Symposium venue

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS)
Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4,
Ireland
Phone: +353 1 668 0866
Fax: +353 1 660 4014

Dublin itself is Ireland’s largest and most cosmopolitan city. With its many fine buildings, numerous sites of interest and almost tangible sense of history, the city is a fine introduction to Ireland. Bisected by the scenic River Liffey, Dublin has plenty to offer visitors with its beautiful parks, history-rich suburbs and the best in Georgian architecture. It is also a city rich in culture with many theatres, concert halls, galleries and museums to explore. Of course, no visit to Dublin would be complete without a visit to one of the many fine, traditional pub's to sample the true atmosphere of real Ireland and perhaps take in the sounds of a traditional musical session.

How to get there:

From Dublin Airport

Travel time: 45 Minutes
Distance: 16 Kilometres

By Bus
The RDS is only 16km from Dublin International Airport. An Aircoach to Ballsbridge runs from outside the airport every 15 minutes and drops outside the Main Hall entrance to the RDS. The journey costs €12 return and takes approximately 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.

By Taxi
Taxis are available at the Taxi rank outside Arrivals. Expect to pay between €30 and €40.

From City Centre

By Bus
The RDS Showground is serviced by bus routes number 7, 5 and 45, which stop outside the Main Hall Entrance to the RDS on Merrion Road. These bus services can be availed on Nassau Street outside Trinity College.

By Local Train
Dublin DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) service also operates from the City Centre to Ballsbridge. Travel southbound to Lansdowne or Sandymount stations.

Accommodation

Participants are asked to book their own accommodation. Below you will find a link to the various accommodation in Dublin and links to some of the hotels which are near to the RDS.

More Dublin accommodation

The Herbert Park Hotel – 4 star
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Tel: 353-1-667 2200

Bewleys Hotel Ballsbridge – 3 star
Merrion Road
Ballsbridge
Dublin 4
Tel: 353-1- 668 1111
Fax. 353-1- 668 1999

Mount Herbert Hotel – 3 star
Herbert Road
Lansdowne
Dublin 4
Tel: 353 1 668 4321
Fax: 353 1 660 7077

More Dublin accommodation

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