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Birthday Parties at GoQuest Dublin

Celebrate with GoQuest: The Ultimate Birthday Parties!

At GoQuest, we offer two unique birthday party experiences—GoQuest Arena for older kids and adults, and GoQuest Junior for ages 9-12. Both options provide thrilling challenges, teamwork, and lots of fun, but with different experiences tailored to each age group.

GoQuest Arena Parties (Ages 12+)

For older kids, teens, and adults looking for an exciting challenge, GoQuest Arena Parties are the perfect option! Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or special occasions, this package includes everything you need for a memorable adventure and meal.

The 2 hours 30 mins Package Includes (min 8 people):

  • A thrilling GoQuest Arena challenge with a variety of interactive rooms to test physical, mental, and problem-solving skills.
  • 3 slices of pizza and a 500ml soft drink to fuel up after the fun.
    Please note: GoQuest Arena Parties are for older groups and does not include a party host.

Cost: Contact us for pricing—can accommodate up to 110 people per session.

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For large family groups or mixed bookings, please contact us directly for tailored packages!

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GoQuest Junior Parties (Ages 9-12)

For a unique birthday celebration, GoQuest Junior offers an exciting and interactive challenge experience designed to get kids working together as a team. Unlike traditional play centres, GoQuest Junior focuses on fun, cooperative challenges that require teamwork and problem-solving.

The 2hr Party Experience (min 10 Children):

  • Enjoy 2 slices of pizza and blackcurrant/orange cordials or water.
  • A Party Host to assist throughout the experience, making sure everything runs smoothly.
  • Special GoQuest Junior Gift for the birthday child.
  • Set-Up and Cleanup handled by us, so you can relax and enjoy the fun!

Birthday Parties at GoQuest Dublin

Now 2 venues in one location in Carrickmines, Dublin

GoQuest

Exit 15 – M50

Unit 6 Ballyogan Business Park

Ballyogan Road , Carrickmines  D18 CF57

Tel : 01 6855005

Email : info@Goquest.ie

Web : http://goquest.ie

 
 
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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.

View School Tour Brochure

Why choose Shannon River Adventures?

  • Our friendly staff are Garda vetted, fully qualified and have up to date First Aid
  • All safety equipment provided (wetsuits, helmets etc)
  • We can cater for 150+ participants, safely, from infants to 6th class
  • Covered outdoor seating area
  • Clean, modern facilities with large toilet & hot showers block
  • Tuck shop on site along with our new Container Cafe
  • Free tea/coffee for teachers from our outdoor kitchen
  • All activities are on site and close to each other
  • Kids are occupied from the time they arrive
  • Large spacious changing areas
  • Insurance on all activities
  • Choice of full day or half day
  • Great value for money

Booking Enquiry

Shannon River Adventures
Drummanmore
Rooskey
Co Roscommon
N41 X902
Tel : 071 9638300
Email : info@shannonriveradventure.com
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Shannon River Birthday Parties

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!

Over 2 1/2 hours with 3 activities for €35pp

3 Water – Kayaking, Mud Slide & Pier Jumping (most popular!)

2 Water + 1 Land – Kayaking, Mud Slide, Climbing Wall, Archery

2 Land + 1 Water – Climbing Wall, Archery, Kayaking, Mud Slide

(minimum group of 8)

Time slots : 10.30am-1.30pm, 2pm-5pm, 5pm-8pm

Package includes use of the facilities for 1/2 hour after activities for serving food, goodies, cake etc.

Before booking you will need to get in touch to check availability.

They provide all equipment required including wetsuits, buoyancy aids and helmets

Shannon River Adventures
Drummanmore
Rooskey
Co Roscommon
N41 X902
Tel : 071 9638300
Email : info@shannonriveradventure.com
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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!

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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)

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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.

Please contact: Julie Burke (Education/Outreach Officer)

Email: julie.burke@marshlibrary.ie

Marsh’s Library
St Patrick’s Close
Dublin D08 FK79

Tel : +353 1 4543511
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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.

If you would like more details, please call 066 7126700 / email info@traleebaywetlands.org or download our brochure today.

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Activity Price & Details

  • 7 Activities        4hrs       €19
  • 6 Activities        3.5hrs    €17
  • 5 Activities        3hrs       €15
  • 4 Activities        2.5hrs    €12.50
  • 3 Activities        2hrs       €9.50
  • 2 Activities        1.5hrs    €7.00

The Climbing Wall is €5 extra to add 

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.

