Halloween is coming to the DLTC Language School and there's gonna be lots of fun and scares for students between the 24th-31st of October .. scary movies, spooky tour to Glasnevin Cemetery, Halloween fancy dress party (prizes for best dressed), halloween traditions, games and jack o'lanterns .. watch the school noticeboards for more details. Scare ya later!!!
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Showing posts with label DLTC Student Events. Show all posts
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Halloween festivities at DLTC
Halloween is coming to the DLTC Language School and there's gonna be lots of fun and scares for students between the 24th-31st of October .. scary movies, spooky tour to Glasnevin Cemetery, Halloween fancy dress party (prizes for best dressed), halloween traditions, games and jack o'lanterns .. watch the school noticeboards for more details. Scare ya later!!!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Traditional Irish Music - August 2011 - Comhaltas Culturlann
Cultúrlann na hÉireann
Irish Music Centre
Monkstown
Co. Dublin
+353 1 2800295
(only 20 minutes walk from DLTC Language school)
Irish Music
August 2011
Informal Music Session
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday nights in the bar.
Starts about 8.30/9pm. Free on Tuesday and Wednesday; 3€ on Friday/Saturday.
Ceili
Traditional Irish music show - €10 per person – Friday nights - starts at 9pm
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Cultúrlann na hÉireann (an Irish Cultural Institute), home to ComhaltasCeoltóiríÉireann, was established in 1976 and many Irish traditional music and dance events take place in the Cultúrlann. It has:
· Cultural Information Agency
· Training and Education Centre
· Library of books and archive of traditional recordings
· Shop (CDs, books etc)
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Photos of Student Trip to Chester Beatty Library and Dublin Castle
Here are some photos of our student trip to the Chester Beatty Library and Dublin Castle . The Chester Beatty Library is a fantastic museum to visit in the gardens of Dublin Castle. It was voted European museum of the year in 2002 and has a collection of beautiful Oriental and Asian treasures. It's free to enter the museum and it is set in the wonderful gardens of Dublin Castle. A very nice place for a peaceful afternoon! Chester Beatty Library Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Free Irish Music Night - Friday 28th Jan
Free traditional Irish music night! This Friday night! All students and friends are welcome!
Continuing our regular cultural programme, the DLTC language school is having a traditional Irish music night on the 28th January. The event takes place in the Harbour bar and grill on Marine Road in Dun Laoghaire (see on google map) and is free for all DLTC Language School students and their friends. If you attend another language school, but want to come, you are very welcome but just let us know with an RSVP on our facebook event page .
The event will feature traditional Irish musicians in a typical pub location. It starts at 9pm and finishes at 11pm so you still have time to get a bus or a DART home or to the city centre (to continue the party!).
The traditional music night we had last month was a great success (despite the snow and ice!) with about 50 students attending - thanks to Claire we had a guitarist and a fiddle (violin) player and two fantastic Irish dancers. The dancers showed us how the traditional dances are done and then did a great job in getting some of the audience up to try it for themselves. Have a look at the video from last month!
The DLTC language school aims to promote the learning of foreign languages and the experience of cultures through our language courses (English courses, Spanish classes, Italian classes, French classes etc) and our regular cultural events that will take place throughout 2011.
Hope to see you all there!
Continuing our regular cultural programme, the DLTC language school is having a traditional Irish music night on the 28th January. The event takes place in the Harbour bar and grill on Marine Road in Dun Laoghaire (see on google map) and is free for all DLTC Language School students and their friends. If you attend another language school, but want to come, you are very welcome but just let us know with an RSVP on our facebook event page .
The event will feature traditional Irish musicians in a typical pub location. It starts at 9pm and finishes at 11pm so you still have time to get a bus or a DART home or to the city centre (to continue the party!).
The traditional music night we had last month was a great success (despite the snow and ice!) with about 50 students attending - thanks to Claire we had a guitarist and a fiddle (violin) player and two fantastic Irish dancers. The dancers showed us how the traditional dances are done and then did a great job in getting some of the audience up to try it for themselves. Have a look at the video from last month!
