What’s one of the symbols of Dublin city? If we think about Ireland we imagine the green Shamrock, but what is specific to Dublin? Ok…you can think about Guinness, famous around the world, but after you visit Dublin, for sure you’ll remember the colorful doors that you can see in the various Dublin houses around the city. It’s not just about … Read More
Best places to hang out in Dublin
So, now that you are in Dublin, what do you do in your free time?? Certainly Alpha College organises a lot of activities for you, but what else is going on in this city? As a big city, Dublin offers you variety of things you can do – and not too far away. Every night you can go out for … Read More
Revealing the hidden
Dublin’s greatest secrets part II As days are getting longer and (possibly) warmer, we all tend to get a little travel fever. We’d like to explore new places, since in nice weather they tend to be much more spectacular. Plus, we don’t need to wear thick coats with several layers underneath. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article about … Read More
Dublin’s greatest secrets
Chapter 1 – The Storyteller If you ever meet a real Dubliner, you might end up having a whale of a time. The only thing you have to do, is to ask. Ask them to recommend you some places. Some good old places. And that’s exactly what I did. I met Liam on my first week at Alpha. At the … Read More
Dublin Walking Tour
Taste of Irish history Last Friday, thanks to our special tour guide Stig, the students of Alpha discovered a lot about amazing Irish history. Even though the Republic of Ireland as a country is not that old, the history of Ireland goes way back. In case you’ve missed that, Ireland was under the occupation of Great Britain for more than … Read More
Things to do during the Christmas holidays!
My name is Adnan and I am the current Marketing Intern. If you are staying in Dublin during Christmas (like me), there are lots of cool things to do over the next two weeks. Here are just a few I picked out. Explore the city – Dublin Discovery Trails: First, I advise you to download the “Dublin Discovery Trails” app. This … Read More
7 keys to the secret doors to Irish literature tradition you must visit in Dublin
Dublin, one of the cultural capitals of Europe, is home of some of the most enduring writers of the English language. It can boast 4 nobel literature prizes (William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, Samuel Beckett and Seamus Heaney), who only represent a tiny fraction of the great writers Ireland has produced. It is then worth to explore the literary … Read More
9 amazing places in Dublin tourist guides won’t tell you about
We have already talked about how learning English is not only a matter of studying grammar. A language is, in fact, a representation the culture and the history of a country. In Dublin, you can find many hidden treasures, the legacy of a city unknown to tourists, that make it a veritable open-air museum. You just need to know where to look! … Read More
Bloomsday festival in Dublin!
James Joyce is one of the most famous sons of Dublin, and Dubliners sure are extremely proud of having such an eminent figure among their compatriots. They are so proud of it that each year on june 16th, officially since 1954, the city celebrates Bloomsday, the day depicted in Joyce’s Ulysses. Wait a second, maybe I am going to fast here. … Read More
Hugh Lane Gallery
Other than music and sports, Ireland has also a strong visual art tradition. For this reason, one of the guided tours we offer to our students is to one of the most important art galleries in Dublin, as well as the first known public gallery of modern art in the world. Coincidentally, this gallery is located at a few minute … Read More
Visit at the whiskey museum
There aren’t many things that scream “Ireland” more than whiskey. Whiskey is, in fact, not only a delicious liquor, but is also strictly connected with Irish history. Just think that the word whiskey is so old that it comes from the old Irish language, gaelic, Uisce beatha, “the water of life”, which was then mispronounced into whiskey by the Vikings … Read More
Croke Park
To be honest, I’m not too much of a sport person, so I didn’t know what to expect from the visit at the Croke park. But actually, there is much more than sports to this massive stadium. Trust me, this place is really worth a visit. From an architectural point of view, it is the third largest stadium in Europe … Read More
9 things you must know to get around in Dublin
As I have already mentioned in a previous post before, I’m terrible with public transport. It takes me forever to understand a new transport system, so I usually give up and walk everywhere instead. But we don’t want you to suffer the same fate and find yourself running a daily marathon, so I studied hard and prepared a handy guide … Read More
4 things you need to know to survive Dublin airport
The 4 things you need to know to survive the Dublin airport So, after many long hours sitting on a plane, you finally made it! You’re in Dublin! You just want to reach your accommodation as quick as possible, get some rest, maybe go to a pub and have a pint some of that famous real Guinness beer… not so … Read More
Event of the Week – Irish Food Market
Something to do (eat) this Sunday. Mandy’s event of the week has something in common with Alpha College, it is the Green Door Market. Some people say Irish food is boring but this market will prove that Irish food is just as good as Italian, French, Spanish and even my favourite Mexican! It is also a great way to practise … Read More
Google tour of the 1916 Rising
This year (2016), Ireland will be celebrating the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising which is a pivotal point in the history of Ireland and our move towards independence. There will be many events throughout the year to celebrate the anniversary, obviously with a particular focus on events around Easter time and the Spring. If you go to dublinrising.withgoogle.com you will be … Read More
Guinness Storehouse is Europe’s Top Attraction!
At a recent awards ceremony, Dublin’s very own Guinness Storehouse was crowned the top visitor attraction in all of Europe, beating such iconic as the Eiffel Tower, Buckingham Palace and The Colosseum of Rome. The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin has welcomed over 13 million visitors through it’s famous gates since it opened in 2006 – and many of those visitors have … Read More
10 Facts about St. Patrick’s Day
We love St. Patrick’s Day here in Alpha! Everyone celebrates being Irish on this day, no matter where you are on the planet. With St. Patrick’s Day celebrated across the world, did you ever wonder how much you actually … Read More
How to meet locals in Dublin
Join a sports club A goal for many students is to meet local people other than the teachers in their school. Now the most common place to do this is in the pub but this can be difficult due to the noise, too many pints of Guinness or something else. There are other great options such as joining a sports club. … Read More
Stars on our street!
Life is never dull here on North Great George’s Street! Again, it’s being used as a location for film crews to use for their scenes. We’ve heard it’s a film called ‘Love & Friendship’. Chloe Sevigny and Kate Beckinsale are two of the main actors. The story is from a Jane Austen novella. Jane Austen was a famous English writer … Read More
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