ECOWS'08: Dublin City University Dublin Airport The Regency Hotel, Dublin Reception: Porterhouse North Pub

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The ECOWS'08 conference will be held in Dublin City University (DCU), Dublin, Ireland. Dublin City University is Ireland's youngest university, established in 1980 on a 85 acre campus three miles north of the city centre and just a fifteen minute drive from Dublin Airport. There are 10,000 registered students at DCU, a figure which includes full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as students on the Distance Education degree programme.

Air Travel to Dublin
Ireland and especially Dublin is well connected to America and Europe via Dublin International Airport.
All major European hubs are less then two hours flying time from Dublin, thereby connecting it conveniently to all continents.
For a comprehensive list of airlines and links, including low cost options, please click here.

• The following airlines and alliances operate direct flights from/to Dublin:
  • Aer Lingus / British Airways / One World (London, every major European city, USA east and west coast, Dubai)
  • British Midlands (BMI) / Lufthansa / Star Alliance (Frankfurt / Copenhagen, European destinations)
  • KLM / Air France (Paris, European Destinations)
  • Iberia / Aer Lingus (Madrid, European destinations)
  • Ryan Air (European destinations) Within at most 2 hours flight time, every major European hub can be reached from Dublin
  • London, UK (50min, One World / Star Alliance from/to Europe, America, Asia, Australia, Middle East, Africa)
  • Paris, France (1h 30min, KLM/Air France from/to Europe, America, Asia, Middle East, Africa)
  • Madrid, Spain (2h 30min, from/to Europe, North & South America)
  • Frankfurt, Germany (1h 45min, Star Alliance from/to Europe, America, Asia)

Other large European airports, such as Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Zurich, Vienna and Brussels are within the 2 hours flight distance as well, providing convenient access to many international locations with all major alliances.

Travel from/to the airport in Dublin
Dublin airport is located about 14km north of the city centre. Travelling from and to the airport can be done by bus or coach or by taxi. There is no rail, tram or metro access to the airport. Alternatively, you can rent a car at Dublin airport. The conference location (DCU) is located 8km south of DCU. By taxi this is a 15 to 20 minute journey.

Useful information and links about Dublin :

Getting around in Dublin
Dublin itself can be explored easily and safely by foot. Public transport is available with
* busses (www.dublinbus.ie),
* trams (www.luas.ie),
* city trains (www.dart.ie).

What to Do in Dublin
Dublin has a wonderful array of venues and activities for your social programme. Dublin is a city that is rivalling Europe.s elite for hip appeal. As well as retaining its historical and cultural charms, Dublin offers trendy bars, restaurants, and stylish cosmopolitan hotels. An ancient city with one of Europe.s youngest population . there.s something for everyone in Dublin!

What visitors enjoy most about Dublin is Dubliners themselves. And there is nothing Dubliners love more than the sound of their own voices. Luckily they.ll love the sound of yours too. So be prepared to make lots of new friends because, the chances are, everyone you meet will want to have a chat. The city has been home to some of the world.s literary giants and is now home to some of the biggest and brightest stars. But famous or not, the locals will go out of their way to make you feel welcome. If you.re looking for a young, lively city with a vibrant nightlife, a glimpse of an ancient civilisation, a cultural feast, a musical odyssey, stunning scenery, and a spectacular coastline - you.ve come to the right place! Dublin is a delight to explore and very easy to navigate on foot.

• General Information about Ireland & Dublin
  • Ca. 486km long and ca. 275km wide island in the north west of Europe
  • The Republic of Ireland occupies of the island
  • Dublin is the capital of the Republic of Ireland
  • Overall population of Ireland is ca. 4.5 million, with ca. 1.5 million living in Dublin (city+county)
  • Languages: English and Irish (Gaelic). English is spoken throughout the island, Irish mostly in the west of the island. Places and names are usually given in both languages
  • Time zone: GMT (daylight saving time applies from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October, GMT+1)
  • Country code: +353
  • Climate: Mild and changeable (please come prepared for all seasons), summer temperatures average is between 15 - 20C (59 - 70F), winter 7C (44F).
  • Weights and Measures: Mostly based on metric system (speed limits, distances), but the imperial system is still widely used (beer is sold as pint (580ml) and glass (240ml))
  • Currency: . (EUR)
  • VAT: 21% (cash back for visitors from outside Europe available)
  • Voltage: 230 V / 50Hz (you may need an UK/Irish plug adaptor)
  • Credit Cards: All major credit cards are widely accepted
  • Opening hours: Shops usually Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm (Thursdays until 8pm), Sundays from 12noon to 6pm
  • Service charge: Some hotels and restaurants add a service charge of 10-15% to your bill
  • Tipping: Small tip is appreciated for good service, but very unusual in pubs and bars. Tip taxis 10% and porters 65 Euro cent per bag
  • Smoking Policy: Smoking ban in all enclosed places of work in Ireland. This includes Universities, office blocks, pubs/bars and restaurants.

Visa Requirements
Short stay visitors to Ireland from most countries do not require a visa. The official list of visa-exempt countries is given in this Irish government document (PDF).

Further details are provided on the Irish Citizens Information website here.

Useful Links
* Ireland.ie - www.ireland.ie
* Visit Dublin - www.visitdublin.com
* Go Ireland - www.goireland.com
* Tourism Ireland - www.failteireland.ie