Lough Gur School tours

Lough Gur Development organise a number of dates on which School tours are planned. This year we had tours in March, April and June at the lake in Lough Gur. Details of the 2010 tours can be found on this webpage. We can tailor a tour to suit your School. Why not consider booking for 2011?

There are four packages from which to choose, each competitively priced and value for money.

If your School has any special requirements or would like to organise packed lunches, contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate your group.

It is our hope that your School has an enjoyabe, educational and truly memorable day at Lough Gur!

For further details contact Roseanne or Christine at 087 285 2022 or send us an email to honeyfitz@loughgur.com.

Exploring Lough Gur

Geoff Hunt:

Children opting for the March 5^th or 12^th tours with Geoff Hunt will enjoy catching pond life and bird watching through telescopes. Schools attending these field trips at Lough Gur will be asked to advise the children to bring wellies, fishing nets, plastic bottles with the top cut off, [umbrellas if needed] and binoculars.  The children will be allowed to catch the pond life for themselves.  Each group will spend approximately 1 hr with Geoff Hunt.

Lough Gur School tours 2010

Lough Gur School Tours 2010

Legion Ireland:

On June 17th & 18th we will focus on teaching children our heritage through re-enactments of Roman times with medieval costumes and entertainment, using professional actors.  It is an activity-based day of fun with an educational element, specially designed for children.  To maximise the educational element of the day, an art pack is available, which will be sent to the school in advance to teach children how to make weapons, which the children can bring on the day to take part in re-enacted combat.  Children will be free to explore the living history display at their leisure.

Geoff Hunt:

Children opting for the March 8^th or 12^th tours with Geoff Hunt will enjoy catching pond life and bird watching through telescopes.

Animal Magic:

Animal Magic has been visiting Schools, Colleges and Libraries providing lectures on wild animals and birds, their habitats and lifestyles, for over 15 years.   Their aim is to conserve natural heritage of wild creatures and their habitats through education, captive breeding, rescue, care and rehabilitation.  Animal Magic has entertained many thousands, not only with our Lectures but also with Falconry Displays and Mini Zoos at Fairs, Fetes and Corporate events.

Animals/Birds include the following (guide only):  Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Small Mammals, Reptiles and various pets.

Take a look at www.animalmagic.ie  to see fully what lies in store for a magical adventure with Rosie Campbell.

Canoeing/Kayaking with Kilfinane outdoor Education Centre:

Once again we have teamed up with Kilfinane Outdoor Education Centre to provide kayaking, canoeing, etc., for schools that wish a more activity-based element to their school tour.  This is for over 8 year olds only and lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.  Be prepared to get wet !!!!!!! (full change of clothes, shoes & towel required)

Treasure Hunt:

Treasure hunt around Lough Gur lakeside, taking in the sights and learning the history as you go along looking for clues.  An adventure not to be missed!

Visitor Centre:

Shannon Heritage have an interpretative centre at the lakeshore which house replicas of such artefacts as the Lough Gur bronze shield, which is on display in the National Museum in Dublin.  There is also a video, which outlines prehistoric life in Lough Gur. 

Walking Tours

Lough Gur guides are at hand to take schools on guided tours, visiting The Spectacles, Carraigcrothera, Boilin island, Ash point and Bouchiers Castle.  The guides pass their knowledge effortlessly to the school children and questions throughout the tour are always welcome.

All tours must be pre-booked.  If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity or finding out more please contact  Christine or myself at 087-2852022 before Friday 15^th February for packages A & B and before April 16^th for packages C & D.

Testimonial from Lough Gur School Principal:

“The school tours to Lough Gur are a wonderful success and are worth taking by any school.  Booking the tour is so easy and the whole day is planned for you-at a very reasonable price.
The activities are extremely well organised, facilities are excellent and the group leaders are great with the children-very professional and well informed on how to deal with groups of excited children!
The tours incorporate so many areas of the curriculum there's something to interest everyone-Drama, Art and craft, Science, P.E. and History-All this in the beautiful surrounds of such a wonderful ancient site as Lough Gur who could ask for more as  a school tour-highly recommended and great value for money, the children love it and so do the teachers!”

Carmel Gleeson, Principal Lough Gur N.S.

Packages available

Package A:   Pond life field trip, Animal Magic, walking tour & Treasure Hunt.

€15 per student (March 8^th & March 12^th)

Package B:   Pond life field trip, Animal Magic, walking tour & Treasure Hunt + kayaking on the lake*. €25 per student (March 8^th & March 12^th)

Package C:  Access to re-enacted life during Roman period,animal magic, walking tour, treasure hunt & access to the visitor centre.

€15 per student (Thursday & Friday June 17th & 18th)

Package D:   Access to re-enacted life during Roman period,animal magic, walking tour,treasure hunt & access to the visitor centre + kayaking on the lake*. €25 per student (Thursday & Friday June 17th & 18th) 

*Kayaking is limited to 75 places and will be sold on a first come first served basis.

Details of a typical day on a Lough Gur School tour can be found by clicking here