School Tours Shannon Leisure Centre

Only 60 mins from Galway City and 15 mins from Limerick City

For an action packed day & the best value around, Shannon Leisure Centre in Co. Clare offers children the chance to participate in a wide variety of fun & games.

Our strong reputation makes us the best choice!  We pride ourselves on value for money, friendly staff and most importantly the safety & welfare of all children!!!
Action packed day from 10am to 3pm!!! (times can be changed to suit)

Only €26 per child.

*½ day rate €18 also available


Please click here to download our  School Tour Booking Form Shannon Leisure Centre

Activities include

  • Indoor Climbing Wall
  • Soccer
  • Badminton
  • Basketball
  • Dodgeball
  • Swimming
  • Hockey
  • Outdoor Playground
  • Bouncy Castle
  • Giant Skiis
  • Volleyball
  • Spikeball
  • Crab Soccer
  • Parachute Games
  • Futsal
  • Touch Rugby
  • Obstacle Course
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Dancing

Note: Climbing wall will be scheduled for 1st – 6th class unless specifically requested for younger classes. 

A selection of the above activities will be chosen by Shannon Leisure Centre unless specific requests are made. 

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School Tour Shannon Leisure Centre

  • School Tour Season 2019 Review

    Another great season of school tours at Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre has come to an end. We would like to thank all 1,500 teachers and pupils who visited the Centre and making it a very enjoyable 6 weeks for all of us.

    See our feedback scores received from the teachers:

    Total school tour rating 94%
    Our levels of supervision 96%
    Our selection of activities 92%
    Our staff friendliness 99%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 99%
    Our selection of facilities 96%
    Ease of access to the Leisure Centre 99%

    Would you return? 100% said they would

    Would you recommend us to a friend? 100% said they would

    Average travel time to Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre from your school: 41 minutes

     

    Some of the activities the kids said they loved

    Rock Climbing, Obstacle Course, Bouncy Castle, Futsal, Dodgeball, Badminton & Swimming, Astro Turf, Playground, Tag Rugby, Hockey, Soccer, Disco Dancing, Basketball, Arts & Crafts

     

    Some of the lovely things teachers said about us

     

    • “The children really enjoyed the activities provided. Very relaxing for teachers too! I would recommend the tours highly”
    Ms Helen McKenna (Model School, Limerick City)

    • “From the greeting at the door to the final farewell the staff at Shannon Leisure Centre have done more to make our time here enjoyable. The range of activities was super”
    Ms Caitriona Fitzgerald (St Annes Primary School, Charleville,  Co Cork)

    • “Very attentive & friendly staff as soon as we arrived. Excellent handover and health & safety instructions before beginning activities. Excellent duty of care and teachers advised to have tea & coffee facilities “
    Alice Dowling (Birdhill National School, Killaloe,  Co. Tipperary)

    • “Very well organized. Brilliant supervision. Small groups worked really well in the activities. No child left idle. Very well run “
    Liz Mulcahy (Broadford National School, Co Clare)

  • School Tour Season 2018 Review

    Another great season of school tours on absolutely glorious weather at Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre has come to an end. We would like to thank all 1400 teachers and pupils who visited the Centre and making it a very enjoyable 6 weeks for all of us.

    See our feedback scores received from the teachers:

    Total school tour rating 94%
    Our levels of supervision 97%
    Our selection of activities 94%
    Our staff friendliness 98%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 97%
    Our selection of facilities 95%
    Ease of access to the Leisure Centre 97%

    Would you return? 100% said they would

    Would you recommend us to a friend? 100% said they would

    Average travel time to Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre from your school: 42 minutes

     

    Some of the activities the kids said they loved

    Rock Climbing, Obstacle Course, Bouncy Castle, Futsal, Dodgeball, Badminton & Swimming, Uni-Hoc, Playground

     

    Some of the lovely things teachers said about us

    • “Fantastic tour from start to finish. Wonderful staff and facilities. The best tour we’ve been on”
    Ms Orla Lyne (Le Cheile N.S, Limerick City)

