Shielbaggan Outdoor Education and Training Centre

16/08/2026

Don’t forget, we offer our QQI Level 5, Sports and Recreation LowLand Leader module from Kilmacthomas Co Waterford, as well as Bunclody Co Wexford.

Both courses will commence mid September until March 2027 and run every Thursday from 9.30 - 4pm.

These courses form one of 4 modules that are offered under the Level 5 Sports and Recreation course. This course is fully funded.

Places are limited so please get in touch soon, by applying at this link. https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

04/08/2026

Have you been really enjoying the outdoors and would like to learn more or maybe work towards it becoming your full time job?

We are still taking applications for our QQI Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation programme.
You can choose to complete this full time or on a module only basis -

Wednesday - Kayaking
Thursday -Lowland Leader ( walking )
Friday - Canoeing

All courses will commence in September - to apply please click the link below or if you have any questions please email [email protected]

https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

23/07/2026

Would you like to learn more about outdoor sports?

We are still taking applications for our QQI Level 5 Outdoor Sports and Recreation programme.
You can choose to complete this full time or on a module only basis -

Wednesday - Kayaking
Thursday -Lowland Leader ( walking )
Friday - Canoeing

All courses will commence in September - to apply please click the link below or if you have any questions please email [email protected]

https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

16/07/2026

Leibhéal QQI 5 (5M5148) Cúrsa i Spóirt agus Fóillíocht faoin Aer 2026
Tá iarratais á nglacadh anois!!!!

Cúrsa atá maoinithe go hiomlán, is féidir é a chur i gcrích lánaimseartha nó páirtaimseartha. Tá rogha ann freisin na modúil phraiticiúla amháin a dhéanamh.

Tosóidh i Meán Fómhair 2026.

Modúil san áireamh:

Rothaíocht sléibhe
Siúl sléibhe
Cadhcáil
Curachóireacht

Déan iarratas anois trí chliceáil ar an nasc thíos:

https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt

27/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for our walk today in Bunclody, despite the rain. Paul, Mike, Mary and Orla, led a terrific walk through Deerpark.

We were delighted collaborate with Get Ireland Walking, Sports Active Wexford and Mountaineering Ireland for this walk and really appreciated their ongoing support.

If you would like to apply for our Level 5, Outdoor Sports and Recreation course, please click here:

https://tinyurl.com/2ubf72tt
Or if you have any questions please email [email protected]

24/06/2026

Ag tnúth le gach duine a fheiceáil De Sathairn, ticéid fós ar fáil don siúlóid,

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

17/06/2026

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the schools who participated in the Cycleright programme facilitated by us this year.
We wish all the students a very enjoyable summer and happy cycling !

15/06/2026

Lowland Leader Open Day in Bunclody, Wexford

Delivering by WWETB & Get Ireland Walking and supported by Sports Active Wexford, this open day is for people who are interested in walking activities, outdoor leadership, and becoming part of growing walking networks within their communities. This Open Day will include a guided walk, led by a qualified Lowland Leader who will share their personal experience of the course and the opportunities it has created for them.

📅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

Booking required for Guided Walk through Eventbrite booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lowland-leader-info-day-guided-walk-tickets-1988987262444?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jf9sv0t&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNUpUUUg0NUpuQjBuM1ZlWXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5gZqHYBKxW6Q0weeSZo4fCBu7fyAXdXSD6vgTFWMqNUcT3NvVBzQAK9pqu2A_aem_Q4mfuq0YsCIs6Oze0oskjg

Wexford County Council Sport Ireland Healthy Wexford Get Ireland Walking Wexford Walking Trails Mountaineering Ireland WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board

06/06/2026

Apply Now: 2026/27 Canoeing Ireland L3 River Kayak Instructor Course

Our extremely popular Canoeing Ireland (CI) Level 3 River Kayak Instructor Short Course is now open for applications for the 2026/27 season. This programme has been aligned with the QQI Level 6 Minor Award in River Kayak Instructional Skills (6N5192). This accredited module equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and competence to apply differentiated teaching strategies in adventure sports coaching.

Course Overview:

Duration: 16 weeks
Schedule: 2 days per week (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Start Date: October 2026
End Date: Early March 2027
Location: South East (training venues vary based on water conditions)

Apply: https://forms.office.com/e/zAH9cHTZpR

05/06/2026

There are still a few spaces left on this FREE event in Bunclody on June 27th. Details below.

Lowland Leader Open Day in Bunclody, Wexford

Delivering by WWETB & Get Ireland Walking and supported by Sports Active Wexford, this open day is for people who are interested in walking activities, outdoor leadership, and becoming part of growing walking networks within their communities. This Open Day will include a guided walk, led by a qualified Lowland Leader who will share their personal experience of the course and the opportunities it has created for them.

📅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

Booking required for Guided Walk through Eventbrite booking link:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/lowland-leader-info-day-guided-walk-tickets-1988987262444?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0jf9sv0t&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExNUpUUUg0NUpuQjBuM1ZlWXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5gZqHYBKxW6Q0weeSZo4fCBu7fyAXdXSD6vgTFWMqNUcT3NvVBzQAK9pqu2A_aem_Q4mfuq0YsCIs6Oze0oskjg

Wexford County Council Sport Ireland Healthy Wexford Get Ireland Walking Wexford Walking Trails Mountaineering Ireland WWETB Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board