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eomra Ranga does not have any association with any of the school tours provided as links so it assumes no responsibility for their contents or suitability for primary school children; nor does any link to tour sites constitute an endorsement of the site or the tour.  These links are just suggestions of educational school tours that teachers may wish to visit with their pupils. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of individual teachers or schools to determine the suitability of any of these school tours for their pupils or school.

 

 

If you are aware of other educational tours you think should be included on this list please e-mail me with information HERE

 

Click on a link to view tours in that county

 

 

Family Fun - ideas for fun activities and places to visit throughout the country
School Days - links to school tours from the School Days website
Day Out - look through the "groups" section for ideas for school tours

Fun Days - not exactly geared towards school tours, but teachers may get some ideas for school tours here

School Tours Ireland - searchable database of tours in Ireland

Bus Éireann - some local tours available, bus hire also available

Leisureplex - complexes at Blanchardstown, Tallaght, Coolock, Stillorgan and Cork - bowling, Q-Zar, Pompeii Paints among other activities

Let's Go - Activity school tours in centres throughout the country

 

 

 

 

Ulster Museum, Belfast - closed for 2008 but re-opening next year

Sentry Hill, Newtownabbey - take a tour round the 19th century farmhouse

Belfast Zoo

Lagan Valley Leisure Plex, Lisburn - leisure swimming pool and water rides

W5 Interactive Discovery Centre, Odyssey, Belfast - recognised Discover Primary Science Centre

Giants Causeway Visitor Centre, Bushmills

 

 

 

 

Craigavon Watersports Centre - outdoor water sports

Armagh County Museum

 

 

 

 

Cavan Museum, Ballyjamesduff - guided tours available

 

 

 

 

 

Nevsail Water Sports, Kilkee Beach - choose from a wide range of water sports eg. kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing etc.

 

The Burren Centre, Kilfenora - experience "A Walk Through Time", the multi-dimensional exhibition detailing the story of the Burren

 

Irish Seed Savers, Capparoe, Scariff - registered Discover Primary Science Centre, Eco-Tour for primary schools with links to SESE and SPHE curricula

 

Discover Dolphins, Kilrush - 2 hour boat trip on the Shannon Estuary dolphin watching

 

Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare - explore the caves, potholes, underground lakes and streams beneath the surface of the Burren

 

Glór Music Centre, Ennis

Clare Museum, Ennis - featuring The Riches of Clare - guided tours for school groups available

 

 

 

 

Bantry House - Historic Queen Anne house overlooking Bantry Bay and the Italianate gardens

Trabolgan Holiday Village, Midleton - lots of activities to choose from for a day visit

Kartworld Adventure Centre, Watergrasshill - karting, archery, laser clays and other activities

Cobh, The Queenstown Story - multimedia exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of Cobh

Russagh Mill Adventure Centre, Skibbereen - residential and day trips for schools available

The Dinocafe, Castletownroche, Mallow  - dinosaur exhibition

Blarney Castle, Co. Cork - home of the Blarney Stone

 

Millstreet Country Park - Millstreet, Co. Cork (approved centre for Discover Primary Science Programme)

Fota Wildlife Park, Cork
Cork Pops Orchestra

 

 

 

 

Inishowen Maritime Museum - featuring maritime exhibits and a planetarium. Group rates available

Gartan Outdoor Education Centre, Letterkenny - residential and day courses available

 

 

 

 

Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, Cultra, Hollywood - experience life in Ulster in the early 20th century

Exploris, The Northern Ireland Aquarium, Portaferry - guided tour of aquarium and seal sanctuary

Blue Lough Adventure Centre, Castlewellan - outdoor sports and adventure activities

 

 

 

 

Titanic Tours - Budget Bus have a tour to the Titanic exhibition in Citywest, €12.50 for the bus and tour for schools in the Dublin area
Hugh Lane Gallery - €25 for a school tour is good value. Sketching tours and workshops also available
Dublinia - explore the world of the Vikings and medieval Dublin

Airfield House and Farm - based in Dundrum, this is an approved Discover Primary Science Centre

Viking Splash - take a tour of Dublin by land and water in the amphibious "Duks".

