FAQs

A: Passports are not required by British citizens born in the United Kingdom and travelling from  Britain, although identification may be needed. Visitors from the European Union and  Switzerland may use a passport or national identity card.   We advise that you consult your  travel agent or airline before you travel.

If you require a visa or have any queries please contact the Irish Embassy or Consulate in your country of permanent residence.  For further online information, you can consult the websites http://www.irlgov.ie/iveagh/embassies/abroad.asp or www.justice.ie.

A: Access to Dublin has never been easier from the UK, Continental Europe and the east and west coast of the USA. There are also direct flights from Abu Dhabi and from Dubai.  Where delegates do not have direct access, other major hubs, such as Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, can ensure your delegates arrive to Dublin within two flights, making Dublin an easily accessible destination to visit for conferences and meetings!

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Dublin Tourism’s website also provides city and airline information. 

A: Yes, it is possible to get to Dublin by ferry via Holyhead, Liverpool and Isle of Man ports in Britain and Cherbourg, Le Harve in France. Dublin has two ferry terminals – Dublin Port, located in the city centre and Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal, south of the city, is easily reached by a 20 minute car or DART train journey.

A: There are a number of private and public bus services that operate from outside the airport arrivals terminal:

Aircoach a privately run bus service, operates between the airport and a number of Dublin city hotels and other locations. Tickets can also be purchased in advance via the website. For more information, please log onto: www.aircoach.ie

Airlink operated by Dublin Bus, will bring you directly from the airport to Busaras, the central bus station (Route 747), located in the city or to Connolly Railway Station (serves all trains to the North of Ireland). Airlink (Route 748) will bring you to and from Heuston Railway Station (serves all trains to the West and South of Ireland).

There are also a number of other public bus services to operating between the airport and various destinations throughout the region, including the number 41 bus from Eden Quay in the city centre.

Taxis are readily available for hire outside the airport (a taxi journey into the city centre from the airport should cost approximately €25). Most international car rental companies also have representation in the airport terminal.

To arrange a private airport transfer, e.g. coach, mini-bus or chauffeur drive, we recommend contacting our partners:

Xpert Chauffeurs Ltd
E. paula@xpertchauffeurs.ie

Dualway Coaches
E ailbhe@irishcitytours.com

Our partners frequently have special offers on transfers and coach hire, so click here to see what offers are available this month!

A: Dublin is a fairly easy city to get around. The city centre is relatively compact with most of the main sights within walking distance of each other.

Taxis - Should your feet get tired, there are almost 15,000 taxis in Dublin - they can be ordered, taken from street ranks, or simply hailed on approach. Three of the main taxi ranks in the city centre are located on O’Connell Street, at College Green (near Trinity College) and at St. Stephen’s Green. Tipping is at the visitor’s discretion; up to 10% is usual.

Buses - Dublin Bus operates the city’s bus routes running from 06.00 – 23.30 hours. A Nitelink late service also operates most nights of the week. Dublin Bus now operates an exact fare policy, so it is advisable to have your correct change ready when boarding the bus.

Hop On Hop Off Tours - Irish City Tours offer hop-on, hop-off tours of all the major sites in Dublin. Tickets can be purchased directly on the buses or from the Dublin Tourism offices.

Trains - The DART railway stretches the full length of Dublin Bay, from Howth in north County Dublin to Greystones in County Wicklow. Suburban and InterCity trains service outlying areas of Dublin.

Train Tours - To avail of trips around the Dublin area and beyond, please log onto www.railtours.ie for more ideas and information.

A: There are five star coaches, vintage cars, buses, steam trains, luxury trains, boats, private jets and helicoptors to choose from. Coaches come in 22, 30 and 50 seaters.

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A: There are many regional airports in Ireland.

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A: Yes! Dublin has a capacity to host conferences and meetings for up to 6,500 delegates.

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A: Dublin has a great range of venues to suit all tastes, from castles to universities, from stadia to historic buildings. Whether you are seeking a venue for a banquet, a gala dinner, welcome reception, meeting, conference, product launch or team-building day, you’ll be sure to find a location to meet your needs.

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A: Yes! You will find a good selection of hotels that can cater for this number of delegates, all of which have top-class conference facilities.

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A: Dublin Convention Bureau is delighted to recommend and work closely with a select group of Destination Management Companies, Event Management Companies and Professional Conference Organisers in Dublin. All companies are vetted and have a proven track record in their field of expertise; you can be guaranteed of their professionalism and creativity in making your event a success!

