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Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre

About Tanagh Outdoor Education

Tanagh OEC is administered by Co. Monaghan VEC and approved by The Department of Education and Science . Tanagh is also a member of Outdoor Education Ireland the national network of VEC outdoor education centres.

Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre is a medium sized, professional outdoor education centre delivering high quality adventure activities and programmes on a day or residential basis whether you are from a school, university, youth organisation, corporate company or just visiting the area.

Our story is one of hard work, determination and a strong desire to create the best outcomes for you and your group and exceed expectations. Founded in 1992 by County Monaghan Vocational Educational Committee Tanagh OEC is one of Ireland’s leading outdoor education centres.

Our Irish and international client base spans every sector of visitor including education, youth, corporate, healthcare, charity, heritage and family & friends. Our visitor needs may vary but our principles remain constant. Our welcome & creative delivery of outdoor activities and programmes are what set us apart.

Meeting Your Needs.....

We help schools and youth organisations achieve their objectives through personal delivery and a client centered approach. We go beyond what is expected and deliver better learning outcomes than what was expected. Every visitor/client is completely individual, with his/her own approach, budget, requirements and expectation of outdoor pursuits programmes.

THE TEAM

Michelle…..Manager has been working at the Centre for 10 years who still remembers believe it or not her own first experience of outdoor pursuits as a wee young thing and insists on telling the staff it was the Instructors above of all that provided such happy memories…
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Qualifications.

  • Bsc(Hons) Community Youth Work
  • BCU Level 3 Open Canoe Coach
  • BCU Level 3 Trainee Sea Kayak
  • BCU Level 2 Kayak Coach
  • GNAS Archery Leader
  • BO/UKCC Level 1 Orienteer Coach Training
  • MCI Mountain Leader Training
  • Leave No Trace Trainer

john_tibbysenior_instructor.jpgJohn….Assistant Manager/Senior Instructor
has been working at the Centre for 7 years. John worked in London for 13 years before returning home and as a First Aid Instructor likes to keep us all up to date with our First Aid through his many stories.

Qualifications

  • Diploma Sport & Recreation Management
  • Occupational First Aid Instructor/Assessor
  • Defibrillation Instructor
  • RLSS National Pool Lifeguard Trainer Assessor
  • ICU Level 3 Kayak Instructor
  • BCU Level 2 Coach Open Canoe
  • GNAS Archery Leader
  • BO/UKCC Level 1 Orienteer Coach Training
  • Leave No Trace Trainer
  • RLSS Beach Lifeguard


andrew.jpgAndrew….Field Studies Instructor has been working at the Centre for 5 years. Our local historian and bug friendly Instructor. Andrew makes sure we stay kind to our environment in our daily practices & treat our wildlife neighbours with all due respect…

Qualifications

  • BSc(Hons) Genetics & Zoology
  • Year 2 MSc Rural Environmental Conservation & Management
  • MCI Mountain Leader
  • MCI Walking Group Leader
  • MCI Single Pitch Award Trained
  • GNAS Archery Leader
  • BO/UKCC Level 1 Orienteer Coach
  • Leave No Trace Trainer
  • BCU/UKCC Level 1 Canoe/Kayak Coach

eoins_profile_small.jpgEoin…Instructor is just entering into his second year at Tanagh OEC and brings paddling adventure to the Centre. He represents our fresh blood and energy from the wild west........

Qualifications

  • BCU Level 3 Surf Kayak/Waveski Coach
  • BCU Level 3 Kayak Coach
  • BCU Level 2 Canoe Coach
  • BCU Level 3 Trainee Sea Kayak coach
  • ISA Level 1 Surf Coach
  • RLSS Beach Lifeguard Trainer & Assessor with modules in Surf Rescue, Malibu Surfboard & Rescue Ski/Canoe
  • GNAS Archery Leader Award
  • BO/UKCC Level 1 Orienteer Coach Training


grace_instructor.jpgGrace…Instructor has been with the Centre for 3 years and keeps everyone smiling. Grace is working hard on developing her NGB awards across a range of fields. Watch this list grow.

Qualifications

  • BA (Humanities) Sport & Community Leadership
  • BCU Level 1 Canoe Coach
  • BO/UKCC Level 1 Orienteer Coach Training
  • GNAS Archery Leader award
  • Leave No Trace Trainer
  • BCU/UKCC Level 1 Canoe/Kayak Coach





philips_profile_small.jpgPhilip…Instructor…youth, adrenaline, fun and commitment best describe Philip a keen paddler snowboarder and 2nd Place World Champion Kick boxer in 2000. Philip will never grow old……..

Qualifications

  • ICU Trainee Level 3 Kayak Instructor
  • GNAS Archery Leader Award

  • BO/UKCC Level 1 Orienteer Coach Training
  • Leave No Trace Trainer

philomenasecretary.jpgPhilomena… Clerical Officer has been on the Team for 3 years and likes to make sure that your booking procedure runs as smoothly as possible. So why not give her a call on 049 5552988 and see what programme she can come up with for you and your group or download a brochure here……

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Kate…The cook.A very important person on the Tanagh Team. Kate’s attention to detail is second to none and takes pride in providing you with some lovely home cooked fodder. Yummmm.
Download a Sample 5 Day Menu








victorbusdrivercaretaker.jpgVictor…Caretaker and your driver…

Victor takes us all safely & on time to our activities. He’s even had a go on the banana boat and he’s how old so age is no excuse.


Ann & Margaret are our Housekeepers..They make sure that our Centre is always clean & welcoming.

Our Business Strengths

  • Over 17 years experience in delivering Outdoor Pursuits
  • Our repeat business and referral rate stands at 85%

  • Strong Outdoor Education record and reputation for professionalism & attitude
  • Positioned conveniently on the border and just two hours drive from Dublin or Belfast
  • We love what we do
  • Our Creative outdoor pursuits programmes will add value either to your school prospectus or youth work aims and ultimately enhance your learning outcomes
For more information contact Tanagh Outdoor Education Centre