Dublin
Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland. The name Dublin comes from the Gaelic dubh linn or “black pool” - where the Poddle stream met the River Liffey to form a deep pool at Dublin Castle. The city’s modern name - Baile Áth Cliath – means the “town of the ford of the hurdles”. Ireland’s four principal routeways converged at a crossing place made of hurdles of interwoven saplings straddling the low-tide Liffey.
Dublin is a historical and contemporary centre for education, the arts, economy and industry. With its historic buildings including Dublin Castle and St Patrick’s Cathedral, the city parks including Pheonix Park and St Stephen’s Green plus the National Museum of Ireland this is one venue you will not want to miss.
Dublin is/was home to many famous people from all walks of life, so there really is something for everyone here. Here is a handful of examples
- Oscar Wilde (Poet and Playwright)
- U2 (Rock band)
- Conor MsGregor (Mixed Martial Arts)
- Samuel Beckett (Playwright)
- Francis Bacon (Painter)
Croke Park Stadium
As the home of Ireland's largest sporting and cultural organisation, the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) - Croke Park has played host to iconic moments in Irish sport & history and to major cultural and international events.
GAA Sports are Hurling, and Gaelic Football
The stadium is one of the largest in Europe, with a capacity of 82,300 and can accommodate all types of events - from field sports to concerts, meetings to tradeshows and bespoke banqueting.
Conveniently located, just 5 minutes from the city centre and 15 minutes from Dublin’s Airport and M50 motorway – Croke Park offers you the best of both worlds during your visit.
All the benefits, amenities and things-to-do you expect of a vibrant city location, yet without the hassle of congestion and off-site parking. There’s plenty of public transport options too!
Points of interest
If you’re looking for something to do before/after the conference, Sightseeing Dublin is a great way to see the city if the weather is nice.
Dublin City - top 9 attractions
- The Guinness Storehouse
- St Patrick's and Christ Church Cathedrals
- The Book 0f Kells and Trinity College
- EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum
- Dublin Castle
- Dublin’s Free Museums
- City Parks
- Little Museum of Dublin
- Kilmainham Gaol
Other options
- Glasnevin Cemetery – Lots of famous people buried here and peaceful. Just next door to…
- National Botanic Gardens – Well worth a few hours strolling around and admiring the beautifully landscaped gardens
- Teeling Whiskey Distillery
- Jamesons Whiskey – Whilst no whiskey is actually made at this site, the visitor centre has had a huge overhaul costing €11m and it is meant to be excellent
- Dublin Castle
Air Travel
Dublin Airport is the closest to Croke Park Stadium, just 15 minutes by taxi.
The taxi firm used by Croke Park is CAB2000, details below. Delegates can either email details or call the number in advance to book their taxi.
CAB 2000
18a Main Street, Swords, Co Dublin
01 8900900
bookings@dublincab2000.ie
Transport from Airport to venue
From Dublin airport
Croke Park Stadium’s central location in Dublin 3, is within easy reach of the city centre, Dublin Airport and Dublin port.
There are excellent public transport links for local and national bus and rail services, along with 600 on-site parking spaces ensure there is an option to suit you. Our proximity to the M50 motorway, provides access to Ireland’s motorway network – connecting all major urban centres nationwide.
View Croke Park’s location on Google MapsTransport by train
DART/LUAS
Both the DART and LUAS networks provide an excellent service from many different parts of Dublin. In most cases 'park & ride' is available at various stations along the route.
Take the Luas Red Line to Connolly Station and Croke Park is just a 15 minute walk from here.
Transport by bus
Dublin Bus offers a high-frequency, accessible and easy to use service from all over Dublin. A number of services bring you quite close to Croke Park and many others will get you to the city centre from where the stadium is a 15 minute walk.
Bus Routes that serve Croke Park
1, 7, 11, 13, 14, 16, 27a, 27b, 29a, 31/a, 31b, 32, 33, 40, 40b, 40d, 41, 41b, 41c, 42, 43, 44, 53, 123, 13
View route map and stop locations
Download Croke Park’s public transport guide
Get Croke Park’s walking map
Directions summary
Transport via Aircoach
One of the most cost effective ways to travel from the airport to Croke Park is by using the Aircoach. Route 700 stops at Drumcondra station which is walking distance to Croke Park.
www.aircoach.ieCroke Park Hotel
3 Jones's Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin, D03 A095, Ireland
www.doylecollection.com/crokepark
The 4* Croke Park Hotel is ideally located opposite the Hogan Stand on Jones's Road. Close to both Dublin city centre and the airport, this 4-star property is one of the most popular hotels in Dublin - with spacious contemporary interiors, luxurious bedrooms, complimentary gym and a lively bistro and bar. The hotel offers the perfect base for leisure breaks, business trips and if you are in Dublin for an event at Croke Park.
EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED.
Rooms held on allocation available Tues 9th, Weds 10th, Thurs 11th and Friday 12th October. Other nights on request - via email below.
Rate of Euros 165.00 single occupancy and Euros 185.00 double occupancy per room per night, including breakfast and Wi-Fi.
There is now very limited rooms available.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th and for more than 4 rooms are on request and subject to availability. Rates will apply three days prior and after the event subject to availability.
Delegates will only be able to book online using this unique ‘group booking’ link.
Group booking option is not available currently via the main website, so it is important the above link only is the link used otherwise error messages will be returned.Upon clicking the above link, in the top right hand corner, select Book Your Stay
Select the dates of arrival & departure, no of rooms & no of adults. To book more than 4 rooms it is necessary to call the reservation team or email as below.
The link currently defaults to 2 persons, so it is important to change this to 1 person if only booking for one person - you can change this later in the booking process.
Select ‘Have a Code’ and input the code BOOK031018 into the Group Code section
Select Find a room
Should delegates prefer to call or email at this special rate please call the reservations team directly on 00 353 (0)1 871 4550 or email crokepark@doylecollection.com and quoting the block code: BOOK031018
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to ‘best available rate ‘unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Individual cancellation policy – full charge will be made if rooms cancelled after 48hours prior to arrival
Dublin Skylon Hotel
+353 1 8843900
www.dublinskylonhotel.com
Rooms held on allocation available - Tues 9th, Weds 10th and Thurs 11th October 2018.
Rate of Euros 129.00 single occupancy room and breakfast rate. Double occupancy Euros 140.00 room and breakfast per room per night
Cut off for allocation is 09/08/18 – special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th and 11th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book: email using the booking code EMEAPUG2018 when making the reservation
The following email addresses are the only ones to be used when making their reservation Daniel Fodor: dfodor@dublinskylonhotel.com and Colette Harford: charford@dublinskylonhotel.com Tel: +353 (0) 1 8843900
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Individual cancellation policy for this group booking is 72 hours prior to the arrival date or the first night’s stay will be charged in full.
The Address at Dublin 1
+ 353 (0) 1) 8363136
www.theaddressatdublin1.ie
Rooms held on allocation available - Tues 9th, Weds 10th and Thurs 11th October 2018
Rate of Euros 199.00 single occupancy room and breakfast rate. Double occupancy Euros 229.00 room and breakfast and Wi-Fi per room per night.
** If booking in UK rate will show in equivalent GBP or from US in $ **
Club Twin / Double rooms with rooftop lounge access
SPECIAL RATES APPLY TO TWO OR MORE NIGHTS
Cut off for allocation is 09/08/18– special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th and 11th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book www.theaddressatdublin1.ie – Link to Book Your Stay, Enter dates required, Enter Code EMEAPUG2018
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Individual cancellation policy for this group booking is 72 hours prior to arrival otherwise full charge will apply.
Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel
Full use of In -house Gymnasium & Saunas
Main Dublin Train Station located directly opposite the hotel
Main Dublin Bus Station located around the corner
from the hotel
Holiday Inn Express Dublin City Centre
+353 [0] 1878 80 99
www.hiexdublincc.com
Rooms held on allocation available - Tues 9th, Weds 10th and Thurs 11th October 2018
Rate of Euros 199.00 single or double occupancy room and breakfast rate per room per night.
SPECIAL RATE APPLIES TO MINIMUM OF TWO NIGHTS
Cut off for allocation 14th of August 2018 special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th and 11th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book: email sales@hiexdublincc.com – using the booking code / reference EMEA PUG Challenge
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Free cancellation up until 14th of August
Full Payment taken on 15th of August for all bookings (bookings are non-refundable)
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
+ 353 (0) 1 874 6881
www.riu.com
www.riuplaza.com
Rooms held on allocation available - Tues 9th, Weds 10th and Thurs 11th October 2018
Rate of Euros 239.00 single occupancy room and breakfast rate. Double occupancy Euros 259.00 room and breakfast per room per night.
