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CONTENTS2 FOREWORD
4 EXECUTIVESUMMARY
6 LETTERSOFENDORSEMENT
10 IRELANDEXCELS
12 THEORGANISINGCOMMITTEE
14 TOURNAMENTVENUE–CITYWESTDUBLIN
16 ACCOMMODATIONFORTHE2017ITFWORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS
18 DUBLINASHOSTCITY
22 DUBLIN–CITYOFLIVINGCULTURE
26 ACCESS
30 STAYALITTLELONGER
32 FLIGHTTIMESMAP
FOREWORD Achill Island, Co. Mayo – The curragh is a lightweight boat made with strips of wood and covered with a canvas
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FOREWORD
Dear Grandmaster Trajtenberg, ITF Board Members and National Delegates
I am very excited to present to you our bid to host the ITF World Championships in 2017. We want to bring you to our beautiful country and capital city of Dublin where you will be met with Céad míle fáilte (100,000 welcomes). You will experience first hand the famous Irish hospitality, sense of humour and fun. You’ll also enjoy the comfort and convenience of a venue and hotel that is like nothing else in Europe. If you can picture the international mixing pot of an Olympic village and the convenience of a state of the art competition venue just outside the hotel reception then you’re very close to picturing what we have ready for you.
We have a very capable and dedicated organising committee ready to make sure your visit to Ireland is smooth and that the only stresses you experience are from the competition floor. Starting with the short transit from Airport to hotel, the possibility of having all competitors staying under one roof, a 30 second walk to the competition floor, warm up areas available all week next to the main floor, room for up to 12 tatamis, 2 elevated rings… we’ve planned everything with our guests in mind.
Please enjoy this document, showing you some of what Dublin and Ireland have to offer. We very much look forward to meeting you in Ireland in October 2017.
Taekwon Adrian Byrne VI Dan Organising Committee Member
Dun Aonghase a prehistoric fort dating to 1300BC, located at the edge of a 100 metre high cliff on the island of Inis Mor, Co. GalwayEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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EXECUTIVESUMMARY
Organising CommitteeMr Mark Buckley – ITA Tournament Director
Mr Stephen Ryan – ITA Secretary General and Chair of the ITF Communications Committee
Mr Adrian Byrne – ITF Ireland Head Coach
Mr Roy Baker – President of Kickboxing Ireland and member of the WAKO Board of Directors
Event HotelThe Main Hotel for the 2017 ITF World Championships will be the Citywest Hotel, Dublin.
Unique
• All competitors staying in one hotel
• Easy to meet friends and socialise
• Gym and Sauna access from 6:30am to 10:30pm
• No need for transport between hotel and arena
Features
• Rooms to accommodate 2000 guests
• Free WiFi throughout
• Fully equipped gym
• 20m Swimming Pool
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Room
• LUAS (light rail) link directly to Dublin City Centre
World Championships 2017 VenueThe Citywest International Conference and Events Centre comprises of over 17200m2 space over 3 floors.
Unique
• We will provide up to 20 fully matted competition areas for team warm up for the full duration of the event, Monday to Sunday.
• Free Wi-Fi access for over 2,000 simultaneous users
Access
Dublin is a major hub for international aviation with direct flights available to 281 cities around the world.
LETTERS OF ENDORSEMENT
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IMAC is a National Governing Body for Martial Arts in Ireland, IMAC, Greenside House, 45 - 47 Cuffe Street, Dublin 2, Ireland. www.imac.ie
12-05-2015
Grand Master Pablo Trajtenberg ITF President,
Dear Grand Master Trajtenberg,,
The Irish Marital Arts Commission is a National Governing Body for Martial Arts in Ireland. The ITA is the representative for TKD within the Commission.
We would like to whole heartedly support their application for the hoisting of the 2017 World TAEKWON-DO Championships, in October, at City West Hotel and Conference Centre, City West, Saggart, Co Dublin.
We are sure the ITA and its dedicated competent championship hosting team will not disappoint you or your board of directors, they are highly competent professionals who have significant experience in hosting, National and International events of this importance and size.
The venue itself is without question a unique facility in Europe if not the world, it offers luxurious accommodation all in one place coupled with a world class conference centre capable of hosting and exceeding all your needs. It has hosted a number of prestigious world Championships in the past.
