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Dublin Activity Programme November 2014

November Monday

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Tuesday

City-centre highlights walk

Get to know your new home and join this walk for an informal tour of Dublin’s city centre.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4pm

Free event

10th

River Cruise

See a different side of Dublin from the River Liffey and find out about Dublin’s buildings, bridges, history and folklore. The cruise lasts 45 minutes.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm

4 th

Christmas Market

Dublin Castle

Come and relive history in this famous site, which has been at the heart of Dublin’s history since it was built in 1204. See the old towers and city walls deep underground and learn what it was like to live in Medieval Dublin.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm. €4.50

11th

CV Workshop

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

Meet in the school at 4pm.

€12.00

17th

Wednesday

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Movie Night

Join us for an evening at the movies right here in the school!

Watch a film on our big screen… who knows it might be one of your favourites!

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm Free event

Meet in the school at 4pm.

Dublinia

Lose yourself in Viking and Medieval Dublin… see how the Vikings lived, what they ate and even how they brushed their teeth!

Step into Dublin’s past with these fascinating exhibitions.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm €7.50

Free event

25th

Art workshop

Feeling artistic? Come along and create your own masterpiece – or at least a Dublin-inspired souvenir.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4pm. approx €5 - small charge for materials

Greyhound racing

Experience the thrill of dog racing at this local stadium. You might leave with more money than when you arrived!

Meet the FK leader outside school at 6:00pm.

6th

Friday

Book of Kells & Trinity College

Located in the heart of the city, this is a ‘must see’ for any visitor to Dublin. See the famous manuscript and step back in time amidst beautiful gothic architecture.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4pm

12th

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.

Little museum of Dublin

Literally the smallest museum in Dublin, based in a beautiful Georgian House. You can hear the story of Dublin during a private tour.

Upstairs there is a U2 room with all the facts and memorabilia of the world famous Dublin band.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm.

Free event

26th

Swing Dancing

Join us for an evening of swing dance, a fun and fast-paced American style from the 1920s-1950s! No experience necessary, just a bit of rhythm!

Beginners class at 8pm.

Meet the FK leader outside the school at 7:30pm €8

O'Neill's Irish pub

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.

€10

World Press 13th Photo Exhibition

14th The Cobblestone Pub

See the entries in the world’s leading international contest for photojournalists. A powerful and thought-provoking experience.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm.

€25 approx

19th

7th

Meet the FK leader in reception at 5:30pm.

Bring drinks moneyover 18s only

€10 plus betting money!

Free event

Time to start your Christmas shopping! St Stephen’s Green will host this traditional market with Irish and international gift items alongside seasonal food and drink.

24 th

5 th

Thursday

€6.50

20th Kilmainham Gaol Come and join us on this tour of one of the largest unoccupied jails in Europe. This site marks some of the most heroic and tragic events in Irish History as the guided tours will detail.

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00 pm. €6

Surround yourself with traditional Irish music in this famous Dublin pub. Watch local whistle players, pipe players and bodhrán players enchant the crowd and warm the room! Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:30pm.

Bring drinks money– over 18’s only.

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Local Pub Time

Join us for a drink and a chat in some of our local pubs. Learn how to order at the bar like an expert!

Meet the FK leader outside school at 5pm.

Free– Over 18s only

Museum th 27th National 28 of Dublin

Guinness Storehouse

Come and see objects from ancient Ireland, including Viking Longboats, Bronze Age relics and the bog bodies, and explore the Egyptian Mummies!

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 4:00pm.

Free envent

Meet the FK leader in reception at 4:00pm €16.50

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

Seasonal (adj) Betting (v) Manuscript (n) Thought-provoking (adj) Masterpiece (n) Bodhrán (n) Relic (n)

relating to a particular period of the year placing money in a competition, to try and win more money an old document written by hand in the times before printing making you think a lot about a subject a work of art that is made with great skill traditional Irish instrument (hand-held drum) something from a past time, place or culture

What is going on in Dublin in November 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

SET DANCING CLASSES

Until 5th November

Dip your toe in an Irish tradition and enjoy a little exercise too with a lively set dancing class at Marino Institute, Dublin 9, from 8 to 10pm. With no experienced required, absolute beginners are especially welcome. With no need for a partner and no special clothing or footwear required, what could be easier? Within mere minutes, you’ll feel completely at home with a friendly bunch of people looking to get their toes tapping too.

PRICE €10 WEB www.ceili.ie/marino/

RUN IN THE DARK

12th November

Prepare for a run with a difference and support The Mark Pollock Trust on the atmospheric Life Style Sports Run in the Dark, this November.

Join the thousands of Dubliners lacing up their running shoes and donning their red flashing armbands on the evening of the 12th November, for a unique 5km or 10km run/walk through the city centre.

PRICE €23 WEB www.runinthedark.org/dublin

KUBRICK SEASON

Until 28th November

Don’t miss the chance to indulge in a spectacular season of film with a full retrospective of the works of iconic director Stanley Kubrick, at The Lighthouse Cinema.

Screening all of the cinematic genius’ feature films, this diverse array of masterpieces are a testament to the power of visual and aural storytelling and merit the biggest of screen outings.

PRICE €7.50 WEB www.lighthousecinema.ie