School Programmes

Primary School  programmes available Mondays to Fridays from September to June

As a centre of historical importance in an area of natural beauty, Ardagh has a lot to offer primary school children. We provide active, integrated learning experiences, in various areas of the curriculum, based on the collection and peaceful environment of Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre.

Special rates for primary school visits as follows:
  • €6 per person (groups of less than 10)
  • €5 per person (groups of greater than 10)
Each workshop is curriculum linked and lasts for one to one and a half hours. All materials are included.
Why not make a day of it?
Do two workshops on the same day to make the most of your visit.
For example: 10.30am to 12.00pm Woodland Creations workshop, 12.00 to 12.30pm use our lunch room and garden, 12.30pm to 2.00pm Alice in Wonderland workshop (Times can be adjusted to your arrival time, mix and match workshops to suit your group).

Special Offer 
Combine Scéalta Beo and Life in an Iron Age Fort on the same day for €8 per person (€10 for groups of less than 10)
  • Accredited SFI Discover Centre.
  • Qualified Art teacher with MLitt in Education (Integrating Art, Promoting Creativity)
  • Centrally located - Just off N4 from Longford or Edgeworthstown
  • Free tea/coffee for teachers
  • Indoor lunch room facility
  • Wheelchair friendly
  • Free access to heritage exhibition
  • Access to neighbourhood garden and woods

A video of one of our SFI Discover workshops can be seen here:

www.primaryscience.ie/discover_centre.php?id=50