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Outdoor fun building inner confidence, true friendships and a passion for the outdoors

Whether it’s part of a Transition Year programme, fulfilment of the adventure section of An Gaisce, class-bonding experience, or an end of year class tour, we have something to suit all requirements at Primary and Secondary level.

Located on the banks of Lough Bofin on the River Shannon, we have been accommodating school adventure tours and activity trips for many years. Our full day multi-activity trips for Primary and Secondary level are renowned and our activity and camping trip is perfect for TY and Gaisce groups.

All activities are led by experienced instructors, all of whom have Level 3 First-Aid, Child Protection, and Garda Clearance. All activities are fully insured.

The centre itself is a modern facility with toilets, changing rooms complete with showers, covered large outdoor seating area, and well equipped kitchen with facilities for teachers to make refreshments.

Primary Schools

Our School Tour is packed full of FUN, ADVENTURE and CHALLENGE with up to 8 activities on the full day tour

Teachers, it’s time to start planning the primary school tour and here at Shannon River Adventure we guarantee a true adventure experience in a safe and friendly environment. We provide a day of fun-filled activities, and ensure a memorable experience for your students.

  • Great day and very well organised. The children loved the water sports especially. Overall it was fantastic and everyone had great fun. 

    Great day and very well organised. The children loved the water spo…

    Cornamaddy ns
    Cornamaddy ns, Co. Westmeath
  • To all the staff at Shannon River Adventure. Having a wonderful day, yet again, at this fabulous adventure centre. One of our children just said to me a moment ago, “this is the best school tour I’ve ever been on!” That says it all really. Very friendly and profession al staff. We have one child with special needs and they have been so aware and conscious of keeping her involved. Rock Climbing, Obstacle Course, Archery, Mud Slide and Kayaking to come. We have 60 children here today and we will be back. Eamonn Kilt

    To all the staff at Shannon River Adventure. Having a wonderful day…

    Eamonn Kilt
    Ballinderry ns, Co. Galway
  • 100 children from Mullahoran N.S. Co. Cavan had a wonderful school tour at Shannon River Adventure Centre. The whole day was very well organised, with a variety of activities such as Kayaking, Pier Jumping, Archery, Climbing Wall and Mudslide.  The facilities are excellent and are set in a natural picturesque environment on the banks of the River Shannon.  The instructors were extremely good and topped with the wonderful weather all our children had a superb day that they will never forget. Thank you for making it so enjoyable! Mairead McKeogh

    100 children from Mullahoran N.S. Co. Cavan had a wonderful school …

    Mairead McKeogh
    Mullahoran NS, Co.Cavan
  • Excellent tour. Children really enjoyed it. Great to have so many activities and such friendly, helpful staff. Keep up the good work. 

    Excellent tour. Children really enjoyed it. Great to have so many a…

    Ardcarne NS
    Ardcarne NS, Co. Sligo
  • Brilliant day! Very well organised. Children had a great time. Children love all activities especially the water activities. 

    Brilliant day! Very well organised. Children had a great time. Chil…

    Newtown NS
    Newtown NS, Co. Galway
  • We had an absolutely fantastic tour here. The instructors were absolutely brilliant. They made all the activities great fun and safe. It’s a fantastic whole school tour. Everyone, from junior infants to 6th class had a superb time. Thanks to Shannon River Adventure, and their outstanding instructors, for our best tour ever! We will certainly be back.

    We had an absolutely fantastic tour here. The instructors were abso…

    Forgny NS
    Forgny NS, Co. Longford
  • Fantastic experience we had in June 2016. The facilities were very clean and child-friendly. The staff were very professional and the children loved their energy. They said it was the best tour they had ever been on. We’ll definitely be coming back. 

    Fantastic experience we had in June 2016. The facilities were very …

    St. Mary’s NS
    St. Mary’s NS, C. Longford
  • Thanks to all the guys and gals at Shannon River Adventure for all the incredible memories and a great experience. Can’t wait to be back again next year.

