World Bar Conference
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is intended for practising barristers. If you are unsure of eligibility to attend, please contact us at events@lawlibrary.ie.
Wednesday 15th May, 6.30pm
Evening Welcome Reception
The Bar of Northern Ireland, 91 Chichester Street, Belfast.
Thursday 16th May
Registration 8.30am
Conference Sessions 9.00am – 4.30pm
Titanic Hotel, Belfast
Transport will be provided by coach from Belfast to Dublin after the Belfast Conference Sessions
Thursday 16th May
Traditional Irish Night & Drinks Reception, 8pm
The Sheds, Distillery Building, Dublin city centre
Friday 16th May, 8.30 – 4.15pm
Registration 8.30am
Conference Sessions 9.15am to 4.15pm
Dublin Castle, Dublin city centre
Gala Dinner, 7pm
Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin city centre
Business attire / business casual is the dress code for this conference, with the exception of the Gala Dinner for which the dress code is black tie.
Preferential accommodation rates can be found on our Accommodation Information page.
After the conference sessions on Thursday 16th May, bus transfers have been organised for attendees as the conference travels from Belfast to Dublin. These busses will drop off at the following locations in Dublin on Thursday evening.
Church St, Dublin 7
Christchurch Cathedral, Dublin 2
Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2
By now, registered delegates should have received an email requesting if you need a space on the bus. If you not yet informed us of your need to travel by bus, please contact events@lawlibrary.ie.
The conference begins in Belfast on the evening of 15th May 2024. The closest airport to the venue is Belfast International Airport.
The conference concludes in Dublin on the evening of the 17th May 2024. If flying out from Dublin, the closest airport is Dublin Airport. Full information is available on the Accommodation Information page.
Weather in May tends to be mild with average highs of 15°C/59°F and lows of 9°C/48°F. Weather can be changeable so having some rain protection is advisable.
There are 10 CPD points available for this event.
As part of your ticket registration, you will have the opportunity to inform us of any dietary requirements. If you have further queries, contact events@lawlibrary.ie.
At the Bar of Northern Ireland and The Bar of Ireland, we wish to make our events as welcoming and inclusive as possible. As part of your ticket registration, you will have the opportunity to inform us of your accessibility requirements. If you have further queries, please contact events@lawlibrary.ie.
The first part of the conference takes place in Belfast, Northern Ireland before travelling to Dublin, Ireland. Northern Ireland uses Pound Sterling (GBP), while the Republic of Ireland uses Euro (EUR). Cashless transactions are widely accepted across the island of Ireland.
All attendees should have received a confirmation email upon registration. If you have not received this, please contact the Events Team at events@lawlibrary.ie, who will check if you are registered and get back to you.
If your colleague is a practising barrister, they can attend. Please forward their full name and email address to the Events Team at events@lawlibrary.ie and a member of the team will reach out to reassign the ticket to them.
We have recently secured additional capacity at Dublin Castle and are now offering limited day tickets for the Dublin Castle sessions. These day tickets cover the Dublin Castle sessions on 17th May only and do not include the Gala dinner or other aspects of the programme. Day tickets can be purchased here.
Yes, there will be a facility to store your luggage in the Titanic Hotel. Please remember, check-out from the Titanic Hotel is 11am.
Please contact events@lawlibrary.ie to discuss this with the Events team. Cancellations/ refunds are considered on a case by case basis and a strict 100% cancellation charge applies after 5pm (UK / Irish time) on Friday 26 April 2024.