P2P2007 Galway - Information
Tutorials/Conference
location
The
tutorials will take place at the Digital
Enterprise Research Institute (DERI),
just off the
main campus of National University of Ireland, Galway on 2nd
September 2007. DERI is located in the IDA
Business
Park, Lower Dangan, Galway. Map
DERI opposite the Westwood Hotel.
The
conference will be held at the Meyrick
Hotel, Eyre Square, between the 3rd
- 5th
Sept, 2007. It is located in the centre of Galway City just beside
the railway station. For more information on travelling to Galway,
getting to DERI, etc., please see the travel
page of this website. Map
Meyrick Hotel just off Kennedy Park (formerly “Great Southern
Hotel”)
Internet Connection
A
wireless connection will be available to tutorial delegates for
accessing the Internet on site at DERI on 2nd
Sept 2007.
Wireless network access will be available for attendees at the Hotel
conference site. Information about security settings will be
announced at the conference.
Visas
Visitors'
visas are not required for citizens of the countries listed on the
Department of Foreign Affair's approved
list. For other countries, please
check with your
local Irish embassy for details. The Department's visa
services FAQ gives details of how to
apply for a visa.
Invitation
letters
Our
policy is that
invitation letters can be issued only to speakers, presenters,
committee members or persons known by the organizing
committee. In addition registration fees must be paid in full before
the letter is provided. Letters will only be sent by Postal Mail or
fax and only to the individual registered for the conference.
Climate
The
average daily temperature in September is 15 °C (59
°F), but
this can be as low as 12°C (54 °F) or as high as 25
°C
(77 °F). There is always the possibility of a rain shower, so
we
advise you to bring an umbrella or light raincoat.
Electrical
Power
Figure
1:
Standard Irish 3-pin plug and electricity socket.
Mains
supply is 220V,
50Hz and typically plugs are fitted with a 13A fuse.
Useful
Services
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for important safety tips while traveling in Ireland.
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following for useful information on travelling in Ireland's West:
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