2008 Annual Conference - Is it worth it?
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Practical Information
In this section you can find out more about transport and accommodation available.
Transport
By Train:
For routes, times and fares from all locations see the Iarnród Éireann journey planner at www.irishrail.ie.
Free pickup from station on Thursday 12 June: Please note Theatre Forum will provide free transfer from Cork station to the University for delegates travelling on the 09.00 train from Dublin which arrives in Cork at 11:50. If you wish to avail of this pickup please remember to tick this on your booking form.
Free transfer to station on Friday 13 June: Theatre Forum will provide free transfer from the University to Cork station to delegates travelling on the 17:30 train to Dublin which arrives at 20:20.
By air:
Cork airport has frequent flights from Dublin, London and a number of other locations. The airport website www.corkairport.com provides information on timetables. A taxi from the airport costs approximately EUR15 and takes approximately 20 minutes.
Free pickup from airport on Thursday 12 June:
Theatre Forum will provide free transfer from Cork airport to the University for delegates travelling on the 09.30 Aer Arann flight from Dublin which arrives
in Cork at 10.25. If you wish to avail of this pickup please remember to tick this on your booking form.
This bus will drop to Jury’s Hotel, University Hall campus accommodation and the University for registration.
Free transfer to airport on Friday 13 June: Theatre Forum will provide free transfer from the University to Cork airport for delegates travelling on the 19:00
Aer Arann flight to Dublin which arrives at 19:55.
By car:
For information, directions and maps see the UCC website.
www.ucc.ie/en/VisitorstoUCC/Transportmapsandparking/Bycaroronfoot
By bus:
For information on Bus Eireann schedule see www.buseireann.ie
Accommodation
Campus accommodation: Theatre Forum has arranged a limited number of rooms in University Hall. This development, built in 2006, comprises ensuite apartments. They are only a 10 minute walk from University College Cork and a short bus journey from Cork city centre.
The cost to stay in University Hall is €55 including continental breakfast.
Note: Limited availability (50 rooms only) - these will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.If you wish to book payment you should indicate on your booking form and payment will be made directly to Theatre Forum.
Jury’s Hotel: Theatre Forum has reserved a number of rooms in Jury’s Hotel Cork. The rate for single occupancy is €129. If you wish to book please complete the Jury’s booking form and return with payment directly Jury’s Hotel to Assumpta McCarthy, Reservations Supervisor 021 4937705 assumpta_mccarthy(at)jurysdoyle.com .
Other accommodation:
Should you wish to book alternative accommodation in the area the following B&Bs are all located nearby. Those highlighted in italics are very close to the University Western Road gate.
Please note that Theatre Forum has not visited and cannot recommend or vouch for the standard of any of this accommodation
Aran Isle Inn, 14 Mardyke Parade, Cork 021-4278158
Acton Lodge, Western Rd (opp Cork Clinic), Cork 021-4344161
Anam Cara, 31 Palace View, Western Road, Cork 021-4271617
Anotine House, Western Road, Cork 021-4273494
Audley House, 3 Carriglee, Western Road, Cork 021-4274292
The Blarney Stone, 1 Carriglee, Western Road, Cork 021-4270083
Carbery Guest House, Western Road, Cork, 021-4272217
Garnish Guest Houes, Western Road, Cork, 021-4275111
Killarney House, Western Road, Cork021-4270290
Leeview House, 4 Inniscarrig, Western Road, Cork 021-4273712
Maryland House, Western Road, Cork021-4276191
Rossmore House, 3 College Road, Western Road, Cork 021-4274908
St Kilda's Guest House, Western Road, Cork 021-4273095
Shanaway Guest House, 6 St Mary's Villas, Western Road, Cork 021-4277624
Shandon Bells Guesthouse, Western Road, Cork 021-4276242
Westbourne House, Westbourne Villas, Western Road, Cork 021-4276153
Willow Lodge, 2 Willowbrook, Western Road, Cork 021-4345655
See also the UCC conferencing website for further available accommodation off campus at: http://conferencing.ucc.ie/AlternativeAccomodation.htm