    • “Very relaxed, enjoyable day. Children kept busy & well taken care of. Stress free!”
    Ms Noirin Harnett (Scoil Mhuire, Murrow, Co Limerick)

    • “Children enjoyed all activities as they were very suitable for their age group. Excellent coaching given by the instructors before each activity and explanation of each activity. Great supervision of pupils at all times. Instructors were friendly and lovely atmosphere around the Centre “
    Joan Martin (Ballinahinch NS, Newport, Co. Tipperary)

  • School Tour Season 2017 Review

    Another great season of school tours at Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre has come to an end. We would like to thank all 1650 teachers and pupils who visited the Centre and making it a very enjoyable 6 weeks for all of us. The new addition of our Astro Turf village was a great asset and the kids really enjoyed using it.

    See our feedback scores received from the teachers:
    Total school tour rating 92%
    Our levels of supervision 96%
    Our selection of activities 90%
    Our staff friendliness 95%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 97%
    Our selection of facilities 94%
    Ease of access to the Leisure Centre 95%
    Would you return? 94% said they would
    Would you recommend us to a friend? 97% said they would
    Average travel time to Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre from your school: 43 minutes

    Some of the activities the kids said they loved
    Rock Climbing, Crab Soccer, Rounders, Obstacle Course, Bouncy Castle, Tag Rugby, Futsal, Hip-Hop, Dodgeball, Badminton & Swimming

    Some of the lovely things teachers said about us
    “We come here every year with 2nd class. They absolutely love this tour. It’s packed with activities & great value for money. It’s also so well supervised it’s a great break for the teachers”
    Ms O’Shea (Scoil JFK, Limerick City)

    “Fantastic – staff are so friendly & helpful. Children absolutely loved it and were well supervised throughout the day. So many activities and such fantastic facilities. Thank you so much!”
    Ms Claire Conneely (Newtown NS, Solohead, Co Tipperary)

    “The children really enjoyed the day. There was such a variety of activities for all the children from infant to 6th. They were so well supervised and the staff were so helpful. A great day! “
    Melanie McNamara (Tiernascragh NS, Kilimor, Co Galway)

  • School Tour Season 2016 Review

    Almost 2,000 students and teachers travelling on average 36mins passed through the doors of Shannon Leisure Centre for their school tours again this year. We had another fantastic season and hope everybody enjoyed themselves as much as we did! We would also like to thank everyone for some wonderful reviews of their experience.

    Total school tour rating 93%
    Our levels of supervision 94%
    Our selection of activities 91%
    Our staff friendliness 99%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 98%
    Our selection of facilities 95%
    Ease of access to the Leisure centre 98%
    Would you return? 100% said they would
    Would you recommend us to a friend? 100% said they would

    Favourite activities included: SuperMac Attack Pool Inflatable, Indoor wall Climbing, Bouncy Castle, Swimming & Playground

    A sample of what teachers are saying about us:

    “We heard great reports back from other classes and we weren’t disappointed. The staff were very professional and engaging, while the activities were interactive and exhausting. All in all everyone had a great time”
    John Murphy, CBS Sexton St.

    “A great day had by staff and children. Children enjoyed all activities which were fun, challenging and inclusive. The children were encouraged to attempt every activity regardless of sporting ability. All levels of ability were catered fro. As a result every child excelled. A fun and enjoyable day had by all. Very well organised with great variety”
    Sandra Brennan, Caherconlish N.S

    “We had a wonderful day. Excellent facilities, activities & very well supervised. All age appropriate activities and tired,happy children going home!”
    S. McNulty Roxborough N.S

  • School Tour Season 2015 Review

    Almost 1,250 students and teachers travelling on average 40mins passed through the doors of Shannon Leisure Centre for their school tours again this year. We had another fantastic season and hope everybody enjoyed themselves as much as we did! We would also like to thank everyone for some wonderful reviews of their experience.

