ICRI Conference 2026

Key Information

• Ticket Availability

  Our in-person capacity is 140 delegates, so we encourage you to register early to secure your spot.

  Early-bird ticket pricing will be available until 10 September for in-person attendance and until 23 September for online attendance.

  Ticket sales for in-person attendance will close on 9 October. Please ensure you purchase your tickets before this date if you want to attend in person.

  Online attendance will be available to purchase until 16 October.

• CPD Funding Opportunities

  For ICRI members, applications for CPD funding can be made for travel and associated costs at https://www.icriconservation.ie/continued-professional-development-grants

  If you are based in Northern Ireland, you may be eligible to apply for CPD funding through the Anna Plowden Trust at https://www.annaplowdentrust.org.uk/apply/cpd-grants

• Venue

  The ICRI 2026 conference will take place at the Connacht Hotel in Galway, Ireland.

  The Connacht Hotel is located just outside Galway city centre and is easily accessible to delegates travelling by car or public transit. The conference will take place in the Ryan Room, a fully accessible conference room with complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. The Connacht Hotel is a member of Green Tourism and has implemented policies and practices to support conservation and sustainability.

  Address: Old Dublin Rd, Galway, H91 K5DD, Ireland

  Phone: +353 91 381 200

• Parking

  Ample free parking is available at the Connacht Hotel and includes EV charging stations.

  We encourage delegates to consider carpooling or travelling by public transport to reduce carbon emissions where possible.

• Accomodation

  A special rate at the Connacht Hotel is available for delegates attending the conference who require accommodation.

  After purchasing your conference ticket, you will receive a reference code and booking instructions.

  Room Rates (including complimentary breakfast):

  Double room (Sole use): €160/night

  Double/Twin room: €170/night

  The cut-off date for booking is 11 September 2026. After this date, any rooms which are not confirmed will be released from the hold, and any further enquiries will be quoted the best available rate at the time of their enquiry.

  Please refer to the ICRI website for other accommodation options.
  

• Directions to the Venue

  Galway and the Connacht Hotel are easily accessible by train, coach, and bus from major cities in Ireland. The following directions are a few suggested routes for our delegates.

  Dublin Airport to Galway, Coach, Direct

  • 760 Galway Coach Station

  • Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, non-stop

  • Board at Dublin Airport Zone 11 or 13, outside Terminal 1

  • Exit at Galway ATU

    • Please note that the coach only drops off at this location; it does not pick up on the Galway-Dublin route. If you are using this coach to return to Dublin, you will need to board at the Galway Coach Station.

  • Walk west along Old Dublin Road for 850m (11 min), and the venue will be on your right.

  Dublin City Centre to Galway, Coach, Direct

  • 761 Galway Coach - Citylink

  • Approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes, non-stop

  • Board at Crampton Quay (Stop ID: 330)

  • Exit at Galway ATU

    • Please note that the coach only drops off at this location; it does not pick up on the Galway-Dublin route. If you are using this coach to return to Dublin, you will need to board at the Galway Coach Station.

  • Walk west along Old Dublin Road for 850m (11 min), and the venue will be on your right.

  Dublin to Galway, Train

  • Intercity A700

  • Approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes, 12 stops

  • Board at Dublin Heuston Station

  • Exit at Galway (Ceannt)

  • Follow instructions for Galway (Ceannt) Station to Connacht Hotel

  Cork to Galway, Train, 1 Transfer

  • Route: Cork Kent Station to Dublin Heuston, Dublin Heuston to Galway (Ceannt)

  • Intercity A201 Dublin Heuston

  • Approximately 2 hours and 14 minutes, non-stop

  • Board at Cork Kent Station

  • Exit at Dublin Heuston

  • Follow directions for Heuston Station to Galway (Ceannt)

  Belfast to Galway, Train, 2 Transfers

  • Route: Grand Central Station (Belfast) to Connolly Station (Dublin), Connolly Station to Dublin Heuston, Dublin Heuston to Galway (Ceannt)

  • Belfast - Dublin (Enterprise)

  • Approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes, 5 stops

  • Exit at Connolly Station

  • Follow signs towards the Connolly Luas Station and board the Luas Red Line towards Saggart for 7 stops. Exit at Heuston Station (13 min).

  • Follow directions for Heuston Station to Galway (Ceannt)

  Shannon Airport to Galway, Bus, Direct

  • Expressway 51 Galway

  • Approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, 10 stops

  • Board at Shannon Airport

  • Exit at Galway ATU

  • Walk west along Old Dublin Road for 850m (11 min), and the venue will be on your right.

  Galway (Ceannt) Station to Connacht Hotel, Bus

  • 409 Celestica (Bus Éireann)

  • Approximately 13 minutes, 6 stops

  • After exiting Galway (Ceannt) station, walk north-west on Station Road towards Eire Square (3 min)

  • Board at Eire Square (Stop ID: 14152)

  • Exit at Renmore Park

  • Walk east on Old Dublin Road (2 min). The venue will be on your left.

• Excursions

  This year, ICRI is excited to host excursions in Galway for attendees on Saturday, 24 October. These will include unique opportunities to learn more about Galway's history and culture.

  Please stay tuned to our website and social media accounts for more information on these events.