Adventure Ireland Summer Camp

Who we are

Adventure Ireland was formed in 1996 to cater for the many teens and young people who were looking for a way to explore their Irish heritage and culture in a way that would be relevant to them and their generation. Intially a summercamp specialising in Surfing and Adventure sports as well as the cultural aspects.

However demand and repeat business meant we expanded into other areas too, developing third level and gap year programs, and moving to our new campus Donegal Adventure Centre in beautiful unspoilt Bundoran on Ireland's majestic atlantic coast.

Adventure Ireland is approved by the Irish Tourist Board, The Irish American Cultural Institute, North West Tourism & Donegal Tourism.
Directors Niamh Hamill and Collie Mac Phaidin are both winners of the Irish Tourist Board’s ‘Welcome Ireland’ Award. Adventure Ireland is now a year round organisation dealing with domestic and international schools and colleges as well as our famous Summer camp programs for teens which are better then ever.

ADVENTURE IRELAND – Who’s who?

Niamh Hamill B. Ed H. Dip M.A – Director of Overseas Programmes

Niamh (pronounced NEEVE) Hamill, is the director of the international programmes. Niamh is a teacher of 20 years experience with elementary and high school students. A former director of Ashfield College, Templeogue, Niamh now arranges educational and cultural programs for students in Ireland. She is currently studying for a doctorate in Irish History and Culture. During the academic year, Niamh will regularly be in the USA, and can arrange for telephone or skype meetings at a suitable time. She will be attending Irish fairs and conferences around the USA, and if convenient, will meet with you and your student before the camp.

Niamh will be working hard to ensure that each individual is happy, comfortable & enjoying himself or herself. She is ‘Mommy’ to the program- helping parents arrange the trip, answering the questions, providing the references, taking care of the program.
Call Niamh in the US on 1 973 610 5125

Colm Mac Phaidin – Director & General Manager, Donegal Adventure Centre.

The legendary Collie is also a director of the programmes, and he arranges the timetables and schedules for everyone. Collie is renowned among Adventure Irelanders for his irrepressible sense of humour, his excellent tours and classes and his attention to individuals. You’ll be hearing about Collie for a long time!

Ken Keane Directors of Operations
Ken is Director of Activities, and his job is to make sure that all the sports, water sports etc are supervised to the correct ratio, that all staff are fully trained and briefed, and that all activities are safe and well run.

Nicky Dowling B.A. H.Dip - English Language Curriculum Director.
Nicky arranges the tuition and integrates her curriculum with the field trips and tours that are all part of the programme

Trisha Corr & Ciara O’ Shea – Administration Directors
Trish and Ciara handled all the student paperwork and fee schedules and payment details of our participants. They also take care of your bookings, and assist you with booking and any other information you need.