after a visit, and students obtain access to their unique records. Contact them to tailor a tour to fit your needs.


www.glasnevinmuseum.ie Email: bookings@museum.ie Tel: 882 6550


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lost, through a series of eight interactive spaces highlighting the rich history of the castle and the town.


Learn the story of settlement in this part of Ireland from the Neolithic period through Viking and Medieval ages to modern life in Athlone. One of the highlights


WATERFORD TREASURES – EPIC TOUR OF THE VIKING TRIANGLE The award-winning all-weather guided tour of the oldest part of Ireland’s oldest city, the ‘Epic Tour of the Viking Triangle’ is an interactive fun guided tour of the Viking Triangle, taking in six national monuments within one hour. The larger-than-life guide speeds you through the streets and through 1,100 years of Waterford’s history from the Vikings to the Victorians.


Discover Reginald’s Tower, Greyfriars Medieval Franciscan Friary, Choristers’ Hall, the Mayor’s Wine Vault, Bishop’s Palace, and (if a church service is not in progress) Christ Church Cathedral is also included. It’s a fun, engaging tour with many props to engage and entertain children, and numerous photo opportunities along the way.


***For 2017, Waterford Treasures has added to the Epic Tour - ‘Mayors through the Ages, Eight Centuries of Civic Government in Ireland’ which is located at City Hall, built in 1783.***


Booking enquiries 0761 10 2501 or email: bookings@waterfordcouncil. ie www.waterfordtreasures.com FB: WaterfordTreasures Twitter@ WFORD_Treasure


Athlone Castle Visitor Centre –Where History Comes Alive Visit Athlone Castle Visitor Centre on your school tour and discover tales of bravery and sacrifice, and battles and territories won and


of the tour is a 360 degree cinema room where The Siege of Athlone is brought to life. A school tour programme is available for students to work on before, during or after their visit reflecting early settlers, the Williamite – Jacobite Wars of the 17th century and domestic life.


With a rich array of artefacts in their collection and interactive displays, information touch-screens and games, replica weapons, and dress up areas throughout the centre, this is a must-see for primary school children.


School Tour Bookings - Tel: 090 6442130 Email: info@athlonecastle. ie Web: www.athlonecastle.ie


ENERGETIC FUN AquaZone at The National Aquatic Centre


AquaZone at The National Aquatic Centre, Dublin, is one of the biggest, most exciting and popular attractions for families, groups and school tours in Ireland. Since


Where History Comes Alive 360° Cinema, Interactive Exhibitions, Replica Weapons, Games, Dress- Up, Giant Chess and more!


Phone: +353 (0) 90 6442130 Web: www.athlonecastle.ie Email: info@athlonecastle.ie


Address: St Peters Square, Athlone Co Westmeath Primary Times SPRING ISSUE 13


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