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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.

 

Discover Shannon River Adventure Centre

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.

Primary Schools
  • 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
  • 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
  • To all at Shannon River Adventure. Many thanks for a great out. We brought 112 children and everybody enjoyed themselves, from Junior Infants to 6th Class. Staff were excellent and supervision was excellent also. All activities were suitable for all ages which was a pretty impressive achievement given the age ranges. I cannot fault any aspect of this school tour and would recommend to anyone considering Shannon River Adventure for their school tour. Well Done!!

    To all at Shannon River Adventure. Many thanks for a great out. We …

    Teachers
    Tooreen NS, Ballyhaunis
  • Thank you so much for such a brilliant school tour. We got to do a lot of activities that we hadn’t done before and you catered really well for all our age groups (4-12yrs). All of the staff were outstanding, so enthusiastic, friendly and kind. We look forward to visiting again.

    Thank you so much for such a brilliant school tour. We got to do a …

    Ballinlough NS
    Ballinlough NS, Co. Roscommon
  • Thank you for looking after the children so well. From the moment we came, every child was catered for, through wet suits to getting into the water. The children have enjoyed every minute. Great work.

    Thank you for looking after the children so well. From the moment w…

    Scoil Samhthana
    Scoil Samhthana, Co. Longford
  • A wonderful day had by all the children from 3rd-6th class. We look forward to returning in the near future.

    A wonderful day had by all the children from 3rd-6th class. We look…

    Annagh Hill NS
    Annagh Hill NS, Co. Galway
  • A great day was had. The staff were excellent and very friendly. The children loved their day.

    A great day was had. The staff were excellent and very friendly. Th…

    St. Clares NS
    St. Clares NS, Co. Cavan
  • Fantastic day filled with fun. Friendly staff and great facilities. Children really enjoyed their day – happy faces and tired bodies! 

    Fantastic day filled with fun. Friendly staff and great facilities….

    St.Patricks NS
    St.Patricks NS, Co. Cavan
  • A great day was had by all. Excellent staff and facilities. Great organisation! Thank you so much.

    A great day was had by all. Excellent staff and facilities. Great o…

    Cloonfad NS
    Cloonfad NS, Co. Roscommon
Schools – Outdoor Fun Building Inner Confidence

Secondary Schools

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!

Seondary Schools
  • Thanks for a brilliant two days at Shannon River Adventure Centre. It was great to go to a centre so experienced with the Gaisce Award. Students and staff were looked after from start to finish.  The freedom offered during the island stay was a fantastic benefit to the transition year students. Overall, students were very happy not to have their phones. Communication with the centre was excellent and we really appreciate the late booking acceptance.  A 5-star experience and we will be back next year.
    6thYear Students and Staff
    Athboy Community SchoolCo. Meath
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 …

  • 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
  • A huge thank you to Tommy, Lara, Eamon and all the Spanish helpers for a very enjoyable couple of days in Rooskey. We were all delighted to be returning to Rooskey over the Easter holidays .

    A huge thank you to Tommy, Lara, Eamon and all the Spanish helpers …

    Catherine, Michelle, Brenda and all the girls
    St. Joseph’s College, Lucan, Co. Dublin
Schools – Outdoor Fun Building Inner Confidence

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.

Team Bonding
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Shannon River Adventure is The Complete Package

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

    Wickow Scouts
Schools – Outdoor Fun Building Inner Confidence

GAISCE

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.

GIASCE Packages
  • 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 …

  • It was a fantastic trip. My students and colleagues loved it. I hope to come back next year.

    It was a fantastic trip. My students and colleagues loved it. I hop…

    Anne Buttimer
    Mount Seskin CC, Tallaght, Dublin 24
  • Thanks for a brilliant two days at Shannon River Adventure Centre. It was great to go to a centre so experienced with the Gaisce Award. Students and staff were looked after from start to finish.  The freedom offered during the island stay was a fantastic benefit to the transition year students. Overall, students were very happy not to have their phones. Communication with the centre was excellent and we really appreciate the late booking acceptance.  A 5-star experience and we will be back next year.
    6thYear Students and Staff
    Athboy Community SchoolCo. Meath
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A huge thank you to Tommy, Lara, Eamon and all the Spanish helpers for a very enjoyable couple of days in Rooskey. We were all delighted to be returning to Rooskey over the Easter holidays .

    A huge thank you to Tommy, Lara, Eamon and all the Spanish helpers …

    Catherine, Michelle, Brenda and all the girls
    St. Joseph’s College, Lucan, Co. Dublin
  • 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
Schools – Outdoor Fun Building Inner Confidence