The DLTC language school aims to promote the learning of foreign languages and the experience of cultures through our language courses (English courses, Spanish classes, Italian classes, French classes etc) and our regular cultural events that will take place throughout 2011.
Hope to see you all there!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
When is the best time of year to come to Dublin?
At the DLTC English Language school in Dun Laoghaire in Dublin, Ireland, we're often asked this question by students who want to come on a study holiday to Dublin to learn English. The good news is that it's always a good time to visit Ireland, Dublin and Dun Laoghaire - there are some great events on all year round. Here's a list of some events that are on each month to help you plan your study holiday in 2011.
January:
Temple Bar Trad fest - traditional Irish music festival (Temple Bar area of Dublin - last week of January) Every January, the pubs of Temple Bar come alive with the sound of traditional Irish music. This is a great opportunity to see Irish music in its traditional setting - the Irish pub. Temple Bar is the centre of Dublin's nightlife and is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Temple Bar is full of pubs, restaurants, galleries, discos and is right in the very centre of Dublin, it is a 'must-see' on every tourists list of things to do. The festival takes place in the last weekend of January. http://www.templebartrad.com/ Some Free events. (Music)
Funderland Fun Park (RDS Ballsbridge - 26th December 2010 to 11th January 2011) - Funderland is the largest travelling Theme Park in the Europe. It has up to five roller coasters, two giant ferris wheels, and lots of thrilling attractions from all over Europe. https://www.funderland.com/dublin.php (Entertainment)
Dublin on Ice - Ice skating (Arnotts Store roof - until 23rd January 2011; RDS Ballsbridge until 09th January 2011). What an experience to ice skate on the roof of Arnotts store on Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street. For times and online booking visit: http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/ (Entertainment)
February
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (17-27th February 2011) - 10 wonderful days of movies new and old from all around the world that are shown in cinemas all around the centre of Dublin. While the details of films in this year's festival have not yet been released, last year's festival had over 100 movies: a gala opening of 'Ondine' with colin Farrell; a tribute to Kristn Scott Thomas; a Kenneth Anger retrospective; orchestral performances of the film scores of Italian Nina Rota, feature showings of Russian and Korean movies, films from Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy and many more. http://www.jdiff.com/ (Cinema)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's great to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
March
St Patricks Day festival - national festival of Ireland (events in every town in Ireland - events take place during the week of 17th-20th March). St Patricks Day is Ireland's national day. In every town, city and village, there is a colourful parade and a great family atmosphere with live music and dancing on the streets and in the pubs. The largest parade is in Dublin and in recent years events in Dublin has taken place over 5 days around the 17th. March 17th is definitely the best day of the year to visit Dublin. Many Free events. http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ (Festival)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's fun to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
April
Great Ireland Run - popular running event for all levels: international, professionals, amateurs, runners, joggers and walkers (Phoenix Park, Dublin - 10th April 2011). This is a 10km run through Dublin's beautiful Phoenix Park which is a beautiful place to visit anytime. Last year thousands took part in this run. To enter or for more information: http://www.greatirelandrun.org (Sport)
Wicklow Hills Walking Festival (various locations Co Wicklow - mid April) - Wicklow is an area of beautiful and wild mountains to the south of Dublin. You can reach these mountains within 30 minutes by bus or car from Dun Laoghaire. Details have not yet been announced of the 2011 festival. Last year the festival included a wide range of activities all based in the Wicklow Hills: trekking, mountain walking, hiking, mountain biking, river kayaking, paintballing, orienteering, horseriding, bird watching, fishing. Many free events. http://www.wicklowoutdoors.ie/ (Sport)
Easter
Good Friday (Friday before Easter) - school is closed but there is an extra free private tour/event for full-time DLTC language school English students this week.
**Important note: No alcohol can be sold in Ireland on Good Friday (Friday before Easter) so all pubs etc are closed on this day.
Easter Monday (day after Easter Sunday) - is a public holiday in Ireland so there is no school at the DLTC Language School this day but there is an extra free private tour for DLTC full-time English students on the Friday of this week.
