Social Programme

Wednesday 29th Sept
18:00 – 19:30
Welcome Reception

Catering: Canapés & wine will be served

Venue: Convention Centre Dublin

Cost: included in registration fee
The welcome reception will take place in the Convention Centre Dublin. This evening will provide an opportunity for delegates to meet in a relaxed environment and catch up with old friends.

Short Concert in auditorium at the Convention Centre Dublin after the welcome reception which will also be open to the general public

Venue: CCD main auditorium

Cost: included in registration fee

Thursday 30th Sept

18:00 – 19:30
State Reception

Catering: Canapes & wine will be served

Venue: Dublin Castle State Apartments

Cost: included in registration fee

The official opening ceremony and welcome reception will take place in Dublin Castle State Apartments. This evening will provide an opportunity for delegates to meet in a relaxed environment and catch up with old friends.

Tickets for this evening are limited and will be allocated on a first come first serve online registration basis.

Coaches will be available to facilitate those leaving the State Reception to attend the Irish Night. These will depart from the upper courtyard of Dublin Castle.

19:00 – 22:30
Irish Night – Old Jameson Distillery

Catering: 5 course dinner with drinks and traditional Entertainment

Venue: Old Jameson Distillery

Cost: €95.00 per person

A traditional Irish evening will take place at the Old Jameson Distillery. This relaxed evening includes Irish music and "craic" and also contemporary "Riverdance" style dancing paired with a delicious meal and drinks with dinner. Return transport will be available to the conference hotels. Tickets are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

The cost of €95.00 includes dinner with Irish coffee, whiskey tasting, entertainment and return transportation (only to conference hotels). A cash bar will be available for beverages.

Friday 1st October

19:30 – 23:00   
The Gala Dinner

Catering: Drinks reception, followed by
4 course dinner

Venue: Mansion House.

Cost: €80.00 per person

The Gala Dinner evening begins with a drinks reception, followed by sumptuous food and an exciting entertainment programme. The venue will be advised at a later date.

The cost of €80.00 includes pre-dinner drinks, four course meal, wine with your meal, entertainment and return transportation for those in conference hotels