• Ireland enjoy’s relatively cool summers.
• Daily temperature in May is on average 14 C.
• Dublin enjoys reasonable sunshine in May with unpredictable rain showers.
• These rain showers generally don’t last long but it is recommended that you have an umbrella or light rain gear on hand.

• Dublin has a busy city centre shopping area around Grafton Street and Henry Street.
• There is a huge range of products to bring home from traditional Irish hand-made crafts to designer labels.
• Shopping hours in general are from 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Monday to Saturday with shops open until 8.00 pm on Thursdays and many shops open from 2.00 pm – 6.00 pm on Sunday.
• Dundrum Town Centre is a large shopping centre located in South Dublin.
• The LUAS Green Line serves Dundrum Town Centre from St. Stephens Green to Bride’s Glen. The Dundrum and Ballaly stops are only a short walk from the centre.

• The Conference Organising Committee or its agents will not be responsible for any medical expenses, loss or accidents incurred during the conference.
• Delegates are strongly advised to arrange their own personal insurance to cover medical and other expenses including accident or loss.
• Where a delegate has to cancel for medical reasons, the normal cancellation policy will apply.
• It is recommended that citizens from EU countries bring a current EHIC card with them.

• Value Added Tax (VAT) is charged at 23% on most goods.
• Cash back is the simplest and most widely used VAT refund service that issues cash refunds on departure for a handling fee.
• Ask for cash back from when you make your purchase.

• A small tip is appreciated for good service.
• Tipping is not usual in pubs and bars.
• Tip cabs 10% and porters 60c per bag.

• The currency in Ireland is the Euro.

Credit Cards:

• Visa, Mastercard/Eurocard are very widely accepted in Ireland.
• All hotels, petrol stations (gas stations), supermarkets, shops/stores, pharmacies, restaurants, transport operators, payphones, etc will accept them.
• Other cards: American Express (AmEx) is accepted, but not nearly as readily as in the United States or Canada.
• Diners Club, JCB, Discover etc are generally not accepted.
• It is not advisable to rely on these cards as a sole method of payment while in Ireland (or much of Europe).

Debit Cards: 

• Irish Laser Cards, Maestro, Visa Debit and MasterCard debit are widely accepted.
• Other debit cards, not carrying the Maestro, Visa Debit or MasterCard logos are not accepted.
• Check with your card issuer that your card is acceptable abroad before you travel.

• Under Irish Law smoking is not permitted in pubs, restaurants, hotel lobbies and all enclosed public buildings.

• The electrical supply in Ireland is 230v 50hz.
• The plugs and sockets are different from the USA involving a three-pronged formation, the same as those used in the United Kingdom.
• If your appliances operate on a different current (such as those from North America) you will need a power converter and plug adapter.

• From March to October Ireland operates on GMT + 1hour.

• Business attire is recommended for the conference.
• Smart attire is recommended for the evening events.
• Include jeans and casual wear, comfortable shoes and rain wear are advised.