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Social programme

                                                                    
Hosted by Beaumount Hospital, Dublin
 
    Wednesday 28th October - 19.30 - 24.00
    Johnnie Fox's Hooley Experience
 
                        
    
The Wednesday night Welcome Reception will  take on a different twist and all delegates and trade sponsors will be invited to attend a traditional Irish Evening at Johnnie Fox's.  Situated in Glencullen on top of the Dublin mountains, Johnnie Fox's is one of Ireland's oldest and most famous traditional Irish pubs.
 
The "Johnnie Fox's Hooley Experience" is famous throughout Ireland and abroad for its originality and unique atmosphere that can be found nowhere else in the country.
 
The SBNS delegates  and sponsors will be invited to our sumptuous meal followed by live Irish music session featuring ballads, traditional and folk music topped with a spectacular Irish Dancing Show.
 
Without doubt the "Johnnie Fox's Experience" is one that is not to be missed and a fantastic night and most memorable experience is guaranteed for all our guests.  Transport will be provided to and from Croke Park Hotel.
 
Thursday 29th October - 19.00 - 23.30
                    Gala Dinner - The Westin Hotel                         

 
The SBNS Gala dinner will be held at The Westin Hotel.  Formerly a bank, this historic building has been transformed into one of Dublin's best hotels. The Westin faces Trinity College the oldest University in Dublin and The Bank of Ireland which was formerly the Houses of Parliament.
 
Restored to its former glory, the magnificent Banking Hall will host the SBNS Gala Dinner. Dating from 1863, it has an ornate ceiling, original hand-carved pediment over the entrance and four chandeliers crafted from 8,000 pieces of Egyptian crystal.
 
Pre-dinner drinks will be served in the reserve area adjacent to the Banking Hall which was originally the Royal Irish Constabulary Station.
 
Gala dinner tickets are € 95.00 (approximately £85.00) and can be purchased when you register for the meeting.  All delegates, their partners, and sponsors are welcome to attend.
 
Partners Programme
 
A partner's programme has not be arranged but the conference organisers will be happy to provide information on local attractions and suggested days out on request.