ACCOMMODATION, TRAVEL & GETTING AROUND DUBLIN
Getting Around UCD Campus & Getting Around Dublin
UCD Conference Venues
The main conference building is the Hanna Sheehy Skeffington Building, UCD Belfield campus. The conference hub is the ground floor foyer of the HSS. The Eircode for the main conference venue: D04N9Y1
**UCD campus location map with routes to assist you in getting to and from the conference venues on campus will be posted ahead of the conference**
Transport to/from Dublin Airport
Aircoach (link)
- Can be booked as a one-way ticket, or round trip
- Ticket prices range from €6-12 per ticket
- This site (link) shows the most popular route, Route 700, and includes the timetable and map. This route will take you from Dublin Airport to UCD bus stops.
Transport to UCD/Getting Around Dublin
Transport for Ireland (link)
- Cost breakdown for buses (link)
- Only takes euro coins (they don’t give change)
- Leap Visitor Card (link) – physical card where you add money to use on buses, trains, etc
- 39A, E1, and E2 bus lines are the easiest routes for getting to UCD’s campus
- 39A: Map of route and stops here (most popular line for UCD)
- Takes you to the primary bus stop on campus
- E1: Map of route and stops here
- Drops you off on the main road outside of campus
- E2: Map of route and stops here
- Drops you off on the main road outside of campus
- 39A: Map of route and stops here (most popular line for UCD)
Bus cash fare (if you are in the Dublin area, travel should be considered short fare):
- Adult short fare – €2.00
- Adult Long fare €2.60
Bus Leap Card Fare:
- Adult short fare – €1.50
- Adult TFI 90 Minute Fare – €2.00
- Young Adult / Student short fare – €0.75
- Young Adult / Student TFI 90 minute fare – €1.00
UCD CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION (Special Conference Rate)
A special rate has been agreed with UCD Campus Accommodation for this event. The accommodation is located only a few minutes’ walk from the event location.
The accommodation that is on offer is Single Ensuite Bedrooms, which are all furnished with a study area with ample storage. The bedrooms are located in shared apartments, with each bedroom having its own private bedroom and bathroom, with access to a shared common area within the apartment. Each apartment is shared between 4-14 residents. Linen and towels are provided with basic toiletries. Please note that UCD Accommodation do not offer daily housekeeping services but offer a refresh service after 3 nights and a full service after 7 nights stay. Keep in mind that UCD is a few miles outside the city centre, with a very frequent bus service.
The agreed rate for the Thinking Gender Justice: Oppression, Resistance, Liberation Conference is €115.00 room only per single ensuite bedroom per night and is applicable for reservations between 16th – 20th June 2026, with a minimum of 2 nights required and is available to be booked up until 22nd April 2026.
To make your reservations, please visit https://stay.ucd.ie/, select your arrival and departure date, select the number of rooms you wish to book and add the promo code GENDER10035 to avail of the agreed rate.
OTHER ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
You can search for many other options on the following websites. Keep in mind that accommodation in Dublin is expensive and in high demand in June – if you are staying in Dublin, we advise booking accommodation well in advance.
Booking.com or Airbnb
https://www.rezz.ie/hotel-offers-dublin/gay-friendly-hotels/
https://www.visittrinity.ie/stay/
https://www.dcurooms.com/summer-accommodation-dublin