A one day conference/seminar for students serving or thinking about serving on the Dochas Christian Society committee in the incoming year 2026-2027.
Equip Leaders
Dochas Christian Society
National Trip
When: Friday the 27th of March - Saturday the 28th of March 2026
Where: Hillside Evangelical Church, Greystones, Co. Wicklow
Cost: 15
Departure date and time: Friday 27 March at 14:00
Return date and time: Saturday 28 March at approximately 22:00
By signing up to this Society Trip, members agree that they have read and understood the rules and information
This information forms part of the terms and conditions that will be added to the webstore and should also be emailed to those going on the trip.
Members’ Rules for Society Trips
Note: If you are in breach of any of the rules, you may be subject to university disciplinary action or banned from future Society trips.
Note: If you present a danger to yourself or another member or multiple members on the trip you may also be asked to return to University of Galway immediately, and you may be liable for any costs incurred.
Everyone who signs up for the trip must be a current student of University of Galway for the duration of the trip.
You must have a passport for all trips outside of Ireland.
• Deposits on flights are non-refundable once flights are booked.
Must not jeopardise your own health & safety or that of others.
Members are required to obey the following rules .
Members must:
• Be aware of the hazards involved
• • Must follow instructions given by trip leaders and officers.
• Must attend any training provided.
• Must inform officers or trip leaders of any medical condition that may affect your ability to participate, or affect emergency first aid treatment.
• You are responsible for making an informed decision as to whether it is a suitable activity for you.
• If consuming alcohol, you must drink responsibly and in a manner which will not endanger your own safety and health and that of others.
• You must never participate in potentially hazardous physical activities while under the influence of alcohol.
• Inform yourself of, and respect, local customs and laws
• Must stay in groups of no less than 3.
• Ensure in the event of receiving medical treatment that you are 100% satisfied that you have received all the medical treatment you require before being discharged.
• Note you are covered by University Insurance for the duration of the trip, any travel outside of the trip you will need your own travel insurance.
• If driving, you will do so in a safe and responsible manner.
• Members must implement the buddy system and make sure the other 3 appointed are present and safe and ready to get on the bus.
• Must not leave the venue during the evening.
• Must be ready for the bus at the appointed time.
• You must inform the trip leader if you don’t intend to return on the bus.
• No drinking on the bus.
• Must wear any protective gear provided.
• If staying in accommodation make sure your bedroom door is securely locked at all times to ensure your safety.