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About DCU Business School

DCU Business School is in the top 5% of business schools worldwide. And on October 14th-15th 2017 it will welcome 250 WordPress enthusiasts for WordCamp Dublin 2017!

How to Get There

You can choose several ways to get to DCU Business School. If you’re not familiar with Dublin, driving wouldn’t be our best choice due to traffic and parking reasons. Public transportation is usually very efficient, as well as cycling or even… walking! If you prefer taxis or private transportation check here.

Public Transportation

DCU is served by many “Dublin Bus” lines:

Campus	Bus Services	Bus Stop
DCU Glasnevin Campus	4, 9, 11, 13	Ballymun Road (Stop # 37/4680)
	17a	Ballymun Road (Stop # 92 /128)
	31D, 42D, 44, 70D, 104	DCU Helix (Stop # 7571)
	1, 16, 41, 41a,b,c, 33	Swords Road (Stop # 205/213)
	109a (Kells), 126 (Naas)	Collins Ave (Stop # 135021)

Also, certain “Bus Eireann” lines stop there:

• 101 – Drogheda, Balbriggan, Dublin via the Swords Road (Swords Road (Stop # 21/45))
• 109A – Kells, Navan, Dunshaughlin, Ratoath, Ashbourne, Airport, DCU (Collins Ave (Stop # 135021/#1646/#1644))
• 126 – Naas – DCU (Collins Ave (Stop # 135021/#1646/#1644))
• 109A (C) – Navan – DCU (Direct) (Collins Ave (Stop # 135021/#1646/#1644))
• 109A (C) – Trim – DCU via Rathoath and Ashbourne ((Collins Ave (Stop # 135021/#1646/#1644))

Coming by train? The Drumcondra Train Station is currently the closest train station to DCU (approx 25/30 mins walk). There are now direct connections to Drumcondra from both Dublin Connolly and Dublin Heuston. The following bus connections are available from the station: 11, 13, 44.

Private Transport

DCU is served by Matthews Coaches, a private bus company:

• Route 1: Dundalk/Drogheda – DCU Glasnevin (Direct) (NEW)
• Route 2: Bettystown – Laytown – Dublin (Whitehall Road)
• Route 3: Dundalk – Drogheda – Dublin (Whitehall Road)
• Contact & Timetables: http://commuter.matthews.ie/

Otherwise, feel free to catch an Uber or private Taxi from wherever you are.

By Car

There are four main car parking facilities available on the DCU campus for visitors. No Overnight Parking is permitted without prior authorisation. Clamping is in operation throughout the campus.

You must use CP1 (Car Park 1). The current Car & Motorbike parking rates are as follows:

• First 15 mins – Free
• 30mins – 1hr €1.00
• 1hr – 2hr €2.00
• 2hr – 3hr €3.00
• 3hr – 5hr €4.00
• 5hr – 12hr €8.00
• 12hr – 18hr €10.00
• 18hr – 24 hr €12.00
• Lost ticket – €12.00
• 72 hrs+ (without prior arrangement in writing with the Estates Office Helpdesk) €100.00

Payment is not accepted at the exit and must be made before returning to your car. There are 4 pay stations. Two are located in the car park lobby which is located opposite the Helix and The Estates Office.

Where to Stay

If you decide to spend the weekend in Dublin, we generally advise NOT to look for accommodation close to the venue as there’s not a lot to see and do close by to the venue. (We do have one exception however which is on campus accommodation, the details of which are provided below).

Given that the afterparty will be in Dublin city center, and that the “craic” happens in the center, we recommend to find a place in D2 (Dublin 2, just South of the river Liffey) or D1 (Dublin 1, just North of the river).

Hotels and Guesthouses in Dublin

DCU Accommodation

There is limited accommodation available on the DCU campus where the conference is taking place via the campus-operated DCU Accommodation. They have provided a special discounted room rate for WordCamp Dublin attendees. Rates are €80 per night single occupancy or €100 per night double/twin occupancy. This is extremely competitive considering room rates for hotels in Dublin.

The accommodation is 2 bedroom self catering apartments. Linen and towels are provided and WIFI is included. Guests can check in at the DCU Accommodation reception desk which is open Monday to Friday 9 – 5pm. On weekends security have all the keys for check in. Availability is limited so if you wish to stay very close to the conference venue we recommend you book early! To make a booking please contact reservations@dcu.ie

Dublin City Centre Accommodation

The hotels and guesthouses below are a small selection of what is available in Dublin. You’ll also find quite a few places to stay in Dublin on Airbnb .

Here are a selection of hotels all within 30 minutes of the venue by car. We have a pretty good taxi service along with Uber and mytaxi.

NOTE: Dublin hotels tend to sell out well in advance so please book early to avoid disappointment!