    Thanks to Tommy, Luke and the guys for a fantastic time. Plenty of …

  • The 6th class from Newtownforbes enjoyed a fantastic day here at Shannon River Adventure. The instructors had a great rapport with all the children. The children were engaged in enjoyable activities at all times. The day was so well organised and ran very smoothly. Thank you! We will be back again.

    The 6th class from Newtownforbes enjoyed a fantastic day here at Sh…

    Newtownforbes NS
    Newtownforbes NS, Co. Longford

Secondary Schools

  • Thanks to all the guys and gals at Shannon River Adventure for all the incredible memories and a great experience. Can’t wait to be back again next year.

    Thanks to Tommy, Luke and the guys for a fantastic time. Plenty of …

  • I have used Shannon River Adventure for senior camping trips with my school for the last 3 years. It is an unbeatable experience for both teachers and students. Disconnecting from the digital world and reconnecting with each other face to face. This trip is well-being on a very real level. Engaging with each other in team building activities,building and strengthening relationships-this trip should be on the curriculum of every post primary school.

    I have used Shannon River Adventure for senior camping trips with m…

    Paula Rave
    Pobailscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  • Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a brilliant time with memories to last a lifetime. Very well organised and very friendly leaders who were up for the craic. Would highly recommend it. Hope to see you again.

    Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a …

    St. Joseph’s College
    Lucan, Co. Dublin
  • Thanks once again to all at Shannon River Adventure. The instructors were excellent, even better this year than previous years –which is impressive. The students really enjoyed themselves as did Dan and I. Look forward to returning again next year. Mark Kennedy and Dan Broderick

    Thanks once again to all at Shannon River Adventure. The instructor…

    Mark Kennedy and Dan Broderick
    Coláiste Chiaráin, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
  • Excellent facilities. Very enjoyable day, ideal for any group. Lots of activities on and off water. Thank you to all the dedicated staff who were very helpful, and I hope to return soon again. Will highly recommend to family & friends.

    Excellent facilities. Very enjoyable day, ideal for any group. Lots…

    Trish Galvin
  • Many thanks to all the team for a wonderful experience with our TY students. Without a doubt this was a trip with a difference. Many of our students struggled with a loss of ‘normal’ luxuries but we had many ‘overcomes’!!

    Many thanks to all the team for a wonderful experience with our TY …

    Kathy-Ann Gibson
    Royal & Prior, Raphoe, Co. Donega
  • Thank you for a great two days Gaisce experience. Food very good, staff great, island was beautiful. Great experience for them. They loved canoeing over to the island. Thanks again.

    Thank you for a great two days Gaisce experience. Food very good, s…

    Aileen Teeling
  • Well recommended, unreal time, loved every second of it.

    Well recommended, unreal time, loved every second of it.

    Ali
    Pobailscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  • Tommy was great. He gave us what we want and always with a smile. The students loved the real experience of the outdoor life, with campfire songs, games, food. They catered for all needs. We will be back! Yvonne

    Tommy was great. He gave us what we want and always with a smile. T…

    Yvonne
    Our Lady’s, Templemore

Experience the thrill, adventure, fun and achievement of outdoor team activities

Get soaked from head to toe. Get covered in mud. Tie yourself in knots. Sound like fun?
It sure is! Feel the thrill of leaping off a pier. Or compete with your classmates in Tug-o-War.

Or face the challenge of the Fun Assault Course. Or have a great laugh on the slippery, slidey mud slope. Whatever you’re down for, we’re up for showing you a good time!


Team Bonding

Our School Tour is packed full of FUN, ADVENTURE and CHALLENGE with up to 8 activities on the full day tour

Teachers, it’s time to start planning the primary school tour and here at Shannon River Adventure we guarantee a true adventure experience in a safe and friendly environment. We provide a day of fun-filled activities, and ensure a memorable experience for your students.

  • We had a fantastic day there with our u14 squad , the staff were so friendly and encouraged all the lads to take part in all events . The day was packed with activities hardly had time to eat and a very quiet bus on the way home some very tired lads , many thanks from Derek, Davitts GAA club Ballindine Co.Mayo

    We had a fantastic day there with our u14 squad , the staff were so…

    Derek Byrne
  • Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a brilliant time with memories to last a lifetime. Very well organised and very friendly leaders who were up for the craic. Would highly recommend it. Hope to see you again.

    Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a …

    All the staff & students
    St. Joseph’s College, Lucan, Co. Dublin
  • The girls had a fantastic time and recommend your centre. We hope to book something else in the future.

    The girls had a fantastic time and recommend your centre. We hope t…

    Sarah ConlonMount SackvilleChapelizodDublin 20
    Mount Sackville, Chapelizod, Dublin 20
  • Shannon River Adventure is The Complete Package

    ‘Shannon River adventures is the complete package, We at Lacken 21s…

    Wickow Scouts
  • This morning myself and a group of friends sadly left Shannon River Adventure. It was an amazing experience and well worth the money, creating a great environment for us to grow and connect as a group. Thank you for being so welcoming, we hope to be back.

    This morning myself and a group of friends sadly left Shannon River…

    Molly
    Pobailscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  • Excellent facilities. Very enjoyable day, ideal for any group. Lots of activities on and off water. Thank you to all the dedicated staff who were very helpful, and I hope to return soon again. Will highly recommend to family & friends.

    Excellent facilities. Very enjoyable day, ideal for any group. Lots…

    Trish Galvin

Gaisce

  • This morning myself and a group of friends sadly left Shannon River Adventure. It was an amazing experience and well worth the money, creating a great environment for us to grow and connect as a group. Thank you for being so welcoming, we hope to be back.

    This morning myself and a group of friends sadly left Shannon River…

    Molly
    Pobailscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  • Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a brilliant time with memories to last a lifetime. Very well organised and very friendly leaders who were up for the craic. Would highly recommend it. Hope to see you again.

    Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a …

    St. Joseph’s College
    Lucan, Co. Dublin
  • Thank you for a great two days Gaisce experience. Food very good, staff great, island was beautiful. Great experience for them. They loved canoeing over to the island. Thanks again.

    Thank you for a great two days Gaisce experience. Food very good, s…

    Aileen Teeling
  • Thanks to Tommy, Luke and the guys for a fantastic time. Plenty of activities and great night on the island with a great fire

    Thanks to Tommy, Luke and the guys for a fantastic time. Plenty of …

    D. Mc Guiney
    St. Oliver’s Post Primary, Oldcastle, Co. Meath
  • We did 3 days, 2 nights here and, although we found it challenging at times, we thoroughly enjoyed the camping experience on the island. Sitting around the campfire, singing and playing games. I would genuinely recommend this experience.

    We did 3 days, 2 nights here and, although we found it challenging …

    Kevin
    Our Lady’s, Templemore
  • Thanks to all the guys and gals at Shannon River Adventure for all the incredible memories and a great experience. Can’t wait to be back again next year.

    Thanks to Tommy, Luke and the guys for a fantastic time. Plenty of …

  • Well recommended, unreal time, loved every second of it.

    Well recommended, unreal time, loved every second of it.

    Ali
    Pobailscoil Iosolde, Palmerstown, Dublin 20
  • Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a brilliant time with memories to last a lifetime. Very well organised and very friendly leaders who were up for the craic. Would highly recommend it. Hope to see you again.

    Thanks to all the team at Shannon River Adventure. The girls had a …

    All the staff & students
    St. Joseph’s College, Lucan, Co. Dublin
  • Excellent facilities. Very enjoyable day, ideal for any group. Lots of activities on and off water. Thank you to all the dedicated staff who were very helpful, and I hope to return soon again. Will highly recommend to family & friends.

    Excellent facilities. Very enjoyable day, ideal for any group. Lots…

    Trish Galvin

Gaisce has become synonymous with schools over the last 20 years. Many schools have students working towards Bronze, Silver and Gold. Here, at Shannon River Adventure, we can help with your physical Recreation and Adventure journey requirements, be it a two-day/one night expedition for the Bronze award, or a three-day/two night adventure for the Silver.

For the Gold Award, please enquire within.