As previously announced, a pre-conference get-together will take place at the Sports Bar (No. 23 on the campus map) just beside the running track on Wednesday evening May 27th at 7.30 pm.
Tea, coffee, and sandwiches will be free, but you will have to pay for any other drinks.
Do come along if you are here on Wednesday. If staying at Cappavilla (campus accommodation) it will be a nice walk in the evening there and back - it won't be dark until at least 10.00 pm. The Sports Bar is also quite close to the Kilmurry Hotel and not too far from the Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Weather
Those of you packing for a short trip may like to know that following a long period of rain, we are at last looking forward to a few fine days at the end of this week. But don't take my word for it. Check out http://www.met.ie/ Anyone coming for a longer trip: just come prepared!
Monday, May 25, 2009
Taxi service from Shannon Airport
Castletroy Corporate Cabs http://www.shannonairportcabs.com/ have offered the following rates which are very good compared to the normal airport taxi rates:
Shannon Airport to Limerick city €34
Shannon Airport to Castletroy €38
(Castletroy includes the Carlton and Killmurry hotels and Cappavilla Campus Accommodation)
Other routes on request.
Contact: office@ShannonAirportCabs.com
(Office) +353 (0)61332266
(Mobile) +353 (0)868252019
Shannon Airport to Limerick city €34
Shannon Airport to Castletroy €38
(Castletroy includes the Carlton and Killmurry hotels and Cappavilla Campus Accommodation)
Other routes on request.
Contact: office@ShannonAirportCabs.com
(Office) +353 (0)61332266
(Mobile) +353 (0)868252019
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Orientation
REGISTRATION
INTERNET ACCESS
Thursday May 28th, Welcome Reception:
A Registration/check-in desk will be available at the following times:
Thursday May 28th 6.00 pm - 7.30 pm at the Welcome reception (see below)
Friday May 29th from 8.00 am at the Main Sessions (see below)
Cappavilla campus accommodation has its own reception office (open from 8.00 am to 8 pm). If you are arriving at Cappavilla outside these times - just let them know in advance and they will be awaiting your arrival.
SESSIONS
All sessions will be held in Rooms KBG13 and KBG14, at the KBS (Kemmy Business School, No. 28 on the UL Campus Map) Note: Use this map, as it is the most up to date.
INTERNET ACCESS
All participants will be able to use the PCs in the Glucksman Library Building (No 10. on the Campus map)
If you bring your own Wi Fi enabled lap-top, you will be able to freely access the wireless network, ULWireless
We respectfully ask you NOT to use your lap-top in Rooms KBG13 and KBG14 during the sessions
SOCIAL PROGRAM
Thursday May 28th, Welcome Reception:
The Welcome Reception will be in Plassey House (The White House, UL Campus Map No. 14) from 6.00 pm
Supper will be served at 7.00 pm. Drinks and Registration also.
Friday May 29th, Barbeque:
The Conference Barbeque will be in the Stables Courtyard (Next to No. 16 on the Map)
Live Irish music for your pleasure.
On Wednesday - for those who arrive early (no need to book, just turn up)
A pre-conference get-together at the Sports Bar (No. 23 on the map) just beside the running track. Wednesday evening May 27th - time to be confirmed, but probably 7.30 pm.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Car Hire Offer
Budget Car Rental Ireland are kindly offering a 10% discount to anyone who would like to hire a car while attending the conference.
Book any car on their website www.budget-ireland.com/discounts using the following code: SIGMIS09
Pickup must be between 27th and 30th May 2009, but please let me (Norah) know if you need a car before that.
Why not use the Tripmi site to see if you can share this or other options.
Book any car on their website www.budget-ireland.com/discounts using the following code: SIGMIS09
Pickup must be between 27th and 30th May 2009, but please let me (Norah) know if you need a car before that.
Why not use the Tripmi site to see if you can share this or other options.
Friday, May 8, 2009
At last - the program
You can now download a copy of the conference program from the official SIGMIS CPR Conference website. Note that this program will be subject to slight modifications, and does not contain information about locations, or the social program - all that is coming soon. But please see the previous post on the schedule for an idea.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Getting from Shannon airport to the conference
Kavanagh's Bus is the cheapest option and the only direct bus. Leaves Shannon Airport at the following times: 00.30hr 06.15hr 08.00hr 10.15hr 12.15hr 14.15hr 16.15hr 17.30hr 19.30hr 23.30hr
and arrives at the main entrance to the University in about 50 minutes. Note: You will have a long walk through the campus to the campus accommodation from the bus stop. But this option is convenient enough if you are staying in the Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel or even the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel.
A single ticket costs €5 and an open return ticket costs €8. You can book online at http://www.jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus Eireann operates a slightly more frequent service, from Shannon Airport to the city centre, i.e. every hour, at the following times: 08.50hr 09.50hr 10.50hr 11.50hr 12.50hr 13.50hr 14.50hr 15.50hr 16.50hr 17.50hr 18.50hr 19.50hr 20.50hr 21.50hr at a cost of €6.20 (return €10.10)
From the city centre, you then need to get another bus to the University, or UL as it is called locally. This bus will bring you into the campus, but you will still have a good walk to the campus accommodation.
I think it is best to get a taxi; you deserve it after your long trip. The official airport information about taxis (cabs) and other options is useful, as is their link to the Google map. But Castletroy Cabs off a cheaper taxi service.
There is also car rental from the airport. However other web-based car hire options are probably cheaper. In addition, a lot of local people use Enterprise Rent-a- Car phone +353 (061)319200 but it is hard to find information about this on the web.
It is even better if you can share a taxi so why not do this by registering on Tripmi - if enough people reading this blog do so, then it will work. You could also use this to organise the rest of your visit to Ireland. It has to be said that many of our best visitor locations are not really accessible by public transport, so go on, try it.
and arrives at the main entrance to the University in about 50 minutes. Note: You will have a long walk through the campus to the campus accommodation from the bus stop. But this option is convenient enough if you are staying in the Carlton Castletroy Park Hotel or even the Kilmurry Lodge Hotel.
A single ticket costs €5 and an open return ticket costs €8. You can book online at http://www.jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus Eireann operates a slightly more frequent service, from Shannon Airport to the city centre, i.e. every hour, at the following times: 08.50hr 09.50hr 10.50hr 11.50hr 12.50hr 13.50hr 14.50hr 15.50hr 16.50hr 17.50hr 18.50hr 19.50hr 20.50hr 21.50hr at a cost of €6.20 (return €10.10)
From the city centre, you then need to get another bus to the University, or UL as it is called locally. This bus will bring you into the campus, but you will still have a good walk to the campus accommodation.
I think it is best to get a taxi; you deserve it after your long trip. The official airport information about taxis (cabs) and other options is useful, as is their link to the Google map. But Castletroy Cabs off a cheaper taxi service.
There is also car rental from the airport. However other web-based car hire options are probably cheaper. In addition, a lot of local people use Enterprise Rent-a- Car phone +353 (061)319200 but it is hard to find information about this on the web.
It is even better if you can share a taxi so why not do this by registering on Tripmi - if enough people reading this blog do so, then it will work. You could also use this to organise the rest of your visit to Ireland. It has to be said that many of our best visitor locations are not really accessible by public transport, so go on, try it.
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