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Thursday Chat Club- 03-07-25
Date: 3rd juillet 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!
Phoenix Park
Date: 4th juillet 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 2
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!
EXPLORE GLENDALOUGH!
Date: 5th juillet 2025
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 18
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*
Thursday Chat Club-10-07-25
Date: 10th juillet 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!
Chester Beatty Library
Date: 11th juillet 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowWe will visit the wonderful Chester Beatty library located within the Dubhlinn Gardens on the grounds of Dublin Castle: once the private library of Sir Alfred Chester Beatty (1875 – 1968), a successful American mining engineer, collector, and philanthropist. Described by Lonely Planet as ‘not just the best museum in Ireland but one of the best in Europe’, the Chester Beatty is the pre-eminent Irish museum promoting the appreciation and understanding of world cultures with holdings of manuscripts, rare books, and other treasures from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. An engaging and welcoming space, visitors from Ireland and overseas will find permanent and temporary displays, an intercultural learning programme, and a broad variety of public activities for all ages and backgrounds.
The museum also hosts the fabulous Spice Road Asian cafe.
Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk
Date: 13th juillet 2025
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 9
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!
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Date: 14th juillet 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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 juillet 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 juillet 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 juillet 2025
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 14
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 juillet 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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 juillet 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.
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.