Outdoor Education Ireland is the organisation which oversees the National Network of Education & Training Board outdoor centres in Ireland and offer an ideal environment for school tours.
Supported by the Department of Education and Science through local Education and Training Boards, Outdoor Education Ireland provide an outdoor education service to schools, colleges & youth services in addition to a range of adventure sports and related courses for individual adults and youths.
Education courses encompass both Adventure and Environmental Education and are designed to ensure memorable day out learning experiences in a enjoyable environment. An excellent range of adventurous activities are ideal for group days out and provide an exciting forum to help groups learn & achieve together at a challenging level suited to their needs.
Each Outdoor Education Centre provides its own unique programmes with courses taking place in, on and around the wild and rugged landscapes and the superb marine environment that is Ireland.
Outdoor Education Ireland have been delivering exciting adventure and education programmes for many years and are a trusted source of education coures for irish schools and colleges.
Here’s some great benefits of Outdoor Education Ireland courses…
- Programmes are designed to meet the needs of groups
- Enthusiastic delivery focusing on positive personal development and enhancement of life skills
- Enjoyable and memorable experiences to last a lifetime
- Highly qualified and experienced staff
- Excellent safety record and highest operational standards
There are many centres throughout Ireland, all offer adventure activities and some provide specialised coures like Rock Climbing and Sailing based on proximity to their local natural resources
Outdoor Education Ireland Centres
WICKLOW
Baltinglass Outdoor Education Centre
Weaver Square,
Baltinglass,
Co. Wicklow
Tel: 059 6481002/6481747
Fax: 059 6482128
Email: info[@]baltinglassoec.com
Web: www.baltinglassoec.com
WEXFORD
Shielbaggan Outdoor Education Centre
Ramsrange,
New Ross,
Co. Wexford
Tel: 051 389550
Fax: 051 389552
Email: info[@]shielbaggan.com
Web: www.shielbagganoec.com
CORK
Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre
St John’s Hill,
Kinsale,
Co. Cork
Tel: 021 477 2896
Fax: 021 477 3088
Email: koec[@]indigo.ie
Web: www.kinsaleoutdoors.com
CORK
Fastnet Marine & Outdoor Education Centre
(Schull Sailing)
Colla Road,
Schull,
Co. Cork
Tel: 028 28515
Email: info[@]schullsailing.ie
Web: www.schullsailing.ie
KERRY
Cappanalea Outdoor Education Centre
Oulagh West,
Caragh Lake,
Co. Kerry
Tel: +353 669769244
Fax: +353 669769266
Email: info[@]cappanalea.ie
Web: www.cappanalea.ie
LIMERICK
Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre
Kilfinane,
Co. Limerick
Tel: 063 91161/91059
Fax: 063 91201
Email: info[@]kilfinaneoec.com
Web: www.kilfinaneoec.com
OFFALY
Birr Outdoor Education Centre
Roscrea Road,
Birr,
Co. Offaly
Tel: 057 9120029
Fax: 057 9121090
Email: info@birroec.ie
Web: www.birroec.ie
CLARE
Burren Outdoor Education Centre
Turlough,
Bell Harbour,
Co. Clare
Tel: 065 7078066
Fax: 065 7078195
Email: burroec@eircom.net
Web: www.burrenoec.com
GALWAY
Petersburg Outdoor Education Centre
Clonbur,
Co. Galway
Tel: 094 9546483
Fax: 094 9546705
Email: info[@]petersburg.ie
Web: www.petersburg.ie
MAYO
Achill Outdoor Education Centre
Cashel,
Achill island,
Co. Mayo
Tel: 098 47253
Fax: 098 47304
Email: info[@]achilloutdoor.com
Web: www.achilloutdoor.com
DONEGAL
Gartan Outdoor Education Centre
Church Hill,
Letterkenny,
Co Donegal
Tel: 074 9137032
Fax: 074 9137254
Email: office[@]gartan.com
Web: www.gartan.com
MONAGHAN
Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre
Dartrey,
Via Cootehill PO,
Co. Monaghan
Tel: 049 5552988
Fax: 049 5556004
Email: info[@]tanaghoutdooreducation.com
Web: www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com
