ATU Outdoor Education Courses

16/10/2026

“The very loneliest place in this country.”

So thought the renowned Irish naturalist Robert Lloyd Praeger when writing about the Nephin Beg mountains. Yet he also found this wild and remote landscape deeply “inspiriting.”

This week, our first-year Outdoor and Environmental Education students, guided by our fourth years, spent a night bivouacking in this special and remote part of Mayo.
..there is something about our night in Letterkeen ... the simple pleasures of slowing down, sharing time with others and paying attention to the many other forms of life with which we share these special places. If only these places could vote?
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15/10/2026

Lots of interesting finds today in a survey of the freshwater invertebrates in the stream at Lough Lannagh.

09/10/2026

An important and worthwhile piece of research - particularly relevant to those working and recreating along the Wild Atlantic Way. Please complete, support, and share if you can.

06/10/2026

One of those magical Achill Island days.
Our Level 3 and Level 4 students were out on the water for their Canoeing Ireland Sea Kayaking Skills training, making the most of near perfect conditions and an incredible Mayo coastline.
Launching from Darbys Point, the group paddled and “eddied hopped” their way towards Achill Beg, working against the incoming tide and putting their developing sea kayaking skills into practice.
From there, it was across to Clare Island for a well earned sunshine lunch before heading back across the water to Darbys Point to finish a hugely enjoyable and productive day on the water.


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05/10/2026

05/10/2026

🎓 ATU Mayo Open Day 🏫

Come along to our ATU Mayo Open Day on Wednesday, 7 October, from 10am–12pm and discover everything our Mayo campus has to offer! 💙

Explore the campus, meet our staff and students, and find out more about our courses, student life and opportunities at ATU. 📚✨

📢 Don’t miss out! Register today 👉 atu.ie/events/mayo-open-day-26

01/10/2026

Mountain Skills training with our first-year students in Achill.

There is something beautifully brooding about the Achill sky at this time of year ... almost melancholic. A remarkable landscape for a first day learning to navigate through the mountains.

29/09/2026

What a fantastic start to the research journey for our 4th Year Outdoor Education students on Achill Island! 🌿🌊
During their first week's residential, students have shown great interest, commitment, and capacity for research.
A number of exciting research themes are already beginning to take shape, and we can't wait to see where these projects lead over the coming year.
Watch this space for more updates! 👀

29/09/2026

Welcome to the MSc in Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Well-being at ATU Mayo! 🌿
We are delighted to welcome our newest cohort of students to the programme. This year's group brings together a wonderful diversity of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and passions, all united by a shared commitment to making a positive difference in the world.
Over the coming months, we will explore the powerful connections between people, place, sustainability, and well-being while developing the knowledge and skills needed to create meaningful change in our communities and beyond.
We look forward to learning alongside you as we embark on this exciting journey. Here's to new experiences, new friendships, and a future shaped by purpose and action.
Welcome to ATU Mayo. Welcome to the adventure. 🌍🍃

23/09/2026

Fantastic news for ATU Mayo Kayak Club!

The club has been awarded €2,000 from the SPAR & EUROSPAR Community Fund, recognising the enthusiasm, commitment and ambition of these student paddlers.

Representing ATU Mayo Kayaking & Canoeing Club at today’s awards event in Loughrea were: Michael Ware – Captain, Caoimhe Gillic – Secretary, Alan O’Donovan – Safety Officer, and Niamh McSherry – EDI Officer

A great boost for the club, helping create even more opportunities for students to get involved, build their skills and enjoy time on the water.

Well done to everyone involved!