A recognised national network of adventure centres who actively support
Gaisce Award participants in meeting their Adventure Journey requirements

What is an Approved Adventure Journey Provider?

Approved Adventure Journey Providers are part of a recognised national network of centres building on excellence in the sector by highlighting and signposting Approved Adventure Journey Providers more clearly to Gaisce Award Partners, President’s Award Leaders and Gaisce participants.
Gaisce’s Approved Adventure Journey Providers initiative aims to ensure consistency, quality, and safety across Gaisce Adventure Journey experiences for all.

This initiative will also create strong connections and supports between current Approved Adventure Journey Providers and the Gaisce Development Officer team, ensuring accessibility of the Adventure Journey for different types of groups.

ℹ️ PALs (President’s Award Leaders) are still responsible for signing off on each participant’s Adventure Journey and can choose a journey that suits the group’s needs. The Approved Adventure Journey Providers offer the support of centres that work directly with Gaisce and can give the most up to date advice.
ℹ️ While a centre/organisation may be an Approved Adventure Journey Provider through our process, a PAL’s engagement or contract with that service or organisation to undertake an Adventure Journey is separate from Gaisce – The President’s Award, and Gaisce has no responsibility for the services provided.

Check out the current Approved Adventure Journey Providers below!

Fastnet Marine (Schull)
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Colla Road, Schull, Co. Cork, P81 X398.
Tel. Number: +353 28 28515
Website: www.schullsailing.ie/

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation for 40
  • Camping for 20

Adventure Journey Options:

    • Hiking/Walking
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing
    • Canoeing
    • Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Kinsale
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: St. Johns Hill, Kinsale, Co. Cork, P17 VX54
Tel. Number: +353 21 477 2896
Website: www.kinsaleoutdoors.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation for none
  • Camping for 20

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Shielbaggan – Outdoor Education Centre

Address: Ramsgrange, The Hook, Co. Wexford, Y34 FK03
Tel. No.: +353 51 389550
Website: www.shielbagganoec.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available
  • Camping: information not available

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

Kilfinane Outdoor Education and Training Centre

Address: Chapel Lane, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, V35 R590
Tel. No.: +353 63 91161
Website: www.kilfinaneoec.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation for 54 students plus 6 teachers/ leaders
  • Camping for 30 persons

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Biking

Achill
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Cashel, Achill, Co. Mayo, F28 H7F2
Tel. No.: +353 98 47253
Website: www.achilloutdoor.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

Burren
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Turlough, Bell Harbour, Co. Clare, H91 K526 Tel. No.: +353 65 7078066 Website: www.burrenoec.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation for 56
  • Camping for 50

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking

Petersburg
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Clonbur, Co. Galway, F12 X589
Tel. No.: +353 94 9546483
Website: www.petersburg.ie

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

Baltinglas
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Weaver Square, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, W91 F3CH
Tel. No.: +353 59 6481002
Website: www.baltinglassoec.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation for 30 persons
  • Camping for 30 persons

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking

Birr
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Roscrea Road, Birr, Co. Offaly, R42 FC98
Tel. No.: +353 57 9120029
Website: www.birroec.ie

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

Gartan
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Churchill, Co. Donegal, F92T853
Tel. No.: +353 74 9137032
Website: www.gartan.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

Tanagh
Outdoor Education Training Centre

Address: Dartrey, Via Cootehill, Co. Monaghan, H16 HC83
Tel. No.: +353 49 5552988
Website: www.tanaghoutdooreducation.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing

Ballyhass Adventure Group

Address: Ballyhass Lakes, Cecilstown, Mallow, Co. Cork
Tel. No.: 022 27773
Website: www.ballyhass.ie

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Wakeboarding

Delphi Outdoors Limited

Address: Delphi Resort, Leenane, Connemara, Co. Galway, H91DP08
Tel. No.: 09542107
Website: https://www.delphiadventureresort.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

East Coast Adventure

Address: Lower Knockbarragh Road, Rostrevor, Co Down
Tel. No.: 0044 28 417 38516
Website: www.eastcoastadventure.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Sailing
  • Canoeing
  • Biking

Funkytown Adventure Centre

Address: Shell Cottage, Fountainstown, Co Cork
Tel. No.: 0872611173
Website: www.funkytown.ie

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Kayaking/SUP

Galway Outdoor Education Centre/Achill Surf

Address: Achill Surf Centre, Keel, Achill Island, Co. Mayo Tel. No.: 085 1554376 Website: www.achillsurf.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Biking

Killary Adventure Co.

Address: Killary Adventure Co., Leenane, H91PY61 Tel. No.: 09543411 Website: www.killaryadventure.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Biking

Shannon River Adventure Ltd

Address: Drummanmore, Rooskey, Co.Roscommon, N41 X902
Tel. No.: 071-9638300
Website: www.shannonriveradventure.com

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Canoeing

The Cavan Centre

Address: Kilnacrott House, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, A82 YE10
Tel. No.: 049 8544436
Website: www.cavancentre.ie

Facilities:

  • Indoor accommodation: information not available.
  • Camping: information not available.

Adventure Journey Options:

  • Hiking/Walking
  • Kayaking
  • Biking

Do you support young people on their Gaisce – The President’s Award Adventure Journey or facilitate outdoor education? Find out more information by contacting karol@gaisce.ie

Apply to become an Approved Adventure Journey Provider

To become an Approved Adventure Journey Provider with Gaisce – The President’s Award, you can apply at the below link. Once you have filled out all the information, you will be contacted regarding the further process by a member of our team.

📝 Checklist before you apply to become an Approved Adventure Journey Provider

You’ll need to have the following information to hand before applying:
  • ✏️Company/Charity Registration No.
  • ✏️Organisation details
  • 📲 Key contact details
  • 📲 Contact information for the person in your organisation who takes the lead regarding Gaisce Award Adventure Journeys
  • ✏️Short descriptor of activities offered
  • ✏️Top-line Information regarding your insurance for activities
  • ✔️ You must be able to confirm that you have statutory compliant Health and Safety policies and procedures in place
  • ✔️ That all activities have an REC3 First Aid or equivalent qualified staff member present
  • ✔️ You must confirm that a Safeguarding policy and procedure in accordance with the Children First Act (2015) is in place
  • ✔️ You must confirm that all staff engaging with young people are vetted in accordance with the National Vetting Bureau Act 2012
  • ✔️ You must confirm that your organisation works according to relevant National Governing Bodies code of ethics and policies in relation to the adventure activities
  • ✏️The Governing Bodies of which your organisation is a member
  • ✏️Top-line details regarding the approximate number of Gaisce participants who engage your services/centre every year [if you currently cater for Gaisce participants]

Please note that an application is the beginning of a short process to become an Approved Adventure Journey Provider. You are not entitled to market yourself or indicate your organisation publicly or to any stakeholders as ‘approved’ until you have completed the process with our team – thank you!

Have you a question or query before you begin this short application process?