About Cork City, the centre of the univers!

Cork, the home of the DSI-AGE 2002 conference, is Ireland’s second largest city with a population of around 140,000 inhabitants. It is built on the Lee river and quite close to the sea, which gives it a very maritime atmosphere, not unlike that of some of the most famous Dutch or Belgium towns. As a result, seafood is in abundance, though not as prominent as the numerous beers served in the thousands of colourful pubs in the city. Another good news is that the local brew is far cheaper than it was in Sweden in 2000!

Visitors to the South of Ireland are often equally impressed by the buzzing and friendly nightlife and by the unspoiled nature and landscapes surrounding Cork. Attendees to the DSI-AGE 2002 conference will have ample occasion to sample both during their stay! The banquet will be held in the charming seaside resort of Kinsale with a lovely walk to the old Fort guarding the entrance in Kinsale bay (optional) and on the piers to wet the appetites. A visit to the local Distillery may also be organised for those who wish to sample Jameson whisky’s unique taste. The more adventurous may also want to hire a car and extend their visit for a few days to discover the famous landscapes of neighbouring Kerry.