Social Activities Calendar

We are happy to announce that we are bringing back the GPO (General Post Office) Museum Tour. The iconic Dublin landmark is located on O’Connell Street,  filled with the most important Irish history relating to the 1916 Easter Rising and the struggle for Irish Independence.

Come and join us to discover the fascinating Irish history in Dublin  City Center!

** Bookings close on Friday, 13th June / No refunds are given after Monday  **

The National Gallery of Ireland boasts some 2,500 paintings and approximately 10,000 other works in different media including watercolours, drawings, prints and sculptures. Every major European school of painting is extensively represented here and it also houses a renowned collection of Irish paintings.

It is located in the heart of Dublin, a short stroll from Trinity College and Merrion Square. After marvelling at the amazing works that the gallery has to offer, take a walk over to Merrion Square Park, one of the finest and most intact examples of Georgian urban design in Dublin city. This attractive central park features colourful flowers, statues and shrub beds and is the ideal place to rest and enjoy a bit of tranquillity after a long day of exploring Dublin. Make sure to look out for the statue of Oscar Wilde.

Meet your fellow students from different nationalities and update them on what you did in the last week, and what you plan to do socially in the coming weekend.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice your English language and social skills among your peers and with a native English speaker.

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and come on down to the Chat Club!

Kilkenny is a medieval Irish city that has lots of wonderful ancient buildings to visit, including one of Ireland’s most beautiful castles; Kilkenny Castle.

Kilkenny is also famous for St. Canice’s Cathedral, the red ale Smithwick’s, and “Kilkenny Shops” which are the biggest supporters of Irish design.

Don’t miss out on a chance to visit this amazing old city!

**Bookings close on Monday 2 PM **

*No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM *

Located in the heart of the St. James’s Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction. It’s the home of the Black Stuff, the heart of Dublin and an unforgettable start to your Irish adventure.

The journey begins at the bottom of the world’s largest pint glass and continues up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse our long brewing heritage with Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in our world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar.

*No refunds will be given after 2 PM Friday **

Collins Barracks is an art & history museum. It is a great place to learn about Irish history. The museum also contains many exhibitions from around the world!  Trip Advisor Reviews rate this museum as EXCELLENT!!

Sign up to explore more about 1916’s Easter Rising, The Proclamation of Independence, Fashion history, and many other things!!

Meet your fellow students from different nationalities and update them on what you did in the last week, and what you plan to do socially in the coming weekend.

This is an excellent opportunity to practice your English language and social skills among your peers and with a native English speaker.

Grab yourself a cup of coffee and come on down to the Chat Club!

This Sunday we will visit Dun Laoghaire, the suburban seaside town in Dublin which is popular for strolls on the East Pier, and locally caught fish and chips.

The Dún Laoghaire CoCo Market is a popular spot, attracting enthusiastic shoppers every weekend. Over 50 vendors trade each Sunday selling a wide range of products including hot food, baked goods, art and crafts, artisan food products and seasonal produce. So come hungry and ready for a feast!