Follow in the footsteps of those who fled the Famine to North America on board the Jeanie Johnston, a replica famine ship situated in Dublin’s Docklands. Hear the remarkable stories of the thousands of Irish people who embarked on a treacherous voyage in the hope of a better life. Sign up for this event at the school reception. [...]
Visit to HOWTH Village by DART Train for lunch (Fish & Chips) at the harbour and a walk around this famous fishing village in the north of Dublin. Sign Up for this free trip at school reception. Depart School at 13:15 – Travel by Dart Train to Howth Village (30 mins). [...]
Visit the historic Liberties neighbourhood 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 at Christ Church Cathedral at 15:30. [...]
The Cliffs of Moher are the most visited natural attraction in Ireland. Come and see the rugged beauty of this natural attraction and discover why it is such a popular location to visit for tourists and locals alike. SIGN UP & purchase Tickets at school reception – Don’t forget to sign up and collect your ticket from the school by Wednesday. [...]
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 for this event at school reception. Sign-up at school reception for this free class. Limited spaces so please sign-up early [...]
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 for over 18 students. Sign-up at school reception - Meet outside Christ Church Cathedral 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. [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]