Social Activities Calendar

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!

If you’re interested in Dublin’s rich history then you should definitely visit Malahide this weekend.

The magnificent Walled Gardens contain a 12th Century Castle located along the beautiful north Dublin coast. You can walk around the majestic and beautiful Gardens and then afterwards, head to the village and grab some lunch, go shopping or take some pictures of the beautiful seaside!

This afternoon we will explore the medieval history of Dublin!

The tour will start at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Ireland’s largest church, and then on to see the wonderful outer architecture of Christ Church Cathedral.

After a quick photo stop, we will move on towards Dublin Castle, the Temple Bar area and lastly, Trinity College, Ireland’s oldest University.

We will visit the wonderful Chester Beatty library located within the Dubhlinn Gardens on the grounds of Dublin Castle: once the private library of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875 – 1968), a successful American mining engineer, collector, and philanthropist. Described by Lonely Planet as ‘not just the best museum in Ireland but one of the best in Europe’, the Chester Beatty is the pre-eminent Irish museum promoting the appreciation and understanding of world cultures with holdings of manuscripts, rare books, and other treasures from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. An engaging and welcoming space, visitors from Ireland and overseas will find permanent and temporary displays, an intercultural learning programme, and a broad variety of public activities for all ages and backgrounds. 

The museum also hosts the fabulous Spice Road Asian cafe. 

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 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.

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!

The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland are an oasis of calm and beauty located in the centre of Glasnevin and just a short 20-minute walk from DCU. The Gardens are loved by both tourists and local visitors alike and contain important collections of plant species and cultivars from all over the world.

Join us for a walk down to the Gardens and take in all the beauty that Dublin has to offer!

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!