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Information Cultural Guide
Quinn Summer Internship Programme
Meet the Team
Orlaith McGourty Study Abroad Programme Manager
Dr Sean Cassidy
Module Coordinator
Meeta Dutt
Placement Officer
Prof Julie Byrne Module Coordinator
Prof Colm McLaughlin
Module Coordinator
Raghad Abu Shammala
Internship & Study Abroad Coordinator
Schedule
Tuesday 4th June
17.00- 18.30 UCD Summer Programme, Welcome Event UCD Village Atrium
Wednesday 5th June
9.00 - 10.00 Registration & Welcome Quinn School
10.00 - 11.00 Programme Advisory Session Q106, Quinn School
11.30 - 12.30 Campus Tour with Summer at UCD Team
13.00 - 13.45 Lunch Quinn School
13:50 - 17.00 Go-Quest Escape Room Meet at Quinn School
Thursday 6th June
10.45 - 13.00 Dublin City Walking Tour Dublin Castle, Dame Street
18:00 - 19:30 Welcome Dinner for Summer Internship Programme UCD Clubhouse
Friday 7th June
8.30 - 9.30 Breakfast UCD Quinn School, 1st Floor Café
9.30 - 13.30 Internship Bootcamp Q106, Quinn School
Saturday 8th June
11.00 - 17.00 UCD Festival
UCD Campus
Sunday 9th June
09:45 - 17:00 Day tour of Wicklow
National park (Salley Gap, Laragh & Glendalough)
Meet at UCD Bus Terminus
Monday 10th June
9.30 - 12.30 Irelands Intl Business Environment
Q006, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
Tuesday 11th June
9.30 - 12.30 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
9.30 - 12.30 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q007, Quinn School
19.00 - 22.30 Riverdance* Gaiety Theatre, Dublin City centre
Wednesday 12th June
9.30 - 12.30 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q006, Quinn School
Afternoon Meet your Employer
Thursday 13th June
9.30 - 12.30 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
9.30 - 12.30 Management, Sustainability & Society
Q013, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q006, Quinn School
(*Trips and activities are options. Registration required. First come first served might apply in some cases.)
Friday 14th June
9.30 - 12.30 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
9.30 - 12.30 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
Monday 17th June
9.30 - 12.30 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q006, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
Tuesday 18th June
9.30 - 12.30 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
9.30 - 12.30 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q007, Quinn School
Wednesday 19th June
9.30 - 12.30 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
9.30 - 12.30 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q006, Quinn School
Thursday 20th June
9.30 - 12.30 Irelands Intl Business Environment Q007, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Global Sustainable Finance Q012, Quinn School
14.00 - 17.00 Management, Sustainability & Society Q013, Quinn School
Friday 21st June
7.30 - 20.00 Full day trip to West of Ireland* (Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway) Meet at UCD Bus Terminus
Monday 24th June - 01 Aug 2024
8.00 6-week Internships begin! (Mon - Thur)
Wednesday 26th June
19.00 - 20.30 Céilí night* Culturlann na hÉireann/Comhaltas Ceoltoirí Éireann, 32 Belgrave Square Sth, Monkstown
Friday 28th June/ Friday 5th June
All day Group work/projects
Thursday 11, 18 & 25 July
Evenings Leopardstown Racing & Music*
Friday 12th July
10.00 - 12.00 My Internship Story Workshop: Explore and recognise the learning from Internship Placement Q106, Quinn School
Friday 19th July
7.30 - 20.00 Full day trip to Cork* (Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle & Cork City)
Meet at UCD Bus Terminus
Thursday 1st August
18.3020.00 Programme Farewell Dinner
UCD Club, O Reilly Hall
Top Tips for a great Internship
Set clear goals
Define what you would like to achieve from your internship from the outset with your manager
Ask questions, actively listen, take notes, seek feedback and keep your manager updated on progress
Don’t wait to be told what to do, seek out additional tasks and projects if you have completed your current ones
Be openminded
Reflect and Learn
Communicate effectively
Present yourself well
Dress well for the role
Stay organised
Be proactive
Some of the work may not be exactly what you expected and some tasks may be mundane but don’t discount your whole experience
Prioritise your tasks and complete your projects on time
Be flexible
Take time throughout your internship to reflect on your experiences and what you’ve learned including skills you have developed and challenges you’ve dealt with
Be professional at all times including being punctual and communicating respectfully
Demonstrate professionalism
Be flexible and adaptable to changes priorities may shift in dynamic working environments
Build relationships
Network, get to know your colleagues, go to company events and get involved in team activities
The Language
“Conas atá
Ireland is officially a bilingual nation. Irish is recognised by the European Union as an official language and is spoken most commonly in the west of the country. English is spoken throughout the country with particular dialects and accents unique to each county. The dialect Hiberno-English, or Irish-English is used by Dubliners in varying degrees and owes its origins to the city’s centuries of colonial rule. Irish people speak English in inventive and sometimes irreverent ways. The result is a particular form of English with an extended range of expressive possibilities, enlivened and enhanced by inflections.
