Conference Venue

Conference Venue

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Dublin City University, All Hallows Campus

Address

Grace Park Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin, D09 N920, Ireland

How to get to the Strand Campus

Temple (District and Circle lines): 2 minute walk. Charing Cross (Bakerloo and Northern lines): 10 minute walk, Embankment (District, Circle and Bakerloo lines): 10 minute walk, Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern, Bakerloo, Waterloo & City lines): 12 minute walk, Holborn (Central and Picadilly lines): 12 minute walk, Chancery Lane (Central line): use exit 4 – 15 minute walk.

Charing Cross: 9 minute walk. Waterloo: 12 minute walk. Waterloo East: 10 minute walk. Blackfriars: 12 minute walk.

Buses stopping outside the university: 1, 4, 26, 59, 68, 76, X68, 168, 171, 172, 176 (24 hour), 188, 243 (24 hour), 341 (24 hour), 521, RV1.

A shuttle bus service is available for staff and students (carrying their college ID) wishing to travel between the Guy’s and St Thomas’ hospital sites, the latter also being within walking distance of Waterloo and the Strand. The pick-up and drop-off points are:

  • at St Thomas’, the lower-ground car park opposite the Florence Nightingale Museum
  • at Guy’s Campus, on Great Maze Pond on the lay-by to the Bloomfield Clinic.

No public parking, but a pay and display parking system operates in nearby streets including Surrey Street. Motocycle bays are available in the Strand, Arundel Street, Temple Place and other nearby streets.

Weekend and evening bicycle parking after 20.00 is permitted at the Strand entrance opposite Security. Please note that any bicycles left in this location after 08.30 Monday to Friday will be removed. No responsibility will be accepted for the replacement of locks or costs incurred. No bicycles are permitted to be brought into the buildings or chained to railings.

Students and staff may park at the Strand Campus secure bicycle park off Strand Lane but must register with Strand Campus Security for access.Ā  There is bike parking in the streets, andĀ Barclays Cycle Hire bikes are available close by.

Currency

The currency of Ireland is the Euro (sign: €; code: EUR). Ireland is part of the Eurozone, and the Euro is the official currency used throughout the country.

Power outlets

All power sockets in Dublin provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz. Ireland uses Type G power plugs (three rectangular pins), the same as the United Kingdom.

Visa and entry

Ireland is not part of the Schengen Agreement and has its own visa policy. Depending on nationality and purpose of travel, a visa may be required.

Air Travel

Dublin Airport (DUB) is the main international airport serving Dublin and the rest of Ireland, located approximately 10 km north of the city center.

Train Travel

Dublin Heuston Station and Dublin Connolly Station are the main railway hubs, serving routes across Ireland.

Public Transport

Dublin’s public transport includes buses, LUAS trams, and suburban trains (DART and Commuter Rail). Most services can be accessed using a Leap Card.

Medications

Prescription medicines should be carried in original packaging and accompanied by a doctor’s prescription. Certain controlled drugs are restricted.

Alternative transport

Dublin promotes sustainable transport through electric buses, pedestrian-friendly areas, and green transport initiatives.

Bikes

Cycling is popular in Dublin, supported by dedicated bike lanes and the Dublin Bikes public bicycle rental scheme.

Accommodation

The Merrion Hotel Dublin

Address: Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone Number: +353 1 603 0600

The Croke Park Hotel

Address: Jones’ Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, D03 E5Y8, Ireland Kingdom Phone Number: +353 1 871 4444

Hotel St. George by Nina

Address: 7 Parnell Square E, Rotunda, Dublin, D01 E176, Ireland
Phone Number: +353 1 874 5611

Iveagh Lodge

Address: 87/88, 87/88 Gardiner Street Lower, Mountjoy, Dublin 1, D01 EY88, Ireland
Phone Number: +353 1 836 5548

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