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Thursday Chat Club 29-01-26
Date: 29th January 2026
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!
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Date: 30th January 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 40
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!
Howth Cliff Walk & Market
Date: 31st January 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 13
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.
Wednesday Chat Club
Date: 4th February 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent 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!
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) + Gardens
Date: 4th February 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 5
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowIMMA is the home of the national collection of contemporary and modern art and aims to provide an enjoyable and engaging experience of art in Ireland.
This museum is based in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham, one of the most beautiful buildings in Dublin City. The museum is surrounded by beautiful, breathtaking gardens you can walk around on a Summers day
Visitors describe this place as the perfect option to enjoy and learn at the same time.
Thursday Chat Club
Date: 5th February 2026
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: 6th February 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 27
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 Malahide Gardens Trail Walk
Date: 7th February 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 30
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowIf you’re interested in Dublin’s rich history then you should definitely visit Malahide this weekend.
The magnificent Walled Gardens contain a 12th Century Castle located along the beautiful north Dublin coast. You can walk around the majestic and beautiful Gardens and then afterwards, head to the village and grab some lunch, go shopping or take some pictures of the beautiful seaside!
National Museum of Ireland – Collins Barracks
Date: 10th February 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 14
Activity Cost: €5
Book NowCollins Barracks is an art & history museum. It is a great place to learn about Irish history. The museum also contains many exhibitions from around the world! Trip Advisor Reviews rate this museum as EXCELLENT!!
Sign up to explore more about 1916’s Easter Rising, The Proclamation of Independence, Fashion history, and many other things!!
the Guinness Store House
Date: 11th February 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €25
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.
Thursday Chat Club
Date: 12th February 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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 Medieval Kilkenny
Date: 14th February 2026
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 30
Activity Cost: €85
Book NowKilkenny is a medieval Irish city that has lots of wonderful ancient buildings to visit, including one of Ireland’s most beautiful castles; Kilkenny Castle.
Kilkenny is also famous for St. Canice’s Cathedral, the red ale Smithwick’s, and “Kilkenny Shops” which are the biggest supporters of Irish design.
Don’t miss out on a chance to visit this amazing old city!
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.