Croke Park Stadium - GAA Museum and stadium tour
Fort Lucan - outdoor adventure centre

 

Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Royal Hospital, Kilmainham - specialised tour an/or gallery talk available for primary schools

 

National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin - special tours and talks for primary schools available

Dublin Castle - guided tours available

 

Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park - school tours available by arrangement on Thursdays and Fridays from mid March to December

 

Dublin Writers' Museum, Parnell Square - guided tours available

National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown - indoor pool and water park with many slides and water adventures

The Chocolate Warehouse, Walkinstown - two hour workshop showing where chocolate comes from, which includes making your own chocolate to take home

Kylemore Indoor Karting

 

Dublinia and the Viking World - tours available for primary schools with links to the curriculum. Resources packs linked to the exhibition also available

 

Skerries Watermill and Windmills, Dublin

Newbridge House and Traditional Farm, Dublin

 

Malahide Castle, Dublin - 12th century home of the Talbot family, also home of the Fry Model Railway collection

 

Dublin Writers' Museum - three hundred years of Dublin literary life

 

Irish Sightseeing Tours - sightseeing tours of Dublin, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Newgrange, Malahide Castle, Powerscourt that can be tailor-made to suit schools

 

Liffey Voyage - Sight-seeing cruises on Dublin's River Liffey

Number 29 - Dublin Georgian House Museum

Dublin Zoo
Museum of Natural History

National Museum of Ireland

The Ark - Cultural Centre for Children

 

 

 

 

Lough Melvin Holiday Centre, Garrison - residential and day activity centre

 

 

 

 

Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park, Loughrea - nature trail around the farm, indoor and outdoor play areas

Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland, Salthill - activities from a guided tour to "Be a Marine Scientist for a Day" available

Glengowla Mines, Oughterard - guided tours of the silver and lead mines available

 

City Limits Entertainment Centre _ special packages available, choose from activities such as bowling, climbing wall, go-karting etc.

 

Hip Kidz, Briarhill - sports and activity centre

Leisure land, Salthill - swimming pool with waterslide and outdoor amusement park

Dartfield Horse Museum, Kilreekil, Loughrea - specific programmes for primary schools

Athenry Heritage Centre - interactive exhibits and audio-visual presentations on a medieval theme

 

Brigit's Garden, Roscahill, Co. Galway - specific programmes geared towards covering certain strands in the SESE curriculum

 

Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co. Galway - restored castle from the 16th century

Killary Cruises - Sight-seeing cruises on Killary Fjord, Connemara, Galway

Junior Film Fleadh, Galway, films and workshops

Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children, Galway

Delphi Adventure Centre - outdoor sports centre

 

 

 

 

Toby World - indoor entertainment centre which also caters for school tours

Seafari Cruises, Kenmare - cruises specifically for primary schools available

Dingle Oceanworld, Dingle - guided tour of the aquarium available

 

Crag Cave, Castleisland, Co. Kerry - guided tour of the cave and there's also an indoor adventure centre for children

 

Aqua Dome, Tralee, Co. Kerry - one of Ireland's largest indoor water parks

The Skellig Experience, Valentia Island - exhibition area and tour

 

 

 

 

Lullymore Heritage Park - guided educational tours as well as Discover Primary Science tours available

Steam Museum and Walled Garden, Lodge Park, Straffan, Co. Kildare

Irish National Stud - Tully, Kildare (approved centre for Discover Primary Science Programme)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Castlecomer Discovery Park, Kilkenny - A registered Discover Science Centre under the Discover Primary Science Programme - also includes "Footprints in Coal" an interactive multimedia exhibition

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roll 'n Bowl, Portlaoise - bowling, ice-skating, play centre

 

 

 

 

The Organic Centre, Rossinver

Swan Island, Corrawellen - animal farm and activities

Lough Allen Education Centre, Drumshanbo - outdoor activity centre

 

 

 

 

Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre - four sample tours specifically for primary school offered

 

The Georgian House and Garden, Pery Square - fully restored Georgian building and garden includes the Carrol Collection of family heirlooms and military memorabilia

 

Lough Gur Visitor Centre, Co. Limerick - tells the story of pre-Celtic settlers who farmed and lived in the area

