Dublin, the capital of the Republic of Ireland, is increasingly the venue for a variety of international conferences. Today, it is a city of fine Georgian Buildings, excellent stores and shops, pubs and restaurants, museums and antique shops, all combining to make it one of the most enjoyable cities in Europe.

During the course of the conference you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most historic buildings in the city. The State Apartments of Dublin Castle will host the State Reception.

Trinity College Dublin, founded in 1952, is situated right in the heart of Dublin city, the city campus occupies some 47 acres (including the Trinity College Enterprise Centre). This 16th century campus, surrounded by attractive gardens, is an ideal location for conferences with well-equipped lecture theatres, accommodation, banking, travel agency, shopping and tourist attractions. The main conference building is the Arts Building. All conference hotels except UCD are within walking distance of Trinity Conference Centre, situated in the Arts Block - please see point 2 on map

Contact Number: 01- 608 1648

- General information regarding the conference

- Social events

- Daily excursions

- Accompanying persons programme

- Accommodation changes

- Book a taxi

- Internet access

The following services are available in the Arts Building:

- Internet Facilities - a password to gain access to the TCD network is available at the registration desk. The passwords are €10.00. One password is valid for the full week of the conference.

- Public Telephone (telephone cards are sold in machines beside telephone)

- Coffee Shop

- Photocopying (photocopying ticket is required)

- Cloakroom (luggage storage on Friday)

Lunch will be served in the Dining Hall, Buttery and Bar (please see point 3 on Map) each day except Friday 7th July. To cater for large numbers, lunch will be available from 13.00hrs - 14.30hrs. There will be queuing, so please be patient! Your badge is your ticket, so please ensure that you wear it at all times.

The speaker preview room is located in Room 2026 on the Upper Concourse of the Arts Building. All presentations must be handed in 24hrs advance.

Poster boards are located in the Samuel Beckett Theatre, the Lower Concourse and the Upper Concourse of the Arts Building.

Your badge must be worn at all time as it is your ticket to all sessions, tea/coffee, lunches, Welcome Reception and State Reception. Loss of your badge will incur a replacement charge of €10.00.

A list of delegates will be available at the registration desk on request. This list is also on the abstract CD ROM.

Urgent messages may be left on the message board at the registration desk.

There is a bank outside the University for foreign exchange on Monday to Friday only. There are automatic teller machines on site, which can be accessed 24 hours a day.

Dublin has a busy city centre shopping area around Grafton street and across the river. There is a huge range of products to bring home; from traditional Irish handmade crafts to international designer labels.

Things to buy; woollen knits, tweeds, crystal, Claddagh rings, pottery, silver and music.

Shopping hours are from 9.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Saturday, with shops open until 8.00pm on Thursdays, and most shops open from 12.00 noon to 6.00pm on Sundays.

Dublin has wonderful restaurants in the city centre. A list of restaurants will be available at the registration desk.

Tipping is at your discretion, in some hotels and restaurants a service charge of 10-15% is added to your bill. A small tip is appreciated for good service. Tipping is not unusual in pubs and bars. Tip cabs 10% and porters 65cent per bag.

Smoking is not permitted in any building in Trinity College. Since 29th March 2004 the Irish Government has implemented a smoking ban in the workplace in Ireland. This means smoking is forbidden in enclosed places of work in Ireland. This includes office blocks, various buildings, public houses/bars, restaurants and company vehicles (cars and vans).

Articles found should be taken to the Registration Desk in the Arts Building.

The Conference Organising Committee or its agents, will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss or accidents incurred during the conference.

Delegates are strongly advised to arrange their own personal insurance to cover medical and other expenses including accident or loss. Where a delegate has to cancel for medical reasons, the normal cancellation fee will apply. It is recommended that citizens from EU countries bring with them a current EHIC card.

A conference coach service will be provided for the following evening functions:

(Please refer to Social Programme for times of coaches for each social function)

In Dublin taxis are available at designated taxi ranks and can also be hailed down. Alternatively, you can book a taxi with the registration desk.

Please see listed below recommended contact taxi companies for outside office hours:

eg. 1-M is Poster#1 on Monday

Doctors on Duty: 00353 1 453 9333