Transgender Europe 4th European Transgender Council Dublin 2012 Dublin Guide Print logos – CMYK Long logo Short logo 1 Transgender Europe 4th European Transgender Council Dublin 2012 Short logo 2 Welcome ............................................................................................... 4 Coming To Ireland .............................................................................. 4 Dublin City University ........................................................................ 5-7 Getting to DCU ................................................................................... 8-9 TENI Stamp Registration ........................................................................................... 0 Accommodation ................................................................................... 0- Campus Facilities .................................................................................. Dublin.... ................................................................................................ 0 Facts About Dublin ........................................................................ - Getting Around ..................................................................................... -5 EROSS Expressions, Pubs/Clubs/Restaurants ..................................................................... 6-9 Research, Orientations: Sexuality Studies Facts For The Visitor ........................................................................... 0 - Irish Words & Phrases ......................................................................... Exploring Outside Of Dublin ............................................................ Diplomatic Embassies ......................................................................... -0 TGEU is grateful for the tremendous support of Dr Mel Duffy and The School of Nursing, DCU Céad Míle Fáilte go mBaile Átha Cliath! We will have volunteers at the airport. If you are having difficulties, please contact TENI’s Airport Liaison on: +5 85 775 7585. If you have need to We’re pleased to welcome you to Dublin, Ireland for the 4th European Trans- contact a member of TENI during the event, call our Events Manager on gender Council. This year’s Council will take place at Dublin City University +5 87 40488. (DCU), 7-9 September 0. DUBLIN CITY UNIVERSITY In this travel guide you will find important information to help you plan your journey. We want you to have a fabulous time in Dublin and have given you The 4th European Transgender Council will take place at Dublin City University what you need to have a safe, smooth and fun time as our guests on this emer- (DCU). The campus is situated midway between Dublin airport and Dublin ald isle. city centre. There are two entrances to the campus: Collins Avenue entrance and the Ballymun Road entrance. We look forward to seeing you all soon! From the team at Transgender Equality Network Ireland – TENI COMING TO IRELAND Ireland (or Éire) is an island to the north-west of continental Europe and a member of the European Union. The island is divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, a part of the United Kingdom. The popula- tion of Ireland is 6.4 million with just under 4.6 million living in the Republic and .8 million living in Northern Ireland. To ensure that your journey is smooth we encourage you to bring the follow- ing documents when travelling: • Valid Passport • Visa (if required) • Council Welcome Letter (Each delegate was emailed a welcome letter upon registration. If you did not The main events will take place in the Nursing Building which is located by receive this letter please contact us: [email protected]) the Collins Avenue entrance. Accommodation will be in the College Park • Photocopies of travel documents (return tickets, accommodation apartments which are located by the Ballymun Road entrance. information, travel/medical insurance, etc.) If you are staying at DCU for the Council, go to the Accommodation Reception There are restrictions about what you can bring into Ireland. Please review on arrival (on map as ‘Accommodation & Sports Club Reception). here: http://www.dublinairport.com/gns/at-the-airport/airport-security.as 4 5 NCE W W W TENNIS IRELAND CITY CENTRE BUSES HAMPSTEAD PARK YMUN ROAD ENTRA BALL SPORTS COLLEGE CAR PARK PARK M RESIDENCES W VEHICLE BARRIER CAMPUS MAP V2 RESIDENCES CAR PARK UNIVERSITY VB SPORTS CLUB RESIDENCES AN VEHICLE BEA ORPEN BARRIER GRIANAN OSCAIL POSTGRAD HAMSTEAD RESIDENCES ACCOMMODATION KEY & SPORTS CLUB D RESIDENCES VA 6 RECEPTION ALBERT COLLEGE U DELIVERY DELIVERY LARKFIELD POSTGRAD A 7 RESIDENCES Existing Buildings V1 RESIDENCES K J R & D PR P THE HUB RESTAURANT LION PAVI SPORTS ATM TOWER Grass area SOCCER COMPLEX CENTRE INTER- FAITH ATM M SHOPS POST C BOX