Book an Activity
Red Stables Food Market
Date: 23rd September 2023
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Activity Cost: Free
Sold OutThe Red Stables is a Victorian two-storey building, located on the Clontarf side of St Anne’s Park which Dublin City Council has sensitively restored.
The complex includes design studios, artist workspaces, a commercial gallery, a café and a courtyard area. Dublin City Council manages it.
Stall holders for the Red Stables Food Market in County Dublin include bespoke foods such as handmade chocolates, artisan cheeses and preserves, organic meat, freshly baked bread, cakes and biscuits, toasted nuts and organic produce.
Medieval Dublin Walking Tour
Date: 27th September 2023
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside the DCU Language Services Building
Activity Cost: Free
Sold OutThis Morning 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: 28th September 2023
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside the DCU Language Services 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!
Explore Belfast!
Date: 30th September 2023
Time: 09:00- 18:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 24
Activity Cost: €75
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!
**No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM every week**
Dublin Writers Walking Tour
Date: 3rd October 2023
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside the DCU Language Services Building
Places Remaining: 25
Activity Cost: Free
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
Date: 5th October 2023
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside the DCU Language Services Building
Places Remaining: 20
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 GLENDALOUGH!
Date: 7th October 2023
Time: 09.30 - 17:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 25
Activity Cost: €75
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!
*Bookings open a week before this event is scheduled to happen*
*No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM every week*
– Friday the 13th Special – The Nightmare Realm
Date: 13th October 2023
Time: 1800-22:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside the DCU Language Services Building
Places Remaining: 20
Activity Cost: €30
Book NowHalloween is upon us!
AN EXTREME WALK-THROUGH HORROR EXPERIENCE PREYING ON YOUR
DEEPEST FEARS AND NIGHTMARES AND TWISTING THEM INTO A DEADLY REALITY
You know when you’re sitting at home in fear watching a horror film?
Well, it’s just like that except you are the star of that horror film and you can’t change the channel!
Are you ready to face your darkest nightmares and experience the artistry of fear?
We have just been awarded the World’s best Halloween event by Unilad Adventures and are Ireland’s top scare attraction.
This is not your typical (boo) haunted house – there are no ghosts and goblins – our sets and live creatures prey on your darkest fears and bring your nightmares to life.
The Nightmare Realm is the only event worth going to for your Halloween experience and we’ve been innovating our show and thrilling our victims for 10 years.
We can sometimes be controversial, but it’s always thrilling, we will push you outside your comfort zone, challenge your expectations, and blur the boundaries between entertainment and fear.
** Bookings are open till Monday 9th Oct due to booking- **
* *NO Refunds after Tuesday 10th Oct due to booking- **
Thursday Chat Club
Date: 26th October 2023
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Meeting Place - Outside the DCU Language Services Building
Places Remaining: 20
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.