Social Activities Calendar

IMMA is the home of the national collection of contemporary and modern art and aims to provide an enjoyable and engaging experience of art in Ireland.

This museum is based in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, one of the most beautiful buildings in Dublin City. The museum is surrounded by beautiful, breathtaking gardens you can walk around on a Summers day

Visitors describe this place as the perfect option to enjoy and learn at the same time.

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!

Join us on this amazing experience in the north of Ireland. Belfast is full of history and was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sank in 1912. Well known for its remarkable stories, Belfast has also grown into a cosmopolitan city, becoming a popular weekend-break destination!

A colourful mix of art, music, history, great food and beautiful landscapes make it a must-see location!

** Booking closes on Wednesday **

**No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM every week**

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. 

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!

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!

Wicklow is also known as “The Garden County” for its beautiful nature.  Join us as we visit Glendalough “the valley of the two lakes”.

Is it a famous religious site with amazing views and a lovely nature walk, that will still your mind, inspire your heart, and fill your soul.

Come with us to enjoy the beautiful breathtaking sights!

*No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM every week*

Join us on a magical trip around the sites of many of Dublin’s celebrated authors. We will visit O’Connell Street to discover Joyce’s Ulysses and the works of Oliver St John Gogarty. We will also stroll to Dublin Castle to uncover the dark secrets of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. And, visit Merrion Square to discuss the life and works of Oscar Wilde.

The Cliff Walk from Bray to Greystones is one of Bray’s most popular attractions for visitors and local people. The coastal walk goes along the side of Bray Head and has some of the most stunning views on the East Coast.

The Cliff Walk is 7 KM starting from the Promenade in Bray and finishing at Greystones Harbour. The walk takes about 2 hours and is suitable for all levels. The Cliff Walk follows the rail line so you can conveniently return to Bray on the Dart enjoying the view from the comfort of the train!

Sign up now to join us for this great day out!

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.

The Red Stables is a Victorian two-storey building, located on the Clontarf side of St Anne’s Park which Dublin City Council has sensitively restored.

The complex includes design studios, artist workspaces, a commercial gallery, a café and a courtyard area. Dublin City Council manages it.

Stall holders for the Red Stables Food Market in County Dublin include bespoke foods such as handmade chocolates, artisan cheeses and preserves, organic meat, freshly baked bread, cakes and biscuits, toasted nuts and organic produce.

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.