Dublin, Ireland’s capital, is a lively mix of traditional and modern and serves as a vibrant hub for some of the world’s leading companies and thinkers. From majestic museums to tiny galleries, modern attractions or heritage trails, Dublin has it all. Dublin has a thousand-year-old cultural heartbeat, with cobbled streets, Viking influence, and traditional Georgian architecture in the historic center. The city stretches from the Dublin Mountains out to the open sea on the coastline.
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The Convention Centre Dublin can be easily reached via LUAS tram on the Red Line from the Smithfield stop, heading toward The Point. Alight at the Spencer Dock stop, located at the back of the CCD. See https://www.luas.ie/ for tram information.
Rate: €160 (single) €170 (double), includes continental breakfast and VAT. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Booking Policy: All booking to be received by 21st February 2024 to avail of conference rate. Bookings made after are subject to availability and conference rate cannot be guaranteed.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings can be cancelled without penalty up to 30 days before event for delegates. Cancellations between 30 and 14 days prior to arrival will incur a charge equivalent to the first night’s rate. Any bookings cancelled less than 14 days prior to arrival will incur 100% penalty.
Payment Policy: Full payment is required at the time of booking. Please contact the hotel directly if you would like to arrange payment via bank transfer.
Travelodge is a convenient 15-minute walk to the Convention Centre Dublin.
Rate: €175 (single-standard room) €190 (double-standard room), €20 surcharge for superior room upgrade. Includes full Irish breakfast and VAT. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Booking policy: All booking to be received by 21st February 2024 to avail of conference rate. Bookings made after are subject to availability and conference rate cannot be guaranteed.
Cancellation Policy: Bookings can be cancelled without penalty up to 30 days before event for delegates. Between 30 and 14 days will incur a charge equivalent to the first night stay, any bookings cancelled up to 14 days will be charged for the full stay booked.
Payment Policy: Payment is required at the time of booking.
Hilton Garden Inn is a short 7-minute walk to the Convention Centre Dublin.
Rate: €220 (single) €15 surcharge for double, includes breakfast and VAT.
Minimum 3-night stay for guests arriving on 22nd, 23rd, and 24th April.
Booking policy: All booking to be received by 21st March 2024 to avail of conference rate.
Cancellation policy: Full cancellation of an individual reservation can be made up to 29 days prior to arrival. The reservation must be cancelled directly with the hotel and a cancellation number acquired. If a reservation is cancelled between 28 and 21 days prior to arrival, a cancellation charge equal to 1 night will apply. Within 21 days full charges will apply.
Dublin has a temperate oceanic climate with mild temperatures and rainfall all year round. The temperature in April averages 13°C/55°F during the day and 4°C/39°F at night. Humidity is consistently high in April, averaging 83%.
English and Irish (Gaeilge) are the official languages in the Republic of Ireland.
All attendees from outside Ireland are responsible for making sure they have the correct documentation to enter the country. Delegates are strongly advised to check with their local embassies and explore visa requirements as early as possible, and should a visa be required, to apply as soon as possible as the process can be time consuming. Ireland is not a part of the Schengen Agreement.
Helpful sites:
Department of Foreign Affairs: https://www.dfa.ie/travel/visas/visas-for-ireland/
Citizens Information: https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/moving-country/visas-for-ireland/permission-to-land-in-ireland/
Carbon-neutral Dublin Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports, with more than 55 airlines flying to over 170 destinations.
Dublin Airport is 12 km north of the city center (20 minutes journey). Aircoach, Airlink and Dublin Bus provide bus services from both terminals, and metered taxis (approximately €40) are also readily available.
If you need a lift quick, taxi apps like Lynk and Free Now are a handy option. You can also arrange a pick-up with a local taxi company over the phone. You’ll find taxi ranks dotted around the city too. But if you see one in the street, you can always hail it down. In Ireland, taxis can be any color. But they all have an eye-catching yellow sign on their roof. If the light is on, it means they’re available to take a fare. In Ireland, taxi services are highly regulated. Drivers need a special licence and insurance to operate and, for this reason, Uber does not offer private car rides in the city.
The Luas is the light rail system that connects Dublin’s suburbs to its core. Trams run every five minutes at peak times and every 10-15 minutes at other times. The service runs from around 5:30am to 12:30am Monday to Friday, 06:30am to 12:30am on Saturdays and 07:00am to 23:00pm on Sundays and public holidays.
See https://dublin.ie/live/life-in-dublin/getting-around/ for information on getting around in Dublin by bus, tram, taxi, and more.
Hours vary from shop to shop; the following are guidelines only. Larger department stores are usually open 09:30-19:00 Monday-Saturday, 12:00-18:00 on Sunday, with extended hours on Thursday. Smaller shops are typically open 09:30-18:00 Monday-Saturday, 12:00-18:00 on Sunday, with extended hours on Thursday. Many grocery and convenience stores are open 24 hours. Banks are open 10:00-16:00 Monday-Friday, and 10:00-17:00 on Thursdays. Some bureaux de change keep longer hours, including those at the airport. Museums in Dublin generally open from 10:00-17:00 Tuesday-Saturday. Most have extended hours on Thursday. Lunch is usually between midday and 13:00 and dinner is between 18:00-19:00, with most restaurants open later.
Smoking is banned in enclosed public spaces, which includes restaurants, bars, the conference center, museums, shops, and public transport.
The monetary unit in Ireland is the Euro (€ ). The conversion rate as of October 2023 is €1.00 to US$1.04. ATMs can be found in the airport and all main shopping streets. Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted throughout Ireland.
Tipping is not mandatory, but it is common practice. The most common places for tipping are in a restaurant for a sit-down meal (10%; 20% for a large group) or for tour guides (10% of the tour price). For taxis, tips aren’t necessary, or you may round up the fare (e.g., €9 to €10). In hotels: porters €2, room service €2, housekeeping €1-€2 per night.
In Ireland the power sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
Shopping in Ireland is subject to VAT (sales tax) of 23%. Visitors may be able to claim some VAT back on purchases made in Ireland and a duty-free allowance on goods bought outside the EU. Look for the “Tax-Free Shopping” sign in the windows of participating stores. To obtain your tax refund, you must complete a valid tax refund document, which you can get from participating stores. Present this document and goods to customs on departure at the airport, and you can receive your refund on the spot at some airports; otherwise, you can mail your tax refund document to the store and a refund will be issued.
Discover the beauty of Ireland with Wild Rover Tours. Various day tours and discount offers are available.
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