About Us

Kinsale Outdoor Education Centre is located in the historic town of Kinsale. We are ideally situated at the mouth of Bandon river in one of the most beautiful and sheltered natural harbours in Europe.

KOEC has been operating for over 20 years and has firmly established itself as one of Irelands leading outdoor education facilities.


We provide a wide range of adventure activities including sailing,powerboating kayaking,canoeing,body boarding as well as training courses for everyone, no matter what your skill level or ability. The centre provides all the necessary specialist equipment, has changing and shower facilities and a beautiful garden seating ar ea.

We are recognized by The Association for Adventure Sport, Irish Sailing Assoc. Irish Canoe Union, Royal Yachting Assoc. and Bord Failte, a member of West Cork Tourism Federation and accredited as an Educational Training Centre by the Department of Education and Science.