Ireland Events Schedule For Traveling Boston College Fans

The Boston College football team has landed in Dublin, and chances are many of the BC traveling fans are on their way today or tomorrow. Here’s a look at upcoming events this weekend surrounding the game.

Thursday, September 1

9 AM-12 PM

Joint faculty symposium: Hosted by Trinity College Dublin, hear from faculty of Trinity, BC and Georgia Tech about international collaborations in education, research and innovation.

4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Welcome Parade: in Dublin’s Parnell Square. Join the BC and Georgia Tech bands and cheerleaders in a Welcome Parade through the historic Downtown.

6:00 PM-8:30 PM

Marching Band Classic: The BC and Georgia Tech bands will perform, along with a number of local Irish school bands. The event will be held in Malahide Castle.

Friday, September 2

8:00 AM-10:00 AM

IDA Ireland Business Breakfast: At the Royal College of PHysicians, 1 Setanta Pl. in Dublin, join a breakfast conversation about successful companies that have set up shop in Ireland.

8:00 AM-10:00 AM

Boston College Mass: Fr. Leahy will celebrate Mass with visitors from BC at St. Mary's Pro Cathedral, 58-72 Marlborough St. in Dublin.

11:00 AM-6:30 PM

High School Football Games: Several US High Schools have been invited over to Ireland to join in this week’s festivities, and they will play on Friday at Donnybrook Stadium.

3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Pep Rallies: BC and Georgia Tech will each host a pre-game pep rally at Trinity College.

7:30 PM-9:30 PM

Leinster Rugby match: BC fans are invited to cheer on Leinster, one of the most storied rugby clubs, play a league match against Benneton Rugby Treviso. The game will be held at the RDS Stadium in Ballsbridge.

Saturday, September 3

9:00 AM

Pre-Game Tailgating hosted by Trinity College Dublin.

12:30 PM

Kickoff!

4 PM

Post-Game Tailgating hosted by Trinity College Dublin.

——

Official BC meet-up bars:

The Mercantile and Sinnott’s Bar are two partner pubs serving as host to BC fans this weekend.

See you in Dublin!