Cappanalea is the National Centre for Outdoor Education & Training (NCOET) which is run under the auspices of The Kerry Education and Training Board. Cappanalea NCOET focuses on personal development through the medium of enjoyable adventure and outdoor activities Outdoor Activity Instructor Traineeship – The Outdoor Activity Instructor Traineeship programme is designed to provide the… Continue Reading Outdoor Activity Instructor Traineeship and Advanced Outdoor Instructor

During these unprecedented times, we are all faced with many challenges. Cappanalea NCOET has been looking at the challenges we are facing and ways that we can get back to the new normal, and have been undertaking a number of steps to ensure our clients and staff are safe in the future.     Staff… Continue Reading Covid 19 and our response

Look What is New! Cappanalea NCOET Primary School Programmes / Tour options – our courses are designed to meet the educational needs of primary school students and establish clear links with the National Curriculum. See our special offer packages and promotional offers.   Read our Primary School Programme Options – full day or half or… Continue Reading Primary School Programmes

Meeting the needs of the Primary School Curriculum Cappanalea NCOET can provide and develop courses to meet the needs of primary school teachers looking to enhance the learning that occurs in the classroom. The NCCA has stated that there should be, “an emphasis on the development of knowledge and deep understanding; teaching and learning approaches… Continue Reading National Curriculum

If you are looking for wonderful kayaking experiences visit Cappanalea NCOET. The Centre is surrounded by some of the best white-water and flat-water paddling in all of Ireland. With the beautiful lakes of Killarney nearby and the exciting Glencar rivers almost outside our back door, Kayaking in Kerry has a challenge for everyone. The qualified… Continue Reading Kayaking Days

Cappanalea NCOET was established by Killorglin Community Council, Munster AFAS (Association for Adventure Sports) and Kerry Education and Training Board (ETB) which was formerly known as Kerry VEC, to work in the area of outdoor education or outdoor learning.  Virtually all the work of the Centre is concentrated in the broadest spectrum of education.  These educational areas… Continue Reading Schools & Colleges

Here at Cappanalea NCOET we want everyone to have the freedom to experience all activities available at the Centre. For those visitors with disabilities we offer our full help and support.  We want everyone to enjoy the experience, the surrounds and the general wellbeing feeling that comes with taking part in an Outdoor Activity. At… Continue Reading Persons With Disabilities