Cut off for allocation commences 9th June 2018 - special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th and 11th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book: email Events Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin events.dublin@riu.com – using the booking code / reference PUG2018 - this is the only method of booking
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Free cancellation up until one week prior to arrival, then subject to charge.
Jurys Inn Parnell Street
+353 (0)1 248 0488
www.jurysinns.com
Rooms held on allocation available - Tues 9th, Weds 10th, Thurs 11th, Friday 12th October 2018
Rate of Euros 175.00 single occupancy room and breakfast rate. Double occupancy Euros 190.00 room and breakfast per room per night.
RATE APPLIES TO A MINIMUM THREE NGHTS STAY
EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Cut off for allocation 11/09/18 - special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th ,11th and 12th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book: visit www.jurysinns.com – Select – Location Dublin, Select - Jurys Inn Parnell, Select – No of Rooms and No of Adults – Add + Promo Code JIEMEA091018. Special Rate applies to minimum 3 nights
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Free Cancellation up to 28 days prior to arrival, Cancellations 27-14 days prior subject to 50% of stay. cancellations made 13 days prior to arrival 100% charge.
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com
Rooms held on allocation available Tues 9th, Weds 10th and Thurs 11th
Rate of Euros 225.00 single occupancy, Euros 235.00 double occupancy, inclusive breakfast, Wi-Fi and VAT per night.
RATE APPLIES TO MINIMUM TWO NIGHTS
EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Cut off for allocation commences on 09 /07/18 - special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th and 11th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book: visit www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com – Select dates, no of nights and no of rooms - enter Promo Code IGCO091018 in Code field.
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date.
Charge for the first night’s stay is taken on booking and is non-refundable or transferable
A cancellation charge equivalent to the full stay will be levied if bookings are cancelled after 30 days prior to arrival. Full pre-payment is taken 30 days prior to arrival.
The Gibson Hotel
+353 (0) 1 6815004
www.thegibsonhotel.ie
Rooms held on allocation available Tues 9th, Weds 10th, Thurs 11th and Friday 12th
Rate of Euros 245.00 single occupancy, Euros 265.00 double occupancy, inclusive breakfast and VAT per night
RATE APPLIES TO MINIMUM THREE NIGHTS
EARLY BOOKING RECOMMENDED
Cut off for allocation commences on 11/07/18 - special rate and subject to availability on request.
Availability for nights other than 9th, 10th and 11th are on request and subject to availability.
Rooms booked after the agreed cut off subject to "best available rate" unless otherwise agreed and subject to availability
To book: visit this link
To book other number of nights visit web site as normal, Special rates may not apply.
All rooms can only be guaranteed and confirmed with a valid credit card number along with its expiry date
A cancellation charge equivalent to the full stay will be levied if bookings are cancelled after 30 days prior to arrival.
The Key Collection
www.thekeycollection.ie
A Selection of budget hotels and short stay apartments offering rates to EMEA PUG Attendees
To book: visit www.thekeycollection.ie/emeapugrates.html
For Arriving 9th October – Departing 12th October
Room only rates are listed
Limited rooms/apartments available at quoted rate.
Additional room requests after allocations are fulfilled will be at best available rate via website.
Individual cancellation terms apply for each property, noted on website.
Hotel St George
Double rooms @ Euros 98.00 per room per night
IFSC Apartments
1 bedroom apartments @ Euros 125.00 per apartment, per night
2 bedroom apartments @ Euros 145.00 per apartment, per night
Jervis Apartments
1 bedroom apartments @ Euros 135.00 per apartment, per night
2 bedroom apartments @ Euros 155.00 per apartment, per night
Amberley Apartments
1 bedroom apartments @ Euros 125.00 per apartment, per night
Clifden Apartments
1 bedroom apartments @ Euros 115.00 per apartment, per night
2 bedroom apartments @ Euros 135.00 per apartment, per night
PLEASE NOTE WHEN BOOKING ACCOMMODATION:
All bookings made are subject to the individual hotel’s terms and conditions which are featured on the booking confirmations / hotel websites. Delegates are responsible for noting these when booking with any hotels.
All cancellation MUST BE MADE DIRECTLY with the hotel booked and a cancellation reference obtained.
Special rates quoted for allocations apply at the time of creation and cannot be compared to or booked via any other online booking tool/agent.
Other Hotels
Listed on The Croke Park Conference Centre Website also has links to accommodation and other hotels