We can assure you that if the ITA and their team are successful they will have the support of IMAC and The Irish Sports Council supporting the event. We do hope you look favourably on their application.
Brendan Dowling ______________________________ Brendan Dowling, IMAC President
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A view of the Citywest Conference and Event Centre with 176,000 sq ft of space over three floors all within one minute’s walk from the competitors hotelIRELAND EXCELS
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IRELANDEXCELS
Knowledge CapitalExperienced professionals, world-class researchers, multi-national organisations and innovative start-ups have all made Dublin their home. Over 1,200 overseas companies have chosen Ireland as their European base and are involved in a wide range of activities in sectors as diverse as e-Business, ICT, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, financial and international services. Half the world’s top fifty banks have operations in the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in central Dublin. In total, there are almost four hundred and thirty international institutions directly operating from Dublin with a further seven hundred managed entities carrying on business under the IFSC programme. Ireland is a key location for the pharmaceutical and chemical industry in Europe. Nine of the top ten companies in the world have operations in Ireland. There are eighty three overseas healthcare companies and over half of these companies are involved in research and development, with a number of companies having dedicated research and development centres. The top ten independent software companies in the world all have significant operations in Ireland.
Social Media CapitalAs the location for European headquarters of companies such as Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, eBay, Zynga and Twitter, Dublin has become not only the internet capital of Europe but a social media hub for Europe. A report in 2011 showed that 84% of all Irish Internet users used social networks with more than 2 million Irish profiles on Facebook and one in 5 Irish people having a twitter account. It is therefore wholly appropriate that Dublin would play host to the world’s global social media travel writers in 2013.
Did You Know…that Ireland is home to 8 of the top 10 pharmaceutical and 15 of the top 25 medical devices firms?
10 of the world’s top-selling prescription drugs are made in Ireland – Ireland is a giant in medical technology. With €6.9 bn in exports of medical devices, Ireland is the 2nd largest exporter of medical devices in Europe after Germany. Ireland employs more than 24,000 people in 160 medical technology companies, 80 of which are indigenous.
• Ireland is the largest provider of cross-border life insurance in the EU with 16.4bn in premiums in 2009.
• The total US investment into Ireland is greater than into Brazil, Russia, India and China – COMBINED!
• We produce enough beef each year to feed 30 million Europeans. 1 out of every 5 burgers served in McDonalds in Europe is made from Irish beef.
• Half of the world’s fleet of leased aircraft is managed from Ireland.
• Drink up – the Brew House at the Guinness Brewery in St James’ Gate has the capacity to produce over 4-million pints of the ‘black stuff’ every day.
THE ORGANISING COMMITTEE
The River Liffey meanders serenely through Dublin City on its way to the Irish Sea. Many bridges span its expanse not least of which is the famous pedestrian “Ha’penny”
Bridge as pictured on the contents page. In recent years the city has grown, more bridges for pedestrian and vehicle traffic have been added. The most famous of these is the Samuel Beckett Bridge pictured above, designed by Santiago Calatrava. It was inspired from the shape of the harp, a historical and prominent symbol of Ireland. The steel cables mimic
the strings from the instrument. This bridge has breathed new life into one of the world’s oldest architectural genres which in turn enhances this beautiful river and city.
Samuel Beckett Bridge
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THEORGANISINGCOMMITTEE
Mr Mark BuckleyITA Tournament Director
Mr Stephen RyanITA Secretary General and Chair of the ITF Communications Committee
Mr Adrian ByrneITF Ireland Head Coach
Mr Roy BakerPresident of Kickboxing Ireland and member of the WAKO Board of Directors
TOURNAMENT VENUE – CITYWEST DUBLIN
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TOURNAMENTVENUE–CITYWESTDUBLIN
World Championships 2017 VenueThe Citywest International Conference and Events Centre comprises of over 17200m2 space over 3 floors. The 3 storey auditorium, which is located only 20 meters from the hotel entrance, offers flexibility and adaptability.
