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Unlocking Dublin's Freedom: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Dublin Bikes Dublin Bikes were first introduced as a new public transport initiative in Dublin City in 2009. They have been a huge "hit" and are constantly expanding their stations and number of bikes, due to the high demand. Dublin, with its vibrant streets and rich history, beckons exploration at every corner. And what better way to traverse this enchanting city than by using Dublin Bikes? With over 100 stations spread across the city [...]

Mini Stay Groups: Embark on a Language Learning Adventure Dublin, is the capital city of Ireland and has long been a great place for junior groups and adult groups seeking cultural immersion, historic landmarks, and a taste of the renowned Irish hospitality. Mini Stay Groups usually come to Ireland with the main aims being to enhance their language skills and to experience the culture and the authentic Irish way of life.  Some groups travel with group leaders, who act a coordinators, some adult [...]

Horner School of English is an English Language School for Adults in Dublin City Centre Horner School of English is an English Language School for Adults in Dublin City Centre. We cater exclusively for adults over the age of 18 years. At Horner School of English, we have a team of excellent "Native English speaking" teachers, a comfortable school building and we arrange an interesting and varied cultural and social programme.  Everything at our school is  tailored to meet the needs of our ad [...]

SPECIAL OFFER- LOW SEASON DISCOUNT For a limited time (bookings must be received by Horner School office before 16th February 2024), we are delighted to offer a very special low season discount on rooms at The Ardcairn Residence. The offer applies if you are staying during the period November 2023 to 05th May 2024. You may book one or more weeks during this period, to avail of this special offer price. Ardcairn is a modern university residence located close to Dublin City Centre [...]

Which Textbooks Are In Use ?  Answer: Speakout 2nd Edition By Pearson We are currently using the Speakout 2nd Edition Series of textbooks in our general English classes. Speakout is a complete General English course for adults. It features BBC content throughout the course and helps learners increase their confidence in all skill areas, with a strong focus on spoken and written communication. Speakout provides interesting content using authentic BBC material to bring the topics to life and mot [...]

JULY OFFER - ARDCAIRN RESIDENCE - 10% DISCOUNT We are delighted to offer a special 10% discount on all accommodation at Ardcairn Residence during JULY 2023. This offer applies during the period 02nd July  to 30th July 2023. Ardcairn is a modern university residence located close to Dublin City Centre.  All students have a single bedroom with private bathroom, access to a shared kitchen area for cooking meals and a communal Livingroom space. Walk to Horner School of English in ap [...]

This article lists all the transportation options available to you on arrival at Dublin Airport. Dublin Airport is not served by a rail link so the options are bus, taxi or private transfer. Aircoach (Airlink).  The cheapest option is the Aircoach bus which is €7 oneway to the city centre and stops on O’Connell street which is the main street in Dublin.  The Aircoach (Airlink) – Departs from outside Terminal 1 & Terminal 2, every 15 minutes. Cost EUR 7.00 per person. Route: From Dublin Airpo [...]

Malahide Castle School Trip (September) One beautiful Autumn afternoon we went to visit Malahide Village on the north coast of Dublin to see this 800-year-old castle, checkout our short video of the visit here. [...]

From 19 July, Ireland will operate the EU Digital COVID Certificate (DCC) for travel.  Passengers arriving into Ireland with the Digital Covid Certificate will not need to quarantine after arrival. It is important to understand that your Digital Covid Certificate must certify at least one of the following: You have been vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an EU approved vaccine). You have recovered from COVID-19 (within the last 6 months). You have received a negative PCR test result (PCR test mu [...]

What is the EU "Traffic Light" System for Travel ? Ireland has signed up to the EU’s ‘traffic light’ system for travel, which rates regions as 'red', 'orange', 'green' or 'grey' based on weekly Covid updates prepared by the European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC).  A map showing the designation of each region is published each week.  You can access the latest map HERE. All passengers arriving to ireland are required to provide proof of a negative PCR test for Covid-19, taken w [...]

WE ARE OPEN FOR FACE TO FACE CLASSES We are delighted to announce that Horner School of English reopened for "face to face" classes on Monday 7th September 2020 and since then we have been welcoming a small number of new students to our Dublin City Centre School, every week.  Our class numbers are small but the atmosphere is (as always ) warm and friendly, the classroom furniture has been rearranged to meet the new distancing guidelines and our staff have completed the necessary training in lin [...]