Ireland - Youth & Adventure Buyers Guide 2018/2019

FREE DUBLIN EXPERIENCES New Year’s Festival Dublin – NYF Dublin 31st Dec & 1st Jan NYF Dublin is an exciting 2-day city wide festival celebrating the best of contemporary Irish talent in Arts, Music, Culture and Live Entertainment. Contact Details E  shane@nyf.com W  www.nyf.com Business Contact:  Shane Dunne Experience Description Spanning the New Year period from 31st Dec & 1st Jan NYF celebrates IRELAND NOW – DUBLIN LIVE Gather in the heart of Dublin as the city comes alive over 3 days for fun- filled New Year’s festivities. Bringing together some of Ireland’s best talents, NYF Dublin offers a host of free and family friendly activities guaranteed to entertain and excite. For additional information please see the festival website www.nyfdublin.com Group Bookings/Tour Operator Contact Name  Shane Dunne E  shane@nyf.com Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements No age restrictions for FREE Events. FREE events fully accessible. Please contact group bookings contact for Disabled Access and viewing to events. Age restrictions apply to some evening paid events. Some Free events are hosted outdoors, so appropriate confirmable outdoor clothing and footwear advised. Public Coach parking available throughout the city, however, parking and vehicle access restrictions apply around the festival dates,. For further information about these restrictions close to event dates, see www.dublincity. ie/main-menu-services-roads-and-traffic-parking-dublin/coach-parking- dublin-city Public Transport Serviced by Luas (Roadtram), DART (Coastal Dublin Lightrail) and Dublin Bus routes. www.dublin.ie/transport/home.htm Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin city and county see http://www.discoverireland.ie/where-to-stay/ Experiences Nearby Guinness Storehouse www.guinness-storehouse.com/en Trinity College – Book of Kells and Science Gallery www.tcd.ie Little Museum of Dublin www.littlemuseum.ie Science Gallery Dublin at Trinity College Dublin Business Details Trinity College Dublin, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 T  +353 (0) 1 8964091 E  info@dublin.sciencegallery.com W  www.dublin.sciencegallery.com Business Contact:  Jessica Hilliard Experience With an ever-changing exhibitions programme that ignites creativity and discovery where science and art collide, Science Gallery Dublin encourages young people to learn through their interests. Their exhibitions and events focus on experiences that allow visitors to participate and facilitate social connections, always providing an element of surprise. Visitors are encouraged to engage with mediator staff on the floor to answer questions and chat. Pricing Admission is free. Please note that for groups of 10 or more, it is essential to contact us in advance. The gallery has limited space, and for health and safety purposes we cannot accomodate large groups that have not booked a tour in advance. Email info@dublin.sciencegallery.com for more details and to book a tour. Tour Operator Rate:  Yes FIT Rate:  Yes Ad Hoc Group Rate:  Yes Tour Series Rate:  Yes Guided tours are available for pre-booked groups – Advance booking required. Group Bookings/B2B Rates Contact: E  info@dublin.sciencegallery.com T  +353 (0) 1 8964091 Opening Details & Refreshment Open year round. Exhibition Hours: Tue-Fri: 12:00-20:00 & Sat-Sun: 12:00- 18:00 Closed Mondays. Exhibition closes for two weeks during exhibition installations. See website for updates on exhibition dates. Refreshment & lunch available in onsite café & a retail shop provides for gift shopping Mon- Fri: 08:00-19:00 & Sat-Sun: 12:00-18:00. Parking, Access/Ability & Special Requirements Fully accessible. Restrooms, café and shop facilities on site. No min/max age. Coach parking available in designated stops on College Green (2 mins walk). Nearest Accommodation Hub Dublin www.visitdublin.com/see-do/accommodation Experiences Nearby Trinity College Book of Kells (on campus) (1 min walk) https://www.tcd.ie/visitors/book-of-kells/ Viking Splash Tour (5 mins walk) www.vikingsplash.com Hugh Lane Gallery (12 mins walk) www.hughlane.ie 43