Transmission, Translation and Disemination in the European Middle Ages, 1000– 1500 University College , 28–29 September 2012 Information for Delegates

Conference Room

The conference will take place in the Aula Maxima, Main Quadrangle (North Wing Corner), University College Cork. The Aula Maxima has full A-V and Wi-Fi facilities (password for access to Wi-Fi will be available).

Accommodation

Lancaster Lodge, Western Road, Cork. Bed and Breakfast: Single €77; Double €87. Without breakfast: €67 for either. www.lancasterlodge.com. Tel. +353 (0)21 4251125. Mention the conference and UCC when booking to avail of the discounted rate.

Garnish Guesthouse, Western Road, Cork. Bed and Breakfast: Single €65; Double €80. www.garnish-house.com. Tel. +353 (0)21 4275111. Mention the conference and UCC when booking to avail of the discounted rate.

Cork International Youth Hostel, Western Road, Cork. Various rates http://anoige.ie/Hostels/Hostels-Guide/Cork-International-Hostel--Cork.htm Tel. +353 (0)21 4543289.

For further accomodation see http://www.discoverireland.ie/

Getting Around

Local Taxis/Cabs:

• Arrow Cabs, Barrack Street +353 21 4311311 • Cork Taxi Co-Op, 6 Washington Street +353 21 4272222 • Shandon Taxi Cabs, 42 McCurtain Street +353 21 4502255 • Wilton Cabs, Wilton +353 21 4346666

City :

• The 205 runs every 15 minutes from the stops on College Road to the City Centre and Kent Train Station. Also the 208 bus runs along Western Road and stops in City Centre and at Parnell Place Bus Station. A single journey will cost you €1.60 (usually correct change is required). • See http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1305559613-226.pdf for the Air Coach Service to Cork Airport, which leaves from Parnell Place in the City Centre. • For the Air Coach (see: http://www.buseireann.ie/pdf/1272287885-51.pdf) you must get the Bus, which stops in Shannon. • Contact Bus Éireann 0214508188, www.buseireann.ie.

Trains:

Trains run regularly between Kent Station Cork and Dublin, as well as other locations. See http://www.irishrail.ie/ or call Kent Station Cork on 021 4557277 or 1850 3662222.

Flights:

Aer Lingus (www.aerlingus.ie) operate transatlantic flights between Dublin and Shannon airports. There are also regular flights into Cork Airport: http://www.corkairport.com/home.aspx by several airlines including and .

Eating on Campus

• Student Centre (Áras na Mac Leinn) – just across campus next to the chapel. Has a bar, which serves hot meals, and two cafes which serve soup and freshly made sandwiches • Java City – O’Rahilly Building (across the quadrangle from the conference rooms). Has specialty teas and coffees, and cakes, pastries and sandwiches. • The Glucksman Gallery Cafe – On the main thoroughfare that runs down to Western Road – cafe is in the basement of the gallery. Serves three course meals and soups. • Coffee Station – At the main college gates, Western Road. A huge selection of wraps, baguettes, quiches, paninos and soups. • The Main Restaurant – Situated next to the Library on Campus. Serves hot meals and salads.

Supermarkets and Stores

• There are two small shops on campus; one in the Student Centre and one next to the main restaurant. The shops stock snacks, sandwiches, drinks and cigarettes, and some toiletries and cosmetics. There is a John Smith’s Bookstore, also loacted in the Student Centre. • There is a stationery store, also in the Student Centre, which carries most of the daily Irish and UK newspapers, and some international press. The stationery store also has gifts. • There is a larger supermarket located on Bandon Road, just a five minute walk from Campus. • The Glucksman Gallery also has a gift store and bookshop. • Banks: There is a branch of the Bank of in the Student Centre.

Eating at Night Time (all mid-priced restaurants)

Augustines, 7 Washington Street, Tel: +353 21 4279375 Now closed Amicus, Paul Street, Tel: +353 21 4276455 Cafe Paradiso, Vegetarian Restaurant, Lancaster Quay, Tel +353 21 4277939 Cafe Bar Deli, Academy Street, Tel: +353 21 4851865 Eastern Tandoori, 2 Emmet Place (opposite Opera House), Tel: +353 21 427 2020 Fenn’s Quay, Sheare’s Street, Tel: +353 21 4279527 Harvey’s Bistro, 19-20 Academy St, Tel: +353 21 4905853 Liberty Grill, 32 Washington St, Tel: +353 21 4271049 Luigi Malone’s, Emmet Place (opposite Opera House), Tel: +353 21 427887 Milano’s Pizza, 8 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, Tel: +353 21 4273106 The Corn Store, 40 Corn Market St, Tel: +353 21 4274777 The Market Lane, 5-6 Oliver Plunkett Street, Cork, Tel: +353 21 4274710 The Strasbourg Goose, 17-18 French Church St., Tel: +353 21 4279534

Local Visitors Offices

• UCC Visitor’s Centre, North Wing, Main Quadrangle, Tel: +353 21 4901876 • Cork Kerry Tourism, Grand Parade, City Centre, Tel: +353 21 425 5100