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.
Monday, May 11, 2009
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.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Booking campus accommodation
Yvonne Clarke of the Campus Accommodation office has asked me to let you know that she can book your accommodation. All you have to do is email her (yvonne.clarke@ul.ie) giving your contact number and time-zone. She will telephone you to find out your requirements.
Room cost is €52 per night (single) including a light breakfast. Each room has own bathroom, internet, etc. A common living area is shared among six rooms.This option is also suitable for couples - they will be assigned two rooms but the rooms all have double beds.
Room cost is €52 per night (single) including a light breakfast. Each room has own bathroom, internet, etc. A common living area is shared among six rooms.This option is also suitable for couples - they will be assigned two rooms but the rooms all have double beds.
Kilmurry Lodge Hotel
The Kilmurry Lodge Hotel is situated about 5 minutes walk from the University of Limerick and is offering the following special rate to all delegates attending the conference:
€75.00 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast per single room per night.
€95.00 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast per twin/double room per night.
€10.00 supplement per person upgrade to executive room.
Above rates include car parking and unlimited Internet access.
To avail of these special rates please phone the hotel directly on 00353 61 331133 or email gillian@kilmurrylodge.com
€75.00 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast per single room per night.
€95.00 Bed & Full Irish Breakfast per twin/double room per night.
€10.00 supplement per person upgrade to executive room.
Above rates include car parking and unlimited Internet access.
To avail of these special rates please phone the hotel directly on 00353 61 331133 or email gillian@kilmurrylodge.com
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Another hotel offer
The Maldron Hotel Limerick is offering accommodation during the conference at a special rate of €65 single occupancy and €75 double occupancy including breakfast. The hotel is 10 minutes away by car. They will provide a shuttle service to pick up and drop off to the conference if there are 6 or more participants. For bookings phone +353 (0)61 436 100 quoting SIGMIS CPR, or alternatively email info.limerick@maldronhotels.com quoting SIGMIS to receive this rate.
Conference schedule
I've received some enquiries about the start time and more so, the finish time of the conference. The official start of the conference is at 9.00 AM on Friday morning May 29th with introductions and housekeeping announcements. Friday's sessions finish at 5.00 PM. Then there is a break before the barbeque (with Irish music) begins at 7.00 PM. (Please note, this is included in your registration fee, so I hope to see you all there.)
On Saturday, we start the sessions at 9.00 AM and finish at 12.30 but I hope that everyone will be able to stay for Lunch, which is included, at which we will present the Prizes for Best Paper, etc. After lunch, at 2.00 PM, Janice Sipior will chair the SIGMIS Business Meeting, to which all are welcome.
Before the Conference, on Thurs. May 28th, we will have the Welcome Reception from 7.00 to 9.00 PM at which a fork supper will be served.
I've also been asked about a pre-conference get-together on Wednesday evening - I would be happy to facilitate that, if there is sufficient interest.
If you feel like staying a little longer, there is a concert on campus given by the Irish Chamber Orchestra with special guest Richard Tognetti on Sunday 31st.
On Saturday, we start the sessions at 9.00 AM and finish at 12.30 but I hope that everyone will be able to stay for Lunch, which is included, at which we will present the Prizes for Best Paper, etc. After lunch, at 2.00 PM, Janice Sipior will chair the SIGMIS Business Meeting, to which all are welcome.
Before the Conference, on Thurs. May 28th, we will have the Welcome Reception from 7.00 to 9.00 PM at which a fork supper will be served.
I've also been asked about a pre-conference get-together on Wednesday evening - I would be happy to facilitate that, if there is sufficient interest.
If you feel like staying a little longer, there is a concert on campus given by the Irish Chamber Orchestra with special guest Richard Tognetti on Sunday 31st.
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