IRISH PHRASES IRISH-ENGLISH WORDS/PHRASES
Word/Phrase Meaning
Dia duit Hello (‘Deea gwit’) (speaking to one person)
Dia daoibh Hello (‘Deea yeeve’) (speaking to a group)
Go raibh maith agat Thanks (‘Gu rev ma ag ut’) (speaking to one person)
Go raibh maith agaibh Thanks (‘Gu rev ma ag wiv’) (speaking to a group)
Sláinte Cheers (‘Slawntya’) (literally, ‘health’)
Fir Men (‘fear’)
Mná Women (‘mnaw’)
Slán Bye (‘Slawn’)
Word/Phrase Meaning
Craic Fun/good time
Grand Fine/alright/good
Press Cupboard
Gardaí Police
Runners Trainers/sneakers
Banjaxed Broken
Minerals Soft drinks
Acting the maggot Acting mischievously I will, yeah I won’t
I’ll let you go A way to end a conversation
The Weather
Keep up to date with the weather forecast in Ireland. Here are a few useful items that you should carry with you to prepare you for an average day in Ireland:
• A rain mac/jacket. An umbrella.
• Good walking shoes.
• A hat - will will also protect you for when the sun comes out
• Sunglasses and sunscreen
things to do in 10 Dublin
1 HISTORIC DUBLIN
The National Museum of Ireland has free entry! Check out exhibitions at:
• Collins Barracks (Decorative Arts & History)
• Kildare Street (Archaeology)
• Merrion Street (Natural History)
2 DISCOVER ARTISTIC DUBLIN
If art is your thing, you’ll enjoy exploring the many art galleries Dublin has to offer. The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), the Hugh Lane Gallery, and the National Gallery of Ireland are all well worth a visit.
3 VIKING DUBLIN
Dublinia & the Viking World is an interactive exhibition tracing the history of Dublin from the capture of the city by Strongbow and his knights in 1170 up to the dramatic closure of the monasteries under Henry VIII in the sixteenth century.
4 DUBLIN’S GREAT OUTDOORS
Dublin is ideally situated on the east coast of Ireland on the C-shaped Dublin Bay. Explore the rugged and sanded coastline, which provides boundless opportunities for water sports, golf, and picturesque walks against the spectacular backdrop of Dublin Bay in addition to seafood, dining and artisanal shopping. Check out the ‘Dining in Dublin’ section on pg. 12 for more.
5 A TOAST TO DUBLIN
Where better to go when in the home of Guinness than to the Guinness Storehouse. Learn how to pull the perfect pint and sample the famous stout while admiring the stunning 360’ view of Dublin’s skyline in the Gravity Bar.
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EXPERIENCE DUBLIN’S POLITICAL HISTORY
Delve into Dublin’s republican political history with a visit to Kilmainham Goal. Visit the final resting place of the men and women who helped shaped Ireland’s past and present with a trip to Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin 11. Another place worth a visit is the tenement museum located on Henrietta Street in Dublin.
7 ENJOY DUBLIN’S LITERARY TRADITION
The Irish literary tradition is one of the most illustrious in the world, including writers such as Shaw, Yeats, Joyce and Beckett. Pay a visit to the National Library of Ireland on Kildare Street, the Museum of Literature Ireland in UCD’s Newman House in St Stephen’s Green, the James Joyce Centre on North Great George’s Street and the James Joyce Tower & Museum in Dun Laoghaire.
Joyce is perhaps UCD’s most famous alumnus and even based part of his novel “A portrait of the Artist as a Young Man” on his time at UCD.
8 MAGNIFICENT CATHEDRALS
Christ Church Cathedral is one of Dublin’s oldest and most recognised landmarks. It was founded c.1030 by Sitric, King of the Dublin Norsemen. The ‘Treasures of Christ Church’ collection reflects 1000 years of history, architecture and worship in Dublin.
