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; Dates: 2023-08-02 - 2023-08-04 (Wednesday - Friday)
; Dates: 2023-08-02 - 2023-08-04 (Wednesday - Friday)
; Location: '''Clayton Hotel Silver Springs'''<br>Silver Springs<br>Tivoli, Cork, T23 E244<br>[[wikipedia:Ireland|Ireland]]
; Location: '''Clayton Hotel Silver Springs'''<br>Silver Springs<br>Tivoli, Cork, T23 E244<br>[[wikipedia:Ireland|Ireland]]
; Hotel booking code: '''[https://he11-oc.oracleindustry.com/OPERA9/opera/operacloud/faces/opera-cloud-index/OperaCloud  REDH010823]'''
; Hotel booking code: '''[https://www.claytonhotelsilversprings.com/ REDH010823]'''
 
; Tickets: [https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/flock-2023-tickets-671047008667 Eventbrite]
 
== Event reports & social media ==
 
Did you write a blog post or share about Flock on social media? Attendees are encouraged to use this section on the wiki page to share their event reports and long-form reflections about Flock 2023 this year.
 
* [[User:T0xic0der|Akashdeep Dhar]]:
** Arriving At Flock To Fedora 2023 [https://apexaltruism.net/arriving-at-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-i [Part I]] [https://apexaltruism.net/arriving-at-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-ii [Part II]] [https://apexaltruism.net/arriving-at-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-iii [Part III]] [https://apexaltruism.net/arriving-at-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-iv [Part IV]] 
** Day Zero - Flock To Fedora 2023 [https://apexaltruism.net/day-zero-part-i-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part I]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-zero-part-ii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part II]]
** Day One - Flock To Fedora 2023 [https://apexaltruism.net/day-one-part-i-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part I]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-one-part-ii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part II]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-one-part-iii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part III]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-one-part-iv-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part IV]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-one-part-v-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part V]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-one-part-vi-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part VI]]
** Day Two - Flock To Fedora 2023 [https://apexaltruism.net/day-two-part-i-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part I]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-two-part-ii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part II]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-two-part-iii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part III]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-two-part-iv-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part IV]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-two-part-v-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part V]]
** Day Three - Flock To Fedora 2023 [https://apexaltruism.net/day-three-part-i-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part I]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-three-part-ii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part II]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-three-part-iii-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part III]] [https://apexaltruism.net/day-three-part-iv-flock-to-fedora-2023/ [Part IV]]
** Departing From Flock To Fedora 2023 [https://apexaltruism.net/departing-from-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-i/ [Part I]] [https://apexaltruism.net/departing-from-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-ii/ [Part II]] [https://apexaltruism.net/departing-from-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-iii/ [Part III]] [https://apexaltruism.net/departing-from-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-iv/ [Part IV]] [https://apexaltruism.net/departing-from-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-v/ [Part V]] [https://apexaltruism.net/departing-from-flock-to-fedora-2023-part-vi/ [Part VI]]
* Alexander Bokovoy: [https://vda.li/en/posts/2023/08/11/Flock-report/ Flock to Fedora 2023 report]
* [[User:Cverna|Clément Verna]]: [https://cverna.github.io/post/flock-2023/ Flock 2023]
* [[User:Dcantrell|David Cantrell]]: [https://www.burdell.org/posts/2023/Aug/16/flock-ireland/ Flock Ireland]
* [[User:Kevin|Kevin Fenzi]]: [https://www.scrye.com/wordpress/nirik/2023/08/10/flock-to-fedora-in-cork-ie-2023/ Flock to Fedora in Cork, IE (2023)]
* [[User:jonathanspw|Jonathan Wright]]: [https://jonathanspw.com/posts/2023-08-12-flock-to-fedora-2023/ Flock to Fedora 2023]


; Tickets: ''Coming soon''


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=== General information ===
=== General information ===


'''Real-time travel information''': TBD [''help wanted—edit me!'']
[https://www.transportforireland.ie/ Transport for Ireland] / [https://www.buseireann.ie/ Bus Eireann] operate the public bus system in Cork City. City bus services can be identified with the format `2XX` (e.g. 214, 208).
 
