General Information
| Accommodation | See Hotel & Travel Section |
| Climate | Mild and temperate (showers can occur any time of the year.) Summer temperatures range from 15-25 degrees C (60-75 F). |
| Banks & Currency | Ireland uses the Euro (€). Visa and Master Card are all widely accepted in pubs, shops and restaurants throughout the country. Traveller's cheques can be cashed at most hotels and banks. Bank Opening Hours - Mon, Tues & Fri 10.00-16.00; Wed 10.30-16.00; Thurs 10.00-17.00hr |
| Electric current | 240 volts AC. |
| Insurance | All conference attendees are advised to arrange private travel insurance. The conference organisers and committee accept no liability for personal accidents or damage to property while in attendance at the conference. The Organising Committee of Termis-EU 2010 reserves the right to amend and alter the conference programme and events without prior notice and accepts no liability as a result of such actions. |
| Shopping | General opening hours are Monday-Saturday from 10.00-18.00 with later opening hours on Thursday evenings. Some shops may open on Sunday from 13.00 to 18.00. |
| Smoking | Ireland has introduced a ban on smoking. Smoking is prohibited in public areas within Ireland including all bars, nightclubs and restaurants. If required you should enquire whether your accommodation bedroom is a smoking or non-smoking room. Please use the smoking areas designated outside venues. |
| Tipping | Tipping is a generally accepted practice in restaurants, bars, taxis and hotel porters. A service charge may be included in some restaurants and should be stated on the menu, but otherwise this is a discretionary item. |
| Tourism | Galways Tourism Office - Fáilte Ireland West, Áras Fáilte, Forster Street, Galway (www.irelandwest.ie) |
| Travel & Transportation | See the Hotel & Travel section |
| Telecommunications | For international delegates, only digital phones with GSM subscriptions and a roaming agreement will work on the island of Ireland. Visitors should consult with their supplier before departure. Networks widely available are O2, Vodafone and Meteor. A wireless internet connection will be provided at the conference centre. |
| Visa & Passports | UK citizens do not require a passport or visa to enter Ireland, but most carriers by air or sea now require some form of identification with photograph (usually either a passport or driving licence with photo). Visitors are advised to check what form of ID is required with the individual airline, tour operator or travel agent before travelling. Visitors from other countries do require a passport, and it is wise to check with your travel operator whether your originating country requires a visa. Please contact us if you require a letter of invitation for a visa application. For further details please visit Department of Foreign Affairs website (http://www.dfa.ie/home/index.aspx?id=8777). |