Not at all! Average physical fitness is sufficient. Perspiration and a few aching muscles will occur! There are breaks between games. Each player will find his / her own level of participation be it all out action or a little more laid back!

The objective of the game is to win each ‘mission’ but only by compliance with the strict safety codes of practice, which do not allow shots that are too close. The paint pellets break on impact and there may be a stinging sensation for a short period.

14 years and over. We cater for student games (15 to 18 years) on weekdays only. These are always kept separate to adult games for everyone’s enjoyment.

Safety standards and observance have the highest priority when running paintball games at Skirmish. Any person, who breaches the safety standards or refuses to comply with an instruction from a marshal, is removed from the game area.

Skirmish has full public liability insurance and a certificate is available to fax or post on request.

Three members of Skirmish staff have completed first aid courses so there is always someone who can help if required. It must be remembered that Skirmish has a second to none safety record and very little treatment if any is ever required.

There are different options for playing ie fullday, half day, evenings (summer). When you book in we will indicate how long you are going to be on site and the finishing time.

Wear clothing suitable for outdoors adventures i.e. a tracksuit or something old that you wont worry too much about. Wear old, sturdy footwear and bring a spare pair to change into afterwards.

We provide a camouflage suit and snood (head cover).

There are male and female changing facilities.

There are no shower facilities.

Each group is given a basecamp hut, where they assemble to get ready for the game. Each hut has a lockable security box to deposit valuables and the group leader holds the key.

Glasses can be worn under the facemask. If they are not essential you should try not to wear them. If contact lenses could be worn, this would make it more comfortable.

The paintball marker used is a semi-automatic Tippman 98 and the mask is a Scott full-face mask including mouth cover.

Players may bring their own facemask and camouflage suit. Skirmish only operates with markers that are approved by the relevant authorities.

Groups are divided into two teams. Each of the five game areas has a different scenario so the winning teams success will depend on what that game involves.

Some games involve both teams trying to storm each others camp simultaneously, some are attacking and defending over two legs with the quickest attacking time determining the winner. We try to vary games and make them as interesting and enjoyable as possible.

You will play four to five games, depending on which option you chose. Some of these have two halves.

Use booking form here, or email info@skirmish.ie. Select a date and time you want to play. Confirm how many players are in your group. Depending on availability we will provisionally book you in. When you are certain about your details, you can confirm your booking with payment, which has to be done in advance of playing date.

To secure/confirm your booking, payment of the game fee, per person, must be made in advance. Payment may be made by the following methods; Visa, Amex, Mastercard, Laser, cheque, bankdraft, postal order or cash to our head office.

The cost varies between students and adults. There are a variety of packages available depending on weekday, weekend, evenings (summer) or early morning specials.

We sell hotdogs, and a selection of bars, crisps and drinks.