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Location

Below is some information to help you arrange transport and accommodation. Costs and timetables were accurate at time of writing. Please check for any changes as you plan your journey.

Contents

  1. Accommodation
  2. Travelling from Dublin Airport
  3. Travelling from Dublin City
  4. Finding the Venue & Parking

1. Accommodation

Some popular options are:

2. Travelling from Dublin Airport

From Dublin Airport or Dublin City itself there are a few options:

2.1 From the Airport: Bus (Company: CityLink)

You can book a return trip by bus. The pickup point doesn't matter for the ticket, but as of May 2024 the pickup point at the airport is Zone 11. Choose the B&Q drop-off point, it's a little closer to us than the other option. It's a 17 minute walk from there to our venue, but taxis are available.



2.2 Car Hire

Competitive rates have been reported using this service.
Note: There are risks with car rental companies in Europe. They are notorious for unfounded charges. Take photos before you leave for your journey and be sure they see you taking them. Here is more important consumer information to read before hiring a rental car

3. Travelling from Dublin City

From Dublin City: Train
The train leaves from the city, not the airport. From the airport, the 748 bus goes to Heuston train and bus station but can take up to an hour in heavy traffic to reach the city. It costs EUR 10 return. Alternatively, a taxi to Heuston station could cost over EUR 30.

The train service leaves Heuston station and stops in Athlone before continuing on. The train costs EUR 30 return and takes 90 minutes. If you are coming directly from the city center rather than the airport, the train is the fastest way to arrive.

4. Venue & Parking

The venue is The Sheraton Hotel in Athlone. Map of venue
You can also phone the reception on +353906451000

Parking

The best option is Athlone Towncentre carpark, directly beside the venue. The rate is EUR 3.00 for every 24 hours. Make sure you choose the Long Term parking area on Level B to avail of this rate. When leaving, you must get your ticket validated in their office on Level A. Parking is available on a first-come first-serve basis and availability is not guaranteed by the venue.