; Real-time transport information
* [https://www.transportforireland.ie/plan-a-journey/live-departures/ TFI Live Departures (web)]
* [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.trapezegroup.TFILive.nta TFI Live (Android)]
* [https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/tfi-live/id1581820088 TFI Live (iOS)]
 
; Buying tickets for city buses
As a visitor, you can buy a Single Journey ticket directly from the bus driver. '''Ticket purchases are cash only. You cannot use credit/debit cards to buy your ticket.''' There are no multi-day or multi-journey tickets available for city buses outside of Dublin.
 
It is recommended to have coins available to pay your fare, but bus drivers will accept 5 EUR or 10 EUR notes --- anything higher than this amount and the driver may not be able to give you change back.
 
Single Journey tickets are valid only on the service they are purchased on. For example: if your journey involves taking a connecting bus, you will have to buy two tickets (one on each bus).
 
; Withdrawing cash
ATMs operated by the main banks in Ireland (AIB, Bank of Ireland, and permanent TSB) can be found around the city. They allow withdrawals from Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Maestro, and American Express cards with no extra fees.
 
Alternative ATM networks (e.g. Euronet) can be found inside some convenience stores and supermarkets, but they tend to charge additional service fees so are not recommended.


'''Information about public transit vending machines''': TBD [''help wanted—edit me!'']
; Accessibility information
All city bus services are wheelchair accessible, including ample space onboard and ramps.


'''Public transport tickets and passes''': TBD [''help wanted—edit me!'']
; People say "thanks" when getting off the bus. What's this about?
It's customary in Ireland to show gratitude to the driver for getting you to your destination safely. A simple "thanks", "cheers", or [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/go_raibh_maith_agat#Phrase "go raibh maith agat"] accompanied by a nod and smile is always appreciated!


=== Getting to Cork City ===
=== Getting to Cork City ===
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  | The national rail provider in Ireland is Irish Rail ([https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/ book online]). Its recommended to book your train tickets online in advance and collect them at a ticket kiosk as booking desks may not be staffed. The journey is from Dublin Heuston - Cork Kent station and is between 2h 36m and 2h 45m, depending on which service you take and the fare is approx 45 - 65 EUR return.
You will then need to take a bus/taxi from Kent Station to the conference centre. Taxi ranks are outside the station building and bus routes can be planned by using the [https://www.transportforireland.ie/ Transport for Ireland] link.
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=== Getting to the venue ===
=== Getting to the venue ===


; Arrival by plane:
The venue is services by the 214 bus service.


<!--- Here is a template from Flock 2019 in Budapest, Hungary. This format be uncommented and updated to Cork, Ireland.
==== Hotel Stop (Route 214 bus) ====
You can take a taxi or use the public transport. The airport is only served by Főtaxi, the price is ''HUF700 base price + HUF300/km'', so its around ''HUF10,000 (~€32) to the venue''.
The closest stop to the hotel is [https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.90322,-8.42657 "Lwr Glanmire Rd (Opp Belvedere Lodge)"] (a purported 5-minute walk to hotel) on [https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=214&form-view-timetables-submit=1 the Bus Éireann timetable].


If using public transport, take the following lines:
==== AirCoach Stop (Route 214 bus) ====
* Bus line 200E: Airport –> Nagyvárad tér (final stop)
===== Mondays-Fridays =====
* Metro line M3: Nagyvárad tér -> Dózsa György út (9 stops)
The closest stop to where the AirCoach drops you off / picks you up '''on Mondays thru Fridays''' is [https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.9015,-8.46841 "McCurtain Street (Hillbillys)"] (a 4 minute walk to Aircoach) on  [https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=214&form-view-timetables-submit=1 the Bus Éireann timetable].
* Then walk to the venue, or use trolley line 75: Dózsa György út -> Dráva utca (1 stop)


Or, you can also use the bus line 100E to get to the city centre, the ticket is HUF900 (paid aboard), in this case:
===== Saturdays =====
 
