Advertisement

Are children encouraged to be outside enough?

A new outdoor primary school is opening in Wicklow, offering a unique learning experience set acr...

Share this article

12.48 26 May 2025


Are children encouraged to be outside enough?


Listen to this episode


Share this article

12.48 26 May 2025


A new outdoor primary school is opening in Wicklow, offering a unique learning experience set across 52 acres of nature.

With a custom curriculum, outdoor classrooms, and even a chef preparing meals, this school is redefining education.

Joining Andrea to discuss this exciting project is Principal Louise Nelson, and joining to discuss why children should be encouraged to be outside more is Mary McCarthy, Columnist with the Independent, Ollwyn Moran, Neuro Developmental Therapist & Founder of COGNI Kids, CEO of Early Childhood Ireland Teresa Heeney and more.


Read more about

Lunchtime Live Highlights

Related Episodes

Luke O’Neill on the latest dev...

00:09:25

Luke O’Neill on the latest developments in cancer treatment

The Pat Kenny Show

00:09:25


Boxed with John Fardy - The Pi...

00:09:07

Boxed with John Fardy - The Pitt

The Pat Kenny Show

00:09:07


The state is failing some of i...

00:11:31

The state is failing some of its most vulnerable children - what can be done?

The Pat Kenny Show

00:11:31


Ben de Pear on the normalisati...

00:11:29

Ben de Pear on the normalisation of war crimes

The Pat Kenny Show

00:11:29