Now in its 42nd year running, the Inishbofin Summer School is all set to go with another year of Island exploration and fun. Open to adults over 18 years, and approved by the Department of Education and Youth for 3 Teacher EPV days on full course completion, the course is held over 5 days, from 9.30 to 4.30 each day.
Using Inishbofin National School as its base, the daily walks and talks are guided by a multi-disciplined team, which this year includes marine biologists Sibéal Regan and Dr. Noirin Burke, ecologist, and artist Gordon D’Arcy, ecologist and conservationist Conor Ryan, local historian Tommy Burke, Environmental Education Specialist Kay Synott, and award-winning poet, songwriter and children’s writer Catherine Ann Cullen.
Topics covered include
- Island Life and Habitats and exploring outdoor learning
- Conservation and the SDG’s
- Wellbeing and connecting to nature
- Island History and our place and space
- Creative Writing and Art
The Summer School is designed to rejuvenate the educational soul, mind, and spirit through guided field study walks and talks, where participants will experience a range of habitats and explore new teaching and learning methodologies on one of Ireland’s most beautiful heritage-rich offshore islands. The week is wrapped in mighty traditional music, evening events, and plenty of sea swims and time to unwind.
To reserve your space on this year’s Inishbofin Summer School Visit:
For information on accommodation and transportation to the Island see