To those requiring a visa to Ireland, please note that obtaining a visa to Ireland may take considerable time, so please apply for a visa way in advance. Also see ‘Ireland Visa Requirements’ on www.justice.ie for information), it is imperative that arrangements for the issuance of visas are made in adequate time.

The conference will be held in the Astra Hall, University College Dublin (UCD, Dublin), Belfield, Dublin 4, Ireland

Accommodation

Montrose Hotel:

We have reserved a block of 40 rooms at the Montrose Hotel for the Monday (6/12) through Thursday (June 15) nights. But we were able to secure only 10 rooms for Sunday night (6/11). The rate at the Montrose, which is just over the road from UCD, is EUR93/night standard rooms. To make reservation at the Montrose, please complete and fax the Montrose Booking Form and fax directly to the hotel at +353 1 269 3376. The Deadline for guaranteeing the EUR93/night rate is May 1st, 2006. After that you will be charged the prevailing rate, if rooms are available.

UCD Residence

Glenomena student residences form a small village on the edge of the UCD Belfield campus, convenient for the conference. Accommodation is based around apartments with individual bedrooms, shared bathrooms and basic tea/coffee facilities. Food is available both off-campus and at the campus restaurants and cafes.
Rooms cost EUR70 per night. Please note that this is room-only: delegates are responsible for all their own meals.

To book a room, please e-mail icac-glenomena@topos.ucd.ie stating your name, affiliation, address, and the nights for which you require accommodation (Saturday 10th June - Saturday 17th June inclusive). We will issue you with a Paypal invoice by e-mail, and once this has been paid we will confirm your accommodation by e-mail. We accept payment by Paypal only, with all charges being settled in advance. We regret we are unable to accept credit card payments directly: however, Paypal works with all major credit cards.

The final date at which we can accept bookings is start of business Friday 2nd June.

On arrival at UCD you can contact the Glenomena Resident Assistant at +353 1 716 1030, who will be able to check you into your accommodation. If you do not have access to a mobile phone, please call-in to the welcome desk when you reach UCD (located at the Stillorgan Road Entrance) who will be able to contact the Resident Assistant on your behalf..

Hotels in Dublin

Here is a list of hotels in various locations in Dublin. If anyone is interested in staying in any of these hotels, please make your reservation directly with the hotel. Note that ICAC has not contacted these hotels.

Hotels in Dublin City Center

• The Clarion Hotel, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1: Located in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). The hotel is around 10 minute walk to Dublin City Centre, overlooking the River Liffey. (http://www.clarionhotelifsc.com/)

•  The Townhouse, 47 – 48 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1: The Townhouse is located in the heart of historic Dublin, a short walk from the leafy Trinity College (the second oldest university in Europe), the fashionable shopping streets, museums, art galleries and a myriad of pubs and restaurants. www.townhouseofdublin.com

• The Mont Clare Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2: Around 5 minutes walk from Dublin's main shopping streets and 10 minutes from Trinity College. (http://www.ocallaghanhotels.com/montClare/index.asp)

• The Davenport Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2: Around 5 minutes walk from Dublin's main shopping streets and 10 minutes from Trinity College. (http://www.ocallaghanhotels.com/davenport/index.asp)

• The Alexander Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2: Around 5 minutes walk from Dublin's main shopping streets and 10 minutes from Trinity College. (http://www.ocallaghanhotels.com/alexander/index.asp)

• Stephen's Green Hotel, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2: Beside Dublin's main shopping area and 5 minutes walk from Trinity College (http://www.ocallaghanhotels.com/stephensGreen/index.asp)

• Hilton Dublin Hotel, Claremont Place, Dublin, Ireland Dublin 2: Only a 10 minute walk from St Stephen's Green and Grafton Street and with its own free parking, the Hilton Dublin, formerly the Stakes Dublin Hotel, is the ideal base for business, pleasure or both.
  (http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DUBDUHN)

Hotel in South Side of Dublin

•  The Radisson SAS St. Helen's Hotel, Stillorgran Road, Dublin 4: Around 5 minute walk from University College Dublin http://dublin.radissonsas.com/

• The Stillorgan Park Hotel, Stillorgan Road, Dublin 4: Around 5 minute bus journey from University College Dublin http://www.stillorganpark.com

• Lansdowne Hotel, 27/29 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4: Around 30 minutes walk from University College Dublin http://www.lansdownehoteldublin.com/

• Mespil Hotel, Mespil Road, Dublin 4: Situated in the heart of Georgian Dublin overlooking the leafy banks of the Grand Canal and just a short walk from St. Stephen's Green. http://www.leehotels.com/mespil/index.php

Hotel close to Dublin International Airport

• Hilton Dublin Airport, Northern Cross, Malahide Rd, Dublin, Dublin, Ireland D17: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=DUBAPHI

• Glenomena Campus Residences: Apartment contains six single rooms and an open plan kitchen and sitting-room. All of the rooms have one bathroom with showers. The kitchen contains a fridge, a cooker (4 hobs and no oven) and a microwave. Accessories such as towels, shampoo, etc are NOT provided.