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CEAD-Ireland

Coolmine Equestrian Academy of Dublin (CEAD-Ireland) operates the best horseback riding tours, outdoor summer camps and family friendly holidays in Ireland. CEAD-Ireland is an Equestrian &Outdoor Leisure Centre located on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains in Ireland.

Historic Saggart village is connected to Dublin City by bus and the LUAS light rain system.

Who we are

CEAD-Ireland is Ireland’s premier equestrian academy and outdoor leisure centre specialising in horse riding tours, kid’s camps and holidays. CEAD-Ireland is based in Saggart which is a village on the foothills of the Dublin Mountains overlooking Dublin City to the Irish Sea. Saggart is connected to Dublin City via the LUAS light rail system and Dublin Bus.

Our horseback tours cover the Dublin Mountains and its forests which have lots of local wildlifeincluding deer, stags and native birds not to mention the great views.

We are a family run business with a love of animals and the outdoors.

Horse riding tours

Our horseback tours allow you to see Ireland off the beaten path and explore its beautiful landscapes. Our horse riding tours cover the Dublin Mountains and its forests which are home to native Irish wildlife including deer, stags and native birds – who often like to join us our tours!

Professional tour guides will ensure your comfort and enjoyment along the way. Magnificent Irish horses will look after you and are world famous for their brave and curious natures over all sorts of terrain. Our riding tours are designed for individuals, school groups, equestrian clubs, families and groups in a fun, friendly and safe environment.

Summer camps

CEAD-Ireland offers a fun filled adventure camp for even the most energetic child! These courses are perfect for teenagers who love animals, outdoor adventure and activities. CEAD-Ireland has a fantastic international reputation with a rich history of horsemanship and for providing the best youth horse sport camps in the world.

CEAD-Ireland provides a fine selection of teenager summer camps which include English language, multi-activity and pure horsemanship options. These camps attract visitors from all over the globe including Ireland so Students are exposed to many different cultures and make friends for life.

Family Friendly Activities

What better way to spend your day than with your family on horseback exploring the countryside. Or getting that selfie with a miniature pony! And learn about native Irish farm animals on our pet farm!

What we Offer

We offer a range of outdoor activities including horse riding, archery, horseback tours, kid’s camps, hen & stag activities, team building days, birthday parties, pet farm and facility rental etc.

Who we are aimed at

We can take children over 6 for horse riding tours and summer camps. We work with children from 8 years old and upwards with our main audience being between 8-50+ years.

We are looking for international tourists, young adventurists, families, couples and groups who like being active and having fun. Some of our horse riding trails require previous horse riding experience so please do ask at time of booking.

Pricing

Pricing can vary depending on the different activities and we do supply group rates but generally our costs start at €40 for our 1 hour long horse riding tour.

2-3 hour mountain forest tour is €75 pp and they must have previous riding experience.

The majority of our activities last between 1-3 hours and we provide all the equipment, safety helmets and footwear free of charge. We can take 1-12 people on each public horse riding tour. We charge €10 extra per person for a private tour.

Summer camps cost between €180 – 225 per week for horse riding, multi-activity and English language options.

Residential summer camps cost between €450 – 850 per week for horse riding, multi-activity and English language options. Day trip to a place of interest and all accommodation meals etc included. Transport to/from airport costs more.