Activity Programme April 2015 Dublin

Dublin Activity Programme April 2015

April Monday

Tuesday

City-centre 30th highlights walk Get to know your new home and join this walk for an informal tour of Dublin City Centre.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm.

31st

Wednesday

Film at Irish Film Institute

Come see a great film ‘BLIND’ at Irelands Centre of film excellence in Temple Bar. Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm €10

Free event

6 th

Afternoon trip to Dalkey

Hop on a train and spend a few hours in this beautiful and traditional seaside town. Bump into Bono on the beach (or just see his house!)

Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm.

7 th

CV

Meet the Fk leader in room 3 at 3pm.

FRAGMENTS 13th Museum of Modern Art Come and explore the world of modern art at Kilmainham Hospital, Military Road. A fantastic collection of Irish contemporary artists work.

Meet the FK Leader at the school at 3 pm.

Free event

20th Creative Writing Class Improve your skills in writing, develop style, tone and improve your technical knowledge for academic or creative writing.

Meet the FK leader in room 3 at 2pm

Guinness Storehouse

Learn about the history of Ireland’s most famous drink, how to pour the perfect pint and then enjoy it while looking at panoramic views of Dublin city.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm €16.50

8 th

Workshop

Come and find out how to write a good CV in English – it could help you find a job!

Free event

1st

Irish Restaurant

Come and try some traditional Irish food in a great atmosphere at Hatch & Sons. Find out what a ‘blaa’ is!

Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:45pm

Free event

14

th

History 21st Natural Museum Come and explore the ‘dead zoo’ which has an extensive collection of stuffed animals, and which has changed little since opening in 1857.

Meet the FK leader at 2pm in reception

Free event

€25 approx

KARAOKE

Come to Ukiyo Bar for great Asian cuisine, drinks, but most importantly……. To perform.

Prepare a song this week and wow your classmates with a stunning performance!

Meet the FK leader at 6pm outside the school €2 each per hour

Thursday

15th

Jameson Distillery

Science Gallery Trinity, @ the Long Room Hub, Trinity College.

Come and listen to a successful Irish entrepreneur talking about her project, Riverdance, and generally how to get ahead in business Meet the FK leader in reception at 1pm Free event

bike 9 th Dublin City Cycle Come rent a bike and explore Dublin with your guide by bike…..

Be careful!!

You will need to register, with a visa/ debit card etc Ask a teacher to help!!

Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm. €5 approx

16 th

Come and see how they make one of the finest whiskies in the world.

Enjoy a guided tour, develop your palate and learn more about the quintessential Irish drink.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm.

Entry with student card €12.50.

22nd

2nd Lunchtime Free Talks

Swing Dance

Table Quiz Thursday

Come to test your general knowledge.

Venue : The Ballroom @ Grand Social Bar, 35 Lower Liffey St. D1.

Get there before 8pm to register and pick your team.

Meet the team leader outside the school at 7pm.

Free event

23rd

Art Attack

Join us for an evening of swing!

American style dance from the 20s and 30s. Beginners class 8pm

Discover your creative side with our monthly art workshop. Try out a new technique and learn some art-related vocabulary!

Meet the FK leader at 7:30pm outside the school

Meet the FK leader in room 3 at 3pm.

Free event

€6

Cost of materials only

Friday Football 3 rd Table Competition Get a team together with your classmates for the official decider on the best table football players at Frances King! Start practicing now!

Meet in the common room at 3pm.

Free event

10th

Grogans The Castle Bar

Come and join us in this traditional Irish pub and get to know your classmates and the local area over a drink and some food.

Meet the FK leader outside the school at 5:30pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only

17

th

Stags Head Pub

Irish Folk Night, come along and try irish dancing, play an irish instrument and sing famous irish ballads.

Meet the FK leader outside the school at 5:30pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only

24

th

National Gallery of Ireland

This iconic 150 year-old building holds Ireland’s biggest collection of Irish and European Art, including works by Goya, Picasso and Caravaggio.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm.

Free event

Please book by 12pm at reception if you want to go on any of these activities.

Glossary (v) pour – to move a liquid into another container (often a glass) for example pour a pint of beer

(adj) iconic – very famous or popular (n) lingo – a type of language for a specific topic which may have technical words

(informal)

(v) wow – to do something impressive so that other people admire you (informal) (adj) stunning – very impressive (n) bragging rights – the right to speak proudly about something, for example after winning a game or competition (informal)

(v) hang out – spend a lot of time in a place or with someone (informal) (n)fragment – to break into pieces (n)business acumen – ability in business

What is going on in Dublin in April Dublin’s entertainment agenda keeps everybody happy with lots of events every month. Have a look inside for some suggestions. For more information visit: www.timeout.com/dublin www.visitdublin.com www.dublin.ie

NUIT BLANCHE: HEATHEN

2pm-2am 3rd April

MUSICTOWN: THINGS WE THROW AWAY 10th-11t April

Creep out of your winter caves and hail the grand stretch in the evenings at this cultural playground and creative haven for all kindred Dublin souls.

This all-day and white-night extravaganza at a top-secret southside location will feature kings of the courtyard boogie to put a groove in your step and a stunning shadow puppet theatrical performance, and more.

Online Booking Available.

Wide Open Opera demonstrate with ease exactly why you don’t have to have to be a high brow member of society to enjoy opera.

This refreshing series of pop-up operas will remind you how beautiful and enchanting the art form is without any need to be well read on various composers, works and other trivial details. Things We Throw Away gives audiences the opportunity to simply enjoy the performance.

PRICE €15 WEB www.huntandgather.ie PHONE +353(0)858324398 EMAIL hello@huntandgather.ie

PRICE Free WEB www.musictown.ie PHONE +353(0)12222679 EMAIL contact@musictown.ie

SUNDAY OPEN SESSION

12th April

The Sunday Open Session is a great opportunity to meet up and jam with local musicians and songwriters.

The informal session, in the relaxed environment of The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre, is the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon, so if you have an instrument, bring it along and if not, just sit back and enjoy the refreshments, while the area’s best performers treat you to an afternoon of music and song.

LOCATION Naul, Fingal WEB www.tseac.ie PHONE +353(0)18020898 EMAIL info@seamusenniscentre.com