CLONBULLOGUE SKYDIVE FIELD GUIDE
Clonbullogue from the Sky: Tandem Free Fall Over Ireland
A compact guide to the Irish Parachute Club’s tandem jumps from Clonbullogue Airfield — what to expect, how long it takes, and who this experience suits.
Clonbullogue from the Sky: Tandem Free Fall Over Ireland.
Strapped to an experienced tandem master, you’ll leap from either 10,000 or 13,000 feet above County Offaly and enter a raw, wind‑rushed free fall at about 200 km/h, then glide under canopy back to the airfield. The jump is designed for first‑timers: briefing and hands‑on training are short, the instructor manages the skydive, and the difference between the two exit heights is almost double the free‑fall time.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Free fall from two altitudes
Choose 10,000 or 13,000 feet — both deliver a heart‑stopping free fall at roughly 200 km/h; the 13,000‑foot option gives you nearly twice the free‑fall time of the lower jump.
Tandem masters shoulder the responsibility
The tandem master performs the technical work during the skydive and provides a concise briefing so newcomers can focus on the experience rather than the mechanics.
Designed for first‑time jumpers
Training is deliberately short — about 20–30 minutes — making a tandem jump an accessible way for adults to sample skydiving with maximum guidance from the instructor.
What the day feels like
What the jump feels like
After arrival and paperwork you receive a brief, focused training session before being harnessed to your tandem master. You climb, you exit, and then the world folds into a long, fast free fall before the canopy opens and the flight down lets you take in the patchwork of Ireland below. The operator’s routine and briefing keep the focus on the moment rather than technique.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tandem jump works for — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You pick a scheduled arrival time at Clonbullogue Airfield (Clonad), but the actual jump is weather‑dependent — allow for a full day at the club.
The jump itself is about 20 minutes plus time for documentation and the introductory briefing; training takes roughly 20–30 minutes.
If friends or family are planning to watch, they are usually asked to arrive around 1 to 1.5 hours after your scheduled arrival slot to coincide with viewing the jump.
The experience is run by the Irish Parachute Club at Clonbullogue Airfield.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How high do I jump from?
Tandem jumps are offered from either 10,000 or 13,000 feet, with the higher exit giving a substantially longer free‑fall.
How fast is the free fall?
Free fall reaches speeds of about 200 km/h.
How long does the whole experience take?
The jump experience is approximately 20 minutes plus additional time for documentation and the introductory briefing; training lasts about 20–30 minutes.
Do I need skydiving experience?
No prior skydiving experience is required — tandem jumps are designed for first‑time jumpers with the tandem master performing the technical work.
When should I arrive and can guests watch?
You choose a scheduled arrival time at the airfield (this is not the confirmed jump time); plan to allow a full day. Guests are usually asked to arrive about 1 to 1.5 hours after your scheduled arrival time to watch the jump.