May
May Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in May is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Bray Jazz Festival - one of the best music festivals on the east coast. Bray is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.brayjazz.com (music)
Dublin City Soul Festival (Dublin City - 26th-29th May 2011) - popular soul music festival including the free outdoor Soul Picnic on 29th May in Merrion Square Park; Icons of Soul photographic exhibition from Getty Images; Rising Stars performances in Temple Bar's Meeting House Square. Many Free events. http://www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie (Music)
June
June Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in June is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Movies in the Park (People's Park, Dun Laoghaire - start of June) - free festival of films shown outdoors on a big screen in the People's Park in Dun Laoghaire. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, an extra sweater, and a picnic - lovely way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. Free. http://www.dlrevents.ie/ (Cinema)
Bloomsday - James Joyce Festival (Dublin city and Dun Loaghaire - 16th June 2011) - June 16th is BLOOMSDAY, the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on 16th June by Joyceans all over the world. It is traditional to dress up and go out for the day, visiting the locations of the book around Dublin and taking part in readings, walks, food, music and drink which in some way connect with the book. Part of the book takes place around Dun Laoghaire and there are celebrations here during the day. Many free events. http://www.jamesjoyce.ie (literary)
Street Performance World Championships (Merrion Square, Dublin city - 16-19th June 2011) - This June the best contortionists, magicians, breakdancers, comedians and other assorted world-class professional jesters will descend on Dublin’s Merrion Square, to battle it out for the most coveted title in street performance, the AIB Street Performance World Champion. 20 minutes by DART (train) to Pearse Street DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Free. http://www.spwc.ie (Entertainment)
July
World Cultures Festival (Dun Laoghaire - end of July) - details of the 2011 festival have not yet been released. Previous festivals have seen 10s of thousands of people visiting Dun Laoghaire over a single weekend to sample music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Best weekend of the year to be in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/ (Festival)
Bray Summer Festival (Bray Co Wicklow - middle of July) - two weeks of free live music on Bray seafront; comedys shows; theatre; street entertainment; aeronautical displays; international food markets; funfairs; fireworks. All this just 20 minutes by DART (train) to Bray station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. http://www.braysummerfest.com (Festival)
Galway Races (Galway city - 25th-31st July) - huge party in all the pubs and venues of Galway during the week of the famous Galway horse races. Accommodation can be difficult to find during this week but many homes become B&B's for the few days. There are many public and private bus services from Dublin to Galway. Many free events. http://www.galwayraces.com/summer-festival-meeting (sport/entertainment)
August
August Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in August is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students for the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin Horse Show (RDS Ballsbridge - 03rd August - 07th August 2011) - From August 3-7 the Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. This year they are celebrating 138 years of the Dublin Horse Show, Ireland’s top equestrian event. It really is one of the highlights of a traditional Dublin summer and offers a great day out for horse enthusiasts and families alike. 15 minutes by DART (train) to Sydney Parade DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets: http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/ (Sport)
Puck Fair (Killorglin, Co Kerry - 10, 11, 12th August) - The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and most unusual festivals. It is held without fail on 10th, 11th and 12th August every year with lots of free street entertainment. The main feature of the fair is that the people place a crown on a wild goat and make him 'King' of the festival. For the 3 days, the 'King Puck' stands on a platform in the middle of the town and watches over the festivities. This will require car hire or taking national transport - accommodation can be difficult to find in the immediate area but is available in nearby towns. Many free events. http://www.puckfair.ie/ (festival)
National Heritage Week (national locations - 20th-28th August 2011) - events include: free tours of heritage sites; exhibitions; Whale Watch Ireland; and much more. Mostly free. http://www.heritageweek.ie/ (culture/heritage)
September
