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Gartan Outdoor Education Centre (GOEC) PDF Print E-mail

 

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Gartan Outdoor Education Centre, set on 87 acres in central Donegal.
Gartan Outdoor Education Centre is a restored stone building set on the shore of beautiful Lough Gartan, Churchill, Co. Donegal, Ireland.  It originally housed the stables and farm buildings of the old Lough Veagh House.

 

The centre is set on its town 87 acre estate, and several activities take place on the lake and in the grounds.  Only very short distances have to be travelled to take advantage of our beautiful coastline and rugged hills.

 

Courses take place throughout Donegal and the rest of Ireland, and sometimes further afield.

 

Programmes cater for groups and individuals, week long or weekend courses in all activities take place throughout the year on a residential or non residential basis.

 

Programmes offeredDetails

Outdoor

Education

For schools, colleges and other education institutions, and youth groups. Each course is designed in conjunction with the user group to ensure objectives are achieved.

Holiday Courses                                  

Multi or single activity holiday courses at a pace to suit participant needs.

Walking

Holidays    

Walking tours visit several of Donegal’s hills and valleys, and coastal areas.

Qualification Training and Assessment

Instructor & Leader training and assessment according to National Governing Body Syllabus & Criteria.

Management Development and Team BuildingCarefully designed outdoor courses to meet your company needs.

 

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The Boathouse

From October 2004, the Lough Veagh Boathouse was built and opened in October 2005.The building can accommodate day bookings, and will also provide coffee shop facilities for visitors to the Estate. This development also includes a biomass boiler system, marking a move towards sustainable energy systems, with less reliance on fossil fuels.

 

Currently, approximately 6,000 people, both young and not so young, pass through Gartan OEC annually, and this number is steadily increasing.

 

Click here for the 2009 Course Calendar 

 

Click here for further contact information.
 
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