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Hugh Lane Gallery
Date: 31st July 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThe Hugh Lane Gallery is over 100 years old and has an exceptional history centred around the ground-breaking vision of Sir Hugh Lane himself.
The Gallery focuses on modern and contemporary art and excellence in Irish art practice. It acquired Francis Bacon’s studio and archive – an exciting and unique resource attracting audiences, artists and historians from at home and abroad.
It also holds a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor!
Take some time to explore this hive of some of the greatest artists of the 19th & 20th Centuries!
Thursday Chat Club
Date: 1st August 2024
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 6
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!
Howth Cliff Walk & Market
Date: 4th August 2024
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowHowth is a charming fishing village located in the north of Dublin. We’ll take a walk around the Howth Summit where we can enjoy scenic views of the cliffs, islands, and lighthouses. Then we head back to Howth village and enjoy a gentle stroll along the pier, past some of the best fish restaurants in Ireland.
At lunchtime, we can either grab something quick from the fish & chips shops or try some of the wonderful food at the Howth Market! You will have plenty of time to look around and enjoy the seaside village.
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 7th August 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 18
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 reclining on the rock while the festive Christmas lights shine down from above!
Thursday Chat Club
Date: 8th August 2024
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 3
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!
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) + Gardens
Date: 9th August 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 18
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowIMMA 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.
EXPLORE GLENDALOUGH!
Date: 10th August 2024
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €85
Book NowWicklow 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*
Phoenix Park
Date: 12th August 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 18
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowToday we will visit Phoenix Park! It is one of the largest city parks in Europe. The Phoenix Park is Europe’s largest city park, comprising 1750 acres. It was first opened to the public in 1747 as a place of enjoyment for all the citizens of Dublin. Today, the Park is enjoyed by 10 million local, national and international visitors annually.
There are many interesting things to see here such as Dublin Zoo, the American Ambassador’s Residence and Áras an Uachtaráin (house of the President of Ireland). If you are lucky you might meet the deer that live in the park too!
Sign up soon to visit this amazing park!
Medieval Dublin Walking Tour
Date: 13th August 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 19
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThis 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.
Thursday Chat Club
Date: 15th August 2024
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 8
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!
Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk
Date: 17th August 2024
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 19
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!
EXPLORE GALWAY CITY!
Date: 24th August 2024
Time: 09.00 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place- Outside the Helix
Places Remaining: 13
Activity Cost: €85
Book NowArty, bohemian Galway is one of Ireland’s most engaging cities. Brightly painted pubs heave with live music, while restaurants and cafes offer front-row seats for observing buskers and street theatre. Remains of the medieval town walls lie between shops selling handcrafted Claddagh rings, books, and musical instruments and a long promenade leads to the seaside suburb of Salthill, on Galway Bay, the source of the area’s famous oysters. This trip is not to be missed!
*No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM*
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.