The Sustainable Livelihoods: Regenerating Integrated Development through Innovative Communities Conference will be held in Letterfrack, Co. Galway, Ireland from June 17th to 21st, 2024.
Transportation
Airports
The nearest airports for traveling to the conference include:
Dublin International Airport – https://www.dublinairport.com/
Shannon International Airport – https://www.shannonairport.ie/
There is no direct rail link from Dublin Airport to either Dublin City or Galway City. You can either get a bus direct from Dublin Airport to Galway City and then change bus for Clifden/Letterfrack or else get a bus or taxi from Dublin Airport to Heuston Train Station in Dublin and get a train to Galway City. Then a bus to Clifden/Letterfrack
Public Transportation from Dublin City to Galway City:
Accommodations
There is an acute shortage of accommodation in the Connemara area, so please try to book your accommodation by March 31st 2024. The hotels are holding rooms for the NAF Conference until that date but cannot guarantee rooms after March 31st . You need to book directly with the hotels. They will show up as full with online booking engines or the hotel websites.
Conference organizers will organize a shuttle from accommodations to the conference venue. Further details will be available shortly.
Abbeyglen Castle Hotel – https://www.abbeyglen.ie/
Distance from Venue: (15km / 19mins drive)
To Reserve a Room: Email info@abbeyglen.ie and quote North Atlantic Forum or phone +353 9521201
Clifden Station House Hotel – https://www.clifdenstationhouse.com
Distance from Venue: (15km / 19mins drive)
To Reserve a Room: Email hannah@clifdenstationhouse.com and quote Galway Convention Bureau – North Atlantic Forum Conference
In email include full name, email address, contact number, how many people to be booked, if it is a single double or twin room, and specific dates.
Connemara Sands – https://www.connemarasands-hotel.com/
Distance from Venue: (23km / 31 mins)
To Reserve a Room: Email reservations@connemarasands.com and quote North Atlantic Forum Conference or alternatively phone +353 95-23030
Foyles Hotel, Clifden – https://www.foyleshotel.com/
Distance from Venue: (15km / 19mins drive)
To Reserve a Room: Either email info@foyleshotel.com or phone +353 95 21801 and quote North Atlantic Forum Conference
There is a three night minimum stay.
Leenane Hotel – https://leenanehotel.com/
Distance from Venue: (19km / 22 mins drive)
To Reserve a Room: info@leenanehotel.com or phone +3539542249
Quote Reference number 085039 booked under North Atlantic Forum.
Self-Catering Accommodation
Connemara West Holiday Cottages – https://www.connemara-thatched-cottages.ie/
Distance from Venue: (3km / 5 mins drive)
To Reserve a Cottage: Email cottages@connemarawest.ie and quote North Atlantic Forum Conference
Special rates for NAF conference: €120 per night for a large cottage that sleeps 6. €100 per night for a small cottage that sleeps 2/3
In the mean time, check out these resources: Failte Ireland, Galway Tourism, and Government of Ireland Visa Requirement Information.