Explore the spirit and history of Irish sport on this unforgettable school football tour to Dublin.
School Football Tour to Dublin
Just a short hop across the Irish Sea, Dublin offers the opportunity for your students to explore an entirely different sporting culture to the one they've grown up with.
Firstly, the football. They'll love taking on local opposition, exposing them to different styles and tactics and giving them the chance to bond with their Irish peers over a shared passion for the beautiful game.
A unique element to this tour though, is the opportunity to explore the history and culture of traditional Gaelic games. Hurling, Gaelic football and handball - they'll have the chance to try them all under the guidance of expert coaches. They'll also find out the history of these sports and will explore the role they play in Irish culture.
Later, they'll explore the legendary Croke Park Stadium, where they'll also have the chance to visit the GAA Museum.
On top of all that, there are a number of other cultural visits you could throw in to make this a well-rounded tour packed with educational value.
School Football Tour to Dublin
From
£569PP
4 days, 3 nights
Suggested Itinerary
This is a sample itinerary. We’ll work with you to tailor your trip around your group, learning objectives and what you want your students to get from the experience.
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What's included?
Prices shown are based on low-season travel and will vary by travel dates, group size and requirements. We’ll tailor your quote and itinerary to suit your group.
From
£569PP
4 days, 3 nights
- 3 nights' half-board accommodation
- Return executive coach travel
- Ferry crossings (Holyhead - Dublin)
- Motorway tolls and taxes
- Free staff place ratio 1:8
- Itinerary planning service
- Detailed final information pack
- Vamoos travel app - giving you access to all your trip documents on your phone or tablet
- VAT at current rates to tour operators
Accommodation
Abbey Court Hostel
The Abbey Court Hostel offers your group the opportunity to stay in the heart of Dublin! Right next to the iconic O'Connell Bridge, you'll be just a stone's throw from O'Connell Street and Grafton Street, close to all the main attractions. The hostel boasts fantastic facilities, including a TV lounge and a games room equipped with a pool table, table tennis, PlayStation, table football and vending machines. Breakfast is included and WiFi is available throughout.
Excursions
Experience Gaelic Games
Get a real taste of Irish sporting culture with a half or full-day Gaelic sports experience.
GAA Museum and Skyline Tour - Croke Park
Visit the GAA Museum at the world-famous Croke Park to learn all about the history and culture of Gaelic games, including Gaelic football and hurling.
Glasnevin Cemetery Museum
Glasnevin Cemetery was opened to the public in 1832 and is the largest non-denominational cemetery in Ireland.
Supporting you every step of the way
Creating your perfect sports tour
Your quote will be put together by an experienced Tour Adviser who’ll be an expert in school sports tours and will know the destination really well too. They’ll work with you to create a tour to suit your group’s needs and meet your tour objectives.
Launching your tour to parents and students
The next step is to get your tour approved and then get students signed up to it. Our ‘Trip Launch Pack’ will help you with this step. Here you’ll find loads of resources (all free to download) designed to make your life easier at this crucial point in the planning process.
After you’ve booked
Once you’ve booked, your dedicated Itinerary Coordinator will start working on the finer details. They’ll make sure your itinerary makes the most of your time and they’ll take on most of the admin tasks for your tour (making the whole process a lot less stressful for you).
Support while you’re away
While you’re out on tour, we’ll be at the end of the phone 24 hours a day to provide support should you need it. We’ll also send you a final info pack before you go and you’ll be able to access all your tour documents via the free Vamoos app.
After your trip
When you return from your sports tour, we’ll ask you to complete a detailed feedback survey, which helps us continue to improve the service we offer. And we can start planning your next tour too, so you can give parents plenty of time to pay for it (and so it’s less stressful for you).
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Your Trip is Fully Protected
As a fully-accredited school travel company, booking with Halsbury Travel offers you complete peace of mind. Our accreditations are your guarantee that:
Your school trip will be fully financially protected
Your group’s safety will be prioritised
Your trip will be a quality educational experience
