Your Guide to Student Life at Griffith College Dublin!
At Griffith College Dublin, the academic year doesn't have to be all about lectures and assignments. It's also important to make new friends, participate in extra-curricular activities, and enjoy everything this fantastic campus and country have to offer!
Thankfully, the Student Activities Team and Students' Union Team are here to help you make the most of your time at Griffith!
Student Activities Team
The Student Activities Team specialise in organising adventure and sport activities for students.
Adventure
The team organises approximately three day trips, four overnight adventure trips, and a series of weekend excursions all over Ireland, helping you get a real feel for this beautiful country!
Here are examples of previous activities:
Overnight Trips:
- Adventure Trip to Connemara
- Medieval Banquet to Ennis
- Discovery Trip travelling the South-West of Ireland
- Surf Trip to County Clare
Day Trips:
- The Cliff of Moher
- Giants Causeway & Belfast
- Glendalough & Kilkenny
Weekend Excursions:
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Go Karting
- Paintballing
Sport
The Student Activities Team also organise a range of competitive and non-competitive sports for students to take part in.
Competitive Sports
- Football
- Basketball
- Cricket
- Badminton
- Billiards
- Volleyball
Non-Competitive Sports
- Dance
- Yoga
Make sure to follow @griffactivities on Instagram to keep up to date with their latest news and events!
Students' Union
The Students' Union building provides a variety of facilities for students on campus, such as table tennis tables, pool tables, PlayStation consoles, and more.
Click here to view a tour of the SU building's facilities on our TikTok!
As well as providing a great social space for students to hang out, the SU also organises regular events to help students meet new people and have fun. Recent events include a pottery workshop, pub quiz, escape room, board games night, karaoke night, and a trip to the Guinness Storehouse.
During Freshers Week, students are invited to create and participate in student societies, such as the Griffith African Society and the Griffith Board Games Society.
Make sure to follow @griffith_su on Instagram to keep up to date with their latest news and events!
Fitness Room
All students at our Dublin Main Campus have access to a Fitness Room located on campus. Located in the B Block near the main reception, the room contains various cardiovascular equipment such as elliptical cross trainers, exercise bikes and treadmills, as well as high quality weight machines. Male and female changing rooms, which are equipped with hot showers and secure lockers for gym gear, can be found adjacent to the Fitness Room.
To enquire about the Fitness Room and gain access, head to the Student Activities office located in D014.