Student Events


Welcome Party

This is held at the beginning of the semester and it is a chance for students to get to know each other in the first week and mix with students from other colleges.

 

Halloween Ball

At this time of year the Students have settled into their studies and are ready to get dressed up and dance the night away at the Halloween Ball. This year Students pulled out all the stops to dress up and the atmosphere in the cobweb filled 'NV' nightclub was second to none!

 

Christmas Ball

The Christmas Ball is the last chance for Students to mingle with each other before the Christmas holidays! The Christmas Ball is generally one of the largest attended events in the year, where some Students dress up as elves, Santa’s helpers, and of course the main man, Santa Clause!

 

The Annual Ball

Possibly the most important event of the year, The Annual Formal Ball gives Students and Staff the chance to put on their finest formal attire and enjoy a four course meal, live entertainment, and Dj until the early hours of the morning. Tickets are highly sought after and those who get them are never disappointed!

 

RAG Week

As it gets later in the year all eyes are on the coming summer exams, however RAG week is just early enough for the Students to have one last week of fun before they get stuck into the books! Similar to Fresher’s week RAG week is another week of events for students to enjoy before the end of year exams and summer holidays. Last year saw some wild events such as the Gumball Rally (where Students race to complete wacky tasks around Dublin city), followed by pub games and live DJ. The week was finished off with a Mardi Gras themed RAG Ball, which was organised this year by the 2nd Year Marketing & Event Management Students!

 

Final Party

EBS Dublin at DBS reserve a great venue directly after the final examinations so students can celebrate and bid farewell to all those who they met during the year!  


 

Field Trips

The Dublin City Tour

Students are provided with a Dublin welcome tour to familiarise themselves with the city. The Dublin bus tour is held for all students during the first week of class.

 

EBS Weekend trip to Galway & The Cliffs of Moher

In March 2010 we introduced the weekend trip to Galway with immense success! The students thoroughly enjoyed their time there. This is a fantastic opportunity to visit the west of Ireland for little cost to the student as the college subsidises the tour which means students only pay for accommodation in Galway.

Typical Itinerary for Weekend Trip to Galway

Friday Morning: Depart Dublin City Centre

Friday Afternoon: 

Arrive at Clonmacnoise, an early Christian site founded by Saint Ciaran in the 6th century on the banks of the River Shannon. The site includes the ruins of a cathedral, eight churches (10th-13th century), two round towers, three high crosses and a large collection of early Christian grave slabs. The original high crosses and grave slabs are on display in the Visitor Centre. There is an audio-visual tour as well as a number of exhibitions.

Saturday:
Inis Mor (Aran Islands) - For your excursion to Inis Mor, the largest of the islands, your journey begins with your departure from Rossaveal, crossing to the island by ferry. Inis Mor is a vast open-air museum, rich in archaeological and monastic sites. Civilization has existed here for over 4,000 years and the landscape is dotted with the remains of settlements, chapels and forts, the best example being Dún Aongus. You are met at the harbour by minibuses; this will include a visit to Dun Aongus. Perched spectacularly on a cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this is the largest of the prehistoric stone forts of the Aran Islands.

Sunday:
Cliffs of Moher -  Departing from Galway and travallinh to the Burren in County Clare . Stopping off at the spectacular Cliffs of Moher and then returning  to Dublin on Sunday afternoon.

 

Day Trip to Glendalough & Bray

This is a free event and students will travel to the stunning valley of Glendalough.The Glendalough Valley is located in the Wicklow Mountains National Park that is also the site of the world famous Monastic Site with Round Tower. Students can learn about Irish history by watching an audiovisual film about the area and then join a tour of the monastic settlements. Upon return students will be able to visit the seaside village of Bray.

 

Wine Tasting

Students visit a city centre location where they learn about world wines and the wine industry and how it works. Students get to share some food and are then tested in their knowledge of wines at the end. The evening includes competitions, prizes, food & games at a great location!

Causey Farm

Tourism students are brought to Causey Farm to experience the running of an Irish Farm and enjoy the tourist experience offered by the farm. This includes Ceili dancing a trip to the bog and baking some of your own brown bread. This is an aspect of the tourism course and the family that own the farm then speak with the students about their business & marketing strategies.

 

Sports and Societies

EBS Dublin students have their own soccer team, for which training and matches are organised weekly. Those interested in squash and tennis can avail of weekly mini tournaments. Along with providing these sports, EBS staff also assist students in pursuing personal hobbies while in Dublin (including Scouting, Swimming, Golf, Gym, Weights, Rugby & Basketball). Additional Services are also provided to students who wish to explore Ireland independently, either on weekend excursions outside of Dublin, or for week long trips during the midterm break.

 

For those who wish to get more involved in student societies the following is a list of some which students can look forward to:

  • Psychology Society
  • Film and Media Society
  • Golf Society
  • Winter Sports Society
  • Paintball Society
  • Poker Society
  • Dance Society
  • Surf Society