Tralee Bay Wetlands Eco & Activity Park
Ballyard
Tralee
Co Kerry
V92 HH57
Tel : +353 66 7126700
Email : info@traleebaywetlands.org
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Crag Cave Birthday parties

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.

Crag Cave
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
Tel : +353 (0)66 714 1244
Email :  info@cragcave.com
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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

Crag Cave School tour
Castleisland
Co. Kerry
Tel : +353 (0)66 714 1244
Email :  info@cragcave.com
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Kylemore Karting Birthday parties

Kylemore Karting is Ireland’s #1 Indoor Karting Arena situated in Dublin 10 catering for all different group types, including Corporate, Stag & Hens, Schools and Colleges, family and friends, kids and individual options. Experience fun, safe and the thrills of real racing over 3 multi-level indoor tracks. Why not have a Kylemore Karting birthday party? Our unique circuits are filled with flyovers, hills, underpasses and banked corners making for a challenging and exciting and safe racing experience for all, positioning Kylemore Karting as a leader in European Karting.

Kylemore Karting has fun for all ages and all the family, with Junior Karts available for children over 137cm (4ft 6″). Will Mum get one over on Dad? All the family can enjoy a safe and enjoyable driving experience at the hands of a fully trained race team, with no prior driving experience or skill necessary. Race gear, PPE and full safety briefing provided on arrival. Customer Safety is Kylemore’s number one priority, and we have implemented new COVID H&S procedures to ensure a safe and enjoyable visit. See videos above.

Kylemore Karting is a proudly run family business, founded in 1992 as Ireland’s first Karting centre, by Irish motorsport legend Stuart Cosgrave who also founded Ireland’s first international race circuit, Mondello Park.

Family Specials Available on enquiry (enquiry form here)

See Prices (Kart kard available here)

PLEASE NOTE:

Children who are borderline on our height and/or bend-in-knee requirements, may be subject to further checks in a kart on arrival – If in doubt of the above requirements, please contact our team to discuss further.

In the last 12 months, Kylemore Karting has been recongized by receiving a number of awards, including the following. 2020 Irish Karting Center of the Year (EU Business News). Top 10 Things to do in Dublin with Family and Friends (InFlight Flix) and Top 100 Attractions in Ireland.

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Kylemore Karting Dublin

Unit 1A,
Kylemore Industrial Estate,
Killeen Road,
Kylemore, Dublin 10

Tel: 01 626 1444
Email: info[@]kylemorekarting.ie
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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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Caragh Open Farm Birthday Parties

Are you and your family farm lovers? Why not have a Caragh Open Farm birthday party!

What do you get?  

“The normal stay is 2 hours.  We are mindful to keep the cost of parties down so we don’t supply food, you can bring all your own food/drinks/cakes/ utensils etc. Food can be ordered from local chip shop/pizzeria.  We will reserve a bench for you. 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 for small children, slides, 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.) The children will also get a free pony ride during the party.

We have 2 large indoor benches where the children can eat their lunch.  Contact Siobhan on 087 6957306 to book your party.  We do charge €5 for any adults attending (2 go FOC) as it is a different experience to indoor party venues.  We always give a discount for large groups of adults.

€5 per child

PARTY PRICE COMPARISON

Caragh Open Farm v’s Indoor party venue. For a group of 20 children we will charge €100. For the same group in an indoor venue this would cost between €200-€240

Testimonial :

I highly recommend Caragh Open Farm for birthday parties. We have had three birthday parties there and what great value for money they are. The kids get to have great, natural fun in the fresh air, and love all the animals, especially the baby ones! You can setup your party exactly as you want it and it’s all very flexible. Also a great place to visit at the weekends – kids and parents and grandparents love it too! Fantastic friendly atmosphere created by Ferghal and Siobhan..fun guaranteed 😀Orla, Caragh

About Caragh Open Farm :

Caragh Open Farm is run by Ferghal and Siobhan Malone. It is a family run business spread over 6 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 and also our playgrounds for children.

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 wheel chair friendly with paths that are easy to navigate.

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.

Caragh Open Farm

Caragh
County Kildare
Email : info@caraghopenfarm.com
Tel : +353 (87) 6957306
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