Museum and stadium tours at Thomond Park Stadium

Museum & Stadium Tours at Thomond Park Stadium - an ideal stop on your School Tour Day

THOMOND Park is the home ground of Munster Rugby, one of the most successful and best supported rugby clubs in the world.

The famous venue, renowned internationally for its unique history and atmosphere, has been redeveloped and now boasts an increased capacity of 25,600 plus an extensive range of conference & banqueting facilities and state of the art Museum that have further enhanced its glowing reputation.

Thomond Park Stadium can offer a truly unique experience including a visit to the fully interactive Munster Experience Museum, plus a stadium tour that offers an exclusive chance to follow in the footsteps of your Munster heroes by taking a look behind the scenes at the historic Thomond Park Stadium Located close to many attractions in the Shannon Region, why not take in some sporting history as well as Irish history?!

The visit begins with a guided tour of the spectacular Thomond Park Stadium, from a seat in the home dressing room to a walk down the tunnel.

Interactive museum Also included is a visit to the interactive museum and specially commissioned film that showcases the proud heritage of Munster Rugby. The specially commissioned film, ‘We are Munster’, portrays the tradition and history of the club, and the unique bond it shares with its loyal supporters.

The stadium tour takes you to places usually only accessible to play

"The specially commissioned film, ‘We are Munster’, portrays the tradition and history of the club, and the unique bond it shares with its loyal supporters" ers and officials.

Reasons to visit Thomond Park Stadium & Munster Experience Museum? • Fully guided tour with

experienced Tour Guides • Experience the history of

Munster Rugby through visual aids & images • Test your skills in the interactive game zone • Ample car parking and easy access to all major routes • Perfect for both Primary and Secondary schools. • Tour Time: 1 hour 15 minutes approx Quote ‘Education Now’ when booking for €5 per pupil on 061 421100 or email: museum@ thomondpark.ie to claim this special school tour rate

A School Trip of a Lifetime!

Give your students the gift of an unforgettable trip on the famous Camino de Santiago.

The Camino Provides

A great tool for your students to develop soft skills The Camino de Santiago is a great tool for you as an educator to help your students to develop soft skills like team working and empathy.

A formula to unfold your student’s curiosity What better way to grow than by going out of your comfort zone? Introduce your students to the world beyond the classroom and boost their curiosity to learn more about Spanish culture and traditions. A great way to practice their Spanish and to explore Spain’s history

The history in the Galician region is perhaps the most interesting in all of Spain. Known as the seventh Celtic nation, it is home to ancient relics, pagan folklore, and a colourful living history unlike anywhere else.

Walking the Camino provides a great boost of confidence for students, particularly at a time in their life when students may need it most!

Gonzaga College – Jun 2018 (5th year) “Just returned from an amazing 5 days on the Camino! It was a complete unknown, and even more risky taking 15 students with me but Follow the Camino did a fantastic job!!! Thank you so much everyone who helped to make our trip so special. Everything went like clockwork. Connections were there on time and smiling faces and helpfulness were always evident. Thank you all from all of us!! ”

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Follow the Camino has your back every step of the way!

From day one, you’ll be supported by one of our Camino planners to plan the perfect school trip for your students.

Before the trip • Customised and flexible itineraries • Group booking of up to 70 people • Teachers go free • Easy payment system • Flights • Information talks

During the trip • Airport & luggage transfer • Hostel, breakfast, dinners and picnic lunch • Experienced guide • 24/7 Emergency support in Spanish/English

Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising

THE National Museum of Ireland has a long tradition of exhibitions relating to Easter Week 1916.

In 2016 the NMI at Collins B a r r a c k s c re a t e d t h e 1 0 0 t h Anniversary exhibition “Proclaiming a Republic: The 1916 Rising” - the largest ever display of objects from this period. This extraordinary exhibition, which has been visited by hundreds of thousands of people from across the world, will shortly be coming to an end.

Many of the exhibited objects had never been on public display before while others, such as the Irish Republic flag which flew over the GPO, were specially conserved. This exhibition offers visitors the unique

experience - facing the physical reality of the events of Easter Week through physical proximity to the people and events through their everyday, personal belongings, allowing us to follow the stories of those caught up in the events of that momentous week – combatants, civilians, and survivors alike.

The last date to view this exhibition is Sunday April 19th, 2020.

Location: National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks, Benburb Street, Dublin 7. www.museum.ie

15-year-old Charles Darcy was a shop assistant and a member of the Irish Citizen Army. He was killed in action at City Hall on Easter Monday, 1916. His mother, Elizabeth, passed his medal and his Memoriam card over to the care of the National Museum of Ireland.

1916. This is as close as it gets.

EXHIBITION closes April 19th 2020!

Collins Baracks Benburb Street, Dublin 7. Free Admission www.museum.ie Open: Sunday & Monday 1pm to 5pm. Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm. Closed: Christmas Day & Good Friday. LUAS Red Line Museum Stop