Dublin

About Dublin

Dublin is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. It is officially known in Irish as Baile Átha Cliath or Áth Cliath; the English name comes from the Irish Dubh Linn meaning "black pool". It is located near the midpoint of Ireland's east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey and at the centre of the Dublin Region. Originally founded as a Viking settlement, it evolved into the Kingdom of Dublin and became the island's primary city following the Norman invasion. Today, it is ranked 10^th (up from 13^th in 2008) in the Global Financial Centres Index, has one of the fastest growing populations of any European capital city, and is listed by the GaWC as a global city, with a ranking of Alpha - which places Dublin amongst the top 25 cities in the world. Dublin is a historical and contemporary cultural centre for the island of Ireland as well as a modern centre of education, the arts, administrative function, economy and industry.

Practical information

How to get to the Convention Centre Dublin from the Airport?

Dublin Airport is conveniently located about 10 km north of Dublin city centre, near the M50 and M1 motorways.

Getting there by Bus

		Take the Aircoach to O’Connell Street - it’s then a 10 – 15 minute walk down the river heading east Single Fare: €7.00 Return Fare: €12.00
		Take the number 16a, 746 or 46x to O’Connell St. - it’s then a 10 - 15 minute walk down the river heading east Single Fare: €2.20 Return Fare: N/A
		Take the 747 or 748 to Central Bus Station – it’s then a ten minute walk down the river heading east Single Fare: €6.00 Return Fare: €10.00

Getting there by Tram

The extension of the Luas Red Line to the O2 is entering the final phases of construction. Once complete, trams will run to the CCD from O’Connell Street to the West and the O2 Arena to the East.

Getting there by Taxi

Taxis are available from the forecourt on the Arrivals level road. A taxi dispatcher is available at the taxi rank if you require any further information or assistance.

An average fare from the airport to the CCD, not using the Port Tunnel, would be around €25.

The fastest way to the CCD is via the Port Tunnel, however the taxi will have to include the price of the toll in the fare. Toll charges for the port tunnel are as follows:

Getting there by Car Rental

The daily opening hours for all car rental companies are 06.00hrs - 23.00 hrs. For more information on services provided by any of the rental companies, please click here.