Aer Lingus has been designated as the official airline for the symposium. From the USA, Delta flies into Shannon. Virgin Express flies from London Stansted. Irish Ferries run daily from the UK to Ireland. Stena Line also operates a daily service.
Early booking is essential.
The Irish Tourist Board has a good 'How to get here' site' Map of Limerick Map of Campus Map of Univesity and vicinity The trains from Heuston Station, Dublin to Limerick are quite frequent, and take about two and a half hours. The coach stops about a five minute walk from the guesthouses, Plassey Village and the Kilmurry Hotel. For those who intend to stay on for a few days holiday after the Symposium, the Irish Tourist Board web site may be informative. Also check The Shannon Development web site and Limerick Finally - the weather can be quite changeable in Ireland , even in the summer. This site gives a four day forecast.