This venue has been host to a very wide range of conferences, conventions and sporting events including:
• Wako Kickboxing World Championships 2011
• Invasion Dublin Star Wars Convention 2012
• Top Gear Festival 2010
• Masters of Dirt (Motorcross) 2012
• Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition 2009-2010
• Disney on Ice 2015
Unique
• We will provide up to 20 fully matted competition areas for team warm up for the full duration of the event, Monday to Sunday.
• Free Wi-Fi access for over 2,000 simultaneous users
Features
• Ground floor exhibition area 7,500m2
• 3,900m2 Exhibition Centre over 2 further floors
• 34 multi purpose meeting rooms
• Easy access
• Technical assistance
• Exhibition services
• HGV access to main arena
• Complimentary parking for more than 3,500 vehicles
• Luas (Light Rail Network) providing direct access to Dublin city.
• Full audio visual and production
ACCOMMODATION
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ACCOMMODATIONFORTHE2017ITFWORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS
Event HotelThe Main Hotel for the 2017 ITF World Championships will be the Citywest Hotel, Dublin. This is a truly unique property, located just 20 minutes from both Dublin City and Dublin International Airport. Combining the old world charm of a country house hotel, with state of the art conference and event facilities, Citywest Hotel is truly a world class conference and leisure destination and one of the finest hotels in Ireland.
Unique
• All competitors staying in one hotel
• Easy to meet friends and socialise
• Gym and Sauna access from 6:30am to 10:30pm
• No need for transport between hotel and arena
Features
• Rooms to accommodate 2000 guests
• Free WiFi throughout
• Fully equipped gym
• 20m Swimming Pool
• Sauna, Jacuzzi, Steam Room
• Multiple restaurants and bars
• Christy O’Connor Jnr. Championship golf course
• LUAS (light rail) link directly to Dublin City Centre
DUBLIN AS HOST CITY
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DUBLINASHOSTCITY
What Dublin has to offerDublin is an exciting and inspirational city eager to extend a warm welcome to visitors from across the globe. Scoring high on essential criteria such as suitability, accessibility, facilities and service, Dublin delivers in its own inimitable way.
Captivating experienceDublin is a breath of fresh air, a truly unique capital that’s steeped in tradition yet young at heart. In the historic, compact city centre there is lots to do and see, and visitors will love the rich selection of galleries, national museums which have free entry, restaurants, pubs and shops, not to mention the traditionally warm welcome from Dubliners.
Traditionally high visitor turnoutWorld-renowned for our warm welcome and genuine sense of fun, the Irish people’s enviable passion for life promises to entice colleagues and peers from around the globe, guaranteeing high attendance at any international event.
Easy accessIreland, ideally located on the edge of Europe, is less than an hour from London, less than two hours from Paris or Brussels and just six hours from the east coast of the US by air. Dublin airport is the 11th largest in Europe in terms of international traffic, which has more than 149 destinations served by 33 scheduled airlines. A brand new terminal opened in 2010, increasing its capacity to well over 30 million passengers a year. It is only 12km from the city centre and is served by bus and taxi taking less than 20 minutes to get to the city centre.
Local TransportationDublin city itself is small and compact, and is tailor-made for carefree exploring by foot. It also has an excellent transport system, which includes an urban rail system (DART), a stylish new tram network (LUAS) and an extensive city/countrywide national train and bus service. A universal public-transport access card is available allowing delegate’s access to all parts of the city by bus, DART or Luas. Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced by international standards.
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Entry (Visa) RequirementsAll visa applications are now made on-line using the AVATS on-line facility on www.dfa.ie. Citizens of certain countries require a visa to travel to Ireland. Applicants should note that all non-EU citizens, whether visa-required or not, will be subject to ordinary immigration controls at the port of entry. An Irish visa is not an entry permission in itself but is rather a document giving permission to present at a port of entry to seek admission to the State.
SafetyDublin is a safe and welcoming city. The city is one of the friendliest in Europe and maintains a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.
VATVat registered organisations can also reclaim VAT on accommodation costs for their participants.
Tax BenefitsNon-EU residents are entitled to reclaim the VAT paid on items purchased and taken home with them.
