Dublin Activity Programme May 2015
May Monday
Tuesday
City-centre 27th highlights walk
Wednesday
Afternoon trip to the Coast
28th
Night 29th Movie The Avengers
Thursday
Friday
FRAGMENTS 30th Museum of Modern Art
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!
Come and see the new Avenger action hero movie at Cineworld Dublin. In 3D!!
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 in reception at 2pm.
Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm
Meet the FK leader in reception at TBC €9
Meet the FK Leader at the school at 3 pm.
Cost of train ticket
Free event
4 th
Bank holiday
School closed
City-centre 5 th highlights walk
City-centre highlights walk
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 in reception at 2pm.
Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:00pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
12
th
Night Out at Diceys
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!!
Meet the FK leader in reception at 2pm.
Meet the FK leader at 6pm outside the school Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
Free event
18 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 2pm.
Mid-week Social at
Howl at the Moon
Get to know your new home and join this walk for an informal tour of Dublin City Centre.
Free event
11th
6 th
History 19th 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
13th
Jameson Distillery
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.
20th
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 at 6:45pm outside the school
Free event
€25 approx
Free event
and food 7 th Football 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 2pm. Free event
14 th
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 Sorry, over 18 only
21st
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
1 st
Market Bar
Come and see where everyone goes after work in Dublin. Have some food, have a drink and relax Meet the team leader outside the school at 5pm. Free entry, bring drinks money Sorry,over 18 only
8 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
15
th
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 2pm. Free event
22
nd
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
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) pedal – to power your bicycle (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 May 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
PEOPLE’S ART
8th- 10th May
JAMES JOYCE: APOCALYPSE & EXILE Selected dates, visit website
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: THE IMPRESSIONISTS
Delve deep into the mind of iconic Irish writer James Joyce at Marsh’s Library’s latest fascinating exhibition, Apocalypse & Exile.
26th May
This unique collection of visual art is presented by the artists themselves, so as you browse the exhibition you can chat with the creators about the work on show.
Discover just what James Joyce read when he visited Marsh’s Library way back in 1902, and see how these readings throw new light on his attitudes to Catholicism, heresy and Irish history itself.
From the Musée du Luxembourg Paris, National Gallery London and Philadelphia Museum of Art, lucky viewers can uncover the story of art’s greatest revolutionaries in this stunning screened exhibition at the Lighthouse Cinema this May. The works of Cezanne, Monet, Degas and their compatriots fetch tens of millions of dollars.
PRICE Free LOCATION St Stephen's Green WEB www.peoplesart.ie PHONE +353(0)12222242 EMAIL events@dublincity.ie
PRICE Free LOCATION St Patrick's Close WEB www.marshlibrary.ie PHONE +353(0)14543511 EMAIL keeper@marshlibrary.ie
PRICE Adult €15/ Students €12 LOCATION Lighthouse Cinema WEB www.lighthousecinema.ie/ PHONE +353(0)18728006 EMAIL mail@lighthousecinema.ie
This summer enjoy a stroll around the iconic St Stephen’s Green and take in some beautiful artwork as the People’s Art Exhibition takes to the streets.