must not be left unattended, we cannot take responsibility for your personal belongings.
Optional Extras :
Teddy Bear Factory!
Optional Add On Teddy Bear Factory for €12 per head (all children in group must add on)
Adults go free
Tea/Coffee and Sandwiches are available to pre-order for adults through the office (24 hour notice required) €5.00 per person.
Kildare Farm Foods Open Farm & Shop look forward to welcoming you to their Third Generation Family Farm. With them, you and your family can experience all that is great about country life. They do not charge visitors to the Open Farm; entry to the farm is Free. They offer visitors a family friendly, buggy and wheel chair accessible destination. Visitors can see a wide variety of animals in a natural and relaxed setting. They are home to many friendly animals including; Wallabies, Mara, Pigs, Goats, Ponies, Deer & Sheep. They also house a large range & variety of Birds including; Ostrich, Black Swans, Ducks, Geese, Chickens, Guinea Foul and most beautiful of all the Peahen and Peacock.
