A visit to Scattery is like no other school tour!
Primary School Tours
The excitement begins as we exit the marina through the huge lock gates! The children will watch in wonder as the powerful water flows in and out of the gates. Once out on the estuary, it is just a short 15 minute sailing to the island as the children spot the various wildlife on route.
During the sailing, we will give each child a special treasure trail map colouring page, which includes information on the rabbits and birds they will learn about on the island.
On arrival, our tour guides will take the children on a spellbinding tour of the island’s monastic sites, where they will learn all about St. Senan and his battle against the monster Cathaigh.
After the guided tour, the children have a further 1.5 hours to enjoy their packed lunch and explore the southern end of the island where the lighthouse and Napoleonic artillery battery are located!
Scattery offers a safe playground and a fascinating learning experience for these young minds!
Scattery Island…. Yours to Explore!
Located just off Kilrush in Co. Clare, Scattery Island is a wonderful monastic settlement founded by St. Senan in the 5th century. The island features five churches, a cathedral, one of only two round towers in Ireland with the door at the ground floor level, St. Senan’s well with its healing powers, a Napoleonic artillery battery and a working lighthouse.
Our primary school tour packages run in April, May, June, September and October and include the following:
• Ferry trip to the island through the lock gates at Kilrush Marina
• Treasure trail / colour map onboard
• One hour guided walking tour of the monastic sites on the island given by our skilled guides who know how to keep young minds engaged!
• Visitor centre and toilet facilities on the island
Package details:
• Average trip time including travel to and from the island 3.5 hours
• Free bus parking on site at Kilrush Marina
• Cost per primary school child – Just €12!
• One teacher travels FOC for every ten students
Why not add in a visit to the Shannon Dolphin Centre located at Kirush Marina and view the facinating free exhibition!
Secondary School Tours
Explore the great outdoors! Scattery Island offers a safe outdoor space for students to explore, learn and enjoy. Our school tours include an educational brochure and a guided walking tour of the Monastic sites founded by St Senan. The newly stored Village Street can also be viewed.
€16 per student, one teacher per 10 students travel free.
Call us today to book your school tour!
Phone 085 250 5512 or email us on info@scatteryislandtours.com
Scattery Island Tours
Kilrush Marina
Kilrush
Co. Clare
Tel : 085 250 5512
Email : info@scatteryislandtours.com
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