The Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme for Inland Counties, Co. Clare and Co. Galway for 2026-2027

Explorers Education Programme announce applications for schools programme

We are delighted to let you know that applications to the Marine Institute Explorers Education Programme for the 2026-2027 academic year are now open. Areas covered include Galway County, Clare County, and Inland Counties too.

Explorers Education Programme

The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme engages with primary schools, teachers, children and the education network, creating marine leaders and ocean champions in Ireland.

The Explorers Education Programme offers a range of marine themed modules for classes including marine projects, seashores safaris, aquariums in the class, as well as exciting STEM marine workshops. We also offer an ‘all school’ Explorers Ocean Champion project too.

The Marine Institute funds the Explorers Education Programme, so it is free for schools to apply!

Application Forms for schools & Links

County Galway School and Teacher Applications

County Clare School and Teacher Applications

Inland Counties Schools and Teacher Applications

Please note that programme spaces are limited. If multiple classes from the same school are interested in completing a module, a joint application can be made to include two classes. Similarly, junior and senior classes can join forces to complete a Healthy Ocean Project.

If you would like more information on the Healthy Ocean whole school project you may email the Explorers Team directly.

Please contact Sibéal Regan directly on sibeal@nationalaquarium.ie