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Dear PhilSoc Members,

PhilSoc and Maynooth will be exploring together the value of philosophy at our International Event in Ireland in November. We hope you can all join us!

Half of the speakers will be from PhilSoc and half will be from the Maynooth University Philosophy Society. I want to extend a huge thank you to our Secretary, Dr Alan Xuereb, for helping to organise this event!

Information about accommodation and travel can be found below.

The Zoom link will be sent out about a week before the event. You do not need to sign up to attend by Zoom. (Our Zoom feed holds 100 and will be shared with Maynooth.)

I hope you can all join us for a great weekend in beautiful Ireland!

All the best,

Kathy Postelle Rixon

Chair, The Philosophical Society: Oxford

The Call for Speakers for the event is due 31 August 2026. Please see this link for more information.

To book a place, please use the event's booking form. A PDF map of the Maynooth University campus can be found here.

The opinions expressed by members and other persons at the International Event are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official views or policies of The Philosophical Society: Oxford.

Accommodation

University accommodation at St. Patrick’s Pontifical College on the South Campus will be available; however, we will not know the number of rooms available for us until September 2026. The cost tends to run between 50 and 100 euros per night.

More info can be found here: https://booking.maynoothcampus.com/ or by calling +35317086400.

The Glenroyal Hotel in Maynooth is near the train station, https://www.glenroyal.ie/. Prices start at 165 euros per night.

Travel

Airport

Dublin Airport

By Bus

Tip: For all Bus services, download ‘TFI Live’ app. It provides all timetables, calculates journey times, and shows delays, maintenance and route changes (if any).

Bus Éireann Route 115 (@ stop 135401)

1. Travel from Dublin Airport to Heuston Station using an airport bus or Dublin Bus service (either Bus Eireann/Expressway 22 or JJ Kavanagh 736/717).

   • For JJ Kavanagh services, it is highly recommended to pre-book one’s tickets. Download the JJ Kavanagh Bus app to secure your seat, get live updates, and for cheapest fares.

   • For Bus Eireann, book tickets here: https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search

2. At Heuston Station, board Bus Éireann Route 115 towards Mullingar.

3. 115 Stops both beside Glenroyal Hotel and outside Maynooth University Library.

Recommended: For those without a LEAP Card, download the ‘TFI GO’ app for cheapest 115 fares. Choose Bus Eireann as service provider, and select route 115, specifying start and end stop.

Dublin Bus C-Spine Routes (@ stop 2637)

1. Travel from Dublin Airport to Heuston Station (either Bus Eireann/Expressway 22 or JJ Kavanagh 736/717).

2. Board either the C3 or C4 bus.

3. Both routes travel directly from Heuston Station to Maynooth, stopping in the town centre and near Maynooth University.

Note: C3 and C4 routes only accept coins. Usual Adult fare: €2.60.

Note: Driver does not return change, so either provide exact coinage or some money will be lost. Example: if you gave €3, you will lose 40c.

Note: The C1 and C2 routes stop at Heuston Station but do not continue to Maynooth.

By Train

Tip: For all train timetables and journey calculations, download ‘Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail’ app. The app will redirect you to the Irish Rail website in order to pay your fare. You can purchase a ticket as a ‘guest’ and can download the ticket as a QR code or choose the physical ticket option. For the physical ticket, you will receive a code through email and then enter this at a ticket machine at the train station.

1. Travel from Dublin Airport to Connolly Station using an airport bus or Dublin Bus service (Dublin Express (Route 782)). Stop at the Custom House Quay / George's Quay stop. Connolly Station is a 3-to-5-minute walk from there.

• Dublin Express: https://www.dublinexpress.ie/dublin-city/dublin-airport-to-dublin-city

2. At Connolly Station, board an Irish Rail Commuter train to Maynooth.

3. Maynooth Station is a short walk from the town centre and Maynooth University.

By Taxi

Taxis are available outside both airport terminals.

Estimated cost: ca. €65-75 from Dublin Airport to Maynooth.