Dublin City University(DCU) DCU is one of three major state universities in Dublin. It is located between the suburbs of Glasnevin and Ballymun and midway between the airport and the city centre ie about 6kms from the airport and 5kms from the city centre. As this is a full university campus it has the added attraction of the pitches, accommodation, catering and leisure facilities all being on at the same location.
Pitches and Pitchside Facilities The playing grounds at DCU have 5 international regulation size grass pitches and one warm up all weather pitch for practice. The practice pitch will also be available on the Wednesday and Thursday before the tournament. In addition there will be team changing rooms with full shower and toilet facilities allocated to each team for the duration of their matches. There are also separate changing facilities for referees and officials of the tournament.
Other Facilities DCU has a state of the art sports centre consisting of a 25 metre swimming pool, a tepidarium, sauna, steam room, spa pool, fitness centre and weights room, three indoor sports halls and two squash courts. Participants who avail of the Accommodation and Food Gold Package will have the use of these facilities at certain times during the day. The pool facilities will be available to all participants at a charge of €20 per swim.
Catering On campus catering provides breafast, lunch and dinner. A packed lunch will be provided each day free of charge and will be available for collection from the dining hall at breakfast time.
Laundry There is an on site self service laundry built to cater for 1000+ students awhich will be operational throughout the duration of the tournament.
Transport to City Centre DCU is approximately 15mins drive from the city centre. The university campus is served by several bus routes to the city centre and airport. Taxi's are also available from the front gate of the campus.
Medical Centre A private clinic providing urgent care is located on campus and open from 8am to 10pm each day. The clinic provides care for all sports injuries of a non critical nature for a fee.
