Social Activities Calendar

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.

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!

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.

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!

Discover why 10 million people left Ireland and the impact they had on the world.

Located in Dublin’s city center, EPIC is a must-do for visitors and locals alike looking to get a deeper understanding of Ireland and what it means to be Irish. As you uncover the story of our emigrants and how they shaped the world, you’ll realize that emigration is not about what people leave behind, but what they bring with them.

Come with us to experience the museum which was voted “Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction” at 2019, 2020 and 2021 World Travel Awards.

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!

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!

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.

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!