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Thursday Chat Club-19-11-26
Date: 19th November 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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!
Medieval Dublin Walking Tour
Date: 20th November 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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 GLENDALOUGH!
Date: 21st November 2026
Time: 09.30 - 18:30
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
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!
the Guinness Store House
Date: 24th November 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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.
Dublin Writers Walking Tour
Date: 25th November 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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 Club26-11-26
Date: 26th November 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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!
Red Stables Food Market
Date: 28th November 2026
Time: 10:00-16:30
Location: 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.
Croke Park Stadium & Museum Tour
Date: 30th November 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
Places Remaining: 15
Activity Cost: €20
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 !!
The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland
Date: 2nd December 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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!
Thursday Chat Club-03-12-26
Date: 3rd December 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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!
Thursday Chat Club 10-12-26
Date: 10th December 2026
Time: 14:00-16:00
Location: Outside The Helix
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!
Phoenix Park!
Date: 16th December 2026
Time: 14:00-18:00
Location: outside the Invent Building
Places Remaining: 15
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!
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.