2025 Irish Museums Association Annual Conference

Conference proceedings will take place at Siamsa Tíre Theatre and Arts Centre, Town Park, Tralee, Co Kerry

For access information, see Accessible Arts Experience at Siamsa Tíre.

Travel

By air:

The nearest airport to Tralee is Kerry Airport which is located approximately 20km distance (see Transport - Kerry Airport for info on onward travel) and Cork Airport, located approximately 120km distance. 

Dublin Airport, located approximately 10km north of Dublin City Centre, is aproximately 300km away. 

All airports are connected to Tralee via public transport, see the individual website for details. 

By sea:

Regular, scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and Great Britain, France and Spain bringing foot passengers, cars and other vehicles through Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire, County Dublin, and Rosslare Europort in Co. Wexford.

By bus:  Approximate travel time from Dublin to Tralee: 4 hour, 45 mins. / from Cork: 2 hours.

See Transport for Ireland for details. 

By train:  Approximate travel time from Dublin to Tralee: 4 hour, 10 mins / from Cork: 2 hours, 30 mins.

For information on train timetables and ticketing information visit the Iarnrod Eireann or Translink websites.

By car:  Approximate travel time from Dublin is 4 hours; from Cork: 1 hr 50 mins; from Belfast: 6 hrs. 

Have you thought about carpooling? If you are interested, please let us know and we can endeavour to connect you with another delegate. 

Accommodation

The Rose Hotel & Spa (4*), Dan Spring Road, Tralee. Approx. 14 mins/1km from venue. Surface and underground parking available. 

Bed and Breakfast, Double/Twin room with single occupancy: €105 per night. Rate available until 25 February. Quote Irish Museums Association when making your reservation.  T:  +353 (0)66 7199100 | E: reservations@therosehotel.com

The Ashe Hotel (4*), Maine Street, Tralee. Approx. 8 mins/600m from venue. Free reserved on-street parking with limited availability. 

Double/Twin room with single occupancy - Bed and Breakfast: €105 per night, Room only: €90 per night. Rate available for first 20 rooms booked. Quote IMA in the Promo Code, when making your reservation. T: +353 (0) 66 710 6300 E: info@theashehotel.ie