Shielbaggan Outdoor Education and Training Centre

Shielbaggan Outdoor Education and Training Centre Shielbaggan OETC provides the highest quality outdoor education & training. Expression of Interest : [email protected]

Part of the Waterford & Wexford Education & Training Board (WWETB), we provide a diverse range of outdoor education & training programmes. Welcome to Shielbaggan, to book please ring the office on 051389550 or send us an e-mail to [email protected]

WWETB, in partnership with Get Ireland Walking, is delighted to host two Lowland Leader Open Days in Waterford and Wexfo...
15/05/2026

WWETB, in partnership with Get Ireland Walking, is delighted to host two Lowland Leader Open Days in Waterford and Wexford, supporting people who are interested in walking activities, outdoor leadership, and becoming part of growing walking networks within their communities.

The Wexford event is supported by Sports Active Wexford.

These open events are designed for anyone interested in:

Starting their journey in recreational walking activities
Learning more about the Lowland Leader qualification
Connecting with local walking communities and outdoor networks
Exploring opportunities in outdoor leadership and community walking initiatives
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from previous course participants who have successfully completed the Lowland Leader programme and are now leading walks within their communities.

As part of each Open Day, a guided walk will take place, led by a qualified Lowland Leader who will share their personal experience of the course and the opportunities it has created for them.

Wexford Open Day & Walk

📅 Date: Saturday, 27 June 2026
📍 Venue: Bunclody FET Centre, Co. Wexford
🕤 Information Session: 9:30am – 2:00pm

🚶 Guided Walk (Booking Required)
🕦 Start Time: 11:30am
📍 Meeting Point: Deerpark Car Park
⏱ Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
🥾 Distance: Approximately 6km

Eventbrite booking link:

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lowland-leader-info-day-guided-walk-tickets-1988987262444

Supported by Sports Active Wexford.

Whether you are completely new to walking leadership or simply interested in becoming more involved in outdoor activities and community walking, these events are open to everyone.

We look forward to welcoming you to these informative and inspiring days celebrating walking, leadership, and outdoor activity in Waterford and Wexford.

WWETB, in partnership with Get Ireland Walking, is delighted to host two Lowland Leader Open Days in Waterford and Wexfo...
12/05/2026

WWETB, in partnership with Get Ireland Walking, is delighted to host two Lowland Leader Open Days in Waterford and Wexford, supporting people who are interested in walking activities, outdoor leadership, and becoming part of growing walking networks within their communities.

The Waterford event is supported by Waterford Sports Partnership, while the Wexford event is supported by Sports Active Wexford.

These open events are designed for anyone interested in:

Starting their journey in recreational walking activities
Learning more about the Lowland Leader qualification
Connecting with local walking communities and outdoor networks
Exploring opportunities in outdoor leadership and community walking initiatives
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from previous course participants who have successfully completed the Lowland Leader programme and are now leading walks within their communities.

As part of each Open Day, a guided walk will take place, led by a qualified Lowland Leader who will share their personal experience of the course and the opportunities it has created for them.

Waterford Open Day & Walk

📅 Date: Friday, 13 June 2026
📍 Venue: Kilmacthomas FET Centre, Co. Waterford
🕤 Information Session: 9:30am – 2:00pm

🚶 Guided Walk (Booking Required)
📍 Location: Crough Woods, Mahon Bridge
🕦 Start Time: 11:30am
📍 Meeting Point: Main Car Park beside Crough Coffee
⏱ Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
🥾 Distance: Approximately 6km

Eventbrite booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1989288553614?aff=oddtdtcreator

Supported by Waterford Sports Partnership.

Delighted to be exhibiting at the WWETB  Further Education and Training Fair 2026,  in the Tower hotel in Waterford. Sho...
12/05/2026

Delighted to be exhibiting at the WWETB Further Education and Training Fair 2026, in the Tower hotel in Waterford.

Show casing some of our courses, including our Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation course.
If you are interested in the course and would like to know more please pop in to see us !

Or apply https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

06/05/2026

Kayaking is a great way to explore the outdoors !
Our Level 5 fully funded course will provide you with all of the equipment and skills you need to improve your kayaking skills.
This is one of four modules on our Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation course.
Apply now : https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt
Got a questions? Email : [email protected]

Looking to learn more about outdoor activities ?Our fully funded QQI  Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation course is no...
04/05/2026

Looking to learn more about outdoor activities ?

Our fully funded QQI Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation course is now accepting applications. Complete this as a full time course or as a module only based course, the choice is up to you!