If you like popular music then there is the Electric Picnic music festival from 2nd-5th September – about an hour outside Dublin but transport is well-organised – you have to buy tickets for this festival very early. See www.electricpicnic.ie
Arthurs Day (many pubs and venues in Dublin city - 23rd September 2011) - Celebrate the most famous beer in the world and its creator, Arthur Guinness, in its home city. Lots of events take place in the bars, pubs and venues around Dublin. http://www.guinness.com/en-ie/arthursday/index.html (music)
October
October Bank Holiday Weekend - the last Monday in October is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin city marathon (Dublin city - 31st October 2011)
November
December
January:
Temple Bar Trad fest - traditional Irish music festival (Temple Bar area of Dublin - last week of January) Every January, the pubs of Temple Bar come alive with the sound of traditional Irish music. This is a great opportunity to see Irish music in its traditional setting - the Irish pub. Temple Bar is the centre of Dublin's nightlife and is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Temple Bar is full of pubs, restaurants, galleries, discos and is right in the very centre of Dublin, it is a 'must-see' on every tourists list of things to do. The festival takes place in the last weekend of January. http://www.templebartrad.com/ Some Free events. (Music)
Funderland Fun Park (RDS Ballsbridge - 26th December 2010 to 11th January 2011) - Funderland is the largest travelling Theme Park in the Europe. It has up to five roller coasters, two giant ferris wheels, and lots of thrilling attractions from all over Europe. https://www.funderland.com/dublin.php (Entertainment)
Dublin on Ice - Ice skating (Arnotts Store roof - until 23rd January 2011; RDS Ballsbridge until 09th January 2011). What an experience to ice skate on the roof of Arnotts store on Dublin's main street, O'Connell Street. For times and online booking visit: http://www.7upchristmasonice.ie/ (Entertainment)
February
Jameson Dublin International Film Festival (17-27th February 2011) - 10 wonderful days of movies new and old from all around the world that are shown in cinemas all around the centre of Dublin. While the details of films in this year's festival have not yet been released, last year's festival had over 100 movies: a gala opening of 'Ondine' with colin Farrell; a tribute to Kristn Scott Thomas; a Kenneth Anger retrospective; orchestral performances of the film scores of Italian Nina Rota, feature showings of Russian and Korean movies, films from Ireland, Poland, Denmark, Sweden, Czech Republic, Brazil, France, Spain, Italy and many more. http://www.jdiff.com/ (Cinema)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's great to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
March
St Patricks Day festival - national festival of Ireland (events in every town in Ireland - events take place during the week of 17th-20th March). St Patricks Day is Ireland's national day. In every town, city and village, there is a colourful parade and a great family atmosphere with live music and dancing on the streets and in the pubs. The largest parade is in Dublin and in recent years events in Dublin has taken place over 5 days around the 17th. March 17th is definitely the best day of the year to visit Dublin. Many Free events. http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/ (Festival)
RBS Six Nations International Rugby. Taking place in February and March, this is the big European international rugby event of the year. This year Dublin will host the games (Ireland V France - Sunday 13th February 5pm); (Ireland V England - Saturday 19th March 5pm). Other matches include (Italy V Ireland Saturday 5th February 2011 2.30pm); (Scotland V Ireland Sunday 27th February); (Wales V Ireland Saturday 12th March). It's not easy to get tickets for these games but it's fun to watch them even in the pubs where there is always a great atmosphere! (Sport)
April
Great Ireland Run - popular running event for all levels: international, professionals, amateurs, runners, joggers and walkers (Phoenix Park, Dublin - 10th April 2011). This is a 10km run through Dublin's beautiful Phoenix Park which is a beautiful place to visit anytime. Last year thousands took part in this run. To enter or for more information: http://www.greatirelandrun.org (Sport)
Wicklow Hills Walking Festival (various locations Co Wicklow - mid April) - Wicklow is an area of beautiful and wild mountains to the south of Dublin. You can reach these mountains within 30 minutes by bus or car from Dun Laoghaire. Details have not yet been announced of the 2011 festival. Last year the festival included a wide range of activities all based in the Wicklow Hills: trekking, mountain walking, hiking, mountain biking, river kayaking, paintballing, orienteering, horseriding, bird watching, fishing. Many free events. http://www.wicklowoutdoors.ie/ (Sport)
Easter
Good Friday (Friday before Easter) - school is closed but there is an extra free private tour/event for full-time DLTC language school English students this week.
