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EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum
Date: 19th April 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €19
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*
Day Trip to Dún Laoghaire –
Date: 20th April 2024
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowWe 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.
Dublin Writers Walking Tour
Date: 23rd April 2024
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
Date: 25th April 2024
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!
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 26th April 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
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 reclining on the rock while the festive Christmas lights shine down from above!
EXPLORE GALWAY CITY!
Date: 27th April 2024
Time: 09.00 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 19
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*
Guinness Storehouse
Date: 29th April 2024
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €20
Book NowLocated in the heart of the St. James’s Gate Brewery, the Guinness Storehouse is Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction. It’s the home of the Black Stuff, the heart of Dublin, and an unforgettable start to your Irish adventure.
The journey begins at the bottom of the world’s largest pint glass and continues up through seven floors filled with interactive experiences that fuse our long brewing heritage with Ireland’s rich history. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a pint of perfection in our world-famous rooftop Gravity Bar.
*No refunds are given after Friday 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.