Kilfinane Outdoor Education and Training Centre

Jennifer Lau Group
2025-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
RESERVED BOOKING

RESERVED FOR UL KAYAK CLUB | TERM 1 2024 DATES
2024-10-09 10:00 - 2024-11-19 15:00 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
RESERVED FOR UL KAYAK CLUB
Dates: 9th /17th October, 8th/ 11th / 19th November 2024
Times: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: River Shannon, Castleconnell. Meet Ferry Car Park.
Reserved for participants offered places via UL Kayak Club
Please note:

Places are reserved for participants offered places via UL Kayak Club
You must register separately for each date you attend
Level 3 Instructors logging hours should register also and must bring their logbooks on the day
You must be suitably equipped with a kayak and personal equipment provided by ULKC

Click here for the Level 3 Kayak Skills syllabus and equipment lists

PADDLESPORTS FOR WOMEN | 18yrs + only | AUGUST 2024 |
2024-08-13 18:30 - 2024-08-22 20:30 | Lough Gur, Holycross, Limerick, Ireland
Our Paddlesports for Women course gives you the opportunity to try a range of Paddlesports experiences to include Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Sit on Top Kayaking, closed cockpit Kayaks and a gentle introduction to moving water kayaking.
No previous experience is required and all specialist equipment is provided.
OPEN TO FEMALE PARTICIPANTS AGED 18+ YEARS. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE WATER CONFIDENT AND IDEALLY ABLE TO SWIM.
Course duration: 4 evenings | 6.30 – 8.30pm each evening.
Dates: 13th, 15th, 20th & 22nd August. The last evening will be based in Castleconnell with a transport option from Kilfinane.
This course is fully funded and no course fees apply.
Course places are limited. You will be added to a waiting list if course is over subscribed.
Book here via fetchcourses.ie

Multi-Activity Camp | 12-15 Aug | Age 10-14 |
2024-08-12 10:00 - 2024-08-15 16:00 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMP
Date: 12-15 August
Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm each day
Age: 10-14 years
Cost: €150
Location: Kilfinane OETC
4 days of action packed adventure activities will include some of the following: Canoeing, Kayaking, Sit on top paddle boarding, Rockwall, Riverwalk, Hillwalking, Orienteering, Bushcraft, Team Challenges & Archery.
To book and pay online: please choose the number of tickets required, select ‘GET TICKETS’. Then fill in the form below and click ‘Checkout Now’
To pay without a Paypal a/c click ‘Checkout – Pay without a Paypal account’ to pay using your credit or debit card.

Young Adventurers | 29 July - 1 August | Age 7-9 |
2024-07-29 09:30 - 2024-08-01 12:30 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
YOUNG ADVENTURERS
Date: 29 JULY to 1 August
Times: 9.30am to 12.30pm each day
Age: 7-9 years
Cost: €100
Location: Kilfinane OETC
4 half days of action packed adventure activities will include some of the following: Canoeing, Kayaking, Sit on top paddle boarding, Rockwall, Riverwalk, Hillwalking, Orienteering, Bushcraft, Team Challenges & Archery.
To book and pay online: please choose the number of tickets required, select ‘GET TICKETS’. Then fill in the form below and click ‘Checkout Now’
To pay without a Paypal a/c click ‘Checkout – Pay without a Paypal account’ to pay using your credit or debit card.

LEVEL 2 KAYAK INSTRUCTOR TRAINING | RESERVED FOR UCDCC MEMBERS
2024-07-29 09:15 - 2024-07-30 17:00 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
Canoeing Ireland Level 2 Kayak Instructor Training
Date: Monday 29th/ Tuesday 30th July 2024
Times: 9:15am – 5:00pm
Location: Canoeing Ireland Training Hub, Lower Road Strawberry Beds, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, D20 CD96
Course Tutor: Keith Bickford ( Kilfinane OETC)
Course fees paid directly by UCDCC (participants to sort fees with club)
Suitable for: Adults 18+ , Reserved for participants offered places via UCD Canoe Club
To attend this course you must meet the following pre-entry requirements

Be a current member of Canoeing Ireland
Have begun training for the Level 3 Kayak Skills Award
Be at least 16 years of age at the time of application
Have unrestricted access to a fully equipped kayak, personal equipment and additional equipment as listed for a Level 2 Kayak Instructor Assessment. Click here for equipment list.
Submitted your Garda Vetting form to Canoeing Ireland

Click here for more information on the Level 2 Kayak Instructor course
Please note: You will be required to prepare some work in advance of this training course. An email with details will be sent two weeks in advance. It is also a good idea to get in any relevant practice that you can in advance e.g. instructing, practicing rescues, rolls etc.

