Social Programme
| Monday 18th August – Tour of Trinity College An optional tour of Trinity College is available following registration from 12pm including a visit to the Book of Kells in the Old Library. Cost included in registration fee. |
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| Monday 18th August – Welcome State Reception Following the Opening Ceremony and Keynote Address a welcome reception will be held in the historic State Apartments of Dublin Castle hosted by the Department of Health and Children. Cost included in registration fee. |
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| Tuesday 19th August - Optional Evening Events Optional Irish Night Drinks reception and tour of the world famous Jameson Distillery with whiskey tasting session. followed by dinner, Irish coffee, music and entertainment. Cost: €90 includes return transportation. Time: 20:00hrs Dublin Literary Pub Crawl This is an award-winning show with professional actors performing from the works of Dublin's most famous writers - Joyce, Beckett, Oscar Wilde, Brendan Behan and many more to entertain participants as you walk around the famous pubs. Cost: €25 Coastal Tour Evening bus tour around Dublin Bay Cost: €20 |
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| Wednesday 20th August Free Evening We will be updating the website with information of cultural events that will be taking place on this evening. |
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| Thursday 21st August – Gala Dinner The Gala night will be held in the Mansion House with a drinks reception, dinner and dancing. Cost: €95.00 |
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| The Pavilion Bar: Tuesday – Thursday evenings . “If music be the food of love play on….” Come and gather at the Pavilion Bar on the Trinity Campus, hosted each night during the Symposium where you can pursue your desire! Relax, bring your instruments and enjoy the dialogue with old and new friends. Join in the play! |
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| Friday 22nd August – Closing Ceremony The closing ceremony will be held in Trinity College at 3.45 pm Cost included in registration fee. |
Accompanying Persons Programme - Cost €140
| Monday 18th August On arrival a tour of Trinity College including a visit to the famous Book of Kells in the Old Library. Monday evening attendance at the Welcome State Reception in the historic Dublin Castle. |
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| Tuesday 19th August – Dublin City Tour Morning coffee and scones in the Dining Hall of Trinity College. An introduction to Dublin and its elegant Georgian buildings followed by a fully guided city tour on the “hop on – hop off “ bus. The tour departs every 10-15 minutes throughout the day. Stops along the way allow you to visit many historic and interesting sites in the city. Full tour duration is approximately 90 minutes.Tours depart from 14, Upper O’Connell Street, Dublin 1. |
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| Wednesday 20th August - Wicklow Tour Enjoy some spectacular Irish countryside on this full day tour of the “Garden of Ireland”. This tour will visit some of Wicklow’s most famous sites taking you through the impressive Dublin Mountains via the Sally Gap to the 6th century monastic settlement of Glendalough and the beautiful Powerscourt House and Gardens. Luncheon included. |
Delegates and accompanying persons may also book, in addition, the following optional tours. Further information about interesting events and activities will be available from the organizing secretariat at the registration desk throughout the symposium.
| Dublin Bay and Castle Tour ( Half- Day Tour ) Price €22.00 A visit to the north Dublin coastal village of Malahide, the 14th century Malahide Castle and on to the fishing village of Howth and Howth summit where there will be an opportunity to enjoy the views of Dublin bay.Tour departs daily from the Gresham Hotel Upper O’Connell Street at 2.30pm returning at 5.30pm. Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before departure. |
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| Newgrange (Half-DayTour ) Price €32.00 In the heart of the Boyne Valley, Co.Meath, Newgrange is one of the finest examples of a prehistoric passage tomb. The tour visits the Brú na Bóinne visitor centre where the archaeological hertitage of the Boyne Valley, including the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange and Knowth will be illustrated. Lunch will be available but is not included in the tour price.Tour departs from Dublin Tourism Office, Suffolk Street, at 10 am returning at 15.45 pm approximately. This tour is available on Monday, Tuesday Friday and Saturday. Please be at the Gray Line desk 20 minutes before departure. |
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Pre and Post Symposium Tour Options
Ireland has many varied and attractive options for short breaks to extend your visit before or after the Symposium. Daily tours from Dublin are available for booking if you decide to stay in the city or you may like to look at the following sites for short break activities or relaxation.
Irish Country Houses www.irelands-blue-book.ie
Railtours of Ireland – www.railtours.ie
Vagabond Adventure Tours of Ireland – www.vagabond.ie
Walking Tours of Ireland - www.walkinghikingireland.com
Cycling Tours of Ireland - www.cycleholidaysireland.com
For more information on tours in Ireland please log on to www.discoverireland.com
