History & Battlefields School Trips to Ireland

Ireland is a country steeped in folklore, family and tradition and as such provides the perfect destination for school history groups. Emigration, famine and religion has split this beautiful island but hasn't dented the nation's people and school groups visiting today will find a warm welcome from Belfast to Cork.

Subject Focus:
• KS: 3-5 The history of Ireland from 1916 - 1998
• KS: 3-5 The relationship between Ireland, England & Europe
• KS: 3-5 The Great Famine of 1845 - 1852
• KS: 3-5 The story of Irish emigration

Student Outcomes:
• Find out more about the relevance of religion and politics in Irish history
• Discover the stories, legends and folklore that surrounds Irish culture
• Explore the cities and the countryside and contrast and compare the north to the south
• Visit the colleges, cathedrals and castles to study the architecture of these historic buildings

Blarney Castle, Cork

The village of Blarney is only 5 miles out of Cork City and surrounded by beautiful wooded countryside. The Tudor village has developed around Blarney Castle and its famous stone that is held high up within the castle battlements and is said to offer, once kissed, the gift of the gab.
The Michael Colins Centre, Cork

Michael Colins played an instrumental part in Ireland's struggles for independence against the British. He was an MP for Cork South and part of the founding movement that set up the Irish Parliament in Dublin.
Kilmainham Gaol, Dublin

Built in 1792 this is one of Ireland's most famous prisons having held many famous Nationalists and Republicans over the years. The prison was closed in 1924 but not before it had witnessed the execution of the leaders of the 1916 Ester Rising.
Trinity College, Dublin

This beautiful college was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth and has become as much a part of Dublin's heritage as anywhere else in the city. Among the many famous students to attend the college over the years were the playwrights Oliver Goldsmith and Samuel Beckett.
Stormont Parliament Buildings, Belfast

The Parliament buildings at Stormont were originally constructed to house the newly formed government of Northern Ireland.
Belfast Harbour

A visit to Belfast harbour will help your group to understand how Belfast was the centre of industrialised Ireland and how it is transforming itself to become a modern centre of business and entertainment.
The city of Cork

This is Ireland's third largest city and is home to many significant buildings, markets and waterways that have served the people of southern Ireland over times gone by.
Belfast guided tours

Belfast was once recognised as the capital city for trade and industry and boasted the largest shipyard, linen mill, tobacco factory and rope works anywhere in the world.
Dublin walking tours

Your students can be taken on a walking tour of this beautiful by one of the history students of Trinity College. Tours are conducted with a blend of history and entertainment and will provide a fascinating insight into Dublin's past.

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