 

Bunratty Castle & Folk Park, King John's Castle, Craggaunowen, Co. Limerick - special events for primary school children

 

 

The Hunt Museum, Limerick - has specially devised tours, activities and workshops geared towards primary school children

 

 

 

 

 

Dundalk Museum - guided tours of the permanent exhibition available

Carlingford Adventure Centre - water sports and outdoor activities

 

 

 

 

Horizon Adventure and Education Centre, Westport - residential activity centre

Tumble Jungle, Ballina - jungle-themed playcentre

Westport House and Country Park, Co. Mayo - house, animal and bird park and children's playground among the attractions

National Museum of Ireland - Museum of Country Life, Castlebar

Mayo Leisure Point, Castlebar - bowling, quasar and Nokeys

 

 

 

 

 

Puddenhill Activity Centre, Garristown, Ashbourne - activities include karting, children's play centre and animal farm

 

 

 

 

 

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre, Rockcorry - water sports and outdoor activities

 

 

 

 

 

Bog Rail Tour, Shannonbridge - learn about the formation of peat and the industry that has built up around the bog on a 9km rail trip

 

 

Ballindoolin House and Gardens, Edenderry, Co. Offaly - guided Nature Tours and Heritage Tours for primary school pupils

 

Birr Castle Demesne, Co. Offaly - Discover Primary Science Tour

 

 

 

 

Lough Key Forest and Activity Park, Boyle - Canopy Walkway, Moylurg Tower, Sunken Garden, Boda Burg and Adventure Playground among the attractions. Group rates available

Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre, Tulsk - specific guided tours for primary schools focusing on our Celtic past

 

Arigna Mining Experience - tour about the history of the coal mines and explores energy themes - past, present and future

 

King House Interpretive Galleries and Museum, Boyle

Strokestown House - 18th century house, gardens and famine museum

 

 

 

 

Eagles Flying, Irish Raptor Research Centre, Ballymote - free-flying demonstrations of birds of prey

Sligo Art Gallery

 

Waterpoint Aqua Leisure Centre, Enniscrone - swimming pool and slide, playground and astro turf pitch

 

Lissadell Estate - house and gardens
Gillighan's World, Knocknashee
Sligo Folk Park

Model Arts and Niland Gallery - closed for 2008 but open again next year

 

 

 

 

Ulster American Folk Park, Castletown, Omagh - experience the story of emigration from Ulster to America in the 18th and 19th century

Todds Leap, Ballygawley - outdoor adventure centre

 

 

 

 

 

Lismore Castle, Gardens and Art Gallery, Co. Waterford - tours available between April and September

 

Leisurezone, Ardkeen - ten pin bowling

 

 

 

 

Tullynally House and Gardens, Castlepollard

Belvedere House, Gardens and Park, Mullingar

Glendeer Pet Farm, Athlone

 

 

 

 

Duncannon Fort - museum, gallery and historic tour

 

Irish National Heritage Park, Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford - 9000 years of Irish History, primary school tours available

 

Newtownbarry House, Gardens and Gallery, Bunclody, Co. Wexford

 

 

Dunbrody, Ireland's Historic Emigrant Ship, Co. Wexford - interactive exhibition and tour re-enacts life on the original Dunbrody that carried emigrants to the US and Canada between 1845 and 1870

 

 

Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford - guided tours available from March to October

 

 

 

 

Greenan Farm Museum and Maze - based in Rathdrum, age-specific tours available for schools, with tours that can be arranged to last from 2½ to 4 hours
Avon Rí Activity Centre - school tours available Monday - Thursday
The Adventure Agency - active adventure tours with activities including rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking and a mountain challenge

Zoom Adventure Play - indoor adventure, play and party centre

 

Wicklow's Historic Gaol, Wicklow Town - experience prison life in the 18th century, primary school tours available

 

 

National Sea Life, Bray, Co. Wicklow - experience marine and fresh water creatures up close, includes Ireland's largest collection of sharks

 

Kippure Education and Adventure Centre - as well as adventure activities also provides Eco-Adventure days

 

 

If you are aware of other educational tours you think should be included on this list please e-mail me with information HERE