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“For Dublin can be heavenWith coffee at elevenAnd a stroll in Stephen’s GreenThere’s no need to hurryThere’s no need to worryYou’re a king and the lady’s a queenGrafton Street’s a wonderlandThere’s magic in the air
There’s diamonds in the lady’s eyesAnd gold-dust in her hairAnd if you don’t believe meCome and meet me thereIn Dublin on a sunny Summer morning”
From the “Dublin Saunter”,
made famous by the Irish actor Noel Purcell
DUBLIN – CITY OF LIVING CULTURE
Spontaneous, exciting, laid-back, exhilarating, action- packed, intoxicating, warm & genuinely friendly, Dublin
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DUBLIN–CITYOFLIVINGCULTURE
Dublin, Ireland’s capital is a city that truly captures your imagination.
Cobbled alleys, Viking remains, Georgian squares. Dublin’s history
goes back over a thousand years. Step back in time in this city full of
literary landmarks, from the James Joyce Tower to Trinity College,
alma mater of many of Ireland’s greatest writers.
Steeped in history and youthful energy, Dublin is a medieval city
where the charming and cosmopolitan converge in delightful
diversity. Fine museums and art galleries chronicle Dublin’s long and
colourful past, while the pubs and cafes buzz with traditional and
contemporary entertainment.
Throughout Dublin city and county you will find an abundance of
visitor attractions to discover and explore, from the most majestic
museums to more modern centres of entertainment. Whether your
interest is sport, history, art or literature, whether you want to follow
a heritage trail, visit a zoo, eat in a castle or follow in the footsteps
of Dublin’s many musical greats, there’s something for everyone in
Dublin and a story at every glance.
The Dublin RegionCounty Dublin is ideally situated on the east coast of Ireland and
just a 20 minute journey will bring the visitor from the bustling city
to the charming coastal towns and villages of the county which dot
the sometimes rugged sometimes sanded coastline and provide
boundless opportunities for craft shopping, water sports, seafood
dining and picturesque walks against the spectacular backdrop of
Dublin Bay.
Enjoying Dublin Dublin is home to the friendliest people in the world. Add to this live
music, packed pubs, hip clubs and plenty of culture plus a real passion
for sport and you have everything you need for a madly memorable
time in Dublin!
It is no secret that Dubliners love to party. Dublin’s unique spirit of
fun and entertainment is evident in the many festivals and events
organised throughout the year. Below are some ideas for discovering
Dublin city and region:
• Visit some of Dublin’s most historic sights, including Trinity
College, the book of Kells, Dublin Castle, Dublinia, Christ Church
Cathedral, the Dublin Writers Museum and the Old Jameson
Distillery to name but a few.
• Take part in the Literary Pub Crawl around Dublin’s pubs, which
have been frequented by literary luminaries, such as James Joyce,
Oscar Wilde and Brendan Behan.
• Enjoy the delights of shopping around the designer stores on
Grafton Street and the Powerscourt Centre.
• Golf at the K Club, home of the Ryder Cup 2006.
• Savour a pint of the black stuff while enjoying 360 degree views
of the city in the Gravity Bar in the Guinness Storehouse.
• Enjoy a day of being pampered at one of Dublin’s top Spas.
• A Treasure Hunt of Dublin City. This will take place over an hour
and a half and consists of three components: the Clues round,
the Scavenger hunt and the Bar challenge.
• Enjoy a day’s sailing experience on a tall ship or speed around
Dublin bay in high speed ribs.
• Taste your way around Dublin with the Fabulous food trail which
showcases Irish handmade foods and artisan producers.
• Enjoy foot tapping hand clapping traditional Irish music and dance
at Johnnie Fox’s pub, the Merryploughboy, the Abbey Tavern and
Taylors Three Rock Pub.
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DUBLINANDTHEARTSDublin is a city that truly captures your imagination. Intimate as a
village, sophisticated as a metropolis, friendly as your local pub, the
capital city of Ireland is a centre of infinite interest and activity. Dublin
embodies two very distinctly different features – its rich and varied
history and cultural life which coexists happily with the ever changing,
vibrant beat of contemporary life.
Dublin’s illustrious literary tradition dates back over a thousand years
and in 2010, Dublin was designated a UNESCO City of Literature.
Birthplace of James Joyce and Nobel Prize for Literature winners
William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw and Samuel Beckett, and
home of The Book of Kells, Dublin is a truly inspirational city.
