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Education at BCO
BCO is dedicated to primary, secondary and third level education in Ireland. Through innovative workshops and partnership, we bring science education alive for students of all ages and are a crucial provider of ongoing science education for teachers.


BCO EDUCATION
ScienceSpace - our home for remote learning resources
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Castle Tours and School Visits
Programmes for any age group to put the Universe at your students' fingertips with engaging, interactive science experiences.
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Castle Tours & School Visits as Gaeilge
Bígí linn ar an Aoine deireanach de gach mhí mar a cheiliúrann muid an Ghaeilge le gníomhartha in ár dteanga dúchas.
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Second Level Workshops
Second level students can explore science with a variety of workshops at the observatory.
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Pre-School Science Workshops
BCO can run Science Workshops at your preschool/playgroup or your group come to the Castle for your workshops and enjoy a child-centred tour of the C16th Castle!
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StarDome on Tour
Our portable planetarium brings the night sky into your school, with customised shows for primary and secondary level.
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BCO Labs
Our professional astronomical observatory, integrated with our public exhibition, makes BCO a unique national astronomy centre

Experience Ireland’s Ancient East where thousands of years of Ireland’s history await you. Explore awe-inspiring prehistoric sites, delve into our monastic past or investigate the seismic events of recent centuries. Walk through gorgeous gardens and discover this region’s unparalleled historic legacy.


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Altamont Gardens
Old-world gardens with an atmosphere all of their own


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Ballyhack Castle
Savour a sense of the Middle Ages


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Barryscourt Castle
A fine Irish tower house bearing the scars of battle


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Battle of the Boyne
Where two kings fought for Europe’s future


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Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre (Newgrange and Knowth)
Step into Ireland’s richest archaeological landscape


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Cahir Castle
A defensive powerhouse of the thirteenth century


Carlingford Castle
A Norman citadel in the shadow of a giant


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Castletown House and Parklands
Ireland’s first and finest Palladian mansion
Blackrock Castle Walk will take you on an 8k loop passing Mahon and on the old Rail Line that serviced Crosshaven.


The looped walk from Blackrock Castle along parts of the old rail line.
Blackrock Castle Observatory

The looped walk from Blackrock Castle along parts of the old rail
Blackrock Castle Walk
Blackrock Castle is a castellated fortification located at Blackrock, about 2 km from the centre of Cork city on the banks of the River Lee in Ireland.Wikipedia

The looped walk from Blackrock Castle along parts of the old rail
The looped walk from Blackrock Castle along parts of the old rail
Since the closing of the railway, the line has been paved over to serve as a recreational walkway, with lighting and benches put in place. Two bridges were put in place along the Rochestown area of the path for pedestrians.

The looped walk from Blackrock Castle along parts of the old rail
The Albert Road station building has survived. It was for many years occupied by Metal Products Ltd. who operated a factory producing nuts, bolts and other metal components. It is currently occupied by Carey’s tool hire company.

The looped walk from Blackrock Castle along parts of the old rail
The section of former rail between Albert Road and


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