**Important note: No alcohol can be sold in Ireland on Good Friday (Friday before Easter) so all pubs etc are closed on this day.
Easter Monday (day after Easter Sunday) - is a public holiday in Ireland so there is no school at the DLTC Language School this day but there is an extra free private tour for DLTC full-time English students on the Friday of this week.
May
May Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in May is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Bray Jazz Festival - one of the best music festivals on the east coast. Bray is only 20 minutes by DART (train) from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.brayjazz.com (music)
Dublin City Soul Festival (Dublin City - 26th-29th May 2011) - popular soul music festival including the free outdoor Soul Picnic on 29th May in Merrion Square Park; Icons of Soul photographic exhibition from Getty Images; Rising Stars performances in Temple Bar's Meeting House Square. Many Free events. http://www.dublincitysoulfestival.ie (Music)
June
June Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in June is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Movies in the Park (People's Park, Dun Laoghaire - start of June) - free festival of films shown outdoors on a big screen in the People's Park in Dun Laoghaire. Bring a blanket to sit on the grass, an extra sweater, and a picnic - lovely way to spend a summer afternoon or evening. Free. http://www.dlrevents.ie/ (Cinema)
Bloomsday - James Joyce Festival (Dublin city and Dun Loaghaire - 16th June 2011) - June 16th is BLOOMSDAY, the day in 1904 on which all the action of James Joyce’s novel Ulysses takes place. It is celebrated every year on 16th June by Joyceans all over the world. It is traditional to dress up and go out for the day, visiting the locations of the book around Dublin and taking part in readings, walks, food, music and drink which in some way connect with the book. Part of the book takes place around Dun Laoghaire and there are celebrations here during the day. Many free events. http://www.jamesjoyce.ie (literary)
Street Performance World Championships (Merrion Square, Dublin city - 16-19th June 2011) - This June the best contortionists, magicians, breakdancers, comedians and other assorted world-class professional jesters will descend on Dublin’s Merrion Square, to battle it out for the most coveted title in street performance, the AIB Street Performance World Champion. 20 minutes by DART (train) to Pearse Street DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Free. http://www.spwc.ie (Entertainment)
July
World Cultures Festival (Dun Laoghaire - end of July) - details of the 2011 festival have not yet been released. Previous festivals have seen 10s of thousands of people visiting Dun Laoghaire over a single weekend to sample music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Best weekend of the year to be in Dun Laoghaire. Many free events. http://www.festivalofworldcultures.com/ (Festival)
Bray Summer Festival (Bray Co Wicklow - middle of July) - two weeks of free live music on Bray seafront; comedys shows; theatre; street entertainment; aeronautical displays; international food markets; funfairs; fireworks. All this just 20 minutes by DART (train) to Bray station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. http://www.braysummerfest.com (Festival)
Galway Races (Galway city - 25th-31st July) - huge party in all the pubs and venues of Galway during the week of the famous Galway horse races. Accommodation can be difficult to find during this week but many homes become B&B's for the few days. There are many public and private bus services from Dublin to Galway. Many free events. http://www.galwayraces.com/summer-festival-meeting (sport/entertainment)
August
August Bank Holiday Weekend - the first Monday in August is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students for the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin Horse Show (RDS Ballsbridge - 03rd August - 07th August 2011) - From August 3-7 the Dublin Horse Show takes place in the RDS complex in the heart of Dublin. This year they are celebrating 138 years of the Dublin Horse Show, Ireland’s top equestrian event. It really is one of the highlights of a traditional Dublin summer and offers a great day out for horse enthusiasts and families alike. 15 minutes by DART (train) to Sydney Parade DART station from the DLTC Language School in Dun Laoghaire. Tickets: http://www.dublinhorseshow.com/ (Sport)
