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Published: 23rd April 2020 We (AHOEC) represent a range of organisations who value and recognise the benefits that educational visits play in the development of young people and are working to ensure that we manage the consequences of the restrictions currently placed upon us in terms of travel and social distancing while looking to ensure …

Joint Statement to Schools on Educational Visits and the impact of COVID-19 Read More »

There are so many fun outdoor activities that are acceptable to take part in whilst self-isolating that are both safe and fantastic forms of exercise. First of all, however, we must be clear that the current expert advice is that if you are in doubt about the safety of the activity, stay at home! During …

Safe and Fun Outdoor Activities while Self-Isolating Read More »

Naturally enough, by being surrounded by water and home to some of the largest inland waterways in Europe, water sports in Ireland are extremely popular and very easy to come by! From down Donegal at the top of the Wild Atlantic Way, through the Shannon Erne Waterway the whole way to the River Liffey in …

Water Sports in Ireland – 10 of the Best! Read More »

COVID-19 and School closures – Refund policy and credit Seven months after the global pandemic first impacted on school residentials, the EA is still advising against school residentials. There is hope that these will resume by April 2021, and whilst there is no clear roadmap in NI, there is a clear commitment in GB to …

COVID-19 and School Closures – Refund Policy Read More »

COVID-19 Statement from Share Discovery Village Share Discovery Village takes its responsibilities for the health and safety of its staff and all visitors to our centre very seriously. We are closely monitoring current developments regarding the COVID-19 outbreak and would like to reassure all of our visitors, especially schools and parents of pupils, that we …

COVID-19 Statement Read More »

If you ask anyone who has left school what the highlight of their time there was, we bet that most people will say their adventure trip with their classmates! Whether it is a primary school residential or just a day trip to an activity centre, kids remember these moments for years to come and learn …

Thrilling School Adventure Trips Read More »