Events for December 9 - November 6

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. [...]

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. [...]

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. [...]

GPO Witness History is a new visitor attraction in the iconic GPO (General Post Office) building on O’Connell Street. This engaging exhibition puts you inside the General Post Office during Easter Week in 1916. History will come to life through electronic touch screens, video, audio visual booths, sound and authentic artefacts Meeting outside the GPO at 14:20 [...]

Day Tour To The Giant's Causeway & Belfast. One of the northernmost points in Ireland, Giants Causeway is a World Heritage Site and steeped in ancient history and mythology. 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. [...]

Explore the wonders of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection and take a leisurely stroll around some of the beautiful galleries. The National Gallery of Ireland houses the national collection of Irish and European art. The gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish paintings and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting. Meeting outside Horner school at 14:00. Sign-up required. [...]