Useful Information
CILECT Congress 2026
27-31 October 2026
Travel
Aircoach is a bus company operating services between Dublin's airport arrivals terminal and Dublin's main hotels/business districts in the city and Dun Laoghaire. They can also make request stops in the city centre.Â
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The Aircoach will drop you at Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, which is a quick 3-minute walk from where you will be staying, the Royal Marine Hotel.
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Check www.aircoach.ie and look for the 702 Dalkey route, with a stop in Dun Laoghaire. Click here for the timetable https://www.aircoach.ie/timetables/702Â
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Single Fare is €10 and a return fare is €16.
A taxi from the airport to Dun Laoghaire will cost around €50 and takes approx. 50 minutes.
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Taxi Rank: Official licensed taxis will be available 24/7 directly outside the arrivals curbs of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 of Dublin Airport, managed by on-site dispatchers
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E-Hailing Services: FreeNow is a taxi app that can also be accessed via your mobile. Visit FreeNow.ieÂ
Royal Marine, Marine Rd, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 K063
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IADT, Institute of Art Design + Technology, Kill Ave, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 KH79
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It is important to note that the first two days of the Congress (Tues 27 & Wed 28 October) will take place in the Royal Marine Hotel, and the subsequent days (Thurs 29 & Sat 31 October) will take place in IADT.
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Getting from the Royal Marine Hotel to the IADT main campus:
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Bus
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The route between IADT and Take a scenic stroll from the Royal Marine Hotel to the Dun Laoghaire Station (5-minute walk) is well served.
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Take the E2 bus towards Harristown and exit the bus at IADT Dun Laoghaire, Kill Avenue (Stop 4569)
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The journey will take about 8-10 minutes and buses depart every 15 minutes
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More information on this journey can be found here https://journeyplanner.transportforireland.ie/departures?language=en&serviceId=1%20E2%20a&transportMode=BUS&direction=INBOUND
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Make sure to purchase a Visitor Leap Card at the airport for unlimited travel on buses, trams and trainsÂ
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We advise purchasing a visitor Leap Card at the airport for unlimited travel on buses, trams and trains. If you don’t purchase this you can purchase a ticket on board, but it requires exact cash in coins.Â
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A return ticket will cost €4. euro
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Taxi
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A taxi will take you to and from the Royal Marine Hotel to IADT main campus in around 15 minutes and will cost you approx. €8 to- € 12 euro each way
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Walking
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The walk is about 2.9km via Mulgrave Street and will take you roughly 35-40 minutes to walk.Â
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Useful Information
Ireland uses Type G plugs, which have three rectangular prongs arranged in a triangular pattern. If your country does not use the Type G plug, ensure that you bring an adapter to charge your devices
The closest pharmacy to the Royal Marine Hotel is McCabe’s Pharmacy in Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre - Unit 213c / d, George's Street Upper, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, A96 KX06
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Within this shopping centre you will also find SuperValu, a grocery store
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The closest ATM is on Georges Street - AIB Bank Exterior Wall, George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, A96 VX24
Ireland uses the Euro. While major cities are mostly cashless, it does help to have a small amount of cash on hand for your trip
Pick up a prepaid Vodafone or Three SIM card at Dublin Airport or the city centre for cheap mobile data during your trip
Dial 112 or 999 for police (GardaÃ), ambulance or fire services
October is cool and crisp with average temperatures around 54°F to 58°F (12°C to 14°C) and lows dropping to 44°F to 48°F (7°C to 9°C) in the evening. Ensure to pack warm layers as well as a waterproof jacketÂ
Keep in mind that the October Bank Holiday falls on Monday October 26th 2026. In that way, banks, offices, and some restaurants and small shops will be closed, and public transport will run on a Sunday schedule.
Be sure to book your preferred restaurants in advance, especially as it is a busy week in Dublin due to Halloween. A useful app is OpenTable for reservations.