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A: Essentially PCOs all price differently but there are 3 elements:

a) No up front costs for initial bid, proposal and if possible site inspection 

b) Fees for specific services, e.g. registration – can vary from €40 to €60 per delegate,
depending on number of delegates, size of conference, dates etc. This is just an indication, as fees can also be lower. These fees include development of URL link to website, conference management software, dedicated personnel behind the scenes, processing of forms, payments, financial reports etc.

c) Logistics and administration fees – usually a % on top of all costs but given that the DMCs and PCOs buy in volumn throughout the year, there should not be an increase in actual costs to client, as the PCO or DMC can negotiate better overall conditions. The % varies from 10 – 15%. Some PCOs operate by charging a one off project management fee which is a fixed amount. The benefits to the client are to have a full time team working on their behalf for anything up to a year or more and because of supplier relationships and local expertise, the PCO or DMC can in fact save money for the client.

 It is important to stress that while PCOs can offer a full conference management service, it is possible for clients to use them for elements only, e.g. on line registration.

A: Yes, the Euro is the only currency that is officially recognised as legal tender in the Republic of Ireland.

 Banks are open Monday – Friday 10.00 - 16.00 with late opening on Thursday until 17.00. Most bank ATM machines in Dublin accept the ‘Plus’, ‘Maestro’ or ‘Cirrus’ symbols and credit cards are widely accepted. Personal cheques from British banks are not accepted anywhere in Ireland.

A: Official public holidays in Ireland are:

New Years Day:January 1
St. Patrick’s Day: March 17
Good Friday, although not a public holiday, is observed as such by many businesses and pubs in Dublin
Easter Monday: Monday following Easter Sunday
May Holiday: First Monday in May
June Holiday: First Monday in June
August Holiday: First Monday in August
October Holiday: Last Monday in October
Christmas Day: December 25.
Stephen’s Day: December 26

A: GAA (Gaelic football) matches, rugby and soccer fixtures. Horseracing is also another prominent feature in the social and sporting calendar, as are the festivals, e.g. St.Patrick’s Day (March 17), Bloomsday (June 16). We would advise that you check out what concerts are on at the time of your booking (if available) – www.ticketmaster.ie.

For more information on what’s happening in Dublin, log onto our calendar of events or click onto www.visitdublin.com

A: From the moment your guests and delegates arrive in Dublin airport, they will be greeted with a smile! Irish hospitality and warmth is legendary and this combined with the unique heritage and traditions of Ireland, all clients, delegates and guests are sure to experience the WOW factor! From shopping to spa treatments, golf to go-karting, horse-riding to hiking, medieval banquets to musical pub crawls, from team-building games to tours in vintage buses, cruises to cookery lessons – you will have an abundant choice of things for any social programme or visit to suit all tastes!!

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A: Dublin is one of Europe’s youngest and most cosmopolitan destinations. As a city break destination, Dublin boasts 3rd place in Europe, thereby making it a desirable place to visit for travellers of all ages. Visitors will find an excellent array of chic and traditional bars and restaurants, fab shopping and loads of wonderful sightseeing options and tours. If a round of golf doesn’t appeal to you, how about a visit to a luxurious spa or partake in a tour of Georgian Dublin? Maybe it’ll be the adventure sports, off-road driving or a musical pub crawl that will peak your interest?

A: There are over 400 golf courses in Ireland, so there is plenty of choice to cater for all handicaps and budgets. It is advisable to book the more popular courses in advance and teetimes can be arranged through a local Destination Management Company or golf tour-operator.

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A: The best way to get the tickets is to contact a local Destination Management Company who can source and organise this on your behalf.

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A: Central Café
Located on Grafton Street.

Right Click
Located on Camden Street, near St. Stephen’s Green.

A: Contact the Garda Siochana (Irish Police Force) and Tourist Victim Support Service. Emergency number for the Gardi (police), Fire Brigade and Ambulance 112 or 999.

Tourist Victim Support Service
Block 1
Garda Headquarters
Harcourt Square
Dublin 2
T: +353 1 4785295
F: +353 1 478 5187
E: info@touristvictimsupport.ie
W: www.touristvictimsupport.ie

A: Smoking is not allowed indoors or in any public areas as of March 2004. Many pubs and restaurants have since created garden and terrace areas to accommodate their ‘smoking’ clientele. A great way to meet new friends!