Book an Activity
Explore Belfast!
Date: 22nd November 2025
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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**
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) + Gardens
Date: 25th November 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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.
Croke Park Stadium & Museum Tour
Date: 26th November 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €16
Book NowThe GAA Museum celebrates Ireland’s unique national games of hurling and Gaelic football.
The museum will tell you all about the rich history and development of Gaelic games from ancient times to the present. It shows how important sports are in Ireland today.
Croke Park is also one of Europe’s largest stadiums with a capacity of 82,300!
Be a part of Irish Culture !!
** Bookings close on Wednesday**
**No refunds are given after Wednesday, 2pm **
Thursday Chat Club 27-11-25
Date: 27th November 2025
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 GALWAY CITY!
Date: 29th November 2025
Time: 09.00 - 20:30
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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!
** Bookings closes on Wednesday 2pm**
*No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM*
National Gallery of Ireland
Date: 3rd December 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.
Explore Malahide Gardens Trail Walk
Date: 6th December 2025
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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!
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Date: 8th December 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!
the Guinness Store House
Date: 10th December 2025
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.
*No refunds will be given after 2 PM Monday **
Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) + Gardens
Date: 12th December 2025
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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.
Explore Belfast!
Date: 13th December 2025
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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 closes on Wednesday **
**No refunds are given after Wednesday 2 PM every week**
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Date: 6th January 2026
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!
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.