Graduate Conference of the European Consortium for Political Research

August 30th - September 1st 2010

Visitor Information

Dublin City University is located in the north of Dublin city, lying between the city centre and the airport.

Accommodation
Around Dublin City University
Exploring Dublin City
Getting Around
Weather
More Information

Accommodation

Information on accommodation in DCU is available at the following link: http://www.conferences.dcu.ie/

Access to the university’s award-winning sports complex is available at a discounted rate of €10 for an all-day pass to guests staying in DCU residence accommodation. http://www.dcu.ie/dcusport/facilities.shtml

Around Dublin City University

WHERE TO EAT

Anderson Café, 3 the rise, Glasnevin http://www.andersons.ie/ander.htm To get there, exit towards the Ballymum Road, turn left and walk for 5 minutes, take second street on your left and follow the street until you see the restaurant. They also have a creperie on Carlingtford road (not far from independent pizza and Fagan’s pub).

Chilli Banana, 112 Upper Drumcondra Road, Drumcondra, Drumcondra. http://www.chillibanana.ie/ To get there, take the bus number 13A or 11, ask the driver to stop on Upper Drumcondra (fare 1.15€) 15 min walk from DCU (Collins avenue and Drumcondra Rd)

Independent Pizza, Lower Drumcondra, +353 (0)1 830 2044, Best pizza in Dublin, be advised you may need book a table even in the week. To get there, take the bus number 13A or 11, ask the driver to stop on Lower Drumcondra (fare 1.15€) 15/20 min walk from DCU (Collins avenue and Drumcondra Rd)

WHERE TO DRINK?

the Ivy Lounge and the Cat and Cage are situated on Upper Drumcondra Road To get there, take the bus number 13A or 11, ask the driver to stop on Upper Drumcondra (fare 1.15€) - 15 min walk from DCU (Collins avenue and Drumcondra Rd)

the Porterhouse North, Cross Guns Bridge 10€ menu on the weekdays. To get there, take the buses 4, 4A, 13 (not 13A! it will bring in the opposite direction) or 19A (fare 1.15€). They have a full dinner menu as well. 25 min walk from DCU (Ballymum Road exit and always straight down)

WHERE TO SHOP?

There is a small convenience store and a pharmacy on campus. There are also two larger supermarkets located on either side of the campus, one on the Ballymun Road, opposite Hampstead Park, and the other on Shanowen Road, just north of the campus.

WHAT TO SEE?

The National Botanic Gardens are located just two kilometres from DCU. From DCU, take buses 4, 4A, 13 (not 13A! it will bring in the opposite direction) or 19A (fare 1.15€) The coffeehouse has good value food, an impressive collection of desserts and can be very busy if sunny, especially on week ends!

Glasnevin Cemetery might be a weird place to visit, but this is the oldest Dublin cemetery, opened in 1832. it said that more than a million persons are buried on the grounds. It is also the lst home of very famous Irish people. Tours take place daily at 11.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm (5€). Opening time Monday – Friday: 10am–5pm, Saturday, Sunday: 10am-6pm

Exploring Dublin City

Tourist information on Dublin city is available from Discover Ireland at http://www.discoverireland.ie/ and from http://www.visitdublin.com/ although again we can offer some personal recommendations.

Georgian Dublin’s stunning architecture is a post-colonial delight You can take a walking tour through http://www.visitdublin.com/pdf/iwalk1-georgiandublin.pdf (PDF) Or view the inside of a typical Georgian house http://www.esb.ie/main/about-esb/numbertwentynine/default.htm

Guinness Storehouse. To get there by buses: 51B from Aston Quay, 78A from Aston Quay, 123 from O'Connell Street, 123 from Dame Street and by walk: if you are on the top of Dame Street, turn your back to the National Bank of Ireland and keep straight ahead. Follow the road around, passing Christchurch on the right and leading onto Thomas Street. At Crane Street turn left, and at the end of the road turn right onto Market Street. Opening: 7 days a week from 9.30am – 5pm (last admission is at 5pm). Late opening during July and August until 7pm (last admission is at 7pm). Recommendation: have a drink on the top of the tower and if you are lucky it will be sunny – it is the best place to see Dublin from heights.

ALTERNATIVE PLAN—for whiskey lovers Old Jameson Whiskey Distillery, Smithfield. To get there, follow the red line of the LUAS (tramway), turning your back to O’Connell Street (Abbey Street, Chancery Street and Hammong Lane), Openings: 7 days, 9.00am- 6.30pm (last tour 5.30pm)

MUSEUMS

The National Museum of Ireland (Archaeology and decorative arts). To get there by transport: LUAS red line, Advise to walk: follow the quays, turning your back to O’Connell Street, about 15 min Opening: closed Monday, Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00, Sunday: 14:00 - 17:00, Free

Chester Beatty Library, described by the Lonely Planet as not just the best museum in Ireland, but one of the best in Europe. To get there: behind Dublin Castle (on Dame Street) Opening: Monday to Friday, 10.00 A.M. to 5.00 P.M, free

The National Gallery (Paintings and Sculpture), Merrion Square and Clare Street. To get there, by walk from O’Connell Street, cross the bridge and take Westmorland street, turn left once at Trinity, on Nassau Street, keep straight until Clare Street and Merrion Square By bus: 13 and 13A buses stops in Merrion Square Opening: Monday to Saturday 9.30am-5.30pm, Thursday 9.30am-8.30pm, Sunday 12pm-5.30pm, free

TEMPLE BAR

Touristic heartbeat of the city, Temple Bar has many pubs and shops to see. Don’t be surprised by the small area, it has many back streets in which you tend to get lost.

PARKS

Merrion Square and St Stephen’s Green Parks

SHOPS

Irish souvenirs at Carroll’s (O’Connell Street, Henry Street, Guinness store, Westmorland street, Talbot Street, Suffolk street, St. Stephen's Green Shopping Centre)

Shopping centres (Ilac and Jervis) on Henry Street, Brown Thomas on Grafton street and St Stephen’s Shopping Centre (top of Grafton Street, by the Park St Stephen’s Green)

Coffee and Tea time

many coffees shops are available : O’Briens, Insomnia Café etc… they offer snacks too. Shops like Debenhams, Arnott’s, Marks & Spencer (Henry Street) and others on Grafton Street also have little gems of coffee (and snacks) places inside their door. Try Café Bardelli in the Bewleys building on Grafton Street

Dublin’s nightlife revolves around Temple Bar. For some it’s the heart of Dublin, for others an overcrowded tourist trap. Have a look, and if it’s not to your liking you will find plenty of alternatives directly to the south, along Dame Street and South Great George’s Street.