Freshers Fest 2025
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Freshers Week 2025 is here!
Get ready for an unforgettable start to the year with a jam-packed week of events, activities, and campus fun! From buzzing on-campus experiences like free food, gaming vans, pool tournaments, and petting farms, to unforgettable ticketed nights out including bowling takeovers, drag shows, house parties, and mystery movie screenings, there’s something for everyone.
Whether you’re new to campus or returning for another year, Freshers Week is your chance to meet new people, explore student life, and kick off the year in style. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and join us for a week full of energy and memories you’ll never forget.
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 the 23rd, Freshers at Lane 7 – 5.00pm-7.00pm
Tuesday the 23rd, Bag of Cans Bowling – Blanchardstown Leisureplex, 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Tuesday the 23rd, Bag of Cans Bowling – Tallaght Leisureplex, 8.00pm - 9.30pm
Tuesday the 23rd, Mystery Movie and Chill at the Lighthouse Cinema, Smithfield, 3.00pm
Wednesday the 24th, An Afternoon in Hugh Lane Gallery, 12.30pm
Wednesday the 24th, The SPIN House Party at the Academy, Middle Abbey Street, 11.00pm until late
Thursday the 25th,Drag Show & Karaoke, The Woolshed Baa and Grill, 7.00pm until late.
All tickets available to purchase at our Eventbrite collection at:
Events & Activity Timetable
Grangegorman Campus
- Apache Pizza – Central Quad Foyer 10-4pm
- Eclective - – Central Quad Foyer 10-4pm
- Zine Workshop – Lower House LH103, 2-3pm
- Freshers Pool Tournament – Lower House Common Room, 3pm
Aungier Street Campus
- Freshers Pool Tournament – SU Basement Common Room, 3pm - Sign Up Here
Blanchardstown Campus
- Spill D Tea with your Campus Vice President – Tea and Cakes, SU Common Room C Block, 10am
- Petting Farm – Centre Campus Outside, 11am – 2pm
- Free Candyfloss, Icecream and Popcorn – C Block Foyer, 11am – 2pm
- Gaming Van – Centre Campus Outside, 11am – 3pm
- Freshers Pool Tournament – C Block SU Common Room, 3pm Sign Up Here
Tallaght Campus
- Freshers Pool Tournament – SU Common Room, 3pm Sign Up Here
Bolton Street Campus
- Freshers Pool Tournament – SU Common Room, 3pm Sign Up Here
Tuesday the 23rd of September
Grangegorman Campus
- Central Quad Activity / Bus Eireann / Rewrite the Code / Hotpress / Bank of Ireland, between 9am - 4pm
- Spill D Tea with your Campus Vice President – Tea and Cakes, SU Common Room Lower House, 10am
- Petting Farm – Outside Lower House, 11am – 3pm
- Free Candyfloss, ice-cream and popcorn, Lower House Common Room, 11am – 3pm
- Keep an eye out for our stilt walkers and jugglers walking around campus!!
Aungier Street Campus
- Celsius Brand Sampling – Aungier Street Main Foyer, 9am - 4pm
Tallaght Campus
- Gaming Van – Outside Main Campus Building, 11am to 3pm
Bolton Street Campus
- Jason O’ Callaghan Hypnotist Show – Room BST 327, 1-2pm
Which one are you choosing?
Wednesday the 24th of September
Grangegorman Campus
- Gaming Van – Outside Lower House, 11am – 3pm
- Bank of Ireland – Central Quad, 10am – 4pm
- JUST EAT – Main Campus outside Bradogue – 10am - 4pm
Aungier Street Campus
- Spill D Tea with your Campus Vice President – Tea and Cakes, SU Common Room Basement, 10am
- Free Candyfloss, Ice Cream and Popcorn – Main Foyer, 11am-3pm
- Archery Inflatables in Main Foyer
Blanchardstown Campus
- Celsius Brand Sampling – C Block Main Foyer, 10am – 4pm
- Hotpress – C Block Main Foyer, 10am – 4pm
- Jason O’Callaghan Hypnotist Show – SU Common Room, 1pm - 2pm
Tallaght Campus
- Petting Farm – Outside Main Building, 11am - 2pm
Bolton Street Campus
- EAFC Gaming Competition – SU Common Room 3pm
- Pool Tournament – SU Common Room 3pm Sign Up Here
Thursday the 25th of September
Grangegorman Campus
- Redbull Brand Sampling – Central Quad, 10am - 2pm
Aungier Street Campus
- Archery Inflatables – Main Foyer
- Gaming Van – Outside Courtyard, 11am – 3pm
Blanchardstown Campus
- Nandos Blanchardstown Activation, 10am – 3pm
- Strongest Student Competition! Boxing Machine – C Block Main Foyer
Tallaght Campus
- Spill D Tea with your Campus Vice President – Tea and Cakes, Main building, 10am – 10.30am
- Jason O’Callaghan Hypnotist Show – Room T050, 1pm – 2pm
- Free Candyfloss, Ice Cream and Popcorn – Main Foyer, 11am-3pm
Friday the 26th of September
Aungier Street Campus
- Archery Inflatables, Main Foyer
Blanchardstown Campus
- Strongest Student Competition! Boxing Machine – C Block Main Foyer
Tallaght Campus
- Hotpress – Main Foyer, 10am – 3pm
Bolton Street Campus
- Spill D Tea with your Campus Vice President – Tea and Cakes, SU Common Room, 10am – 10.30am
- Free Candyfloss, Ice Cream and Popcorn – Stage Area, 11am-3pm