Puck Fair (Killorglin, Co Kerry - 10, 11, 12th August) - The fair is one of Ireland's oldest and most unusual festivals. It is held without fail on 10th, 11th and 12th August every year with lots of free street entertainment. The main feature of the fair is that the people place a crown on a wild goat and make him 'King' of the festival. For the 3 days, the 'King Puck' stands on a platform in the middle of the town and watches over the festivities. This will require car hire or taking national transport - accommodation can be difficult to find in the immediate area but is available in nearby towns. Many free events. http://www.puckfair.ie/ (festival)
National Heritage Week (national locations - 20th-28th August 2011) - events include: free tours of heritage sites; exhibitions; Whale Watch Ireland; and much more. Mostly free. http://www.heritageweek.ie/ (culture/heritage)
September
If you like popular music then there is the Electric Picnic music festival from 2nd-5th September – about an hour outside Dublin but transport is well-organised – you have to buy tickets for this festival very early. See www.electricpicnic.ie
Arthurs Day (many pubs and venues in Dublin city - 23rd September 2011) - Celebrate the most famous beer in the world and its creator, Arthur Guinness, in its home city. Lots of events take place in the bars, pubs and venues around Dublin. http://www.guinness.com/en-ie/arthursday/index.html (music)
October
October Bank Holiday Weekend - the last Monday in October is a public holiday in Ireland. There is no school for DLTC language school students that day - an extra, free private tour will be arranged for full-time students on the Friday afternoon of this week.
Dublin city marathon (Dublin city - 31st October 2011)
November
December
Temple Bar Trad Fest - traditional Irish music festival
At the end of January each year there is a festival of Irish music that takes place in the pubs and venues of Temple Bar area of Dublin. It takes place this year over 5 days from 26th-30th January 2011. This is what the organisers say: "Temple Bar Trad is Dublin's premier celebration of traditional music and culture. It's hard to believe that before the first ever Temple Bar Trad in January 2006, Dublin had lacked a traditional music festival for almost twenty years! Temple Bar Trad is all about the music." For more information, visit http://www.templebartrad.com/ The DLTC language school will be organising a night out at the festival for English language students. Travel to Temple Bar from our language school in Dun Laoghaire is very easy and takes only 20 minutes by DART (train) from Dun Laoghaire to Tara Street station - from there it's a 5 minute walk to Temple Bar.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
December 2010 DLTC Student Events
Tuesday 30th Nov – Student Feedback Session 2pm school
Wednesday 1st Dec - Football (see notice)
Thursday 2st Dec - Guided Bray Cliff Walk Departs school 1:00pm – Bring DART fare
Tuesday 07th Dec – Lecture: A Typical Irish Christmas FREE 2pm school
Thursday 9th Dec – Christmas Movie 2pm school
Friday 10th Dec – Tour to Newgrange Departs school 12:30. Returns 18:00. €18 per person
Tuesday 14th Dec – Christmas Movie 2pm school
Wednesday 15th Dec – Bowling depart school 1pm €6 per person
Thursday 16th Dec – Christmas Walk depart school 1pm FREE
Friday 17th Dec – Mince Pies, Christmas carols and hot port! School 1pm FREE
Friday, November 19, 2010
DLTC Christmas Party 2010!!
CHRISTMAS PARTY!!
3rd December 2010
Irish Dancers
Harbour bar and grill
(Marine Road Dun Laoghaire )
8pm
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Halloween Party Photos
Great party .. great night .. well done to winner of our best 'costume' contest .. thanks to everyone for coming .. thanks to MacDara for bringing us a halloween all the way from the Aran Islands .. his bodhran, traditional irish singing, and stories. See our facebook DLTC Language School page for more photos of our Halloween 2010 celebrations .. http://www.facebook.com/pages/DLTC-Language-School-Dublin-Ireland/111929922170564
DLTC Cursos de ingles Dublin Irlanda
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Halloween Student Events at DLTC School
Did you know that Halloween has Irish roots?
The spooky holiday was created by the Celts as the day of All Souls that ghosts walked and the undead spoke.