HILLWALKING AND NAVIGATION FOR BEGINNERS | 18yrs + only | 13 & 20 JULY |
2024-07-13 10:00 - 2024-07-20 16:00 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
Learn the fundamental skills to get you walking safely on the hills and enjoying the benefits of being outdoors.
This course will cover all the basics of equipment, personal clothing and basic navigation. We will be outdoors on the hills for the duration of the course.
Open to participants aged 18+ with a good level of fitness.
Course duration: 2 days
Dates: 13 & 27 July : 10.00am – 4.00pm each day
This course is fully funded and no course fees apply
Book here via fetchcourses.ie

RESERVED SHANNON PADDLERS | RSR 2 | 13.07.24 |
2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Castleconnell, The Ferry Playground , Chapel Hill, Coolbane, Limerick, Ireland
River Safety and Rescue 2 – Canoeing Ireland certified
RESERVED FOR SHANNON PADDLERS
LOCATION: MEET AT FERRY CAR PARK CASTLECONNELL
TIME: 10AM-4PM
Suitable for: Adults 18+
Participants are required to bring their own kayak and equipment. Please dress warmly as this course involves lots of time in the water! Bring a warm drink and light lunch to have on the river.
For full course syllabus and what to bring list see River Safety and Rescue 2 | Canoeing Ireland

MOUNTAIN BIKING FOR BEGINNERS | 18yrs + only | JULY 2024 |
2024-07-03 18:30 - 2024-07-31 20:30 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
Learn the fundamental skills of Mountain Biking.
We provide Mountain Bikes and all specialist equipment.
This course is based at the Ballyhoura MTB Trailhead, V35 H263.
Open to participants aged 18+ who can cycle and have a good level of fitness.
Course duration: 4 evenings 6.30-8.30pm each evening
Dates: 3/10/17/31 July
This course is fully funded and no course fees apply.
Book here via fectchcourses.ie

KAYAK SKILLS LEVEL 1 | 18yrs + only | JULY 2024 |
2024-07-02 18:45 - 2024-07-30 21:00 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
The Level 1 Kayak Skills award aims to enable participants to perform fundamental paddling skills on flat water.
This course is certified by Canoeing Ireland and based in LOUGH GUR, CO. LIMERICK. We will be using closed cockpit kayaks.
PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AGED 18+ YEARS, BE WATER CONFIDENT AND ABLE TO SWIM. The course is suitable for beginners and no previous kayaking experience is required.
Course duration: 4 evenings 6.45-9.00pm each evening
Dates: 2/9/16/30 July
This course is fully funded and no course fees apply.
Book here via fetchcourses.ie

MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMP | 2-5 July | Age 10-14 |
2024-07-02 10:00 - 2024-07-05 16:00 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
MULTI-ACTIVITY CAMP
Date: 2-5 July
Times: 10.00am to 4.00pm each day
Age: 10-14 years
Cost: €150
Location: Kilfinane OETC
4 days of action packed adventure activities will include some of the following: Canoeing, Kayaking, Sit on top paddle boarding, Rockwall, Riverwalk, Hillwalking, Orienteering, Bushcraft, Team Challenges & Archery.
To book and pay online: please choose the number of tickets required, select ‘GET TICKETS’. Then fill in the form below and click ‘Checkout Now’
To pay without a Paypal a/c click ‘Checkout – Pay without a Paypal account’ to pay using your credit or debit card.