Commencing mid September, each day runs from 9.30-4pm. Modules include:

Wednesday : Kayaking, Bunclody based
Thursday : Lowland Leader ( hillwalking)
2 courses - Bunclody and Kilmacthomas, Waterford
Friday : Canoeing, Bunclody

Commencing April 27:
Thursday : Mountain biking

Apply now: https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

Or email : [email protected] for more information.

On our  Lowland Leader course you will have the chance to go on variety of different walks, learning about our woodlands...
18/04/2026

On our Lowland Leader course you will have the chance to go on variety of different walks, learning about our woodlands, fauna and flora. Each walk gives you the opportunity to learn a bit more about nature, group management and navigation.

This course is one of 5 modules under our fully funded QQI Level 5 Sports and Recreation Award ( 5M5148) , commencing mid September 2026
Apply through this link : https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt
For more information email : [email protected]

Apply Now for our Fully Funded QQI Level 5 Minor Award: Lowland Leader Award (5N21743) Programme Location: Kilmacthomas,...
15/04/2026

Apply Now for our Fully Funded QQI Level 5 Minor Award: Lowland Leader Award (5N21743) Programme Location: Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford.

Thursdays (09:30-16:00), Mid-September 2026 – Mid-March 2027 (18 weeks)

What You’ll Learn:
Safe and effective group leadership in lowland environments.
Navigation skills using maps and compasses.
Environmental awareness and Leave No Trace principles.
First aid essentials for outdoor settings.
Incident prevention and handling techniques.
Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a group leader.

To apply, complete the form (https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt) or email [email protected] for more information.

Our Level 5 Sports and Recreation course is a mixture of water and land based activities. Each day will run from 9.30am-...
09/04/2026

Our Level 5 Sports and Recreation course is a mixture of water and land based activities. Each day will run from 9.30am-4pm.

Commencing mid September:

Wednesday: Kayaking ( Bunclody)
Thursday: Hillwalking (2 locations, Bunclody and Kilmacthomas)
Friday: Canoeing ( Bunclody)

Commencing April 2027:

Thursday: Mountain biking ( Bunclody)

Complete the full course over a year or choose to complete one or a few modules at a time.

Click this link to apply:

https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

Got a question? Email us: [email protected]

We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting expressions of interest for QQI LEVEL 5 Outdoor Sports and Recrea...
22/03/2026

We are delighted to announce that we are now accepting expressions of interest for
QQI LEVEL 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation and QQI LEVEL 6 River Kayak Instructional Skills. Both courses are fully funded courses and are commencing in September 2026.

QQI Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreational will be primarily based from Bunclody, Co Wexford.

Modules will include:
Monday: Mountain biking
Wednesday: Kayaking
Thursday : Hillwalking - 2 locations - (Bunclody and Kilmacthomas )
Friday: Canoeing
You can choose to complete one or more modules per year.

The QQI Level 6 River Kayak Instructional Skills will be held Monday and Tuesday, September to March 2027.

For expressions of interest or if you would like more information, please email: [email protected]

As we sit today to prepare for 2026, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our learners who came to us i...
05/01/2026

As we sit today to prepare for 2026, we would like to take the opportunity to thank all of our learners who came to us in 2025. We throughly enjoyed 2025 and are really looking forward to 2026!

In 2025, we had the privilege to welcome many groups including Sports Active, IWA, a number of Scout groups and primary and secondary schools. We also ran Kayaking and Adventure camps.

We taught a range of different courses, including Cycleright, Pathways to F.E.T., QQI Level 3 personal effectiveness, QQI Level 4 canoeing, QQI Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation and QQI Level 6 River Kayaking. Congratulations to all participants who completed their course in 2025 and best of luck to our current learners, who will complete their course in 2026.

If you would like to join us on any of our courses or wish book in with a group in 2026, please send an email to [email protected].

Our Lowland Leader course is well underway. Each walk is peppered with information, including  Leave No Trace principles...
12/12/2025

Our Lowland Leader course is well underway.
Each walk is peppered with information, including Leave No Trace principles, map reading, group management, local folklore and learning about flora and fauna.
Natalia, one of our Learners on the Kilmacthomas group has been documenting her journey on the Get Ireland Walking website. Her blog is called - Walking the path - my journey to becoming a Lowland Leader.
You can read about her journey by clicking the link below:

https://www.getirelandwalking.ie/news

Address

Ramsgrange, The Hook
Wexford

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+35351389550

Website

http://www.wwetb.ie/

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