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Cape Clear Island - School and Youth Tours
 We provide a range of tours and activities for people of all ages and interests coming to Cape Clear Island or exploring Roaringwater Bay.We offer a range of options so that groups can create the package which best suits them. Of course, the possibilities are infinite so even if it's not specifically mentioned please ask and we shall endeavour to provide ! Our regular day trip consists of the boat trip, lunch and one activity lasting approximately one and a half hours and some free time to enjoy the island. Groups staying overnight can avail of additional activities at their convenience. Meals - Siopa Beag Restaurant These are provided by An Siopa Beag Restaurant to suit age and taste. Our school tours menu includes a range of main dishes accompanied by complimentary soft drinks. As the restaurant is open year round, teachers or leaders can avail of our "a la carte menu" and Vegetarian options are always available. See our website www.siopabeag.ie School Tour meals in An Siopa Beag, Oileán Chléire Vegetarian options available on request
Booking deposit required to value of 30% of meals required Visit Schull at no extra cost We operate a reciprocal arrangement with Schull Ferry Service which allows groups embarking from either Baltimore or Schull to return via the other ferry instead. This facility can also be used to accommodate larger groups using both ferries. Tours and Activities - Recommended for Day Trips Guided walking tour to Cape Clear Heritage Centre and Goat Farm  This tour normally takes approximately 2 hours and we provide a local guide for every 25 students. This is a general interest tour, covering history, folklore and the natural environment in an age-appropriate manner. Our guides are competent in English and Irish and when requested we can also provide guided tours in German, French and Spanish. The tour includes a 30 min. visit to Cléire Goat where Ed Harper presents a short introduction to goats and goat farming. This is followed by a visit to the Island's well-appointed Heritage Centre where the displays are regularly updated.Cost €5.50 per person, 20-25 per group 'Céilí beagï' in Club Cléire or in another venue of your choice Available in Irish or English or both ! Suitable for young people The session lasts approximately one and a half hours and is suitable for groups of 25-50 and includes the following: A number of traditional Irish tunes A taste of island storytelling with a story based on the history of Cape Clear - age related. A demonstration of the basic céile dance steps and one or two dances. One or two simple songs in Irish and English - the children will be taught how to sing a chorus in Irish. The option of a certificate (1 per person) confirming that the participant has sung and danced in Irish.* Cost €110.00 per session plus €1.00 per student for signed certficates. Storytelling by the fireside with Chuck Kruger Béarla amháin ( available in English only) Renowned local author, broadcaster and founder of the Cape Clear International Storytelling Festival Chuck Kruger is available to tell stories to groups of 20-50 school children in the atmospheric Club. Duration One and a half hours, suitable for children of all ages. Cost €60.00 Groups of 20-55 Tour of Roaringwater Bay For groups with limited time available we offer a range of 2-hour cruises from Baltimore to a number of popular destinations including Lough Hyne, The Fastnet Rock and the Ten Island Cruise operated by Sherkin Island Ferry Service. A full commentary is provided on all our tours. This is an ideal option for groups wishing to visit other attractions in the area such as Lough Hyne, Skibbereen Heritage Centre, The Model Village. Full details available elsewhere on our website, see Twilight Tours Cost €10.00 per person, Groups of 20-97. Cléire Lasmuigh Island Adventure Sports Cléire Lasmuigh offer a range of adventure activities including snorkelling, kayaking, power kiting, archery and team challenges. They provide a two hour package suitable for day groups or more extensive suitable for groups staying longer. Full details available elsewhere on site, see below. Cost of activity for young people lasting 2 hours: No. in group 6-15 €26.00 No. in group 16-35 €24.00 No. in group 35-50 €20.00 Other Options/Packages Ionad Foghlama Chléire Need to practise your Irish over a weekend. We offer intensive courses in one of the most beautiful places in Ireland to learn the language. http://www.cleire.ie/cursai_seal.html, eolas@cleire.com , www.cleire.ie Dolphin and whale watching on the Liscannor Star  Our second boat, the Liscannor Star, is especially designed for whale and dolphin watching and can brings groups up to 30 miles offshore. She caters for a maximum of 12 passengers per trip and is particularly suitable for small groups of older students with specific interest in bird or sea watching.  All our Skippers have a broad interest in the natural environment but we can also provide experienced ornithologists or naturalists to accompany groups at sea or indeed on land-based walking tours. Trips normally last from 2-4 hours and are priced accordingly. See www.liscannorstar.comCape Clear Island Hostel - Accommodation for Groups  The Old Coastguard Station, South Harbour, Cape Clear Island, County Cork, Ireland provides atmospheric hostel style accommodation for groups of up to 42 and is overseen by genial hosts Risteard and Janet Fenlon. Table tennis, chess and other games are available for the odd rainy day. The hostel is well kept, is located beside a beach, and is only a short walking distance from North Harbour and other amenities, 028-41968. www.anoige.fenlon.net Milking Time at the Goat FarmEd Harper hosts small groups of visitors who wish to observe and participate in the daily morning milking at the goat farm. This option is limited to groups of 10-12. Cost €2.50 p.p. Fieldwork with Dr Geoff Oliver Local ecologist and authority of Island wildlife Dr Geoff Oliver hosts half or full day sessions of field work on botany, seashore animals and plants and ornithology for students at transition year level or higher. Geoff also runs an annual approved ecology course for teachers on the island.See website www.oilean-chleire.com for details. Cost €110.00 half day €220.00 FULL DAY Fieldwork Ornithology A number of local ornithologists are also available for fieldwork, both shore-based or to accompany groups to sea, suitable for transition year and higher. Cost €110.00 half day €220.00 FULL DAY Cost €110.00 half day €220.00 FULL DAY  High Speed Sea Safari ExperienceOur high speed rigid inflatable craft is a thrilling experience for young and old alike and an ideal way to see some of our outstanding sea views. This option is also available from Baltimore. Limited to groups of 12, minimum age limit 8 years, trips last 30 mins. Walkers Guide to Oileán Chléire  Upon receipt of booking deposit we forward a copy of this bilingual guide to the Island to assist teachers/leaders in preparation for their visit.Cartoon History of Oileán Chléire  We publish a cartoon history of the Island which is designed to stimulate the interest of younger children. This can be seen on our website under Cape Clear Island and is available at €1.00 per copy. For the moment the published version in available in English only.Bookings We require a standard booking of €100.00 plus 30% pf the meals cost for all our tours payable by cheque or by credit card/electronic payment to www.islandtripper.com Cheques to Cailín Óir Tours, Oileán Chléire, An Sciobairin, Co Chorcaí. | |||||||||||||||||||||
email: info@cailinoir.com
telephone: 028 41923
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