Book an Activity
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 7th May 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThe 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.
Thursday Chat Club 2025-05-08
Date: 8th May 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 9
Activity Cost: Free
Book NowMeet 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!
Day Trip to Dún Laoghaire – Farmers Markets
Date: 11th May 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThis 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!
Thursday Chat Club 2025-05-15
Date: 15th May 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 14
Activity Cost: Free
Book NowMeet 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!
Dublinia Viking Museum!
Date: 16th May 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €15
Book NowAre you interested in all the medieval Ireland’s history? Do you want to see and experience Vikings’ life?
Dublinia is where history is brought to life! This interactive museum tells visitors the story of the Vikings and the Middle Ages period in Dublin.
Opening a special day event to head down to Dublinia Viking Museum!
Booking closes / No refunds after Wednesday
Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk
Date: 17th May 2025
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThis trip begins at DCU and travels to Portmarnock, one of Dublin’s most famous strands from here we will begin our coastal walk.
Follow the walk around the scenic coastline, passing Martello tower, High rock and views to Lambay island along the way.
Then arrive to Malahide, one of Dublin’s best evening time locations. Home to Malahide castle with breath-taking sea views to pair with some of the best dining options in Dublin, Malahide is not to be missed!
Museum of Literature Ireland (Moli)
Date: 19th May 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €21
Book NowAre you interested in Irish literature? Or do you want to know about some of the most famous writers in Ireland? Sign up for one of Dublin’s most interesting literature museums and get to know some of the most famous writers like James Joyce and Bram Stoker!
After enjoying the tour grab a coffee or tea and enjoy the beautiful gardens in the museums.
No refunds after Friday 2:00 pm.
Dublin Writers Walking Tour
Date: 20th May 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowJoin 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.
Thursday Chat Club- 2025-05-22
Date: 22nd May 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 14
Activity Cost: Free
Book NowMeet 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!
Explore Belfast!
Date: 24th May 2025
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €85
Book NowJoin 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-
A colourful mix of art, music, history, great food and beautiful landscapes make it a must-see location!
** Booking close on Wednesday **
**No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM every week**
Thursday Chat Club-2025-05-29
Date: 29th May 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: Free
Book NowMeet 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!
Chester Beatty Library
Date: 30th May 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowWe 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.
All bookings for social activities can be made through our website via the online activity booking form above or by visiting the VBG08 office where you can make a payment using our card terminal. If you wish to pay for a social activity by making a cash payment, this can also be done by visiting the VBG08 Office.