LEVEL 3 KAYAK SKILLS ASSESSMENT | 22.04.24 | RESERVED FOR ULKC
2024-04-22 10:30 - 15:30 | Castleconnell, The Ferry Playground , Chapel Hill, Coolbane, Limerick, Ireland
Canoeing Ireland Level 3 Kayak Skills Assessment
Date: Monday 22nd April
Times: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Location: River Shannon, Castleconnell. Meet Ferry Car Park.
Course fees paid directly by ULKC
Suitable for: Adults 18+ , Reserved for participants offered places via UL Kayak Club
To attend this course you must meet the following pre-entry requirements

Be a current member of Canoeing Ireland
Be able to demonstrate the strokes and techniques of the Level 3 Kayak skills award in an appropriate environment
Be suitably equipped with a kayak and personal equipment as per the Level 3 Kayak Skills guidelines

Please note: Please paddle a suitable river kayak for your assessment. Freestyle boats are not suitable for demonstrating all required skills.
Click here for the Level 3 Kayak Skills syllabus and equipment lists

RESERVED FOR UL KAYAK CLUB | RSR 2 | 20.04.24 |
2024-04-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Castleconnell, The Ferry Playground , Chapel Hill, Coolbane, Limerick, Ireland
River Safety and Rescue 2

RESERVED FOR IMRA MUNSTER | FIRST AID 15/16 MARCH |
2024-03-15 09:00 - 2024-03-16 17:30 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
FISRT AID
IMRA MUNSTER
15/16 MARCH 2024

RESERVED UL KAYAK CLUB | RSR 2 | 15.11.23 |
2023-11-15 10:00 - 18:00 | Castleconnell, The Ferry Playground , Chapel Hill, Coolbane, Limerick, Ireland
RSR 2 15.11.2023

FREE KAYAKING SESSION | 02.11.23 | 10AM-12.15PM |
2023-11-02 10:00 - 12:15 | Lough Gur, Holycross, Limerick, Ireland
FREE KAYAKING SESSION
Date: Thursday 2 November 2023
Times: 10.00am to 12.15pm ( meet Lough Gur 9.50am)
Age: Strictly 12-16 years
Cost: Free of charge
Location: Lough Gur (V35 ED96)
This kayak session is offered free of charge as part of our Instructor training scheme. The session will be delivered by Instructors who are being assessed.
THE SESSION IS FREE OF CHARGE BUT PLEASE BOOK A PLACE ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMIT TO ATTENDING.
To register just click the ‘GOING’ button , select number of attendees and complete the form.
ALL SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT PROVIDED. See our what to bring list here

RESERVED FOR LIMERICK KAYAK CLUB | 30.09.23 |
2023-09-30 10:00 - 15:30 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
RESERVED FOR LIMERICK KAYAK CLUB | RSR |
CASTLECONNELL

OUTDOOR ROCK CLIMBING SESSION | 2nd September | AGE 18+ ONLY
2023-09-02 10:30 - 15:00 | Limerick
Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing session:
Suitable for beginners.
This session will include an introduction to climbing equipment also basic climbing skills and techniques.
All specialist equipment is provided.
Open to participants aged 18+ who have a good level of fitness.
Course duration: 1 Day – 10.30am-3pm
Dates: Saturday 2nd September
Cost: €85pp
Location: Ballyryan. Co Clare (3J9R+ 48)

RESERVED FOR SHANNON PADDLERS | RSR 2 | 01.09.23
2023-09-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Castleconnell, The Ferry Playground , Chapel Hill, Coolbane, Limerick, Ireland
RESERVED FOR SHANNON PADDLERS
COURSE: RSR2
LOCATION: MEET AT FERRY CAR PARK CASTLECONNELL
TIME: 10AM-4PM

WOMEN OUTDOORS | AGE 18+ ONLY
2023-08-15 18:30 - 2023-08-29 20:30 | Kilfinane OETC, Limerick, V35 R590
Our Women Outdoors courses gives you the opportunity to experience a range of outdoor activities to include Kayaking, Mountain Biking and Hillwalking.
No previous experience is required and all specialist equipment is provided.
Open to participants aged 18+ with a good level of fitness.
Course duration: 3 evenings
Dates: 15th, 22nd & 29th August | 6.30-8.30pm
This course is fully funded and no course fees apply.
Book here via fetchcourses.ie
