Visa Requirements
EU Citizens and Citizens of the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa are simply required to show a passport, valid for at least 6 months. All non-EU citizens should contact their local embassies for specific requirements.
For a list of Irish Embassies visit here.
Further information can also be found on the following website: here.
Delegates should also be aware that Visa's may be required for transient travel to Ireland, for example through the UK or mainland Europe, please ensure you enquire with the relevant Embassy for that country regarding these requirements once you have confirmed your travel details.
Arriving by Plane
Ireland‘s capital enjoys excellent access by air from all major European and international destinations. Over 90 airlines serve Dublin Airport from over 150 destinations.
Aer Lingus and Ryanair are Ireland's largest airlines.
Dublin airport is only 12 kilometres (8 miles) from Dublin city centre and therefore only a short ride by bus, taxi or car. Both Dublin Bus and Aircoach have services that leave from directly outside the airport and can bring you into the city centre. Dublin Bus services cater for the bus (Busaras) and train stations (Connolly and Heuston Stations), while Aircoach caters for many of the city centre hotels. Tickets can be purchased in advance on the Aircoach website at www.aircoach.ie, thereby making it a quick and convenient option. There is a taxi rank directly outside the Arrivals Hall in Dublin Airport. Taxis into the city centre can cost approximately €25.
For further information on Dublin Airport and transport routes to and from the city centre visit the Dublin Airport website.
Arriving by Ferry
Regular scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and the UK bringing both foot passengers and cars and other vehicles to Dublin through two ferry ports, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire. Today five passenger Ferry companies connect Dublin with Holyhead, Liverpool and the Isle of Man.
Dublin Port is centrally located, only minutes from Dublin City Centre. It is Ireland’s busiest passenger Ferryport with up to 18 sailings daily to the UK and the continent.
For further information on Dublin Port please check out the Dublin Port website.
Dún Laoghaire Harbour is located 11 kilometres (7 miles) south of Dublin city and 25 kilometres (16 miles) from Dublin Airport. Dún Laoghaire is serviced by the DART (Suburban Rail) which can take you to and from the City Centre in less than half an hour. Dun Laoghaire is also serviced regularly by Dublin Bus.
For further information on ferries to Ireland please use the following websites:
www.irishferries.com
www.stenaline.co.uk
www.norfolkine.com
www.directferries.ie
Arriving by Train
Dublin is served by two main railway stations: Connolly Station and Heuston Stations. It is a short walk from Connolly Station to O'Connell Street, where the Dublin Bus numbers 3, 10 and 11B can be boarded for UCD. There are frequent connecting services from Heuston Station to the city centre.
For further information please visit the Irish rail website.