Conference Venue
Ireland has a wonderful mix of breathtaking natural beauty and vibrant urban landscapes. It is a country with a rich diversity of ethnic groups and cultures. English is spoken by the majority of Irish people however, pockets of Irish speaking communities, known as Gaeltachtí are dotted around the country, mainly on the West and North-Western coasts.
Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and is home to a great musical and literary tradition, proudly naming Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, Wilde and Beckett as its native sons. The city boasts numerous world-class attractions including castles, museums, art galleries, pubs and cafes. Mountain walks, stately homes and gardens, sandy beaches and fi shing villages are within a short distance, while Dublin’s Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a stunning, friendly and cosmopolitan city.
The main meetings will be held at Dublin Castle Conference Centre.
The Executive Committee Meeting on Sunday 31st October will be held in Malahide Castle
Address of the Meeting Venue: Dublin Castle Conference Centre, Dame Street, Dublin 2. Website: www.dublincastle.ie
Few conference centres in the world can claim a location so steeped in history as that of Dublin Castle Conference Centre. Situated in the very heart of historic Dublin, the castle has been completely restored.
Dublin Castle has played host to European Union Presidencies, Heads of State, and leaders of business, industry and government. It is also a major tourist attraction, with unique historic layers revealed throughout the complex from the Medieval Tower to the world treasures of the Chester Beatty Library, the Viking Defence Bank and splendid State Apartments.s.
Dublin Castle is situated on the south side of the River Liffey, off Dame Street, en route from Trinity College to Christchurch Cathedral.
Dublin Bus routes nos. 77, 77A, 56A and 49 from Eden Quay and no. 123 from O'Connell Street stop at Palace Street Gate, see Dublin Bus.
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