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GPO Museum
Date: 1st July 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €18
Book NowWe are happy to announce that we are bringing back the GPO (General Post Office) Museum Tour. The iconic Dublin landmark is located on O’Connell Street, filled with the most important Irish history relating to the 1916 Easter Rising and the struggle for Irish Independence.
Come and join us to discover the fascinating Irish history in Dublin City Center!
Thursday Chat Club 02-07-26
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!
Phoenix Park!
Date: 3rd July 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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!
Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk
Date: 4th July 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: 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!
Dublinia Viking Museum!
Date: 6th July 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €21
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!
National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks
Date: 8th July 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowCollins 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!!
Thursday Chat Club 09-07-26
Date: 9th July 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 7
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 Malahide Gardens Trail Walk
Date: 12th July 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowIf 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!
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 15th July 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 14
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 16-07-26
Date: 16th July 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 13
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!
Dublin Writers Walking Tour
Date: 17th July 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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.
EXPLORE GALWAY CITY!
Date: 18th July 2026
Time: 09.00 - 20:30
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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!
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.