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School Tours around Ireland focussing on Curriculum based Field Trips


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Birr Castle Demesne
At Birr Castle Gardens and Science Centre students will discover a world of fun-filled exploration, through history, science and engineering!  Students can explore our Science Centre, marvel at the Great Telescope, and climb Ireland’s Tallest Treehouse.
Enquire about a Guided Discovery Tour or complete one of the many quests and trails on offer. Find out more .
Skerries Mills
Visit the Great White Windmill of Skerries on a guided tour that allows your students to understand the power of this monument to human engineering. A unique experience showcasing the only site in Europe with two Sail Mills, a Water Mill, and a bakery. Visits are available by guided tour only. FIND OUT MORE.
<span style='text-transform:uppercase;'>GPO</span> Museum
The GPO (General Post Office), is one of Ireland’s most famous buildings and it is the perfect school tour destination within Dublin. This award-winning museum offers engaging and educational tours to students of all ages. Tours can be adapted to meet your classes’ specific needs. Find out more.
Malahide Castle and Gardens
Enjoy a guided School tour of Dublin’s most loved medieval castle just 10 minutes from Dublin Airport and 13km from Dublin City centre. A castle tour can take in various elements of the Junior and Senior history curriculum for secondary schools and includes unlimited access to the beautiful Botanical Gardens and the exotic Butterfly House.
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Experience Glasnevin
Experience Glasnevin offers exciting and engaging education programmes for students of all ages. Students can learn about the events and personalities which shaped the course of Irish history one hundred years ago through guided tours of the cemetery, interactive exhibits and preparatory work packs- Find out more
Galway Atlantaquaria
Join us for a tour of Galway Atlantaquaria, Ireland’s largest native species aquarium. See over one hundred native animals, and 70 exhibits all over two floors at Galway Atlantaquaria. Interactive feeding and tours that can be tailored for schoolchildren, Find out more.
Rediscovery Centre
At the Rediscovery Centre, we provide a variety of exciting and interactive workshops that are based on hands-on enquiry and experiential learning. We offer both in-person and virtual primary and secondary level workshops in environmental topics (including waste, biodiversity, energy and travel) and STEM topics (including science investigations, engineering and maths). Workshops are offered nationally and can either be delivered in our innovative education centre in Ballymun, directly in your school or virtually online.
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Castletown House
As an Office of Public Works property we offer FREE school tours with a number of site specific educational modules to support the primary and secondary school curriculum outside of the school environment (Living History, Maths and Nature Trails). Read more about School Tours to Castletown House
Newbridge House and Farm
The perfect spot to host your primary school Tour. Experience reminders of the past and the lives of those who lived it. Discover a charming view of Ireland in a by-gone era. Students and teachers alike can experience the sights, sounds and smells of this enchanting Georgian House and traditional heritage farm.
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<span style='text-transform:uppercase;'>GAA</span>  Museum and Croke Park Tours
Croke Park, the home of Gaelic games, is the ultimate school tour destination bringing together our national sport, heritage and culture in one inspiring location. Learn more about our Primary & Secondary Tours.
Beyond the Trees Avondale
Discover Ireland's exciting new world class visitor destination, Beyond the Trees Avondale in Wicklow. Journey through the forest and above the canopy of the trees, experience this unique 1.4km treetop walk in Avondale Forest Park. Beyond the Trees Avondale is a unique visitor destination suitable for all ages. We cater for all groups including school tours, TY groups, and international tour groups. Find out more .
Carlingford Adventure Centre
Carlingford Adventure Centre is a firm favourite among schools looking for a fun and educational outdoor experience with the New and Amazing SKYPARK and ZIPTOPIA along with over 20 outdoor adventure activities such as Laser Combat. On-site accommodation and TY programmes available. Find out more
Rediscovery Centre
The Rediscovery Centre offers fun for the whole family! Our guided tours explore the old Ballymun Boiler House and showcase creative projects from reused items, like our living wall and tandem bike bag hangers. We also run hands-on activities for 6-12 year olds on Saturdays. Parents can enjoy a coffee at our sustainable café, browse the book swap, and explore our EcoStore.
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Medieval Mile Museum
At the Medieval Mile Museum, we tell the stories of Kilkenny’s powerful patrons and inspired creators through the buildings and artefacts they left behind. Learn about the people of Kilkenny’s past, discovering the many layers that make up Kilkenny’s 800 years of rich history. Find out more .
<span style='text-transform:uppercase;'>EPIC</span> The Irish Emigration Museum
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum is the new Irish diaspora museum. Through 20 state-of-the-art galleries, visitors immerse themselves in the stories of some of the most remarkable tales of sacrifice, endurance, adventure, and discovery the world has ever known. Find out more here.



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