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1. DESTINATION AIRPORT –

Please arrange your flight to Dublin Airport, Ireland. Dublin Airport is conveniently located approximately 10km north of Dublin City Centre, near the M50 and M1 motorways. Dublin Airport has two Terminals. Terminal maps are available at the following links: http://www.dublinairportt2.com/dublin-airport-terminal- 1-map/ and http://www.dublinairportt2.com/dublin-airport-terminal-2-map/.

Flights from Asia usually arrive at Terminal 1. However, if you transfer via an airport outside of Asia, you may arrive at Terminal 1 or Terminal 2.

2. TRAVEL FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT TO CITY CENTRE

The only way to get from Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre is by , taxi, or car.

A. By There are 2 routes to travel from Dublin Airport (Terminals 1 & 2) to City Centre: - Route 747 to Heuston Station - Route 757 to Camden Street (Charlotte Way)

See links below for more information https://dodublin.ie/airport-transfers/airlink-express/timetables/route-maps https://dodublin.ie/pdf/airlinkmap.pdf

The 747 Route serves: & , North Wall Quay (Central Bank), The , Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Commons Street, Talbot Street; The Central Bus Station (Busáras), Connolly Rail Station, , Cathal Brugha Street, O’Connell Street, College Green & Temple Bar, Christ Church Cathedral, High Street, Ushers Quay and Heuston Rail Station.

The 757 Route serves: North Wall Quay (Central Bank) The Convention Centre Dublin, Irish Financial Services Centre (IFSC), Custom House Quay, Eden Quay & O'Connell Bridge, Hawkins Street & Temple Bar, Westland Row, Merrion Square, St. Stephen’s Green, Earlsfort Terrace, Adelaide Road, Camden (Charlotte Way) and Harcourt Street.

Take the Airlink Express to connect with; , Luas , Heuston Rail Station, Connolly Rail Station, Pearse Rail Station, The Central Bus Station (Busáras) as well as the Dublin Bus Public Transport Network.

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Tickets and fares You can buy your tickets online (cheapest fare) at https://dodublin.ie/airport-transfers/airlink-express , on ticket machine near the bus stop in Terminal 2 or Visit our Bus & Travel Information Desk in Terminal 1 Arrivals Hall or to the driver in the bus (Fare Information: Adult €7.00 single, €12.00 return). 3 days pass are also available on https://dodublin.ie/dodublin-card and you will have 72 hours unlimited Airlink travel access, 72 hours unlimited Hop on/ Hop off, 72 hours on Dublin Bus and Free little Museum and Walking Tours.

B. By

Aircoach is Ireland's leading private bus and coach operator and provides a range of high frequency, quality scheduled coach services to and from Dublin City Centre and Dublin Airport. It operates five key services connecting Dublin Airport with Dublin City Centre and its suburbs, as well as non-stop express services connecting Dublin Airport with both Cork and Belfast.

The route 700 serves Dublin Airport to City Centre with stops in different areas https://www.aircoach.ie/route-700-dublin-airport-dublin-city-centre

Tickets and fare

Cash Fare

Dublin Airport (Terminals Adult Single Adult Return 1 & 2) Dublin City Centre €7.00 €12.00 (O’Connell Street) Dublin City Centre ( / Trinity €7.00 €12.00 College / Suffolk Street)

Online Fare

Book online at https://www.aircoach.ie/booking Ensure to book early to secure the cheapest fare as there is limited availability.

C. By taxi

Taxis are available directly outside Terminal 1 & Terminal 2. Passengers should follow Taxi signage to the designated taxi ranks. A taxi dispatcher is available at either taxi rank if you require any further information or assistance.

Taxi fare will be from €16 to €35, depends on the traffic and the destination in the city centre.

It may be useful for you to use a mobile taxi application such as “MyTaxi” (https://ie.mytaxi.com/welcome ) or “Lynk Cab” (https://www.lynk.ie/ ).

