Collecting the 'Now'
Travel Arrangements
The conference is being held at the Minerva Suite, RDS, Ballsbridge, Dublin. http://www.rds.ie/
The Minerva Suite is located to the left of the main entrance to the RDS from Merrion road. Merrion road is approximately 25 mins walk from O'Connell bridge.
Click here to download the RDS access guide.
By air:
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, located approximately 10km north of Dublin City Centre. There are public transport links to/from the airport by bus and taxi.
Taxis are readily available for hire outside the airport (no need to prebook) and a journey to the citycentre costs approximately €25.
The RDS is serviced by Aircoach (Private airport bus) which brings you directly to and from Dublin Airport. Aircoach route 702 stops on the Merrion Road in front of the
conference venue.
By bus:
Bus Eireann run regular services to Dublin.
Dublin Bus is Dublin’s local bus service and the RDS is serviced by several bus routes. The direct Dublin Bus routes to the RDS (Ballsbridge area) from Dublin city centre include 4, 7
and 7a. Also, the 18 and 27x bus routes.
By train:
For information on national train timetables and ticketing information visit the Iarnrod Eireann website. The national network serve Heuston and Connolly Stations.
The nearest local light train/tram stop is Sandymount stop (5 mins walk), served by the DART from the city centre.
By car:
Daily parking is available to event visitors at a rate of €7.00 per day, subject to availability.
The Minerva Suite is located to the left of the main entrance to the RDS from Merrion road. Merrion road is approximately 25 mins walk from O'Connell bridge.
Click here to download the RDS access guide.
By air:
The nearest airport is Dublin Airport, located approximately 10km north of Dublin City Centre. There are public transport links to/from the airport by bus and taxi.
Taxis are readily available for hire outside the airport (no need to prebook) and a journey to the citycentre costs approximately €25.
The RDS is serviced by Aircoach (Private airport bus) which brings you directly to and from Dublin Airport. Aircoach route 702 stops on the Merrion Road in front of the
conference venue.
By bus:
Bus Eireann run regular services to Dublin.
Dublin Bus is Dublin’s local bus service and the RDS is serviced by several bus routes. The direct Dublin Bus routes to the RDS (Ballsbridge area) from Dublin city centre include 4, 7
and 7a. Also, the 18 and 27x bus routes.
By train:
For information on national train timetables and ticketing information visit the Iarnrod Eireann website. The national network serve Heuston and Connolly Stations.
The nearest local light train/tram stop is Sandymount stop (5 mins walk), served by the DART from the city centre.
By car:
Daily parking is available to event visitors at a rate of €7.00 per day, subject to availability.
Accommodation
The Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge are offering a discounted rate for delegates. To make a booking, please visit www.claytonhotelballsbridge.com and.use the promo code RDS15 to avail of a 10% discount on their 'best available room only' rate.
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Merrion Road, Ballsbridge
Dublin 4, DO4 P3C3
T +353 1 668 1111
Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Merrion Road, Ballsbridge
Dublin 4, DO4 P3C3
T +353 1 668 1111