Education Centre
At Leahy’s Open Farm we have been facilitating educational programmes for over 20 years. Our combined experience puts us in an ideal position to now provide a number of educational services. We have created a dedicated Education Centre to facilitate the increased demand for on-site, hands-on, real-world learning. Our team, who are all suitably qualified, from Environmental Scientists, a Zoologist, Biologists and Business graduates, Culinary Art Graduates along with Engineers and Caterers can provide a flexible, tailored approach to the individual requirements of each group.
Farm visits can be tailored to specific subjects and assessments, curriculum-based programs and Guidelines. We can work with teachers and Co-ordinators to meet any other program requirements. Tailoring to your particular schools needs means we can also accommodate more than one subject/class at a time, helping to keep transports costs to a minimum.
Education visits are priced from €16.50 per student.
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For further information, please contact:
Education Coordinator
education@leahysopenfarm.ie
(083) 4216798
Leaving Certificate
We provide fully planned, curriculum-linked farm visits, tailored to specific subjects, assessments, and guidelines. We work with teachers and coordinators to meet your school’s needs and can accommodate multiple classes or subjects at once, helping to reduce transport costs.
🎓 Prices from €16.50 per student
🚜 Also we can provide a guided farm tour including the barrel train, animal feeding and petting, obstacle course, and climbing frame and much more.
Biology Unit 1:
- 1.5 A Study of an Ecosystem
At Leahy’s Open Farm, we believe in trading the desk for the dirt. We bridge the gap between textbook theory and real-world biology by immersing students in our thriving woodland ecosystem. Having successfully hosted over 100 students at a time on previous sessions, including Leaving Cert Biology and Junior Cycle Science groups, we understand how to deliver a session that is both educational and high-energy.
Active Fieldwork: Students master species identification and analyse the environmental variables that dictate survival using professional equipment.
Live Demonstrations: We pre-set our mammal traps and Tullgren Funnels the day before, so students can see “live” results and active sampling in progress.
Small Group Focus: To ensure a high-quality experience, we split larger groups into smaller teams, rotating them through designated study zones in the forest.
Business: Unit 2
- Enterprise
- Unit 4, Managing
- Unit 5, Enterprise in Action.
- Unit 6 Domestic Environment
We will also endeavour to meet the
new 2024 Business Syllabus also.
Home Economics:
- Food Studies
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
Junior Certificate
Our farm visits are designed to support Junior Cycle learning, with content tailored to relevant subjects, key skills, and classroom assessments. We work closely with teachers to adapt each visit to your students’ needs and can host multiple classes or subjects at the same time, helping to keep transport costs down.
💶 From €16.50 per student
🚜 We also provide a guided farm tour including the barrel train, animal feeding and petting, obstacle course, and climbing frame and much more on the day.
BUSINESS STUDIES
- Business Studies CBA 1
- Business Studies CBA 2
HOME ECONOMICS
- Home Economics CBA 2
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
Leaving Certificate Applied
LCVP Education Visits at Leahy’s Open Farm 🌱
Our farm visits are tailored to support LCVP learning outcomes, with a strong focus on enterprise, teamwork, communication, and real-world business connections. We work closely with teachers to design visits that link to portfolio work, key assignments, and classroom learning.
💶 From €16.50 per student
🚜 We also provide a guided farm tour including the barrel train, petting time with the animals , obstacle course, and climbing frame and much more.
Agriculture/Horticulture
- Module 4, Forestry
Hotel Catering
- Module 1, Eating Out the Fast Food way
- Module 3, Hospitality in Tourism.
Science
- Module 2, Science and the Environment.
- Module 3, Consumer Science
- Module 4, Food
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
LCVP
LINK MODULES
- Preparation for the World of Work
- Enterprise Education
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
Transition Year
We cater for Transition Year groups, offering guided farm tours and structured activities that provide a fun, hands-on learning experience. Visits are designed to encourage teamwork, communication, and team bonding, while giving students the opportunity to engage with nature and experience life on a working farm.
🎓 Prices from €16.50 per student
Available
- Good Food – The Irish Experience
- Tourism Studies, The Irish Experience
- Environmental Studies
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
International Groups
We cater for international groups in a variety of ways, tailoring visits to suit different ages, interests, and learning objectives. In addition to guided farm tours and group activities, we also offer on-site accommodation in our new glamping pods. Each pod is fully equipped with ensuite bathrooms, a kitchenette, and comfortable sleeping arrangements, providing a unique and memorable stay in a countryside setting.
Agriculture/Horticulture
- Module 4, Forestry
Hotel Catering
- Module 1, Eating Out the Fast Food way
- Module 3, Hospitality in Tourism.
Science
- Module 2, Science and the Environment.
- Module 3, Consumer Science
- Module 4, Food
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
Group Bonding Tours
We provide guided group bonding tours around the farm, designed to encourage teamwork and shared experiences. Each group will have the opportunity to pet and interact with the animals, enjoy plenty of play time, and work together to find their way through the maze, along with exploring other fun areas of the farm.
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Lollipop making
- The Story of Chocolate Tour
- The Story of Ice-Cream Tour
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
The Story of Chocolate Tour
Discover the magic of chocolate with an unforgettable hands-on experience at Leahy’s Open Farm! Perfect for groups, this interactive tour takes you on a journey from bean to bar in our on-site chocolate factory.
Guided by our wonderful team, groups will explore where chocolate comes from, how it’s processed, and the steps involved in turning cocoa beans into delicious treats.
After learning about the chocolate-making process, groups will roll up their sleeves to make and decorate their own lollipop as well as having time to paint their own unique chocolate molds—ready to take home and enjoy!
This experience goes beyond chocolate! The tour also includes:
A full farm tour, exploring our animals and attractions A barrel train ride through the farm Hands-on animal petting time
Prices from €20.50 per student
Optional Extra's
- Hot Food Lunch €8.50 p/p
- Digger Rides €3 p/p
- Crazy Golf €3 p/p
- Overnight stay in our glamping pods
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