9 SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
Dublin offers a wonderful array of products ranging from the traditional to the contemporary in its many shops, boutiques, department stores and outdoor markets.
10 SPORTS
Dubliners love their sport and summer is the perfect time of year to get your fix of high action spectator sport. If you get the chance to view a live game of Gaelic Football or Hurling, do not miss it as you will be blown away by the intensity, skill and entertainment on show.
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DUBLIN’S FAIR CITY
Coastal towns and villages in Dublin such as, Howth, Clontarf, Sandymount, Booterstown, Blackrock, Monkstown, Dun Laoghaire, Glasthule and Dalkey are easily accessible by DART.
Other villages such as Donnybrook, Ballsbridge, Ranelagh, Rathmines and Dundrum can be accessed on Dublin Bus.
We recommend
• a walk around Howth Head or Killiney Hill
• a sea swim at Dollymount, Seapoint, Sandycove(40 Foot), Vico Baths or Killiney Beach
• a walk/cycle across the Nature Reserve at Irishtown to the end of the Great South Wall
• a cycle along the new cycle path from Booterstown to Sandycove
• a visit to Dun Laoghaire Pier with a Teddy’s Ice-cream cone (or ’99 as it’s known in Ireland)
Outside but close to Dublin, coastal villages such as Bray and Greystones are accessible on the Dart and easily visited in a day.
Dining Out & Cafe Guide
Dubliners like to eat, and the last 15 years has seen the emergence of a cosmopolitan and chic food culture, which is mirrored in the hundreds of café’s and restaurants you will find throughout the Dublin region:
• Boojum (Burrito’s - various locations)
• Neon Asian Street Food (Camden St)
• Bunsen (Burgers & fries - various locations)
• Cornupcopia (Vegetarian/vegan foodWicklow Street)
• Mongolian BBQ (Fresh ingredients from buffet - Temple Bar)
• Bambino Pizza (St William Street)
• Masa (Tacos - Stephen St Lower)
• Mani Pizza (Drury Street)
• Featherblade (Steak - Dawson St)
• Bestseller Café (Dawson Street)
• Keoghs Café (Dame Street)
• Bread41 (Pearse Street)
Ordering-in:
For those evenings when you don’t feel like heading out or preparing dinner, why not order in?
Justeat.ie hosts a number of different restaurants that offer a delivery service.
We can recommend Bombay Pantry for the delicious Indian food while Base does the best wood fired pizza.
There are a host of wonderful cafés in Dublin which cover everything from the global chains to unique and individually Irish, to chic European styles and prizewinning individual stores.
• 3fe (Various Locations)
• Butlers Chocolate Café (Various Locations)
• Beanhive (Dawson Street)
• Clement and Pekoe (South William Street)
• Brother Hubbard (Portobello & Smithfield)
• Fallon & Byrne (Wicklow Street)
• The Fumbally (The Liberties)
• Musashi (Various Locations)
Fancy a discount on your coffee?
Many cafés in Dublin and in UCD offer a discount when you bring your own coffee cup. You can purchase reusable coffee cups in cafés around Dublin or in shops such as Stock Design and The Kitchen Whisk.
@charfoodguide for tips and recommendations for food and drink culture!
What’s on around Dublin?
Looking for ways to spend your free time?
There’s always something happening in Dublin so make sure to check out the numerous websites and apps available to help you find something fun to do!
FREE EVENTS
That’s right...free...gratis...nada… they won’t cost a single cent! Here are some useful websites that highlight the free events going on in and around Dublin:
Lovin Dublin
Time Out
Dublin Event Guide
Happenings
You can also find great deals for upcoming events and nights out in Dublin on Groupon and Living Social
MARKETS
Markets can be a great way of getting to know a city and its idiosyncrasies. Exploring them can also be a fun way to pass away an afternoon. Here are some of the many Dublin markets that you can visit over the summer.
Blackrock market
19A Main Street, Blackrock
Temple Bar Book Market
Barnardo Square (Saturday)
DLR CoCo Markets
The Peoples Park, Dun Laoghaire (Sunday)
Liberty market
Meath Street (Thursday – Saturday)
Airfield Farmers Market
Dundrum (Friday & Saturday)
MUSIC
Dublin has an incredibly vibrant and eclectic music scene. Local and international artists can be found in various venues over the summer playing anything from traditional to heavy metal.
