A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
Can you make a new friend in just a few minutes? We think you can! Speed friending is an icebreaker activity that involves chatting and it is a great way to meet other students of the school (not just your classmates). Get into the game and join us for this great friend-making event! FREE EVENT. Sign-Up at School Reception Required. [...]
Visit the historic Liberties neighborhood of Dublin and the Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery set in the former Church of St. James. Go inside the distillery and explore the surrounding graveyard during a tour complete with a whiskey and gin tasting. Meeting outside Horner School at 13:50. [...]
Experience first-hand Ireland’s natural beauty and travel across the Emerald Isle’s spectacular landscape. Sit back, relax and discover ‘the Garden of Ireland’ and why it’s one of Ireland’s most beautiful visitor destinations. Highlights: the stunning Wicklow Mountain range, medieval Kilkenny & its intriguing history, 6th-century monastic settlement & round tower, the world-famous Glendalough valley & glacial lakes, movie locations such as Braveheart & P.S. I Love You… Sign-up fo [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
In this museum you can find Irish and other antiquities dating from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages. Highlights include the world-famous Iron Age ‘bog bodies’, an exhibition of prehistoric Irish gold, and a section dedicated to an early medieval book of psalms known as the Faddan More Psalter. Sign up in the office before Tuesday. It is free to sign up. [...]
A 2-hour guided tour of behind the scenes of Croke Park Stadium, bringing the group through the service tunnel to dressing room, warm up room, pitch side. This tour concludes in the GAA Museum which visitors can explore at their own pace. Sign up for this event at school reception. Departing from School at 14:00. [...]
The Day tour to THE CLIFFS OF MOHER includes your entrance fees at The Cliffs Visitor Centre & time to walk on the cliff top pathways to take amazing photographs. Then you will travel to the village of DOOLIN where you will have a quick stop for lunch (lunch not included). After the lunch stop in DOOLIN you will move on to THE BURREN where you can take a walk on the coast & through the famous rocky landscape. Then you will travel onwards to GALWAY CITY where you will have some free tim [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
A free speaking class for students of B1-C1 level. We will be doing a number of fun, interactive speaking activities to break the ice and get to know each other while also getting a little more speaking practice in! Sign up for this event at school reception. [...]
The Hugh Lane houses a significant collection of Irish and International modern and contemporary art. The original collection, donated by the Gallery's founder Sir Hugh Lane, has now grown to include almost 2000 artworks, ranging from the Impressionist masterpieces of Manet, Monet, Renoir and Degas to works by leading national and international contemporary artists. Join us on a guided tour of the gallery. Make sure to bring your leap card or money for the bus as we will be travelling there on t [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
The National Library of Ireland is Ireland's national library located in Dublin. The goal of the library is to collect, preserve and promote Irish culture through literature. In commemoration of the 11th anniversary of Seamus Heaney’s death we invite you on a special guided tour exploring his life, work and legacy. Sign-up at the school reception. Meeting outside the Horner School at 14:00. [...]
The GPO Museum is an immersive, interactive and engaging experience telling the story of the 1916 Easter Rising and Modern Irish History. The GPO (General Post Office) is one of Ireland's most famous buildings and was the central location of the 1916 Rising . Sign-up at school reception for this Afternoon Visit. [...]
Day Tour To The Giant's Causeway & Titanic Belfast. One of the northernmost points in Ireland, Giants Causeway is a World Heritage Site and steeped in ancient history and mythology. After you visit the Giant's Causeway, you will make a few stops on the way before you end the tour at Titanic Museum in Belfast. Please Sign-Up at School Reception. Last day to sign-up: Wednesday. Pick up your ticket at school reception by Thursday. [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
The culture of Ireland includes language, literature, music, art, folklore, food, and sport…join us today to learn a little bit about Ireland and its unique traditions! Sign-up at school reception for this free class. Limited spaces so please sign-up early. [...]
Visit to Guinness Storehouse. Learn about the craft of Guinness brewing. You will also visit the panoramic bar at the top of the building for a free pint of the “black stuff”. Please bring your ID with you! This tour is only available to students aged over 18 years. Sign-Up for this tour at school reception. [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
JOBS CLUB Class. A FREE class to look at finding part-time jobs in Ireland. The teacher will cover the top websites for finding part-time work. We will also show you how to design your CV and cover letter and take a quick look at the type of questions you may be asked in a job interview. Places are limited. Class Starts at 14:00 - Please sign up for this event at the school office. [...]
Located in the heart of Dublin City Centre, Christ Church was originally a Viking church and has been welcoming pilgrims and visitors for almost 1,000 years. Dig a little deeper to find the crypt, the city’s oldest working structure, or climb higher into our belfry and discover our world-famous bells. Hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered around every corner: Strongbow’s final resting place, the heart of St. Laurence O’Toole, a rare copy of the Magna Carta and our famous mummified cat an [...]
Experience first-hand Ireland’s natural beauty and travel across the Emerald Isle’s spectacular landscape. Sit back, relax and discover ‘the Garden of Ireland’ and why it’s one of Ireland’s most beautiful visitor destinations. Highlights: the stunning Wicklow Mountain range, medieval Kilkenny & its intriguing history, 6th-century monastic settlement & round tower, the world-famous Glendalough valley & glacial lakes, movie locations such as Braveheart & P.S. I Love You… Sign-up fo [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
A free speaking class for students of B1-C1 level. We will be doing a number of fun, interactive speaking activities to break the ice and get to know each other while also getting a little more speaking practice in! Sign up for this event at school reception. Sign-up at school reception for this free class. [...]
Marsh’s Library, situated in St. Patrick's Close, adjacent to St. Patrick's Cathedral, is a well-preserved library of the late Renaissance and early Enlightenment. When it opened to the public in 1707 it was the first public library in Ireland. Famous writers, such as, James Joyce and Bram Stoker were known for researching many of their works in Marsh’s Library. Sign-up and pay at school reception. Meeting outside Horner School at 14:00. [...]
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus ticket for Dublin and how to join the social programme at the school etc. So, if you have just arrived this weekend, please come along to room 3 building 40 Fitzwilliam Street Upper, starting at 13:15. [...]
HALLOWEEN, Pumpkin Carving. The tradition of carving faces into vegetables comes from an old Irish myth. In Ireland, people started to carve demonic faces out of turnips to frighten away evil spirits. Create your piece of art by carving a pumpkin for Halloween. Pumpkins will be provided, please come along to the school coffee room, starting at 13.45 hrs. Please sign up for this event in the office. [...]
Many don’t know that Ireland is the birthplace of Halloween. Come to our free class where you can learn all about the origins of Halloween, why it is so important and why it has become a holiday that is celebrated throughout the world. At the end of the class, we will have a Halloween costume competition and a prize for the best costumes. Sign up for this event at the school reception. [...]
Join us as we walk through Dublin and learn some dark stories from Dublin’s past. Learn about the story of Darkey Kelly, the Hell district of Dublin, Billy in the Bowl and many more. Come along and let’s celebrate Halloween together learning about Dublin’s dark past. Sign up for this event at the school reception. The tour starts from the Horner School at 14:00. [...]