Music and song play a large part in the artistic make-up of Dubliners.
The city provides a showcase for all facets of such talent from which
traditional Irish Folk musicians such as The Dubliners, The Chieftains
and contemporary artists like U2, Chris De Burgh, Sinead O’Connor
and Glen Hansard have found inspiration and international popularity.
Music, whether it be classical, traditional or contemporary is
very accessible in Dublin, often experienced with its natural
accompaniment – dance. Visitors may try their hand at traditional set
dancing or dance the night away at one of the numerous trendy night
clubs that illuminate Dublin’s night sky and carry the beat of the city
well into the morning hours.
Internationally renowned artists are frequent visitors to the city with
an abundance of first class performances as varied as the Bolshoi
Ballet to the staging of rock concerts. Comedy and cabaret also
feature strongly in the entertainment line-up and can be sampled at a
multitude of impressive venues across Dublin.
Caravaggio, The Taking
of Christ (1602), with
kind permission of the
Jesuit community who
acknowledge the generosity
of Dr. Marie Lee Wilson
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National Museum
of Ireland,
Archaeology and
History, Dublin
The National
Concert Hall,
Dublin
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The LUAS tram system connects Dublin City Centre with the suburban areas
Modern, forward thinking, effective, efficient, fastcomfortable, friendly, safe, enjoyable informative
ACCESS
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ACCESSDublin AirportDublin Airport is one of Europe’s busiest airports, with more than
33 airlines flying to over 149 destinations. Dublin Airport now offers
services to 29 airports in the UK and the ever expanding European
network now covering 100 airports. It recently underwent a €395
million investment programme, to include a new passenger terminal
which will increase annual passenger capacity to over 30 million.
Dublin Airport manages an average of 60,000 passengers per day,
rising to 80,000 during the peak season, with more than 600 aircraft
movements every day.
Some Facts about Dublin Airport• Dublin Airport is located 12km north of Dublin city centre
• Dublin Port Tunnel – cuts journey time from the airport to the city
centre, to 12-15 minutes.
• Private/public bus services that operate from the airport: Aircoach, Airlink.
• Taxis are readily available for hire outside the airport (a taxi journey
into the city centre from the airport should cost approximately €25).
• Most international car rental companies also have representation
in the airport terminal.
• Check-in capacity of 165 desks.
Dublin Ferry PortsEven though Ireland is an island, access is easy by air or sea.
Passengers arriving in Dublin have a choice of two disembarkation
points, depending on which ferry company they use. Dublin Port
is very centrally located, only minutes from Dublin city centre. Dun
Laoghaire is situated to the south of the city, about 30 minutes from
the city centre. There are excellent ferry connections daily from the
UK and mainland Europe.
Getting Around Dublin City• Dublin is compact and easily ‘walkable’.
• Almost 10,000 taxis.
• Buses: Dublin Bus operates the city’s bus routes running
from 06:00-23:30.
• Train: DART, Suburban and Intercity Trains.
• LUAS: State-of-the-art Light Rail Transit System.
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AIRACCESSTODUBLINDublin has excellent direct air access from all major and secondary European cities. See below air access internationally into Dublin Airport.
