HISTORY SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
HISTORY SCHOOL FIELD TRIP
Achill Island and the surrounding regions boasts a wealth of historic sites of interest to both senior and junior cycle students. Our tours and field trips can be designed to examine any of the following topics or sites.
Junior and Senior Cycle History Field Trip
Local sites of interest:
Deserted village
• The effects of the famine
• Plantations
• Effect of religion
• Immigration
• Transhumance farming
• Lazy beds and dwellings
• Land lords and the land league
Western Rail Corridor
• Benefits to the region
• How it operated
• Buildings and business & Immigration
• Reasons for closure
Tombs and burial grounds
• Types of tombs
• Locations and characteristics
• Castles and forts
• Religious sites
Return transport available on all school & private tours
Fully licenced transport operator
Fantastic range of fun and exciting activities for your group to choose from!