The Olympia
3Arena
Whelan’s
Vicar Street
Traditional music
The Workmans Club
THEATRE & CULTURE
Dublin has a very long and proud theatre scene which has launched careers for many of Ireland’s most well known actors and actresses, including Richard Harris, Liam Neeson, Stephen Rea and Paul Mescal. For up to date information on what’s on in the city’s biggest theatres see the following websites.
Abbey Theatre
Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
Gaiety Theatre
Gate Theatre
Project Arts Centre
The New Theatre
FESTIVALS
No matter what the weather may be, Ireland loves a summer festival, and this year is no exception with record numbers of events taking place in Dublin and around the country. Here are just a handful that may tickle your fancy. You may need to book in advance as tickets sell out fast!
June
1st-3rd Forbidden Fruit
11th-16th Bloomsday
13th-16th Dalkey Book Festival
21st-23rd Sea Sessions
21st-23rd Beyond the Pale
20th-29th Dublin Pride
29th – 2nd Jul Pátrún Inis Mór
July
6th-14th Cairde Festival
9th-14th Galway Film Fleadh
12th-19th West Cork Literature Festival
13th-28th Earagail Arts Festival
15th-28th Galway International Arts Festival
28th – 5th Aug Durrow Scarecrow Festival
29th – 4th Aug Galway Races
@dublin.explore @Dublinsocial
@discoverireland.ie @thehikelife
@irishexplorer.ie @instaIreland
@LovinDublin @Instant_Ireland
Check out on Instagram!
SUPERMARKETS
The main large supermarkets you’ll find around Dublin are Dunnes Stores, SuperValu and Tesco. Lidl and Aldi are the most economic supermarkets and are dotted around the city. There are also smaller grocery stores located in and around UCD campus such as Centra, Costcutter and Spar. To order food for delivery from takeaways and restaurants across Dublin go to JustEat.ie
CLOTHING
Dublin is known for its great high street shopping. Grafton Street and Henry Street are the most famous shopping locations in Dublin with many big name brand shops located on these pedestrianised streets. Why not also pay a visit to Dublin’s famous department stores Brown Thomas and Arnotts. Penneys and H&M are great for budget clothing, footwear & homeware and are both located in the city centre.
HOMEWARE
Dunnes Store, Penneys, Homestore & More, and IKEA are the places to shop if you are looking for homeware including towels, crockery and hangers.
SHOPPING CENTRES
Shopping Centres are great places to find all the shops you need under one roof. Close to UCD you will find Dundrum Shopping Centre, Swan Shopping Centre in Rathmines and the Stillorgan Village Shopping Centre. Dundrum and Swan Shopping Centre have cinemas and do great student deals. Stillorgan Village Shopping Centre has a number of grocery stores including Tesco, and is easily accessible on foot or by bus from UCD.
Places to see in Ireland
BEYOND THE PALE
We strongly encourage you to explore other parts of Ireland while you are here!
A trip to West Clare and Galway, visiting the Burren, The Flaggy Shore, Doolin and Connemara is well worth a trip for the unusual landscape and scenery!
Get the train to Westport and cycle the Greenway to Achill Island and back! Fabulous views, great music, food and exercise!
Obsessed with WB Yeats?
Head for Sligo, admire Ben Bulben on the skyline and surf at Strandhill. Cross the border into Leitrim and visit Glencar Waterfall, the Stairway to Heaven Boardwalk (Cuilcagh Mountain) and Marble Arch Caves!
The Ring of Kerry and the Lakes of Killarney need a weekend – Try to add in a side trip to Dingle town and take a sea safari around the Great Blasket Islands! Don’t forget the Skelligs Chocolate Factory near Cahersiveen….Yum!
While in Ireland why not use your free time to visit some of the lovely places, local towns and villages around the country. Didyou know?
Surfers should head to Rossknowlagh Beach in Donegal, Strandhill in Sligo or Lehinch in Clare
Interested in hillwalking?
The Dublin and Wicklow Hills; The Galtee’s and the Comeragh’s are not too far!
Diamond Hill in Galway, Mweelrea in Mayo and Carrauntoohil in Kerry are all well worth a trip! Ensure you have correct footwear, clothing and equipment!
