Question 1

Is the venue accessible?

Accepted Answer

The hotel is wheelchair accessible, and there are lifts to all floors directly from the underground car park which is also wheelchair accessible.  There are designated EU Parking Card spots in the car park.  Service Dogs are welcome

Question 2

Is there car parking at the venue?

Accepted Answer

There are 1,200 weather proof car parking spaces which are conveniently located underground at the Athlone Town Centre Shopping Centre / Sheraton Athlone Hotel.  Follow the blue "P" parking signs and enter via Glesson Street at the front of the hotel.

Question 3

Is there electric car charging points in the car park?

Accepted Answer

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations – Available in the north end of the car park on level A. The cost of electricity to the customer is 36 cent per kilowatt hour. A QR code can be scanned from the side of the charging unit or the MOMTA app can also be used

Question 4

Can I travel by train to the conference?

Accepted Answer

The Westport / Ballina train arrives at 09:06, the Galway train arrives at 09:06, and Dublin Heuston arrives at 09:07.  Departing trains: 16:13 and 18:51 to Westport / Ballina, 16:12 and 17:03 to Galway,16:56 and 18:30 to Dublin. Book a seat, which is advised at www.irishrail.ie

Question 5

What do I do if I have additional support needs?

Accepted Answer

Please feel free to get in touch with Mariana Viera da Rocha at mariana@volunteer.ie

Question 6

Can I travel by Bus to the Conference?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bus Éireann operate many services to Athlone Bus Station from round the country.  You can find details at www.buseireann.ie. CityLink Service 763 runs between Dublin Airport and Galway and makes stops including B&Q Arcadia Retail Centre, Athlone

Question 7

How far is the Bus and Train Station from the Sheraton Athlone Hotel.

Accepted Answer

It is 500 metres from the bus and train station to the hotel, it should take 7 minutes to walk.  If you are arriving by CityLink bus it is 1.7km from the hotel, it should take 25 minutes to walk to the hotel.

Question 8

How easy is to get to Athlone?

Accepted Answer

Athlone was chosen based on feedback from participants in previous NVMC.  It is accessible by Train and Bus and if travelling by car the venue is a 3 minute drive from exit 10 on the M6 Dublin to Galway Motorway.  It is a one-hour drive from the M50, a 50-minute drive from Galway.

Question 9

Is there Wi-fi available at the venue?

Accepted Answer

Yes there is free Wi-fi and we'll be encouraging you to get social on the day by using the hashtag #NVMC2024

Question 10

What are the accommodation options?

Accepted Answer

There are a limited number of discounted rooms available in the hotel please book directly with the hotel (0906) 451 000.  There are many other hotels, AirBnBs and B&Bs available in and around Athlone, get the best prices online at www.airbnb.com and www.booking.com

Question 11

What's the full address of the venue?

Accepted Answer

Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Glesson Street, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 D953

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