Freshers Fest 2024
Get ready for an unforgettable week of fun, excitement, and new experiences as we present to you our 2024 Freshers Fest Events! From free activities to ticketed events, we’ve got something for everyone. Explore our full timetable below to find the perfect events for you.
Brought to you by your VP of Events and Engagement, Princewill, this week-long extravaganza will take you on a thrilling tour across all campuses. From petting zoos and gaming vans to the rodeo bull, pool competitions, famous hypnotists, and incredible night-time events, there’s no shortage of excitement.
It’s also the perfect chance to meet your SU officers and make new friends. Don’t be shy—come say HEY! We can’t wait for you to dive into all the fun at this year’s Fest. Enjoy every moment!
Ticketed Events
- Tuesday 24th, LightHouse Movie Screening – 3pm
- Tuesday 24th, Boco Pub Quiz – 7pm
- Wednesday 25th, Freshers SPIN Ball - The Academy – 10.30pm
- Thursday 26th, Drag Show & Karaoke - The Woolshed – 7.30pm
- Thursday 26th, Bag of Cans Bowling Tallaght Leisureplex – 7.30pm
- Thursday 26th, Bag of Cans Bowling Blanchardstown Leisureplex – 7.30pm
All tickets available to purchase at our Eventbrite collection at:
Timetable of events
Monday 23rd
Grangegorman
Bus Eireann – Central Quad – 11am–2pm
Hotpress – Central Quad – 10am–12pm
Redbull Activity
Blanchardstown
Petting Farm – Main Campus – 11am–2pm
Popcorn, CandyFloss & Ice Cream – C Block Main Foyer – 11am–2pm
Tallaght
Gaming Van – Outside Main Building – 11am–3pm
Tuesday 24th
Grangegorman
LightHouse Movie Screening – 3pm (Off Campus)
Blanchardstown
Gaming Van – Outside Main Building – 11am–3pm
Tallaght
Petting Farm – Outside Main building – 11am–2pm
Candy Floss, Popcorn & Ice Cream – Main Foyer – 11am–2pm
Lynx Activation – Main Foyer – 10am–4pm
Bolton Street
Hypnotist – Jason O’Callaghan – Stage Area – 1–2pm
Aungier Street
Donnelly Fresh Activation – Main Foyer – >10am–4pm
Evening
Boco Pub Quiz – 7pm
Wednesday 25th
Grangegorman
Game Van – Outside Lower House – 11am–3pm
JUST EAT – Centre Campus – 10am–4pm
Blanchardstown
Hynotist – Jason O' Callaghan – SU Common Room – 1–2pm
Tallaght
Rodeo Bull – Main Foyer – 10am–4pm
Bolton Street
Gaming Competition – SU Common Room – All Day
Aungier Street
Pretty Little Thing - Clothing Sale & DJ – 10am–3pm
Candy Floss, Popcorn & Ice Cream – 11am–3pm
Evening
Freshers SPIN Ball – The Academy – 10.30pm–2.30am
Thursday 26th
Grangegorman
Petting Farm – Outside Lower House – 11am–2pm
Candy Floss Popcorn and Ice Cream – Lower House Common Room – 11am–2pm
Pot Noodle – Outside Central Quad – 11am–3pm
Girly Quiz SPIN1038 – Lower House Common Room – 12–2pm
Tallaght
Mentalist /Magician - Kristen Gray – Main Building – 11am–2pm
Bolton Street
Pool Competition – SU Common Room – All Day
Evening
Drag Show & Karaoke – The Woolshed – 7.30pm–late
Bag of Cans Bowling Tallaght Leisureplex – 7.30pm
Bag of Cans Bowling Blanchardstown Leisureplex – 7.30pm
Friday 27th
Bolton Street
Candy Floss, Popcorn and Ice Cream – Stage Area – 11am–2pm
Gaming Van – Linenhall Carpark – 11am–3pm
Aungier Street
Pot Noodle Activation