Great BritainAberdeen
Birmingham
Blackpool
Bristol
Bournemouth
Cardiff
Glasgow
Isle of Man
Edinburgh
Leeds
Liverpool
London (every half hour)
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Southampton
EuropeAlicante
Amsterdam
Athens
Berlin
Biarritz
Bilbao
Barcelona
Bologna
Bordeaux
Bratislava
Brussels
Bucharest
Budapest
Burgas
Bydgoszcz
Carcassonne
Catania
Cologne
Copenhagen
Dubrovnik
Dusseldorf
Eindhoven
Exeter
Faro
Frankfurt
Fuerteventura
Gdansk
Geneva
Girona
Gran Canaria
Hamburg
Helsinki
Ibiza
Lisbon
Lodz
Lyon
Madeira
Madrid
Malaga
Malta
Marseille
Memmingen
Milan
Munich
Murcia
Nantes
Naples
Nice
Oslo
Palermo
Palma de Mallorca
Paris
Pau
Perpignan
Pisa
Porto
Poznan
Prague
Rennes
Riga
Rodez
Rome
Santander
Santiago de Compostela
Seville
Stockholm
Stuttgart
Tallinn
Tenerife
Toulouse
Tours
Valencia
Venice
Virona
Vilnius
Warsaw
Zurich
North AmericaAtlanta
Boston
Chicago
Charlotte
Montreal
New York
Orlando
Philadelphia
Toronto
Washington
AfricaAgadir
UAEAbu dhabi
Dubai
RussiaMoscow
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Horse Riding on Rossbeigh Beach, Glenbeigh Killarney, Co. KerrySTAY A LITTLE LONGER
Poetic, lyrical, ancient, beautiful, romantic, dramatic, historic, elegant, cultured and absolutely dazzling, Ireland
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STAYALITTLELONGERDelegates who wish to combine attendance at the conference with a short holiday in Ireland, either before or after the conference, can very easily arrange to extend their visit. Ireland has numerous attractions to offer visitors, all of which are easily accessible from Dublin either by car, bus, train or plane.
Why not extend your stay in this beautiful country and take time to visit the many places of historic interest or take in the beautiful scenery that Ireland has to offer such as:
• Glendalough in Co. Wicklow
• Kilkenny City, Co. Kilkenny
• The Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim
• The Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary
• Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare
• The Cliffs of Moher, Co. Clare
• Newgrange, Co. Meath
• Titanic Belfast
• The Lakes of Killarney, Co. Kerry
• Glenbeigh National park, Co. Donegal
• Yeats Country, Co. Sligo
• The Gap of Dunloe, Co. Kerry
• Fota Island, Co. Cork
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Emyvale
Kilrea
Howth
Cleggan
An Spidéal (Spiddal)
Portumna
Kinsale
Courtown
Gorey
Portaferry
Bangor
Downpatrick
Ballyclare
Newcastle
Aughnacloy
Magherafelt
DromoreIrvinestown
Newtownstewart
Li�ord
Ballybofey
Rossnowlagh
Stranorlar
Buncrana
Ballyli�en
Moville
CarndonaghGreencastle
MalinCulda�
Portsalon
Rathmullen
Milford
Dunfanaghy
Gortahork
An Bun Beag (Bunbeg)
Ailt an Chorráin (Burtonport)
Gaoth Dobhair(Gweedore)
An Clochán Liath(Dungloe)
Carnlough
Ballymoney
Ballycastle
Portrush
Limavaddy
Dungiven
Ardara
Glenties
Gleann Cholm Cille(Glencolumbkille)
Malinmore
KillybegsKilcar
Beleek
BundoranMullaghmore
Grange
Strandhill
Drumcli�Manorhamilton
Dromahair
Derrylin
Swanlinbar
Ballyconnell
Inishcrone
Crossmolina
Killala
Ballycastle
Bangor Erris
Béal an Mhuirthead(Belmullet)
Keel
Cashel
Mulrany
Newport
Foxford
Swinford
Ballymote
Collooney
CastlebaldwinTubbercurry
CharlestownBoyle
DrumshanboBallinamore
Belturbet
Cootehill
Clones
Carrickmacross
Iniskeen
Kingscourt
Shercock
