Travel & Information

Dublin Airport

Delegates should ensure when booking flights to Ireland that they book to arrive in Dublin Airport. For inforamtion about Dublin airport please visit http://www.dublinairport.com/Dublin Airport Information (+ 353 (0) 1 814 1111)

Aer Lingus (+ 353 (0) 818 36 5000)
Aer Arann (+ 353 (0) 8 18 210 210 or + 353 (0) 91 541900)
Air France (+ 353 (0) 1 605 0383)
American Airlines (+ 353 (0) 1602 0550)
BMI (+ 353 (0) 1 407 3036)
British Airways (1890 62 67 47 when calling from within Ireland, check www.britishairways.com for your local telephone numbers)
Delta (+ 353 (0) 1 407 3165)
Ryanair (0818 30 30 30 when calling from within Ireland, check www.ryanair.com for your local telephone number)

Travel to Conference Venue from Dublin Airport
The Conference venue, Grand Hotel is very well situated for all transportation requirements. Near Dublin Airport and the M50 and have a full range of other transport alternatives;

Car Hire

Hertz Dublin Airport (+ 353 (0) 1 844 5466)
Avis Dublin Airport (+ 353 (0) 1 428111)

Taxi

There are a number of taxi services operating from Malahide. We recommend you book your taxi the night before departure in order to avoid possible delays. Reception would be delighted to make bookings for you. Some useful numbers are:

Dial-a-cab (1800 406 806)
Airport Express (+ 353 (0) 1 855 3333)

Public Transport

Malahide is well serviced by public transport links, both bus and rail. Schedules are available from reception.

Bus- The most frequent bus service is the 42. It departs from the centre of the village to Lower Abbey Street in the city centre. (200m, out Hotel gate, through traffic rights, on the left, opposite church)

The 32A service departs from near the Tennis Club. It takes the Coastal route to Lower Abbey Street in the city centre. (50m, out Hotel gate, at Tennis Club on right)

Rail - DART (Dublin Area rapid transport) runs from Malahide Station to all city centre stations and to all stops to Bray. (210m, out through the Hotel gate, through traffic lights, on the right, after Church)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Accommodation	See Accommodation Section
Climate	Mild and temperate (showers can occur any time of the year.) Summer temperatures range from 15-25 degrees C (60-75 F).
Banks & Currency	Ireland uses the Euro (€). Visa and Master Card are all widely accepted in pubs, shops and restaurants throughout the country. Traveller's cheques can be cashed at most hotels and banks. Bank Opening Hours - Mon, Tues & Fri 10.00-16.00; Wed 10.30-16.00; Thurs 10.00-17.00hr
Electric current	240 volts AC.
Insurance	All conference attendees are advised to arrange private travel insurance. The conference organisers and committee accept no liability for personal accidents or damage to property while in attendance at the conference. The Organising Committee of EVO2010 reserves the right to amend and alter the conference programme and events without prior notice and accepts no liability as a result of such actions.
Shopping	General opening hours are Monday-Saturday from 10.00-18.00 with later opening hours on Thursday evenings. Some shops may open on Sunday from 13.00 to 18.00.
Smoking	Ireland has introduced a ban on smoking. Smoking is prohibited in public areas within Ireland including all bars, nightclubs and restaurants. If required you should enquire whether your accommodation bedroom is a smoking or non-smoking room. Please use the smoking areas designated outside venues.
Tipping	Tipping is a generally accepted practice in restaurants, bars, taxis and hotel porters. A service charge may be included in some restaurants and should be stated on the menu, but otherwise this is a discretionary item.
Tourism	Malahide Tourism www.malahide.ie
Telecommunications	For international delegates, only digital phones with GSM subscriptions and a roaming agreement will work on the island of Ireland. Visitors should consult with their supplier before departure. Networks widely available are O2, Vodafone and Meteor. A wireless internet connection will be provided at the conference centre.
Visa & Passports	UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, but most carriers by air or sea now require some form of identification with photograph (usually either a passport or driving licence with photo). Visitors are advised to check what form of ID is required with the individual airline, tour operator or travel agent before travelling. Visitors from other countries do require a passport, and it is wise to check with your travel operator whether your originating country requires a visa. Please contact us if you require a letter of invitation for a visa application. For further details please visit Department of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777).