Whistling Along
A Nature Based Activity Holiday for families
Kids go Free! Only €594 per adult
14th – 20th July
18th – 24th August
A 6 day/night action packed holiday for families who wish to learn new skills, try out a selection of activities and explore the beautiful North Clare countryside and coastline. The secluded setting of the Boghill Centre offers a safe and exciting playground for children in its 50 acres estate. Activities on site include learning the tin whistle, morning family yoga stretching sessions, vegetarian cookery and interaction with nature activities - pottery and cob building workshops using our own Boghill clay, pond dipping, nature trails, treasure hunts.
The week also includes 3 outdoor activities of your choice – Kayaking, Surfing, Caving, Climbing or Walking.
Other attractions
Tree House and Swing
Organic garden with chickens
Labyrinth and Treasure Trail
Vegetarian food
Whistle concert and party on last evening
Plus
Free whistle
Babysitters on hand
Evening trips to music sessions
Free map and visitors guide
Free parking and wifi
Discounted local attractions/activities
Free self service refreshments
Sample programme
Day 1 Exploring Boghill
Arrive at Boghill and settle in before exploring the complex using our Interaction with Nature tour and map. Receive you free tin whistle and learn your first traditional Irish tune before tucking into a delicious vegetarian evening meal. (Cold meat and fish options available.) Games and jigsaws for the kids and an optional evening out for the adults. Babysitters on hand if required.
Day 2 Let’s get Muddy
Early morning yoga stretches for the family After breakfast a chance to learn another tune and then it’s time to get muddy. Cob building or ceramics is the order of the day. Two very different activities using our own Boghill clay – absolutely no experience necessary and the muddier the better! Set off to the coast with a tasty picnic and test your skills of surfing at Aloha surf school or Kayaking with North Clare Sea Kayaking. Hopefully you can fit in a swim prior to returning to Boghill for a quick whistle practice before a delicious Boghill dinner. A selection of evening activities to suit all ages with an escape option to the pub.
Day 3 Treasure on the land
Wake up to more yoga stretches to suit everyone More tunes after breakfast and then its treasure time. Families can compete in the Boghill Treasure Hunt around the grounds and nearby bogland – wellies supplied! Its then time to collect your picnic and set off exploring again. We recommend visiting The Burren Centre and exploring Kilfenora or venturing a little further afield to the symbol of the Burren, Poulnabrone and CaherConnell Stone Fort. Alternatively head to the Cliffs of Moher for an experience!
After an Internationally influenced meal at Boghill there will be an assortment of activities to try out before bedtime or pub time.
Day 4 The Burren Rocks!
Stretch your muscles ready for a trek today with pre breakfast yoga. Another whistle lesson before snatching a chance to complete your clay work prior to setting off to the heart of the Burren with a tasty picnic. Here you will be joined by Tony our trusty walking guide for an exciting introduction to the delights of the Burren National Park – it’s like a magical fairyland. Back at Boghill there will be an Irish set dance lesson for all followed by dinner and then a Ceili option for the adults who still have energy!
Day 5 Wetting your Whistles
Yoga stretches to prepare you for the day before getting another tune or two under your belt and then indulging in a bit of pond dipping – our newts and water beetles are prolific. Armed with a picnic package the afternoon is yours to explore as you will. Wander along the local back lanes, hire a bike or venture farther afield – there is plenty to do and a swim in the Atlantic ocean is often the most popular. Tonight will be a kids choice dinner at Boghill with a little sophistication for the adults – don’t worry. Then its story time or pub time – maybe a chance for you adults to try out your new found whistling skills!
Day 6 Cave and Concert
One remaining chance to show how flexible you are in the yoga hall. A final whistle lesson then its off to make the most of your last day in Clare. Visit Doolin cave then perhaps snatch another dip in the sea. Back at Boghill for 5.00 p.m. for a quick pre concert practice and then you are on stage! Don’t worry – it will only be the Boghill family and friends in the audience. A last delicious vegetarian evening meal followed by bedtime /pubtime.
Day 7 Good bye
Departure after a last Boghill breakfast and an opportunity to collect your tunes and find out how to continue your musical learning.
Whistling Along Plus with Pure Camping
Whistle further down the coast to the award winning Loop Head Peninsula where you can stay at the family-friendly eco-campsite Purecamping. www.purecamping.ie
Enjoy 1 or 2 nights in one of our beautifully furnished canvas bell tents with cosy stove. Practice yoga together and learn how to make it a family activity.
Experience our diverse natural heritage with Dolphinwatch Carrigholt http://www.dolphinwatch.ie/
€140 for 2 nights
€80 for 1 night
Includes fuel for tent stove and a family yoga class.
With Dolphin watching trip add €75 for the family.
Budget Midweek Family Break
From €99 pp full board Kids come free!
Tuesday to Thursday throughout July and August
Dates: 9th -11th July, 13th – 15th August, 27th – 29th August
Cut the cost of your Family holiday with Boghill’s special two night family deal offering a free child with each adult, a super discounted visit to Doolin Cave and much more. Stay at a safe, friendly Eco complex where your kids can run wild. You can take advantage of the onsite free Interaction with Nature Tour and Trail, current activities at the Boghill Centre and our expertise at planning a schedule to suit your family.
Other attractions 
Tree house and swing
Vegetarian meals and tasty picnics
Organic garden with chickens and pig
Rush Labyrinth and Treasure Trail
Free self service refreshments
Plus
Free map and visitors guide
Free parking and wifi
Discounted local attractions/activities
Evening trips to music sessions
Babysitters on hand
The Boghill Centre with its homely hostel – 5 family rooms complemented by 8 single/twin rooms – is an ideal place for a fun family break. There is plenty to see and do here at Boghill and in the Burren area and many opportunities to get active with the kids. At Boghill, subject to our current schedule, we can arrange a number of kid friendly eco experiences including ceramics, pond dipping, cob building, treasure hunts etc complemented by yoga and tin whistle workshops. Activities offered in the local area include surfing, kayaking, climbing, caving, walking, cycling, horse riding and further afield dolphin watching. Just tell us what you fancy fitting into your trip and we will help you plan a family itinerary. Longer breaks are possible subject to availability.
Discounts and free offers applying to the above breaks
Children under 12 years come free with an adult – one per adult.
Children under 12 coming as an additional family member get 20% discount
Children 12 – 16 years get 50% discount if accompanied by an adult and 20% discount as an additional family member.
Family Break Plus with Purecamping.
Continue down the coast to the award winning Loop Head Peninsula where you can stay at the family-friendly eco-campsite Purecamping.
Enjoy 1 or 2 nights in one of the beautifully furnished canvas bell tents with cosy stove. Practice yoga together and learn how to make it a family activity.
€140 for 2 nights
€80 for 1 night
Includes fuel for tent stove and a family yoga class.
www.purecamping.ie
The Boghill Centre has at the centre of all its products a commitment to minimal impact on the earth. To this end it has a strong environmental ethos built into its management and practices. See Eco Policies. As well as learning an Irish heritage skill this product is about appreciating and using our natural resources to best effect and indulging in ecotourism activities in the area. The operation of the product also benefits the local community by employing local guides/tutors, using local produce, promoting and showcasing other eco products in the area and visiting traditional rural pubs.
