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.
Pumpkin Carving & HALLOWEEN Costume competition. 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 and cutters will be provided). The activity will take place in room 3. We will also do a Halloween costume competition. Please sign-up for this event at school reception. Free event.
The EPIC Museum is located in Dublin City Centre near the river. It has won Europe’s Leading Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards three times. Discover why 10 million people left Ireland & learn about the impact they had on the world. Sign-Up at School Reception. – Meeting Outside Horner School at 14:00. (We will walk together, 20 min).
One of the main difficulties in learning a new language is being able to speak fluently and to communicate. Learn how to start a conversation, how to interrupt, take turns , ask for clarification etc and enjoy the opportunity to participate in debates and discuss with other students about different topics. So don’t miss this opportunity to practice with one of our experienced teachers who will lead the activity and correct your mistakes! Sign-up at school reception for this free class.
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 time to discover the city streets. Galway is famous for its brightly painted pubs, live music and cafés. Last day to sign-up: Wednesday, collect your ticket by Thursday. Sign-up & pay 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.
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 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.
A FREE class to look at the topic of RECYCLING. The teacher will look at the specialised vocabulary and cover some reading material on the subject. This is a face-to-face class (so places are limited!). Class Starts at 14:00. Sign-up at school reception.
This 1.5 hour walking tour with our Dublin guide will bring you along Dublin city centre, O'Connell Street... You will discover where Dublin was born and feel the atmosphere of Medieval Dublin. Sign-Up and pay at school reception. (places are limited to 25). 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 for this event at school reception. Last day to sign-up: Wednesday. Don’t forget to collect your ticket and itinerary from school office!
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 Rediscovery Centre is the National Centre for the Circular Economy in Ireland. A creative movement connecting people, ideas, and resources to support greener low-carbon living. Sign up for this event at school reception. Depart School at 13.40.
The Teeling Distillery is an Irish whiskey distillery established in Dublin in 2015 by the Teeling Whiskey Company. It is the first new whiskey distillery in Dublin in 125 years despite Dublin being once a world whiskey distilling capital with the Liberties area of Dublin nearly having 40 different active distilleries at one time. The tour will be fully guided and ends with a guided whiskey tasting. Meeting outside Horner School at 14:00. Sign up in the front office.
In the class we'll learn about different aspects of Ireland's history, culture and traditions. Meet in room 3. Starting at 14.00. Sign up for the class at the 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.
Explore the wonders of the National Gallery of Ireland's collection and take a leisurely stroll around some of its 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. Free activity. Sign-up at school reception required. Meeting outside 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.