Kilkeel
Virginia
KellsSlane
Newgrange
Athboy Balbriggan
Skerries
Rush
Swords
Malahide
Greystones
Avoca
Rathdrum
AshfordGlendalough
Clane
Trim
Kinnegad
Granard
Edgeworthstown
StrokestownCastlereaBallyhaunis
Knock
Claremorris
LouisburghRoonah Quay
Leenáun
Renvyle
Letterfrack
ClifdenSraith Salach(Recess)
Roundstone
Ballyconneely
Cárna (Carna)
Oughterard
Headford
CongClonbur
Ballinrobe
An Cheathrú Rua (Carraroe)
Ros an Mhil (Rossaveal)SalthillInverin
Oranmore
Athenry
Kilreekill
Mount Bellew
Lanesborough
Ballymahon
Moate
KilcormacBanagher
Clonmacnoise
TerryglassGort
Mountshannon
DromineerScarri�
Tulla
Killaloe Templemore
Holycross
Urlingford
Durrow
Abbeyleix
Stradbally
Droichead Nua (Newbridge)
Ballyvaughan
Lisdoonvarna
EnnistymonLahinch
Miltown Malbay
Kilkee
Kilbaha
KillimerFoynes
TarbertBallybunion
Ballyheige
Castleisland
Abbeyfeale
RathkealeAdare
Kilmallock
Rath Luirc (Charleville)
CampCastlegregory
An Daingean
(Dingle)
Killorglin
Glenbeigh
Cahirciveen
Waterville
Sneem
Glengarri�
Castletown Bere
Schull
Baltimore
Rosscarbery
ClonakiltyCourtmacsherry
Dunmanway
Inchigeelagh
Macroom
Blarney
Bandon
BallycottonCrosshavenCarrigaline
Ardmore
Millstreet
Kanturk
Buttevant
Fermoy
Watergrasshill
Cahir
Lismore
Dunmore EastKilmore Quay
WellingtonBridge
Fethard
Ballyhack
Passage East
Ferns
Bunclody
GraiguenamanaghCallan
Castlecomer
Thomastown
Bagenalstown
Tullow
Castleblayney
Banbridge
Newtownards
Rosslare
Goleen
Doolin
Cashel
Blessington
Enniskerry
Tallaght
Baltinglass
Cappoquin
Portstewart
Cushendun
Cushendall
Whitehead
Ballinahinch
Donaghadee
Hillsborough
Warrenpoint
Carlingford
Tandragee
Keady
Dunleer
Kilbeggan
Castlepollard
Easkey
Dromore West
Cli�s of Moher
Coleraine
Tullamore
Bantry
Kilkenny
Lisburn
Armagh
Ballina
Castlebar
Longford
Roscommon
Shannon
Listowel
Kenmare
Youghal
Dungarvan
Newry
Monaghan
Enniskillen
Larne
Donegal
Sligo
Dundalk
Drogheda
Dun Laoghaire
Bray
Mullingar
Athlone
Ennis Nenagh
Portlaoise
Naas
Tralee
Killarney
Mallow
Tipperary
Clonmel
Wexford
New Ross
Carlow
Westport
Cavan
Enniscorthy
Tramore
Cobh
Midleton
Mitchelstown
Kilrush
Tuam
Ballinasloe
Loughrea
Ballyshannon
Letterkenny
Ballymena
Lurgan
Portadown
Strabane
Cookstown
Dungannon
Omagh
Ardee
Navan
Maynooth
Athy
Kildare
Birr
Edenderry
Newcastle West
Carrick-on-Suir
Thurles
Roscrea
Portarlington
Wicklow
Arklow
Carrickfergus
Antrim
Rosslare Harbour
Carrick-on-Shannon
Skibbereen
GalwayDublin
Limerick
Waterford
Cork
Belfast
Derry
Irish Sea
Atlantic Ocean
London
1 Hour >>
Barcelona
2 Hours >>
Stockholm
2 Hours >>
Paris
1 Hour >>
Rome
2.5 Hours >>
Berlin
2 Hours >>
Munich
2 Hours >>
Budapest
2.5 Hours >>
Prague
2 Hours >>
Reykjavik
2 Hours >>
Athens
3.5 Hours >>
Vienna
2.5 Hours >>
San Francisco
<< 10.5 Hours
Chicago
<< 7.5 Hours
Toronto
<< 6.5 Hours
New York
<< 6.5 Hours
Amsterdam
1 Hour >>
Dubai
7.5 Hours >>
AVERAGE FLIGHT TIMES
Celtic wall markings at Newgrange Visitor Centre, Donore, Co. MeathConstructed over 5,000 years ago (3,200 B.C.) A World Heritage Site
DUBLIN WOULD BE PROUD TO HAVE YOU AND DUBLIN WILL DO
YOU PROUD
Contact details
Stephen Ryan ITA Secretary General 70 Abbeycourt Ennis Co. ClareTel: +353 86 3049267 Email: [email protected]
Fáilte Ireland is the National Tourism Development Authority in Ireland and supports this bid. Contact Edel Mitchell Tel: +353 1 8847 897 Email: [email protected]