CONFERENCE DATES
This year’s Conference will take place from 18 – 21 June 2008. Committee meetings including the Council meeting will precede the
Conference on Wednesday 18 June 2008. A workshop has been organised on Wednesday 18 June 2008.
SOCIAL EVENTS
ECTA requests that during the entire Conference period (18 - 21 June 2008) no other non-official conference events should be arranged.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language of the conference is English. No simultaneous translation will be offered.
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
Destination Killarney
, INEC, Muckross Road, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland.
Tel: + 353 64 71549.
Fax: + 353 64 71565.
E-mail: ecta2008@destinationkillarney.ie. Website: www.ecta.eu.
CURRENCY
The currency in Ireland is Euros. All hotels have Bureau de Change facilities.
INSURANCE
Participants are advised to arrange adequate travel insurance, as the Conference does not cover persons against cancellation of
booking(s), theft or loss of belongings.
CLIMATE AND CLOTHING
The average temperature in June is approximately 15 degrees, but may rise to 20 degrees. Being situated in the path of moist Atlantic
air, light rainfall is possible.
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The standard voltage in the Republic of Ireland is 220 volts. Plugs are 3 square pin 1363 type. Most shaving sockets also support 110
volts with the 2 pin international shaving plug.
TRAVEL TO KILLARNEY
Please note that all travel arrangements listed below are subject to change. Please verify all information on the relevant listed websites
prior to travel.
FROM DUBLIN AIRPORT
Fly: Dublin to Kerry Airport with Aer Arann. Duration 55 mins. Four flights daily.
Train: From Dublin Airport take Blue Aircoach to City Centre: 30mins. Taxi from City Centre to Heuston Train Station. Train direct from
Heuston Train Station to Killarney Train Station with Irish Rail. Duration: 3hrs 30mins.
Coach: Bus Éireann operate daily coach services from Dublin (Busáras) to Killarney Bus Station
Car Hire: Budget, Avis & Hertz car hire available. Distance: 316kms. Duration: 4hrs 30mins.
Taxi: Taxi ranks located outside the Airport Terminal, Bus and Rail Stations.
FROM SHANNON AIRPORT
Coach: Bus Éireann operate daily coach services from Shannon Airport to Limerick City Bus Terminal. Transfer at Limerick City for direct
coach to Killarney Bus Station. Duration: 2hrs 30 mins
Car Hire: Budget, Avis & Hertz car hire available. Distance: 137kms. Duration: 1hr 30 mins
Train: From Shannon Airport take Bus Éireann coach service to Limerick City Bus & Train Terminal (45 mins). Transfer to Irish Rail train
from Limerick City to Limerick Junction. Change at Limerick Junction for Mallow. Change at Mallow for direct train to Killarney.
Duration: 2 hrs 30 mins.
Taxi: Taxi ranks located outside the Airport Terminal, Bus and Rail Stations.
FROM CORK AIRPORT
Coach: Special ECTA Conference Shuttle Service to Conference Hotels at a charge of €60 round trip (Non-refundable).This service is
available to Killarney on Tuesday 17 June and Wednesday 18 June only and return transfers on Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June only.
Duration: 1hr 30mins.
Train: From Cork Airport take Cork Airport Shuttle to Cork City Bus Station. The train station is a 10 minute walk from the bus station. A taxi
is advisable. Direct train service from Cork Train Station to Killarney Train Station with Irish Rail. Duration: 1hr 30 mins
Car Hire: Budget, Avis & Hertz car hire available. Distance: 89kms. Duration: 1hrs 20mins
Taxi: Taxi ranks located outside the Airport Terminal, Bus and Rail Stations.
FROM KERRY AIRPORT
Coach: Special ECTA Conference Shuttle Service to your hotel at a charge of €20 round trip (Non-refundable). This service is
available to Killarney on Tuesday 17 June and Wednesday 18 June only and return transfers on Saturday 21 June and Sunday 22 June only.
Duration: 30 mins
Car: Hire Budget, Avis & Hertz car hire available. Distance: 17kms. Duration: 20mins
Taxi: Taxi rank located outside the airport terminal.
USEFUL WEB ADDRESSES
Fly: Aer Arann www.aerarann.ie | Dublin Airport www.dublin-airport.com | Shannon Airport www.shannonairport.com | Cork Airport www.corkairport.com | Kerry Airport www.kerryairport.ie
Train: Irish Rail www.irishrail.ie
Coach: Bus Éireann www.buseireann.ie
Car Hire: Budget Car Hire www.budget.ie | Hertz Car Hire www.hertz.ie | Avis Car Hire www.avis.ie
PASSPORTS & VISAS
A valid ID is required for entry into Ireland for participants from the European Union. For participants from other countries, a valid
passport is required for entry into Ireland. Participants from some countries may require a visa for entry to Ireland. Please check with your
local Consulate or Embassy.
BADGE
Delegates and accompanying persons are requested to wear their identification badge for all events. |
