Conference Venue:
The conference will take place at Dublin City University (DCU), Glasnevin Campus, Dublin 9, D09 V209, Ireland Information on getting to DCU
Attendees should arrive at the DCU Students’ Union Building (Google Maps link | OpenStreetMap link), and follow the signs to the Registration Desk (located at the Solas Room, KA202).
Accommodation:
Due to Dublin being a very popular destination year round, we recommend that you book accommodation as early as possible.
Closest accommodation
The most convenient accommodation (location wise) is available on the DCU Glasnevin Campus via DCU Rooms . DCU Rooms only has a limited amount of rooms available as the event takes place during term time. The rooms that are available on the DCU Glasnevin Campus are Double rooms or Twin rooms. The bedrooms have a private ensuite bathroom with access to a shared lounge/kitchenette within their apartment (shared with 1 other room). The rooms are offered on a first come first served basis and the special conference rate on offer is €125 (room only) per room per night, and must be booked via this link. If you have any questions, please contact DCU Rooms reservations team on reservations@dcu.ie
Discounted hotel options (Drumcondra area)
We have arranged discounted prices for two hotels near DCU: The Skylon Hotel and the Bonnington Hotel. Both are situated near the Drumcondra village and about 2km away from the DCU Glasnevin campus, where the conference is being held. You can use the promo codes below. Drumcondra village has some nice pubs and restaurants, cafes and supermarkets. And the Botanic Gardens are not too far away (walking distance from Skylon hotel).
Dublin Skylon hotel: Use promo code SKYSC (valid for bookings on 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th September only) for 18% discount. Use the BOOK NOW button on top left of the screen. You will be given the option to pick the desired dates and then, below, to type in the promo code (SKYSC). You will then be redirected to see the discounted rates. There are three rate plans to choose from – Prepaid ( non-refundable), Flexible Room only and Flexible Bed and Breakfast. If you wish to choose the prepaid rate (lowest) you can also add breakfast as an add-on in the later stage of booking.
Bonnington hotel: Use promo code BONSC. Promo rates: Double Room Sole Use: €170 (incl. breakfast – normal price €195). Double or Twin Room: €190 (incl. breakfast – normal price €220) You can either book online or call reservations on +353 18373544 quoting the promo code.
Staying in Central Dublin
There are several options, and the advantage of staying centrally is that you will be closer to the main tourist attractions (e.g. Stephen’ Green park, Trinity college, Temple bar area). Please bear in mind however that the traffic in Dublin can be congested during rush hours, and you will have easier access to the conference venue if you are on the north side of Dublin (north of the river Liffey). However, options around Grafton street (the main shopping street, south side of the river) still have good access to DCU via bus or taxi/Uber. Also if you stay in the city centre or on the northside, you will be travelling to DCU in the morning, and will avoid most of the rush hour traffic. If you stay further into the south side (which tends to be a more expensive but also nicer part of town in general), you will encounter some traffic in the morning towards the city centre, but then it will ease off after that.
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