general information
The Congress
[Congress Venue] [Languages] [Visa Requirements] [Official Invitation]
[Transport] [Flying to Dublin] [Insurance]
Dublin and Ireland
[Climate] [Currency & Credit Cards] [Shopping] [Tourist Information] [Electricity & Voltage]
Congress venue – The RDS, Dublin
WSAVA 2008 will take place in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS), Ballsbridge,
Dublin 4. The RDS was founded in 1731 to promote the development
of agriculture, arts, science, and industry in Ireland. The grounds
now cover 40 acres with 10 multi-pupose exhibition halls, the RDS
stadium, meeting rooms, catering facilities and over 2000 car parking
facilities. The RDS Irish International Convention and Exhibition
Centre is Ireland’s premier venue for meetings, conferences
and exhibitions and is located in the centre of Dublin, in close
proximity to a wide range of accommodation. For more information
on the venue, see www.rds.ie
Languages and Translation
The official languages of the joint WSAVA FECAVA Congress are English and French. French speaking delegates will be able to attend a French Surgery programme. Further details will be announced on the programme page in due course.
Visa Requirements
No visa requirements for EU passport holders. All non-EU citizens
should contact their local embassies for specific requirements.
Official Invitation
An official letter designed to assist in meeting administrative requirements in some countries, will be sent to any participant upon request. However, this invitation implies no obligation, financial or otherwise, by the WSAVA 2008 Organising Committee. Email wsava2008@ovation.ie for more information.
Transport
From Dublin Airport to Dublin City Centre: From Dublin area, 'Aircoach’ offers services between city
centre, South Dublin City and the airport. This service runs 24
hours, every day. Tickets can be purchased from the Bus Driver and
cost approximately €7.00 (one-way) or €12 (return). This
service stops at most of the major hotels around Dublin City. For
more information visit: www.aircoach.ie
Taxis: You can get a taxi to and from the airport to most areas in Dublin.
An average day fare from city center is €40.00. Ask the taxi
driver to estimate the fare before getting into the car if in doubt.
There are extra charges for additional passengers, luggage, animals
(other than guide dog), time of day, Sundays, and public holidays.
All information regarding charges is available from the taxi driver.
Details also available at the taxi rank at the airport.
Car from Airport: Car rental companies such as Hertz, Argus, Avis and Europcar etc
are all available from the Airport. The airport is easy to access
from the M50 or M1/N1. South or West - Most major national roads
(N81, N7, N4, N3, N2) stem from the M50 ring road. North - The N1/M1
heading north will take you directly from the airport roundabout.
East - Heading south on the N1/M1 will take you directly from the
airport roundabout.
eneral Information
Boat: High speed or conventional ferries operate between the UK and
Dublin. Conventional ferries operate from France to either Rosslare
or Cork. For further information, please contact www.irishferries.com or www.stenaline.com
Directions to RDS From Dublin Port:
Follow signs to the Eastlink toll bridge. Cross and take the 3rd
exit on the right into Irishtown. Turn right at traffic lights,
then left into Haddington Road. Turn left onto the R111 signposted
to Ballsbridge.
Route Planner: For information on travelling by car in Ireland, contact AA Roadwatch.
There is an excellent route planner on website www.aaireland.ie
Flying to dublin
Over 90 airlines serve Dublin Airport with over 150 destinations. There is an extensive short and medium-haul route network: several domestic Irish routes, over thirty routes to the UK, and a large network of routes to continental Europe. In addition to this, there are numerous direct flights to North America and the Middle East. For a full list of destinations and airlines that service Dublin Airport, click here. To view a useful interactive map showing the direct flights to Ireland, click here.
Cheap Flights: There are 2 large low-cost airlines who fly into Dublin Airport. For further details see:
Insurance
Delegates are advised to arrange adequate travel insurance before
leaving their home country.
Climate
Being on the western fringe of Europe, the climate is mild, changeable
and unpredictable. However August is normally good but delegates are
advised to bring an umbrella! For up to date weather information
contact www.met.ie
Currency and Credit Cards
The currency in the Republic of Ireland is the Euro (€).
All major credit cards are accepted for payment in hotels, restaurants
and shops. Banks in Dublin are open from 10.00 to 16.00 Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and until 17.00 on a Thursday.
Shopping
Opening hours are normally from 09:00 to 18:00 Monday to Saturday
with late night shopping on a Thursday evening until 21:00. Most
shops are open on Sundays from 12:00 – 18:00.
Tourist Information
If you are planning to extend your stay in Ireland visit www.ireland.ie for more information.
Voltage, Sockets and Plugs
220 volts, sockets and three-pin square, conforming to Irish and
British standard. An adapter may be required for electrical devices.
The Congress
[Congress Venue] [Languages] [Visa Requirements] [Official Invitation]
[Transport] [Flying to Dublin] [Insurance]
Dublin and Ireland
[Climate] [Currency & Credit Cards] [Shopping] [Tourist Information] [Electricity & Voltage]
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