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Thursday Chat Club-10-07-25
Date: 10th July 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Activity Cost: Free
Sold OutMeet 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: 13th July 2025
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Activity Cost: €5
Sold OutThis 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!
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Date: 14th July 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 7
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThe 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!
Dublinia Viking Museum!
Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €15.50
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 on Monday / No refunds after Wednesday
Medieval Dublin Walking Tour
Date: 18th July 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 12
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.
Explore Belfast!
Date: 19th July 2025
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 7
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**
EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum
Date: 21st July 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 14
Activity Cost: €21
Book NowDiscover 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.
*No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM*
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 22nd July 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-24-07-25
Date: 24th July 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Activity Cost: Free
Sold OutMeet 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: 26th July 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 8
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.
Hugh Lane Gallery
Date: 30th July 2025
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 31-07-25
Date: 31st July 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 11
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!
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.