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 13.15hrs .
Meet your guide and walk through the historic Georgian streets and squares of south Dublin City. Learn more about the people who lived in these houses and about the stories associated with the Georgian area of Dublin City. Meeting outside the front door of the school. Tour starts at 14.00 hrs.
Today we will be visiting the Botanic Gardens which is located in Glasnevin, 5 km north-west of Dublin city center, we will take the bus from school to the gardens (approx. 30 mins please have a leap card or exact change ready for the bus). Departing from the school front door at 13.15 Bring your lunch with you and we can eat together at the gardens. Please sign up below for this event, so we know how many students to expect.
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus and train 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 13.15hrs .
Easy Grammar Revision Class. A FREE class for students with B1 to C1 level. The teacher will cover the main verb tenses in English grammar. This is a face-to-face class (so places are limited !). Class Starts at 14.00 hrs - Please sign up online for this event. Your name must be on the list to attend !
Lunch at Merrion Square Food Market: Today we will be visiting the local market at Merrion Square. Our plan is (weather permitting) to get lunch and eat a picnic together. Meeting at the school front door at 13.10. Please sign up online for this event, so we know how many students to expect!
A FREE class to look finding part-time jobs in Ireland. We will look at 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 . In room 3.
Day Tour Belfast City & The Giants Causeway. One of the northernmost points in Ireland, Giants Causeway is a World Heritage Site and steeped in ancient history and mythology. Please reserve and pay for this tour through our website. SIGN UP & Purchase Tickets Online - Collect your ticket from the school on Thursday 07th & Friday 08th from 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 and train 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 13.15hrs .
Book of Kells at The Long Room Trinity College, one of the world’s most beautiful libraries and home to Trinity College’s most ancient books. The Book of Kells is a famous 9th century manuscript, featuring an exquisite combination of ornate text and colorful illuminations. Discover how the world’s most famous medieval manuscript was made and learn about the rich symbolism behind it. Departing from School at 14.00. Sign Up Online Required
GPO Witness Irish History Musuem - 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... Sign Up Online Required – Meeting Time and Point to be Advised.
HOWTH Cliff Walk. This delightful Cliff Path Walk takes two hours to complete and starts from the village DART (train) station. The trail leads walkers along the charming fishing boat harbor before climbing away from the village, around the Nose of Howth and onto the breath-taking clifftops. - Please sign up online for this event. Meeting Point & Time to Be Advised
A short meeting to welcome the new students to the school, to explain how the language classes operate, how to buy a bus and train 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 13.15hrs .
Visit DUBLINIA – The Viking Museum of Dublin: A historical recreation museum and visitor attraction in Dublin City, focusing on the Viking and Medieval history of the city. Sign-Up To Reserve Your Ticket ! Meeting outside the Horner School @ 13.30 hrs (we will walk to the museum together, about 30 mins walk).
Day Tour into the Wicklow Mountains to visit Glendalough Valley with its 6th Century monastic settlement. We will also visit a working sheep farm in the Wicklow Mountains and the famous village of Laragh & Hollywood. SIGN UP & Purchase Tickets Online - Collect your ticket from the school on Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th October, at lunchtime.
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 online for this event.
Malahide Castle Guided Tour – We will travel out to Malahide Village on the north coast of Dublin by DART train to visit this 800-year-old castle for a guided tour and a visit to the Avoca craft shop. SIGN UP & Purchase Tickets Online - Meeting outside the school at 13.15 hrs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH-NUAw6AFk
