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Thursday Chat Club 17-04-25
Date: 17th Aprile 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!
Bray to Graystone’s Trail
Date: 19th Aprile 2025
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 14
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThe Cliff Walk from Bray to Greystones is one of Bray’s most popular attractions for visitors and local people. The coastal walk goes along the side of Bray Head and has some of the most stunning views on the East Coast.
The Cliff Walk is 7 KM starting from the Promenade in Bray and finishing at Greystones Harbour. The walk takes about 2 hours and is suitable for all levels. The Cliff Walk follows the rail line so you can conveniently return to Bray on the Dart enjoying the view from the comfort of the train!
Sign up now to join us for this great day out!
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 22nd Aprile 2025
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.
Thursday Chat Club- 24-04-2025
Date: 24th Aprile 2025
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
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!
Red Stables Food Market
Date: 26th Aprile 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 14
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThe 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: 30th Aprile 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 14
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.
Hugh Lane Gallery
Date: 2nd Maggio 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!
Red Stables Food Market
Date: 3rd Maggio 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThe 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.
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 7th Maggio 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.
Day Trip to Dún Laoghaire – Farmers Markets
Date: 11th Maggio 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowThis Sunday we 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.
The Dún Laoghaire CoCo Market is a popular spot, attracting enthusiastic shoppers every weekend. Over 50 vendors trade each Sunday selling a wide range of products including hot food, baked goods, art and crafts, artisan food products and seasonal produce. So come hungry and ready for a feast!
Dublinia Viking Museum!
Date: 16th Maggio 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €15
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 / No refunds after Wednesday
Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk
Date: 17th Maggio 2025
Time: 10:30-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - 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!
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.