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Burrenbeo Trust

Burrenbeo Trust
Aine Bird
Mary Dillon
Karen van Dorp
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Subject(s):
Science, History, Geography
Curriculum Strands:
Story (History), Local Studies (History), Early people and ancient societies (History), Life, society, work and culture in the past (History), Continuity and change over time (History), Myself and my Family (History), Human environments (Geography), Natural environments (Geography), Environmental awareness and care (Geography/Science), Living things (Science), Materials (Science)
Counties catered for:
Clare, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Longford, Mayo, Meath, Offaly, Roscommon, Tipperary, Westmeath
Classes catered for:
All Classes

Book in-person visit


Explore your place with the place-based learning experts from Burrenbeo Trust! We focus on an increased sense of awareness, informed pride, responsibility and stewardship for local place during interactive in-person visits and fieldtrips wherever you are in Ireland.

Prefer to explore the Burren with us? Provide your students with an exciting and valuable field experience on the limestone in the ultimate outdoor classroom, while learning about geology, archaeology, culture, biodiversity and conservation in the Burren and beyond. From fossil hunts to biodiversity investigations, all explorations tie in with the SESE primary schools curriculum.

A 'Heritage Keepers' programme day, exploring local natural, built and cultural heritage from and around your own school.

A fieldtrip in the Burren, focusing on place-based learning and action for place; exploring all layers of the Burren landscape through activities.

Testimonials

  • "Karen Van Dorp was a terrific guide and the children thoroughly enjoyed the fieldtrip and the activities at the Michael Cusack Centre in Carron, Co. Clare. The activities were age appropriate, inclusive and highly interesting." - St. Flannan's NS, Clare

Additional Information

  • Provides in-person visits
  • Caters for special needs
  • Provides practical/hands-on activities
  • Provides field trips

Contact Details

Phone (Work):
091-638096
Email:
info@burrenbeo.com
Website:
burrenbeo.com/