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GPO Museum

Date: 24th February 2026

Time: 14:00-18:00

Location: outside the Invent Building

Activity Cost: €15

We are happy to announce that we are bringing back the GPO (General Post Office) Museum Tour. The iconic Dublin landmark is located on O’Connell Street, filled with the most important Irish history relating to the 1916 Easter Rising and the struggle for Irish Independence.

Come and join us to discover the fascinating Irish history in Dublin City Center!

Thursday Chat Club

Date: 26th February 2026

Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: outside the Invent Building

Activity Cost: Free

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Meet 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!

National Gallery of Ireland

Date: 27th February 2026

Time: 14:00-18:00

Location: outside the Invent Building

Activity Cost: €5

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The 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.

Red Stables Food Market

Date: 28th February 2026

Time: 10:00-16:30

Location: Meeting Place - Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 3

Activity Cost: €5

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The 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.

The National Botanic Gardens of Ireland

Date: 2nd March 2026

Time: 14:00-18:00

Location: Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 1

Activity Cost: €5

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The 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-05-03-26

Date: 5th March 2026

Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: Outside The Helix

Activity Cost: Free

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Meet 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!

EPIC – The Irish Emigration Museum

Date: 6th March 2026

Time: 14:00-18:00

Location: Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 9

Activity Cost: €21

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Discover 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.

Portmarnock to Malahide Coastal Walk

Date: 8th March 2026

Time: 10:00-16:30

Location: Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 13

Activity Cost: €5

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This 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!

-Special event – Origami Paper Crane Workshop –

Date: 10th March 2026

Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: outside the U buildiing

Places Remaining: 29

Activity Cost: Free

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Join Us for a Special Origami Paper Crane Workshop – 10 March

We are delighted to invite you to a unique and meaningful event: an Origami Paper Crane Workshop hosted by students from Yasuda Women’s University, Japan.

This special workshop offers a wonderful opportunity to explore the powerful history of Hiroshima through the symbolic paper crane. Participants will learn about the significance of the crane as a symbol of peace and hope, while also being guided step-by-step in creating their very own origami paper crane.

This event promises to be both creative and thought-provoking — a chance to connect with history, culture, and fellow students in an engaging and hands-on way.

All students are warmly welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sign up for this amazing event!

Museum of Literature Ireland (Moli)

Date: 11th March 2026

Time: 14:00-18:00

Location: Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 11

Activity Cost: €21

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Are you interested in Irish literature? Or do you want to know about some of the most famous writers in Ireland? Sign up for one of Dublin’s most interesting literature museums and get to know some of the most famous writers like James Joyce and Bram Stoker!

After enjoying the tour grab a coffee or tea and enjoy the beautiful gardens in the museums.

Thursday Chat Club-12-03-26

Date: 12th March 2026

Time: 14:00-16:00

Location: Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 7

Activity Cost: Free

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Meet 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: 14th March 2026

Time: 09.00 - 20:00

Location: Outside The Helix

Places Remaining: 15

Activity Cost: €85

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Arty, 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!