Dublin Activity Programme October 2015
October Monday
Tuesday
City-centre 28th 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
5 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.
29th
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 in reception at 3pm Free event
6
th
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
19th
City-centre highlights walk
Night out at Diceys
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 12 th highlights walk
Natural History Museum
13th 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
20th
Jameson Distillery
Get to know your new home and join this walk for an informal tour of Dublin City Centre.
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.
Free event
26th
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
€12.50 (with student card)
27th
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 in reception at 3pm Free event
Wednesday Mid-week Social at
30th 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
7 th
Science 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 3pm. Free event
14th
The Zodiac Sessions
Open mic for aspiring artists as well as set performances by well known unsigned and independent singers, musicians and bands. Meet the FK leader outside the school at 8:00pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
21st
Taste of Brazil
Thursday
1st
Friday
Dublin Zoo
Music 2nd Live at the Brazen
Come and see the new member to the Dublin Zoo family. A beautiful female Asian lion cub. You can also learn about lots of wild animals. Educational and fun. Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm
8 th
Kilmainham Gaol
Come and join us in one of the largest unoccupied jail's 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 3pm €4
15 th
The National Wax Museum
Come along and have your photo taken with your favourite Irish writer, actor or singer. You will especially enjoy the Horror Chamber. A really fun activity. Meet the FK leader in reception at 3pm €12
Mid-week Social at
Haunted History Walking Tour
Free event
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Spend 45mins exploring the most haunted places in Dublin. Special tour for Halloween. Be prepared for a ‘spooky’ experience. Meet the FK leader outside the school at 7pm €13
September activities
Hairy Lemon Pub
Have a drink to the end of the week at this popular and friendly after-work pub. Meet the team leader outside the school at 6pm. Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
16
th
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 outside the school at 6pm Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
City 22nd Dublin 23th Gallery Hugh Lane
th 28th Howl at the Moon 29
Glossary
Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
9 th
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 at Abbey Street Luas stop at 3:30pm.
Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
Meet the FK leader outside the school at 6:45pm
€16.80
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
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
Have a drink and hear some traditional Irish music in one of Dublin’s best live music venues.
Temple Bar PubTour
Try out the bars in Dublin’s most famous area, hear some live music and soak up the summer atmosphere. Meet the team leader outside the school at 6pm. Bring drinks money Sorry, over 18s only
30th
Night out at Diceys
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
October activities
Please book by 12pm at reception if you want to go on any of these activities.
What is going on in Dublin in October 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 LOST FASHION TOURS 3rd October
SCRIBBLE SESSIONS
14th October
MONTY PYTHON AND THE HOLY GRAIL SING-ALONG 14th October
The Lost Fashion Tours The Lost Fashion History of Dublin Tours are a unique series of tours which explores Dublin's stylish past. Fashion historian Ruth Griffin of the blog Rua Ruth will bring you on a saunter through the centuries to discover the style of the different quarters of Dublin. Find out more about the places where our most important fashion designers lived and worked, our trend-setting residents and the histories behind the city's premier shopping streets.
Do like listening to a story that has never been told before? This special night on the axis theatre stage, presents just that. Listen to two freshly written plays alongside the playwright as actors breathe life into brand new characters. Once the readings have finished, discuss with the group what worked, what didn’t work and what could be improved. This night of storytelling is the perfect way to appreciate and discover new talent. Free refreshments!
Accompanied by specially filmed and exclusive introductions from the famous British comedy troupe, this special screening is the ultimate night out for fans of Monty Python And The Holy Grail.
PRICE €12 LOCATION O’Connell Street WEB www.ruaruth.com
PRICE Free LOCATION Main Street, Ballymun WEB www.axis-ballymun.ie
PRICE From €7.50 LOCATION Market Square WEB lighthouse.admit-one.eu
Come dressed as the three-headed giant, or one of the celestial virgins or whatever Holy Grail character tickles your fancy as you join in the fun for this Don’t adventure. sing-along Bright the on Look Always forget, Side of Life.