Y CA Foothpaths VEHICLE JOHN & AILEEN HENRY HENRY GRATTAN BARRIER O’REILLY LIBRARY THE MALL M GRATTAN EXTENSION DELIVERY 1 DELIVERY M BANK Parking R DELIVERY CAR PARK 2 N L 5 PHYSICS / ELECTRONICS COMPUTER APPLICATIONS CRECHE X DELIVERY THE HELIX Road LARKIN 2 SCIENCES S LECTURE ENGINEERING & THEATRE T RESEARCH Q BUILDING ADMINISTRATION B BUILDING SET DOWN AREA DELIVERY 3 DELIVERY QA DCU BUSINESS SCHOOL Sportsground INVENT BDI G M NICB VHI ENTRANCE SET DOWN AREA VHI EXIT ound DEL 8 F Comp VEHICLE BARRIER VHI H ESTATES VHI OFFICE PARKING HLC CAR PARK 1 E NURSING COMPOUND MULTI STOREY Deliveries CAR PARK 3 DELIVERY 4 COLLINS AVENUE THE HELIX MAIN ENTRANCE COLLINS AVENUE Campus Maps YOU ARE AT M UNIVERSITY RECEPTION 6 7 Getting to DCU City Centre to DCU Dublin Airport to DCU By bus from Connolly Station DCU is approximately 8km from the airport and can be reached by bus or taxi. Leave station and walk along Talbot St. until you reach Gardiner St. At the bus stop you can take the 4, 4c, or 4b Dublin Bus towards DCU/Airport. By Bus When getting out of the airport, walk past the first ‘bus station’ (featuring e.g. Get off at Swords Road/Collins Avenue (bus stop no 60). You can also ask Citylink and Airlink), follow the bus signs further until you find the yellow the bus driver to let you out at the Collins Road entrance of DCU. Journey sign ‘Dublin Bus’. Take the Dublin Bus 6 or 4. All Dublin Buses are yellow takes approximately 5 minutes (4 stops). (and a little blue). Get off at Swords Road/Iveragh Road (bus stop no ). You can also ask the bus driver to let you out at the Collins Road entrance of Once you get off the bus walk 940 metres along Collins Avenue West until DCU. Journey takes approximately 5 minutes (8 stops). you see the Collins Avenue entrance of DCU. The walk from the bus stop to the Accommodation Reception is 0 minutes. Once you get off the bus walk back towards the large intersection and turn left onto Collins Avenue West and walk 940 metres to the Collins Avenue Length of journey: 5-40 minutes entrance of DCU. *If you have mobility difficulties we strongly recommend you take a taxi. The walk from the bus stop to the Accommodation Reception is 0 minutes. Other Locations in Dublin City Centre Length of journey: 5-40 minutes If you are coming from another location in the City Centre please use this application to find the fastest route to DCU: http://www4.dcu.ie/info/trans- port.shtml Make sure you have exact coins for the fare as change is never given. However, By Taxi at some bus stops like the airport, you can purchase bus tickets from a machine. Delegates with accommodation should ask the driver to enter DCU at the Bal- lymun Road entrance and request to be dropped off outside the Accommoda- *If you have mobility difficulties we strongly recommend you take a taxi. tions Building to check-in. By Taxi Delegates going directly to the Council should ask the driver to enter DCU at Taxis will be available outside the Arrivals gate. Delegates who have accom- the Collins Avenue entrance and request to be dropped off outside the Nurs- modation should ask the driver to enter DCU at the Ballymun Road entrance ing Building to register. and request to be dropped off outside the Accommodations building to check-in. From most locations in the City Centre the journey will take 5-0 minutes and cost approximately €15. Journey will take 15-20 minutes and cost approximately €15. 8 9 Registration Breakfast Registration will take place at 5 - 7pm on Thursday 6th September and Breakfast is included for delegates who have accommodation at DCU. 9 - 0am on Friday 7th September in the Nursing building. Breakfast is served from 8am - 0.0am in the breakfast room in the main restaurant. Guests can choose from a hot buffet or continental breakfast up Accommodation to 9 euro. Additional items not covered by your breakfast voucher can be Delegates who registered for accommodation should check-in at Accommo- purchased as desired. dation Reception before registering. The Accommodation Reception desk is Delegates who are not being accommodated may purchase breakfast. open 7.0am - 0pm. Rooms will be available after pm on Thursday and Friday. Campus Facilities Luggage can be left at the accommodation reception desk. There is free wifi on campus. Password will be given at registration Rooms ATM (Automated teller machines) Delegates have registered for single or double rooms. Most of these will be in There is one in The Hub and the other at the entrance to the the College Park apartments which are located by the Ballymun Road entrance. Henry Grattan Building. All rooms have ensuite toilet and shower facilities. Apartments are not self- Gym & Pool catering and there is no kitchenware or cutlery. However, they do have access €10 for