""International delegates

The LILAC conference has a truly international flavour. In 2009 we welcomed delegates from North and South America, Australia, Europe and Scandinavia. Many of these delegates presented papers giving a genuinely international perspective on information literacy themes and practice. 

We hope that you are able to join us in Limerick in 2010.  To welcome our international delegates there will be a special 'meet and greet' event scheduled on Monday March 29th.

The LILAC Committee have appointed a representative for international delegates attending LILAC 2010.  Nigel Morgan (morgannj@Cardiff.ac.uk) can be contacted if any international delegates have any queries about their attendance at the conference. Information about travelling to Limerick is provided below.

Arriving in the Republic of Ireland

Delegates travelling from Europe may book a direct flight to Shannon International Airport which is by far the nearest airport to Limerick city. The airport is approximately 20 minutes by car from the city centre and offers the quickest and most convenient way to get to Limerick city. Taxis to the city centre cost approximately €30. Regular service busses run between the airport and the city centre.

Shannon International Airport

Shannon International Airport is 20 minutes west of the city centre by car.  This modern and efficient airport has a single terminal, which handles all of its domestic and international flights. 
Air travel from the UK is mainly handled by Aer Lingus, Ryanair and British Airways, which operate frequent flights from all the main cities. From the United States, Delta, Continental, American and Aer Lingus operate regularly scheduled flights, while flights from Canada are available via Air Canada and Air Transat. Flights between North America and Limerick are limited due to a tight air travel restriction between the two countries however further flights between the US and the Republic of Ireland are available through Dublin Airport.

Dublin Airport

Approximately 2 hours from Limerick by car Dublin Airport has services to 29 airports in the UK and the ever expanding European network now covering 112 airports. The long-haul network at Dublin Airport provides more choice than ever before, with 17 scheduled services to North America with many of these destinations offering great connections for further travel within the US. Bus Eireann Ireland’s national bus service operator offers regular bus services from Dublin Airport to Limerick City and services nationwide while Iaranroid Eireann provides regular rail services from Dublin City centre (Hueston Station) to Limerick city and services nationwide. Taxis to Hueston Station to Limerick City cost approximately €20. Regular service busses run between the airport and the city centre.