The medieval Kilkenny City is a good day trip to explore the town and visit the castle. Newgrange and the Boyne Valley is another recommended day trip (Newgrange is older than the pyramids in Egypt!!)
Transportation
GETTING AROUND DUBLIN
DUBLIN BUS
Dublin Bus runs all the public bus services in the greater Dublin area, including the Belfield campus. Click here for a guide to buses serving the campus or or through the Transport for Ireland App. You can pay for the bus using coins (notes are not accepted), a prepaid ticket, or with your Leap Card. Dublin Bus operate an exact change fare system so please be aware if you are paying by cash the driver does not give change.
LUAS
The Luas is the public transport tram system which operates in Dublin. The name Luas is the Irish word for “speed”. This tram system connects suburban parts of Dublin via the city centre. The Green Line connects Bride’s Glen (on the South Side of the city) to Broombridge (on the North Side), Via O’Connell Street. The Red Line connects Saggart and Tallaght (on the southwestern side of Dublin) to The Point in Dublin Docklands.
DUBLIN BIKES
Dublin Bikes is a self service bike rental system with over 100 stations and 1000 db’s (bikes) available to get you around Dublin City at your leisure. The first 30minutes of bike use is free, after this you pay by the hour. There are also Long Term Hire and 3 Day Ticket options available. Alternatives include Moby, ZippMobility and Bleeper Bikes.
TAXIS
Taxis are available for hire at clearly marked Taxi Ranks all around Dublin. Many taxis also operate via free apps such as FreeNow. It is not customary to tip taxi drivers in Ireland.
DART (DUBLIN AREA TRAIN SERVICE)
The Dart is the Dublin area rail service which is operated by Iarnród Éireann (or Irish Rail). Darts operate a regular daily service between the east coast of Dublin (Howth/ Malahide) and Greystones in county Wicklow.
GETTING AROUND IRELAND
Swiftway Aircoach
Bus Éireann (nationwide bus service)
Iarnród Éireann (nationwide train service)
City Link (city to city bus service)
Dublin Coach Expressway
M7 Express
NAVIGATING TIPS
Google Maps is recommended for use in Ireland and don’t forget to check out the Public Transport option when planning your journey!
All Dublin public transport operators have apps available for download Android and iOS.
The TFI Live App allows you to access live real time departure and journey planning information across the Transport for Ireland (TFI) network.
UCD Campus and Facilities
LIBRARY FACILITIES
UCD Library offers student focused services such as group study rooms, quiet study spaces, computer labs, photocopying and printing facilities.
Summer Library Opening Hours are updated regularly. Check them here.
SECURITY
You are strongly advised against leaving property unattended even for a short period of time in the building or on campus. Anything left unattended is done so at the owner’s risk.
FIRST AID
First Aid facilities are available at the Quinn Reception Desk.
UCARD
UCard is the UCD Student Card, the official identification card for UCD students, and the campus multi-functional smartcard.
UCard can be used anywhere you see the UCARD symbol next to a pay or service point which currently includes:
• Access to UCD Residences, UCD Sports & Fitness, and the Library
• Electronic payments in food outlets across campus, laundry
• CopiPrint (Print, Copy & Scanning),
• Centra, and vending machines.
If you have lost or damaged your UCard you should contact the UCard Bureau and inform your programme manager. There is a fee to replace your UCard.
UCD FACILITIES
Quinn Building Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 08.00 - 18:30
Quinn Reception Desk
Monday - Thursday: 08.00 – 13.00 14.00 – 17:00
Friday: 08:00 – 13:00 14:00 – 15:00
EATING ON CAMPUS
There are a few restaurant options on campus. Centra and various food outlets can be found in the UCD Village. The UCDSU Library and Sports shops are open daily. Check their instagram page for opening hours. Different cafes on campus include Pi Café (Science building), the UCD Clubhouse and the Main Restaurant. Poolside Café in the Student Center is open daily.
LOST PROPERTY
Any items that are found around the Quinn building are usually left at the Quinn reception desk. If you have lost something elsewhere on campus you should contact UCD Estate Services 01 716 7000
If you lose valuable property around the city, you need to contact the nearest Garda Station and file a report. You should also inform your programme manager if you lose your wallet, passport or student card.
UCD Campus and Facilities
ROOM BOOKING
Rooms in the Quinn School for study groups, interviews and study can be booked at the Reception Desk. You can also book rooms for study groups online via UCD Connect or at the James Joyce Library.