The 2,000-year-old ancient Celtic festival is called Samhain. At the DLTC we're going to continue the tradition ...
 | HaLLOWEEN 2010 DLTC Events |
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Tuesday 19th October – Irish Halloween traditionssuperstitions, and ghost stories Free to Full-time students lecture 1:30pm school
Thursday 21st October - Halloween Horror Movie 2:00pm school FREE to all dltc students
Wednesday 27th October - Halloween Mystery Tour
Departs school 1:00pm Returns school 6:00pm Free to Full-time students*
Thursday 28th October – Halloween movie FREE TO all DLTC students
 Friday 29th October – Jack o’lanterns- Make your own Jack o Lantern – FREE to all dltc students Class * 2pm school |
Friday 29th October - Halloween Party 8:30pm school – Prize for best costume – party games – ghost stories - Free to all DLTC students
* Full-time students registered for courses for the week 25th October
DLTC English Language Courses Ireland
DLTC English Language Courses Ireland
Sunday, May 23, 2010
10 relaxing things to do in Dun Laoghaire this summer:
While studying English at the DLTC English language school this summer, here are some things to do in your free time - see the google map below or at here for locations:
7) Have a beer outside Finnegans pub in Dalkey or Ivory if you prefer more modern.
8) Boat trip to dalkey island. Not always available but forless than 10euro, you will be taken by small boat from Colliemore Harbour to dalkey island. There, you can explore the beauty, the views and the ruins for an hour or two before the return.
9) Swim in the sea at the Forty Foot in Sandycove. This is a huge traditional swimming place for the whole of Dublin. People from everywhere go swimming here all year round and at Christmas there are festivities and hot drinks as the swimmers brave icy water. If you prefer warm water, there is the public swimming pool in Monkstown.
10) Dalkey Castle. Costs about 5euro but you get the history of Dalkey since the vikings (told by actors dressed up from the period) and you get to go up on top of the tower to see all across Dalkey to Dun Laoghaire.
11) Walk the East pier followed a 99 ice cream from Teddy's. A 99 is the white ice cream on a cone with the piece of chocolate 'flake' stuck into it.
Pubs, music, food, entertainment etc: Privee disco at the 40ft bar Friday and Saturday nights; Pavilion Theatre for various shows; Walters bar for drink, food and live music (late bar at weekends). Kingston Hotel for drink, food, music and great outdoor area overlooking the sea on a sunny day!;
Other things: PADI dive centre, sailing school; rock climbing in Dalkey; all-weather 6-a-side football pitches (Monkstown Pool); public Tennis Courts (Clarinda Park Dun Laoghaire); 12 screen cinema (besides Tesco Bloomfield Shopping Centre Dun Laoghaire).
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1) Dun laoghaire festival 23, 24, 25 July. Over 200,000 people come to Dun Laoghaire in one weekend for music, food, art and crafts from all over the world. Most of the entertainment is free and happens at various locations around the town and along the seafront. Verdict: fantastic!
2) Dun laoghaire Market in the Park. Every Sunday summer and winter, the market in the Peoples Park Dun Laoghaire runs from about 10am to 5pm and offers very tasty food (mostly organic, healthy and local); great coffee; and various bits of art, crafts, plants. Verdict: very relaxing place for an hour or two on Sunday.
3) DLR Events - throughout the year, the local council organizes entertainment and art events such as the Movies in the Park (free movies in the Peoples Park Dun Laoghaire in June). For all these events see dlrevents
4) The Dalkey Seals: at Bulloch harbour between Sandycove and Dalkey visit the wild seals that live there. Only a 20 minute walk from Dun Laoghaire main street, visiting Bulloch Harbour is like time-travelling to a typical fishing village of 200 years ago on the west coast of Ireland - you certainly could never imagine this is in a modern city. The seals are fed by the local fishermen so they are there every day, though maybe not all day. If it’s the season you can buy fresh crab and lobster from the fishermen there.
