I’m not going to explain what workflow is as I’ve probably blogged enough about it already. But the JBoss Workflow (jBPM) guys are coming to Dublin on June 6th. If you’re into workflow (and if you’re doing any sort of software for large business you should be) then this is a do not miss event and we’re privileged to have it in Ireland.
The JBoss workflow guys are dream guests. They just asked for a couple of venue suggestions and they finally went for the Guinness Hopstore where Barcamp ran last year. Next thing we got was an email saying that the JBoss Workflow event was go. So for the benefit of people flying into Dublin, here’s the information we gave on where to stay and things to do if you’re making a weekend of it.
(More information on the event on Tom Baeyens Blog)
How to get there
Dublin is pretty well served by direct flights from Europe and the US. Aer Lingus and Ryanair are the two biggest airlines flying into Dublin – but there are plenty more (list at FlightMapping.com).
Things to do
- Tour of Guinness brewery and visit the Gravity bar (one of the highest in Dublin)
- Dublin Pub Tour and general social scene (it’s a coincidence that the first 2 items are drink related!)
- Tour of Scenic Wicklow Mountains and Glendalough
- Liffey River tour by boat
- Dublin Bus tour – including it’s Georgian buildings and coastline
- Newgrange – 2000 years older than the pyramids, in the stunning Boyne valley
- Windsurfing , Kayaking or Rock climbing in Viking Carlingford Fjord.
- Trinity College Dublin, 400 years old university , right in the city centre including the 1000 year old ‘Book of Kells’
- For the more curious , Belfast is 2hrs away by express train in Northern Ireland.
- Get lost in Phoneix Park, the worlds largest city centre park.
Places to Stay
I don’t tend to say in Dublin hotels too much (!) but the following I know are reasonably good value (and quiet / clean)
- 3 of the Jury’s Inn (Christchurch is just down the road from the event location, but the IFSC and Parnell Street are also good)
- Academy hotel is ok, if slightly more expensive , if you’re stuck.
- If you want an airport location (about 20 mins / 20 Euro Taxi from the city centre) the Premier Inn chain are pretty good.
- Hotel Isaacs is budget but decent , central and near the main bus / train stations.
- Morgan hotel is where the presenters were put up for the Dublin Java conference. Central but Slightly more pricey.
For people from the community, there’s also plenty of ‘budget’ backpacker type accommodation.
Paul Browne 