Travel to Galway
The most convenient way of travelling to Galway from abroad is flying to Dublin and take the airport bus (GoBus or CityLink). It leaves from Dublin airport directly to Galway every 30 minutes. The trip takes about 3 hours. There are two bus companies offering this service and they leave from the same terminal. Tickets can be bought there.
For participants from the USA, there is a daily flight to Shannon from Newark on United Airlines. It is then possible to rent a car to drive to Galway, which is about 1 hour away. There are also buses from Shannon Airport, not as well serviced as Dublin Airport.
Click here to get directions to Aula Maxima, Quadrangle Building, NUI Galway.
Hotel Information
A block booking of 20 rooms has been arranged at The House Hotel which is located on Lower Merchants Road in Galway city centre. The hotel is 20 minutes drive from Galway Airport and 5 minutes walk from, Eyre Square, the train, bus and coach station. The preferential rate is €89 per night. Alternatively, people may opt for the Jurysinns. Please mention NUIG when booking.
For further transport information from the airport to the venue and hotel information in Galway, Ireland click here.
Recommended restaurants in Galway
- Ard Bia, Spanish Arch, Galway City, Co. Galway, Ireland +353 87 236 8648
- Kai cafe restaurant, Sea Road, Galway, Ireland +353 91 526 003
- Cava Tapas, 51 Lower Dominick Street, Galway City, Ireland +353 91 539 884
- Oscar’s Bistro Galway, Dominick Street, Galway, Co. Galway, Ireland +353 91 582 180
There will be a meeting dinner on the first night (May 6th).
Useful local numbers
Taxi: +353 91 561 111 or +353 91 585 858
Brian Ward: +353 85 751 1827