5) Small boat fishing: Also in Bulloch Harbour, if you are there in July or August, why not hire a boat and rod and go fishing for Mackerel. Boat and equipment can be hired for about 20-30euro per hour which is not too expensive when shared with 3/4 people. Even if you don't fish, its a great way to see the coast around Sandycove and Dalkey.
6) Walk Killiney Hill. Take the DART to Killiney. Come out of Killiney Station, turn right along the seafront road; follow the road as it goes up a steep hill (it goes past the house of Bono from U2 at the top); continue on straight until you have a wonderful view of Killiney Bay and Dalkey Island; on the left hand side there is a small path that will take you up Killiney Hill; or you can continue along the road that will eventually bring you to Dalkey village; have a beer to relax and then take the DART home! .... or go on any of the Tuesday afternoon guided walks organised by the DLTC language school for full-time students (Bray-Greystones along the cliffs; Howth Head, etc)
8) Boat trip to dalkey island. Not always available but forless than 10euro, you will be taken by small boat from Colliemore Harbour to dalkey island. There, you can explore the beauty, the views and the ruins for an hour or two before the return.
10) Dalkey Castle. Costs about 5euro but you get the history of Dalkey since the vikings (told by actors dressed up from the period) and you get to go up on top of the tower to see all across Dalkey to Dun Laoghaire.
11) Walk the East pier followed a 99 ice cream from Teddy's. A 99 is the white ice cream on a cone with the piece of chocolate 'flake' stuck into it.
Pubs, music, food, entertainment etc: Privee disco at the 40ft bar Friday and Saturday nights; Pavilion Theatre for various shows; Walters bar for drink, food and live music (late bar at weekends). Kingston Hotel for drink, food, music and great outdoor area overlooking the sea on a sunny day!;
Other things: PADI dive centre, sailing school; rock climbing in Dalkey; all-weather 6-a-side football pitches (Monkstown Pool); public Tennis Courts (Clarinda Park Dun Laoghaire); 12 screen cinema (besides Tesco Bloomfield Shopping Centre Dun Laoghaire).
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
DLTC Language School St Patricks Week 2010
Wow! What a busy St Patricks Week we just had at the school! Party, tour ... It started with Nancy's free lecture for full-time English students on Tuesday afternoon about the "Irish saints and superstitions" .. a very appropriate topic for the week of St Patricks Day.
Then we had the party at the school on St Patricks Eve .. who can forget that! or maybe, who can remember it??!! A great night with lots of Guinness (and soft drinks!), many renditions of Molly Malone, and the old Irish song "Clavelitos" (!!?) .. we will have more photos of this party as soon as I can find the camera ;) If anyone has any, please put them up on our wall here.
Obviously there was no school on Wednesday, St Patricks Day itself. Instead on Friday afternoon, we had a free tour for full-time English students to Lough Dan in County Wicklow .. I think everyone agreed: a very beautiful place and good place to visit - I really enjoyed showing it to the group. The location is not on the usual tourist trails or public bus routes .. so this was a great opportunity. Have a look at the pictures on our wall here.
So that's St Patricks festivities until next year .. but don't worry, we'll find some more occasions to celebrate soon! Easter egg anyone?
Thanks everybody,
Bob
Then we had the party at the school on St Patricks Eve .. who can forget that! or maybe, who can remember it??!! A great night with lots of Guinness (and soft drinks!), many renditions of Molly Malone, and the old Irish song "Clavelitos" (!!?) .. we will have more photos of this party as soon as I can find the camera ;) If anyone has any, please put them up on our wall here.
Obviously there was no school on Wednesday, St Patricks Day itself. Instead on Friday afternoon, we had a free tour for full-time English students to Lough Dan in County Wicklow .. I think everyone agreed: a very beautiful place and good place to visit - I really enjoyed showing it to the group. The location is not on the usual tourist trails or public bus routes .. so this was a great opportunity. Have a look at the pictures on our wall here.
So that's St Patricks festivities until next year .. but don't worry, we'll find some more occasions to celebrate soon! Easter egg anyone?
Thanks everybody,
Bob
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