What ages is the camp designed for?

The camp is geared toward early elementary-aged children; check booking details or contact organizers to confirm specific age bands.

Are costumes provided?

Yes — each child receives fairy wings, a tulle skirt and a wand as part of the program.

Is food provided during the camp?

A supervised baking activity is included; if your child has allergies or dietary needs, notify the organizers at booking.

What happens in bad weather?

Activities move indoors for craft and face-painting segments if weather becomes unsuitable for outdoor play.

Do parents stay on site?

Drop-off and pick-up logistics are provided at booking; parents may usually remain nearby or return at pick-up time depending on the session.

How do I book or get more details?

Use the referral link in the listing to view dates and book; contact the organizer through the booking platform for specific questions.

Barnagh's Fairy Garden Summer Camp — Outdoor Fairy Adventures in Newcastle West, County Limerick

Barnagh's Fairy Garden Summer Camp brings two days of whimsical outdoor play to Barnagh's new Fairy Garden in Newcastle West, County Limerick, Ireland. Set on a small patch of cultivated garden behind the town's green, the camp blends hands-on crafts with simple outdoor exploration for children and family audiences. Over two afternoons, campers will make and decorate miniature fairy doors, bake themed cookies, follow treasure maps through hedgerows and wildflower patches, and finish days with face painting and storytelling under broad skies. The setting is deliberately low-key: a garden edged by limestone hedgerows and grassland typical of west Limerick, where native wildflowers and bird song provide a natural soundtrack to crafts and play. The program includes fairy wings, a tulle skirt, and a wand for each child, plus a fairy explorer passport to record discoveries. Activities are small-group and activity-focused: fairy baking, door-building, crafts, treasure hunts, games and story-led exploration. The camp combines creative instruction with supervised outdoor time so kids move freely without losing structure. What makes Barnagh’s offering stand out is its local scale and attention to detail. This is not a themed playroom but an outdoor experience that uses the region's botany and garden spaces to spark imagination. Families visiting Newcastle West - home to the medieval Desmond Castle and a network of walking lanes - will find this a refreshingly low-tech, hands-on way to spend an afternoon while supporting a community-led program that encourages outdoor play. Practical notes: the two-day camp runs 10:00-14:30 on listed dates; drop-off and pick-up are provided at the meeting point listed with booking. Materials, costumes, and a completion certificate are included. The activities are suitable for early elementary ages but check operator guidance for exact age ranges. Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and a weather-appropriate layer make the afternoon comfortable; sessions move indoors briefly for crafts if weather turns. This camp is ideal for families who want to introduce young children to outdoor exploration through creative play. It pairs well with a short walk around Newcastle West's town green or a visit to the nearby castle ruins for a low-key cultural outing. By focusing on tactile crafting and nature-focused games set in County Limerick's characteristic garden landscape, Barnagh's Fairy Garden Summer Camp offers a gentle, memorable introduction to outdoor adventure for the smallest explorers. Parents should note that the program emphasizes sensory play - mud, crumbs, glitter and paint are likely - so bring a change of clothes and clearly labeled water bottle. If your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, notify organizers at booking; the camp includes a supervised baking activity. For visitors staying in town, Newcastle West offers B&Bs and short local walks; combine the camp with an afternoon in the town to make a low-effort, high-delight mini-break.

About Barnagh Greenway Hub

Barnagh Greenway Hub is a community activity and visitor hub located in Newcastle West, County Limerick, serving families, schools and visitors exploring the Limerick Greenway. The Hub operates Platform 22 Café next to the Barnagh Tunnel and Fergusons Viaduct, providing refreshments and a scenic rest point for walkers and cyclists.

Seasonal and year-round experiences include guided Greenway walks with local stories, family events such as pumpkin hunts and Halloween scavenger hunts, baking camps and hands-on Create & Bake sessions for children, a Teddy Bear Picnic with Barney the Barnagh Bear, and special events including Breakfast with Santa and Women's Little Christmas afternoon tea.

Barnagh Greenway Hub also hosts school tours with structured group activities and birthday party packages offering movie, puppet, baking and LEGO options. Community gatherings such as coffee mornings welcome residents and visitors to enjoy homemade scones and locally brewed beverages. The Hub emphasises child-friendly programming, safety, and local heritage interpretation while coordinating refreshment and catering through Platform 22 Café.

Local operators and volunteer guides deliver experiences that highlight the Barnagh Tunnel, nearby viaducts, and regional folklore. Bookings and enquiries for organised groups, birthday parties and seasonal camps are handled through the Hub. The Barnagh Greenway Hub supports sustainable outdoor recreation on the Limerick Greenway and promotes accessible family-friendly activities with a focus on creativity, learning and local culture. It maintains clear booking information, safety protocols appropriate for children, and collaborates with local suppliers for seasonal produce and cafe ingredients, reinforcing community links and visitor confidence and stewardship.