Semester Schedule, September - October

WEEK 1 - COMMENCING SEPT 14TH

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Monday, 14th - First Day of School Breakfast

Start your first week of classes with a breakfast courtesy of your RAs. There will be bagels, spreads, fruit, orange juice, smoothies and lots to snack on and take with you to get you ready for your big day!

7:30am - Big Pond Office

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Monday, 14th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Carmichael Centre

9am-12 noon

Seamus

(Meet Karl at 8:30am in Big Pond office to walk to Carmichael for the first time).

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Monday, 14th - Hop on Hop off tour 24hr Dublin sightseeing ticket

Issued by Big Pond

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Wednesday, 16th - Internship orientation + Placement site visit

Big Pond Office

10am-12 noon

Karl

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Thursday, 17th - Programme Talk with Academic Director

DBS Castle House CH4.1

11:15am-12 noon followed by DBS lunch

Meet Karl in the Big Pond office at 10:30am to walk there 

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Thursday, 17th - Marist Cooking Class

Experience a hands-on cooking session at a local Dublin Cookery School where a local chef will guide you through creating delicious dishes from scratch.

6pm - 🏡

Director of Marist Ireland, Shane

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Friday, 18th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Big Pond Office

8:30am - 11:15am

Karl

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Friday, 18th - Bohemians FC vs Drogheda Soccer Match

Put on your Bohs colours and support our local football team.

7pm - 🏡

Nina

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Saturday, 19th - Causey Farm (Mandatory)

Spend the day at Causey Farm enjoying traditional Irish activities, outdoor fun, and a taste of rural life.

Time of departure: 8:30am (till 4pm)

Nina & Alannah

WEEK 2 - COMMENCING SEPT 21ST

Monday, 21st - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

HH 6th floor

9am-12 noon

Seamus

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Monday, 21st - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Big Pond Office

6pm-9pm 

Seamus

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Tuesday, 22nd - Pizza & Quiz Night

Take a night off from cooking with a slice (or three) of pizza from a local Stoneybatter pizza spot, while competing in a Big Pond-related quiz night!

7pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge

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Friday 25th - Sunday 27th Study Tour Northern Ireland

Your first overnight study tour. Politics, Conflict and Reconciliation

8am: 🏡

Shane & Alannah

 WEEK 4 - COMMENCING OCT 5TH

Monday, 5th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Carmichael Centre

9am-12 noon

Seamus

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Monday, 5th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Big Pond Office

6pm-9pm

Seamus

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Tuesday, 6th - Marist Group Meal

Chai-Yo

5:30pm

Shane

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Thursday, 8th - Scavenger Hunt & Quiz Winners Dinner

A celebratory dinner at Boeuf & Frites for the winning scavenger hunt team and quiz winner to enjoy their well-earned prize.

7pm - HH Reception

Nina & Alannah

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Sunday, 11th - Phibsboro Tour (Mandatory)

Explore our local neighbourhood, Phibsboro, and discover restaurants, shops, and fun things to do right on our doorstep. 

5pm - 🏡

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Sunday, 11th - Brazilian Snacks

Come along for a relaxed evening sampling popular Brazilian snacks and treats.

6pm - HH 6th Floor Lounge

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Sunday, 11th - Pints & Catch Up

Explore a new local and catch up with your RAs.

7:15pm - HH Reception

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WEEK 5 - COMMENCING OCT 12TH

Monday, 12th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Carmichael Centre

9am-12 noon

Seamus

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Monday, 12th - Exploring Contemporary Ireland

Big Pond Office

6pm-9pm

Seamus

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Thursday,15th - Marist Group Meal

Shane

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Friday 16th - Sunday 18th Study Tour West

The first of your two Fall study tours! Galway, Inis Mór & the Gaeltacht.

First stop: Hometree, eco charity in rural County Clare

8am: 🏡

Nina, Karl, Shane

WEEK 7 - COMMENCING OCT 26TH


READING WEEK

Monday, 26th - Halloween Movie Night

Settle in for a cosy Halloween movie night with spooky films, snacks, and good company.

Sign ups required: https://forms.gle/TH9L5LJPR6j8V4FZ6

Sign ups close Wednesday, 21 October at midnight.

5pm-7pm HH Cinema Room