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3. ACCOMMODATION

There are many accommodation options in or close to the city centre in Dublin. Block reservations for delegates have been made at special rates in hotels of different categories for the period of the Forum. Hotels are to be booked by delegates directly on a first-come, first-served basis. The rates are valid only for reservations made directly with the hotels. Hotels below are listed in order of proximity to . All rates quoted are per room per night and include Bed and Breakfast. Please note: The Asia-Europe Forum is taking place the last week before Christmas and the city will be busy. Early hotel booking is advised! Hotels are holding the block reservations as specified below until the end of October 2018.

Hotel Name Contact details Rate Booking Code Central Hotel Central Hotel €95 (Single Room) QQI Exchequer Street €135 (Double Room) Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 679 7302 www.centralhoteldublin.com

Radisson Blu Radisson Blu Royal Hotel €185 (Single Occupancy) None Royal Hotel Golden Lane Dublin Dublin 8 Tel: +353 1 898 2900 www.radissonblu.com/en/royalhotel- dublin

Academy Plaza Academy Plaza Hotel €70 (Single Room) None Hotel 10-14 Findlater Place off O'Connell St Dublin 1 Tel: + 353 1 8780666 www.academyplazahotel.ie

Camden Court Camden Court Hotel €145 (Single Occupancy) Quality and Hotel Camden Street €155 (Double Occupancy) Qualifications Ireland Dublin 2 Tel: +353 1 475 9666 www.camdencourthotel.com

Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane €140 (Standard Room) None Sir John Rogerson's Quay €180 (Executive Room) Tel: +353 1 643 9500 www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com

Mespil Hotel Mespil Hotel €149 (Executive King Room) QUAL161218 Mespil Road Dublin 4 Tel: +353 1 488 4600 www.mespil.com

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4. EVENT LOCATIONS

♦ Monday 17th December, 18:00 – 20:30

Dublin City Hall, , Dublin 2, +353 1 222 2918, [email protected]

Welcome Reception

City Hall is situated at the junction of Dame Street and Parliament Street, en route to Christ Church Cathedral. The building features 4 stone pillars framed by ornate balustrades. There are 3 entry points to City Hall; the Front Door from Dame street, the West door from Castle Street and the side entrance from Barnardos Square. Bus Routes: 27/ 54a / 56A / 77A /123/ 150 Car Parks: Jury’s Car Park Christchurch / Andrews Street Car Park / Drury Street Car Park By foot: A 5-minute walk from . Luas Stops: Red Line: Jervis/ The , Green Line: St. Stephen’s Green. Dart Station: Tara street / Pearse Street.

♦ Tuesday 18th December. 8:30 – 17:00

Dublin Castle, Hibernia Conference Centre, Dame St, Dublin 2, +353 1 6458813, [email protected]

Asia-Europe Forum on Quality and Recognition in Transnational Higher Education

Dublin Castle is located at the very heart of Dublin, on Dame Street.

By Bus stopping on nearby George’s Street: 9, 14, 15, 15A, 15B, 16, 65, 68, 83, 122, 140. Buses stopping on nearby Dame Street: 13, 27, 40, 49, 54A, 56A, 77A, 123, 150, 151, 747. By The closest Luas stops are St Stephen’s Green on the Green Line and Jervis on the Red Line. For more information, please visit www.luas.ie See links below for information http://www.dublincastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/conference-centre-drawing-set.pdf http://www.dublincastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DublinCastle_Maps_website.pdf

♦ Wednesday 19th December 9:30 – tbc (For representatives of CBQAN Member Organisations)

Dublin Castle, Bedford Hall, Dame St, Dublin 2, +353 1 6458813, [email protected]

CBQAN 2nd General Assembly

See links below for information http://www.dublincastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/conference-centre-drawing-set.pdf http://www.dublincastle.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/DublinCastle_Maps_website.pdf

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5. MAP OF DUBLIN CITY CENTRE

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