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.
Founded by John Jameson in 1780, today the former factory stands as a monument to Irish Whiskey. Visit Jameson Distillery Dublin for the World’s leading distillery tours. Sign-up and purchase tickets 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.
Pancake Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday is a traditional feast day that happens 47 days before Easter. It was the last opportunity to use up eggs and fats before fasting and pancakes are the perfect way of using up these ingredients. Come celebrate Pancake Tuesday with us after class at 13:10 and eat some pancakes.
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 Horner School at 14:00.
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.
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 at the school (not just your classmates). Get into the game and join us for this great friend-making event. Sign up at reception. Check with reception for classroom location. Activity starts at 14:00.
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.
We invite all students & staff to join us in the back garden for pizza & a beer (or a soft drink). From 13:10 to 14:15 approximately. Don’t forget to wear something green. Let’s paint the town green together!
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 finding part-time jobs in Ireland. The teacher will cover the top websites for finding part-time work. We will also design your CV. AND take a quick look at the type of questions you may be asked in a job interview. This is a face-to-face class (so places are limited!). Class Starts at 14.00 hrs - Sign up for this event at school reception.
The Irish Whiskey Museum is based in the heart of Dublin City in a historic building on Grafton Street. Come learn the complete and unbiased history of Irish whiskey and its importance in Ireland’s turbulent past. The tour ends with a guided whiskey tasting. 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.
In this museum you can find Irish and other antiquities dating from the Stone Age to the Late Middle Ages. Before going to the museum, you’ll have a worksheet so you can try to find different objects and information hidden in the museum. Sign-up at school reception. Meeting outside Horner School.
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 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 by Wednesday. Don’t forget to collect your tour 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.
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.
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 and rat. Come on a journey of discovery in the spiritual heart of Dublin city centre. Sign up for this event at school reception.