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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
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in that county
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Antrim
Armagh
Cavan
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Cavan Museum, Ballyjamesduff
- guided tours available |
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Clare
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Nevsail Water Sports, Kilkee Beach - choose from a wide
range of water sports eg. kayaking, canoeing, windsurfing etc. |
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The Burren Centre, Kilfenora
- experience "A Walk Through Time", the multi-dimensional
exhibition detailing the story of the Burren |
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Irish Seed Savers, Capparoe,
Scariff - registered Discover Primary Science Centre,
Eco-Tour for primary schools with links to SESE and SPHE
curricula |
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Discover Dolphins, Kilrush -
2 hour boat trip on the Shannon Estuary dolphin watching |
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Aillwee Cave, Ballyvaughan, Co.
Clare - explore the caves, potholes, underground lakes and
streams beneath the surface of the Burren |
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Glór Music
Centre, Ennis |
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Clare Museum, Ennis -
featuring The Riches of Clare - guided tours for school groups
available |
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Cork
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Bantry House - Historic
Queen Anne house overlooking Bantry Bay and the Italianate
gardens |
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Trabolgan Holiday Village, Midleton - lots of activities to
choose from for a day visit |
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Kartworld Adventure Centre,
Watergrasshill - karting, archery, laser clays and other
activities |
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Cobh, The Queenstown Story -
multimedia exhibition of the origins, history and legacy of Cobh |
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Russagh Mill Adventure Centre,
Skibbereen - residential and day trips for schools available |
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The Dinocafe, Castletownroche,
Mallow - dinosaur exhibition |
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Blarney Castle, Co. Cork -
home of the Blarney Stone |
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Millstreet Country Park -
Millstreet, Co. Cork (approved centre for Discover Primary
Science Programme) |
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Fota Wildlife
Park, Cork |
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Cork Pops
Orchestra |
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Donegal
Down
Dublin
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Viking Splash - take a tour
of Dublin by land and water in the amphibious "Duks". |
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Croke Park
Stadium - GAA Museum and stadium tour |
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Fort Lucan
- outdoor adventure centre |
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Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA),
Royal Hospital, Kilmainham - specialised tour an/or gallery talk
available for primary schools |
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National Botanic Gardens,
Glasnevin - special tours and talks for primary schools
available |
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Dublin
Castle - guided tours available |
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Farmleigh House, Phoenix Park
- school tours available by arrangement on Thursdays and Fridays
from mid March to December |
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Dublin Writers' Museum, Parnell
Square - guided tours available |
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National Aquatic Centre,
Blanchardstown - indoor pool and water park with many slides
and water adventures |
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The Chocolate Warehouse,
Walkinstown - two hour workshop showing where chocolate
comes from, which includes making your own chocolate to take
home |
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Kylemore Indoor
Karting |
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Dublinia and the
Viking World - tours
available for primary schools with links to the curriculum.
Resources packs linked to the exhibition also available |
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Skerries
Watermill and Windmills, Dublin |
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Newbridge House
and Traditional Farm, Dublin |
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Malahide Castle, Dublin -
12th century home of the Talbot family, also home of the Fry
Model Railway collection |
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Dublin
Writers' Museum - three hundred years of Dublin literary
life |
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Irish Sightseeing Tours -
sightseeing tours of Dublin, Kilkenny, Wicklow, Newgrange,
Malahide Castle, Powerscourt that can be tailor-made to suit
schools |
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Liffey Voyage - Sight-seeing
cruises on Dublin's River Liffey |
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Number 29 - Dublin Georgian
House Museum |
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Dublin Zoo |
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Museum of Natural History |
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National Museum of Ireland |
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The Ark
- Cultural Centre for Children |
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Fermanagh
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Lough Melvin Holiday Centre, Garrison - residential and
day activity centre |
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Galway
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Turoe Pet Farm and Leisure Park,
Loughrea - nature trail around the farm, indoor and outdoor
play areas |
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Galway Atlantaquaria, National Aquarium of Ireland, Salthill
- activities from a guided tour to "Be a Marine Scientist
for a Day" available |
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Glengowla Mines, Oughterard
- guided tours of the silver and lead mines available |
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City Limits Entertainment Centre
_ special packages available, choose from activities such as
bowling, climbing wall, go-karting etc. |
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Hip Kidz,
Briarhill - sports and activity centre |
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Leisure land, Salthill -
swimming pool with waterslide and outdoor amusement park |
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Dartfield Horse Museum,
Kilreekil, Loughrea - specific programmes for primary
schools |
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Athenry Heritage Centre -
interactive exhibits and audio-visual presentations on a
medieval theme |
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Brigit's Garden, Roscahill, Co.
