Dublin Activity Programme July 2015
July Monday
Tuesday
City-centre 29th highlights walk Get to know your new home and join this informal tour of Dublin City Centre. Meet the Fk leader in reception at 3pm
30th
City-centre highlights walk
Dublin City Gallery
Hugh Lane
One of the country’s best collections of modern and contemporary art. From Monet and Degas to Francis Bacon’s entire studio! Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm
1st
7
th
Night Out at Diceys
Mid-week Social at Howl at the Moon
Come and have a drink and meet other students from all over the world at this popular venue. Only �2.50 a drink! Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:00pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
Free event
Free event
6 th
Wednesday
8 th
Afternoon trip to the Coast
Get to know your new home and join this walk for an informal tour of Dublin City Centre.
One of the most popular student venues in Dublin. Hang out with your classmates and make some new friends. Only �2 per drink!!
Hop on a train and spend a few hours in a beautiful and traditional seaside town. Let’s hope for good weather!
Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm.
Meet the FK leader at 6pm outside the school Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm
Free event
13 th
City-centre 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 3pm.
Gallery 14th National 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 at 3pm in reception
Free event
20th
City-centre 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 3pm.
Free event
21st
One of the most popular student venues in Dublin. Hang out with your classmates and make some new friends. Only €2 per drink!!!
Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:00pm
Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
Free event
City-centre
Night out at Diceys
Afternoon trip to the Coast
27th highlights walk
28 th
Get to know your new home and join this walk for an informal tour of Dublin City Centre.
Hop on a train and spend a few hours in a beautiful and traditional seaside town. Let’s hope for good weather!
Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm.
Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm
Free event
Cost of train ticket
Thursday
2nd
Taste of Brazil
Enjoy a Brazilian feast in Dublin’s oldest Brazilian restaurant – right in the heart of Tempe Bar! Try the Feijoada Nobre – ask your class mates what it is! Special offer – three course meal for only €15.95!!
Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:30pm Meal & drinks – approx. €20
Picnic in the park
Football and food in the park
Come and have a game and some food in the park with your classmates in the sunshine (hopefully!) Bring snacks and a football if you have one! Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm. Free event
9 th
Natural History 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 3pm in reception
Cost of train ticket
15th
Friday
Free event
16th
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
3 rd Porterhouse Pub Try beers from all over the world in this Temple Bar favourite. You might have trouble finding a Heineken… Meet the FK leader at 6pm outside the school. Bring drink money – Over 18s only
10
th
Pygmalion Bar
Friday nights are always fun in Pygmalion! Relax in the sun in it’s large outdoor terrace or have a dance with friends on the dancefloor! Meet the FK leader at St Stephen’s Green Luas at 7pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
17
th
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 3pm €16.50
23th Jameson Distillery
24
Bring some food, or just your lunch and relax in the park. Make the most of the sun whilst it lasts!
Come and see how they make one of the finest whiskies in the world. Enjoy a guided tour, and learn more about this famous Irish drink.
Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm
Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm.
Experience Irish culture and get fit at the same time! Learn the basic steps, have fun and listen to some traditional music! A great way to start your Friday! Meet the FK leader at 2:30pm in reception
22nd
Free event
Mid-week Social at
29thHowl at the Moon Come and have a drink and meet other students from all over the world at this popular venue. Only �2.50 a drink! Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:30pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
th
Irish Dancing
€10
€12.50 (with student card)
Gallery 30th National 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 3pm. Free event
31
st
Stags Head Pub
Irish Folk Night, come along and try irish dancing, play an irish instrument and sing famous irish ballads. Meet FK Leader outside the school at 6:45pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
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 (v) hang out – spend a lot of time in a place or with someone (informal) (adj) extensive - large
June Activities
July Activities
What is going on in Dublin in July 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
THE IRISH FOLK EXPERIENCE Every Friday
Sing, dance and play along with famous Irish folk songs in this cosy, intimate music session in the heart of Dublin city. Upon entry you’ll receive your own free songbook so there’s no excuse for not singing along to favourites traditional the performed on the night. If singing’s not your thing, learn the bodhrán at this unique family event which immerses you in Irish culture at The Stag’s Head, Friday evening. PRICE Adult €14 | Student €15 LOCATION 1 Dame Court WEB www.theirishfolk.com
DÚN LAOGHAIRE REGATTA
9th-12th July
THE FESTIVAL OF CURIOSITY
23rd-26th July
The Volvo Dun Laoghaire Regatta 2015 will see four days of racing by Irish and international teams in one of the most picturesque areas of Dublin Bay. Welcoming back many old friends from previous regattas as well as plenty of first- timers, Dun Laoghaire will be the centre of great racing and a lively social scene, with entertainment for all ashore.
This July, the always-intriguing Festival of Curiosity returns to Dublin. By day, see the city transform into a carnival of wonder with plenty of free events lined up, then by night watch Dublin light up with science and art installations, film and multiple presentations to keep everybody entertained from little festival-goers to the bigger ones.
PRICE Free LOCATIONDún Laoghaire Harbour WEB www.dlregatta.org
PRICE to be confirmed LOCATION City Centre Locations WEB festivalofcuriosity.ie/
Dublin Activity Programme July 2015