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Social Programme
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Tuesday 25th July – Opening
Ceremony:
The official opening ceremony will be held in
the historic State Apartments of Dublin Castle. Situated on an ancient
Celtic Site, Dublin Castle was used by the British from the time of
Elizabeth 1 until Irish independence. This evening will provide an
opportunity for delegates to meet in a relaxed environment and catch up
with old friends. Delegates to make their own way on foot to Dublin
Castle.
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Cost
included in Registration Fee
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Wednesday 26th July – Optional
Irish Night
A traditional Irish evening will take place at
the world famous Old Jameson Distillery. Your evening begins with a
drinks reception and guided tour of the distillery. Guests may also join
a whiskey tasting session. This relaxed evening includes Irish music and
“craic” and also contemporary “Riverdance” style
dancing, paired with a delicious meal. A cash bar will be available for
beverages.
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Cost: €79 includes dinner with an
Irish coffee, entertainment and return transportation (only to conference
hotels). A cash bar will be available for beverages.
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Thursday 27th July - Gala Dinner:
The Gala Dinner will be held in the Dining Hall
in Trinity College. Begins with a drinks reception, followed by sumptuous
food and entertainment programme.
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Cost: €95
includes four course meal, wine with your meal and entertainment.
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OPTIONAL TOURS (during the congress)
For a relatively small island,
Ireland offers a large variety of entertainment, scenery and culture. The
social programme we have drawn up offers delegates and accompanying persons
the opportunity to sample the atmosphere and hospitality for which Ireland
is famous worldwide.
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Powerscourt Tour (Half Day Tour)
Private Tour only available to IFA
delegates
One of the world’s greatest gardens,
Powerscourt is situated south of Dublin in the foothills of the Wicklow
Mountains. It is a sublime blend of formal gardens, sweeping terraces,
and ornamental lakes together with secret hollows, rambling walks, walled
gardens and over 200 varieties of trees and shrubs. The beautifully
restored house includes an audiovisual tour, a selection of shops and a
terrace café.
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Details: This tour is on Thursday 27th July only and
minimum numbers apply.
Cost: €35 per person includes private coach, English
speaking guide and entrance into Powerscourt House.
Time: Tour departs from Nassau Street outside
Trinity College at 14.30hrs and returns to the same place at 17.30hrs
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before
the tour’s departure
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Optional Tours
available to the general public
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Dublin City Tour (Hop On, Hop Off)
This fully guided tour gives you an overall flavour
of our historic and ancient city. You will see examples of Dublin’s
superb architecture in the Georgian Streets and Squares. This
hop-on-hop-off tour will allow you to visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral
and Christchurch Cathedral, the Guinness Storehouse and the Old Jameson
Distillery. Tour duration is approximately 90 minutes
Details: This tour runs daily, with the first tour
departing at 09.30hrs.
Cost: €15 per person
Tour departs from: 14 Upper O’Connell St,
Dublin 1
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Newgrange (Full Day Tour)
In the heart of the Boyne Valley, Co. Meath. You
will visit the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre, which will
interpret the archaeological heritage of the Boyne Valley, which includes
the megalithic passage tombs of Newgrange & Knowth. You will be taken
on a guided tour in the tombs of the oldest and largest Neolithic burial
chamber in Europe (3000BC), which predates
the Egyptian Pyramids. Lunch is not included,
although a lunch venue will be available on the day. Places are limited
so early booking is essential.
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Details: This tour runs on Tuesday 25th July and
Thursday 27th July.
Times: Tour departs at 10.00hrs and returns to Dublin
at 15.45hrs approx.
Cost: €32 per person.
Tour departs from: Gray line desk 1, Dublin
Tourism Office, Suffolk St, Dublin 2
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before
the tour’s departure.
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The Dublin Bay & Castle Tour
(Half Day Tour)
After a brief introduction to Dublin City, you
will visit the pretty coastal
village of Malahide and the 14th century Malahide Castle, where you will enjoy a guided tour and have
time to wander in the craft shops and gardens. The tour then trails past
the pretty fishing village of Howth towards Howth Summit where there will
be a 10 minute stop to enjoy the breathtaking views of Dublin Bay. The
tour then continues back into Dublin via the northern coastline.
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Details: This tour runs daily.
Times: Tour departs at 14.30hrs and returns to Dublin
at 17.30hrs approx.
Cost: €22 per person
Tour departs from: Gresham Hotel, Upper
O’Connell Street, Dublin 1
Please be at the meeting point 20 minutes before
the tour’s departure.
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