    Total school tour rating 92%
    Our levels of supervision 94%
    Our selection of activities 91%
    Our staff friendliness 99%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 97%
    Our selection of facilities 92%
    Ease of access to the Leisure centre 97%
    Would you return? 100% said they would
    Would you recommend us to a friend? 100% said they would

    Favourite activities included: SuperMac Attack Pool Inflatable, Indoor wall Climbing, Bouncy Castle, Soccer & Parachute Games

    A sample of what teachers are saying about us:
    The children had a fantastic time; they had lots of fun and had lots of different activities to do. The supervision has been excellent and the staff were very helpful”
    Pamela Ronan, Limerick Educate Together

    Children really enjoyed the day. Great supervision and lovely interaction between staff and children. Thank You.
    Eimear Guckian, Carnmore National School

    “This is my 3rd year taking my class here and I will come again. The class always have a wonderful time, great facilities and staff
    Vicki Stanford, Carrig Hill Rainbow Montessori

  • School Tour Season 2014 Review

    Another great year of school tours down at Shannon swimming & Leisure Centre. We would like to thanks all 1200 teachers and pupils who visited the centre and making it a very enjoyable month and a half for all of us.

    See our feedback scores received from the teachers:

    Total school tour rating 91%
    Our levels of supervision 95%
    Our selection of activities 90%
    Our staff friendliness 99%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 93%
    Our selection of facilities 88%
    Ease of access to the Leisure centre 95%

    Would you return? 100% said they would

    Would you recommend us to a friend? 100% said they would

    Average travel time to Shannon Swimming & Leisure Centre: 45 minutes

    Some of the lovely things teachers said about us

    • Stress free tour for teachers as pupils are well supervised at all times. Plenty of variety throughout day, all happy 🙂 
    Noreen O’Dea (Cloverfield NS, Dromchaoin, Co Limerick)

    • The ½ day tour was very well organised. A schedule of events was provided and the children were grouped according to age. There was a very good level of supervision. Big emphasis on games, fun and variety. We will be back
    Naomi Enright (Mount Bruis NS, Tipperary Town Co Tipperary)

    • We genuinely had a great day & the pool & wall were a major bonus
    Fiona Walshe (Scoil Realt Na Mara, Kilkee Co. Clare)

     

  • School Tour Season 2013 Review

    Nearly 1,500 students and teachers travelling on average 40mins to get here passed through the doors of Shannon Leisure Centre for their school tours this year. We would like to thank each and every one of you for as great season and some fantastic reviews

    Total school tour rating 94%
    Our levels of supervision 96%
    Our selection of activities 85%
    Our staff friendliness 97%
    Cleanliness or our facilities 97%
    Our selection of facilities 92%
    Ease of access to the Leisure centre 88%
    Would you return? 94%
    Would you recommend us to a friend? 88%

    Favourite activities included SuperMac Attack Pool Inflatable, Indoor wall Climbing, Prison Break, Bouncy Castle, Soccer, Hockey, Dancing, Parachute Games, Dodgeball, Handball & Rounders
    One particularly nice message from one of the teachers was as follows:
    “Very well organised day. This is our 2nd year coming back to Shannon Leisure Centre and we will defiantly be back to again”
    Kate Ryan, (Convent Primary School Newport Co. Tipperary)

     

  • School Tour Season 2012 Review

    In 2012, a total of over 1,800 kids from 41 schools visited Shannon Leisure Centre over a period of a month and a half, travelling on average 45 minutes to get here. Some of the activities the kids said they loved were Indoor Wall Climbing, Swimming & the Mc Flatable, Dodgeball, Parachute Games and all the Sports.

    An average break down of the feedback results received from the teachers can be seen below

    • How would you rate your School Tour scored 92%
    • How would you rate our level of supervision scored 96%
    • Staff friendliness scored 98%
    • Cleanliness scored 90%
    • Ease of access to the Centre 97%
    • 97% said they would return
    • 97% said they would recommend us to a friend

    “The children had a busy, fun packed day that they truly enjoyed. The staff at Shannon Leisure Centre were excellent & the children have great memories or their school tour”

    Anne Hackett (Meelick National School, Co. Limerick)