The following social events are being organised as part of the Congress

programme, and can be booked with delegate registration:

The official Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception will be held in the main

Congress venue and is open to all participants free of charge. There will be

entertainment and a buffet meal.

Please indicate your attendance on the registration form.

There will be a Cultural Evening held in The Helix venue in DCU on the night of

Friday 21st which will be open to all free of charge. This will consist of

informal performances of music, dance and theatre by Congress attendees and

other groups.

No advance registration is required.

The Merry Ploughboys Live in Concert is widely regarded as the best traditional music show in Dublin. The show itself is a highly entertaining performance of live traditional Irish Music, Song and Irish Dancing. From start to finish, this is a show based on fantastic interaction between the performers and the audience. The very best of Irish Food is served.

Tickets are priced at €80 per person and can be booked as part of the online registration process. Optional Social Event: The Merryploughboys (592.5 kB)

The finale of the Congress will be the official Congress Gala Dinner, to be held at the Regency Hotel. The seated meal will be followed by musical & dance performances, a live dance band and DJ

until late.

Ticket price €70 euro per person. A shuttle bus will run from DCU to the hotel venue.

The Battle of the Boyne was fought on the 1st July 1690 and was a very important battle in Irish, British and European history.

Tickets are priced at €20 per person and can be booked as part of the online registration process.

Additional requests for tours and social events can be facilitated for groups.

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