Galway - specific programmes geared towards covering certain
strands in the SESE curriculum |
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Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, Co.
Galway - restored castle from the 16th century |
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Killary Cruises -
Sight-seeing cruises on Killary Fjord, Connemara, Galway |
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Junior Film Fleadh, Galway, films and workshops |
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Baboró - International Arts Festival for Children, Galway |
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Delphi Adventure Centre -
outdoor sports
centre |
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Kerry
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Seafari Cruises, Kenmare -
cruises specifically for primary schools available |
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Dingle Oceanworld, Dingle -
guided tour of the aquarium available |
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Crag Cave, Castleisland, Co. Kerry - guided tour of the
cave and there's also an indoor adventure centre for children |
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Aqua Dome, Tralee, Co. Kerry
- one of Ireland's largest indoor water parks |
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The Skellig Experience, Valentia
Island - exhibition area and tour |
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Kildare
Kilkenny
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Castlecomer Discovery Park,
Kilkenny - A registered Discover Science Centre under the
Discover Primary Science Programme - also includes "Footprints
in Coal" an interactive multimedia exhibition |
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Laois
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Roll 'n Bowl, Portlaoise -
bowling, ice-skating, play centre |
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Leitrim
Limerick
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The Georgian House and Garden,
Pery Square - fully restored Georgian building and garden
includes the Carrol Collection of family heirlooms and military
memorabilia |
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Lough Gur Visitor Centre, Co.
Limerick - tells the story of pre-Celtic settlers who farmed
and lived in the area |
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Bunratty Castle & Folk Park,
King John's Castle, Craggaunowen, Co. Limerick - special
events for primary school children |
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The Hunt Museum, Limerick -
has specially devised tours, activities and workshops geared
towards primary school children |
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Louth
Mayo
Meath
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Puddenhill Activity Centre,
Garristown, Ashbourne
- activities include karting, children's play centre and animal
farm |
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Monaghan
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Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre, Rockcorry - water sports
and outdoor activities |
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Offaly
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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 |
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Ballindoolin House and Gardens, Edenderry, Co. Offaly -
guided Nature Tours and Heritage Tours for primary school pupils |
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Birr Castle Demesne,
Co. Offaly - Discover Primary Science Tour |
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Roscommon
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Lough Key Forest and Activity
Park, Boyle - Canopy Walkway, Moylurg Tower, Sunken Garden,
Boda Burg and Adventure Playground among the attractions. Group
rates available |
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Cruachan Aí Heritage Centre,
Tulsk - specific guided tours for primary schools focusing
on our Celtic past |
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Arigna Mining Experience - tour about the history of the coal mines and
explores energy themes - past, present and future |
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King House
Interpretive Galleries and Museum, Boyle |
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Strokestown House
- 18th century house, gardens and famine museum |
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Sligo
Tyrone
Waterford
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Lismore Castle, Gardens and Art
Gallery, Co. Waterford - tours available between April and
September |
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Leisurezone, Ardkeen - ten pin bowling |
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Westmeath
Wexford
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Duncannon Fort - museum,
gallery and historic tour |
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Irish National Heritage Park,
Ferrycarrig, Co. Wexford - 9000 years of Irish History,
primary school tours available |
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Newtownbarry
House, Gardens and Gallery, Bunclody, Co. Wexford |
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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 |
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Hook Lighthouse, Co. Wexford
- guided tours available from March to October |
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Wicklow
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Zoom Adventure Play - indoor
adventure, play and party centre |
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Wicklow's Historic Gaol, Wicklow
Town - experience prison life in the 18th century, primary
school tours available |
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National Sea Life, Bray, Co.
Wicklow - experience marine and fresh water creatures up
close, includes Ireland's largest collection of sharks |
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Kippure Education and Adventure
Centre - as well as adventure activities also provides
Eco-Adventure days |
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If you are aware of other educational tours you think should be included on this list please e-mail me with
information
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