PRINTING
Use and top up your UCard for printing and photocopying. Facilities are available in the Quinn School of Business in the UCD Copi-Print bureau on the first floor in room Q121. For instructions on how to use your UCard for printing check here.
UCD INNOVATION ACADEMY
If you are looking for something different during your time in UCD, check out the Innovation Academy – it will feel like nothing you’ve experienced in education before.
BLOOMBERG CERTIFICATION
Students have free access to Bloomberg BMC Certification while you are in the Quinn School! Ask the Quinn Study Abroad Team for details!
UCD POLICIES AND REGULATIONS
All UCD Policies and Regulations are available here
You should familiarise yourself with these documents but pay particular attention to the following:
UCD Student Charter
Dignity and Respect Policy
Student Email Policy
UCD Student Code
Plagiarism Policy
IT Information
UCD CONNECT
UCD Connect provides you with access to a range of University services and information. It can be accessed both on and off campus. Through UCD Connect you can access Brightspace (UCD’s Virtual Learning Environment), UCD websites, news, announcements and most importantly student email. Google Mail Services including Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Docs and Google Drive are accessible via UCD Connect.
ACCESSING UCD CONNECT
Go to www.ucd.ie. Click on the UCD Connect link.
Choose the service you wish to log in to. Your UCD Connect username is your UCD student number. Your password is your date of birth in a 6-digit format DDMMYY (Date, Month, Year).
BRIGHTSPACE
Brightspace is an online course tool used by lecturers, programme managers and students within UCD. To access your online courses go to UCD Connect. Click on the Brightspace link on the top right of the screen, and login using your UCD Connect
ELEARNING HELP
There are a host of resources to help orientate you around Brightspace and other technology within UCD. Please visit this website for more information:
For help using Brightspace and other eLearning tools you can go to the business eLearning website
Here are additional helpful resources.
COMMUNICATION
All email correspondence in UCD is via UCD connect email. If you are contacting a staff member via email you should do so using your UCD Connect email address and always include your Student Number.
It is the responsibility of each student to regularly check their UCD Connect email account for updates from UCD Staff.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE TO UCD (LAPTOP REGISTRATION)
If you are bringing a laptop to the UCD Quinn School you must register it on the wired cabled network.
Log onto the UCD IT services website and follow the tab - Services for Students. You will then be prompted for a User ID and password- enter your UCD Connect account details.
As a UCD student, MS Office 365 is available for you to download. Information
Essential Contacts
EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS
Ireland is consistently ranked very highly in the Top 10 Safest Places in the World. It is important however to always know the relevant numbers for emergency services when in a foreign country.
Ireland’s National Emergency Phone Number: 999 or 112
Campus Services (Unicare) Emergency phone number: 01 716 7999
HOSPITALS
There are quite a few general hospitals in the Dublin area which cover Accident & Emergency treatments or illnesses. The closest ones to the City Centre are:
• St. Vincent’s Hospital: Elm Park, Dublin 4 Tel: 01 2214000
• Beaumont Hospital: Beaumont, Dublin 3 Tel: 01 809 3000
• St. James’ Hospital: Dublin 8 Tel: 01 410 3000
GARDA (POLICE) STATIONS
Garda Stations are located all across Dublin, here are just a few that may be useful in or around the City Centre:
• Pearse Street: 1 - 6, Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Tel: 01 666 9000
• Store Street: Store Street, Dublin 1 Tel: 01 666 8000
• Donnybrook: 43 Donnybrook Road, Dublin 4 Tel: 01 666 9200
For a full list of Garda Stations in Dublin check this website.
AMERICAN EMBASSY
The American Embassy in Dublin can be found at: 42 Elgin Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
t: +353 1 668 8777
e: ACSDublin@state.gov
ACCOMMODATION
For matters relating to your accommodation, contact The Village reception on +353 1 716 7000
DOCTORS & DENTISTS
If you require the use of a doctor or dentist, consult with the Student Medical Centre
t: 01 716 3134/3143
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Currency can be exchanged at any of the main banks in Dublin which are Allied Irish Bank (AIB), Bank of Ireland, Ulster Bank and PTSB. Do some research beforehand and it can be worth while to shop around for the best rate. See www.xe.com for a guideline on the most up to date rates. Don’t forget that Ireland uses Euros (€).
Your main contact for the programme
Orlaith McGourty
e: quinnstudyabroad@ucd.ie
t: 01 716 4710
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