European Architectural History Network / Fourth International Meeting

Dublin/Ireland/ June 2-4 2016

Access through Airport and Ferry Services

Dublin is an easily accessible city both by air and sea. Dublin is easily accessible from the UK, Continental Europe and the east and west coast of the USA. There are more than 36 scheduled airlines flying into daily. Dublin Airport, located just 12 km from the city centre, serves 7 domestic, 29 UK, 36 Continental European and 9 international destinations. For further information please visit Dublin Airport Authority at www.daa.ie

It is also possible to get to Dublin by ferry via Holyhead or Liverpool two ports located in Britain. Dublin has two ferry terminals – , located in the city centre and Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal 20 minute car or DART train journey south of the city. www.dart.ie

Access from Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre

There are a number of private and public services that operate from outside the airport arrivals terminal: , a privately run bus service, operates between the airport and a number of city hotels and locations including the conference venue. www.aircoach.ie

Airlink (bus 747), operated by , will bring you directly from the airport to Busaras, the central bus station, located in the city. www.dublinbus.ie

AerDart is a combined bus and train service that will bring you from Dubin Airport to any DART station along the route for an all-inclusive price. www.dublinbus.ie About Dublin

Dublin was founded by the Vikings in 841 and today is Ireland’s capital city, steeped in history and buzzing with energy. Medieval, Georgian and modern architecture provide a backdrop to a friendly cosmopolitan city. Dublin is a thriving centre for culture and is home to a great musical and literary tradition. Its native sons include Shaw, Yeats, Joyce, Wilde and Beckett. The city’s attractions include castles, museums, art galleries, pubs and cafes. You can combine shopping with sight-seeing and history. A stroll through the city is like a walk through time, from Government Buildings on Dawson Street, down to the General Post Office on O’Connell Street, centre stage to the historical 1916 Easter Rising. Within half an hour of the city are mountain walks, stately homes and gardens, numerous golf courses, sandy beaches and fishing villages. The conference venue is located right in the centre of the city and is very easy to navigate around with everything within walking distance. A city map will be provided in your delegate pack to ensure you are familiar with the city.

Temperature Ireland enjoys relatively cool summers. Daily temperature in June is on average 16 °C. Dublin enjoys reasonable sunshine in June with unpredictable rain showers. These rain showers generally don’t last long, but it is recommended that you have an umbrella or light rain gear to hand.

Tipping A small tip is appreciated for good service. Tipping is not usual in pubs and bars. Tip cabs 10% and porters 60c per bag. .

Currency The currency in Ireland is the Euro.

Shopping Dublin has a busy city centre shopping area around Grafton Street and Henry Street. There is a huge range of products to bring home – from traditional Irish hand-made crafts to international designer labels. Shopping hours in general are from 9.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday, with shops open until 8.00pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and many shops open from 12.00pm – 6.00pm on Sunday. Dundrum Town Centre is a large shopping centre located in South Dublin. The serves Dundrum Town Centre from St. Stephens Green to Sandyford or Brides Glen. The Dundrum and Balally stops are only a few minutes-walk from the centre.

Insurance The Conference Organising Committee or its agents will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss or accidents incurred during the conference. Delegates are strongly advised to arrange their own personal insurance to cover medical and other expenses including accident or loss. Where a delegate has to cancel for medical reasons, the normal cancellation policy will apply. It is recommended that citizens from EU countries bring with them a current EHIC card.

Time From March to October, Ireland operates on Greenwich Mean Time + 1 hour.

Tax Refunds Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at 23% on most goods. Cash back is the simplest and most widely used VAT refund service that issues cash refunds on departure for a handling fee. Ask for cash back form when you make your purchase.

Credit Cards Major credit cards are widely accepted.

Smoking Policy Under Irish law smoking is not permitted in pubs, restaurants, hotel lobbies and all enclosed public buildings.

Electricity 220 volts. The Venue

Dublin Castle

Dublin Castle plays host to the 2016 European Architectural History Meeting.

The conference will take place in the Conference Centre in the upper castle yard of Dublin Castle.

Since its foundation in 1204 Dublin Castle has been at the heart of the history and evolution of the city. Today, spanning an area of over 44,000 square metres (11 acres), the site contains 2 museums, 2 gardens, Government buildings and the State Apartments which are the most important state rooms in the country.