The closest stop to where the AirCoach drops you off / picks you up '''on Saturdays''' is [https://www.google.com/maps/place/51.89975,-8.46661 "Parnell Place (City Bus Stop)"](a 4-minute walk to Aircoach stop) on [https://buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=406&form-view-timetables-from=&form-view-timetables-to=&form-view-timetables-route=214&form-view-timetables-submit=1 the Bus Éireann timetable].
* Bus line 100E: Airport -> Deák Ferenc tér (2 stops)
* Metro line M3: Deák Ferenc tér -> Dózsa György út (4 stops)
* Then walk to the venue, or use trolley line 75: Dózsa György út -> Dráva utca (1 stop)
--->
 
; Arrival by train:
 
<!--- Here is a template from Flock 2019 in Budapest, Hungary. This format be uncommented and updated to Cork, Ireland.
You may arrive at different stations, but most likely it will be ''Nyugati''.
 
Arrival at ''Nyugati'':
* Metro line M3: Nyugati pályaudvar -> Dózsa György út (2 stops)
* Then walk to the venue, or use trolley line 75: Dózsa György út -> Dráva utca (1 stop)
 
Arrival at ''Keleti'':
* Trolley line 76: Keleti pályaudvar -> Dráva utca (11 stops)
 
Arrival at ''Déli'':
* Tram line 17/59/59A/61: Déli pályaudvar -> Széll Kálmán tér (1 stop)
* Tram replacement bus 4/6: Széll Kálmán tér -> Jászai Mari tér (5 stops)
* Trolley line 75: Jászai Mari tér -> Vág utca (4 stops)
'''Note:''' ''Parts of tram lines 4 and 6 are currently under construction for the duration of the summer, currently replaced by buses 4/6 at temporary roadside bus stops. If traveling with luggage, it's probably best to consider another route due to high passenger traffic.''
 
Arrival at ''Déli'' / Option 2:
* Metro line M2: Déli pályaudvar -> Deák Ferenc tér (4 stops)
* Metro line M3: Deák Ferenc tér -> Dózsa György út (4 stops)
* Then walk to the venue, or use trolley line 75: Dózsa György út -> Dráva utca (1 stop)
--->
 
; Arrival by bus:
 
<!--- Here is a template from Flock 2019 in Budapest, Hungary. This format be uncommented and updated to Cork, Ireland.
If you come by bus, most likely you arrive at ''Népliget''. In this case these are the possibilities:
: Solution #1:
:* Tram line 1: Népliget -> Puskás Ferenc Stadion (5 stops)
:* Trolley line 75: Puskás Ferenc Stadion -> Dráva utca (14 stops)
: Solution #2:
:* Tram line 1: Népliget -> Népfürdő utca / Árpád híd (15 stops)
:* Bus line 115: Népfürdő utca / Árpád híd -> Dráva utca (3 stops)
: Solution #3:
:* Replacement bus M3: Népliget -> Nagyvárad tér (1 stop)
:* Metro line M3: Nagyvárad tér -> Dózsa György út (9 stops)
:* Then walk to the venue, or use trolley line 75: Dózsa György út -> Dráva utca (1 stop)
--->


== Feedback & comments ==
== Feedback & comments ==
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Organizers and volunteers can document conference & event feedback in this section of the wiki, or Flock attendees can edit this section directly and share their feedback with an attached wiki signature.
Organizers and volunteers can document conference & event feedback in this section of the wiki, or Flock attendees can edit this section directly and share their feedback with an attached wiki signature.


* Example 1
* be aware that Ireland has an AC power plug standard ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#BS_1363_(Type_G) BS-1363/Type G]) shared with the UK and different from most of the Europe
* Example 2
* Example 2
* Example 3
* Example 3
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This section is for those, who stay longer in Cork, and would like to do some sightseeing.
This section is for those, who stay longer in Cork, and would like to do some sightseeing.


<!--- Here is a template from Flock 2019 in Budapest, Hungary. This format be uncommented and updated to Cork, Ireland.
'''University College Cork'''
'''Castle and the vicinity'''
 
The Buda Castle contains a few of the most well known sights in the city. The "must see" ones are the Castle proper, the Mathias Church (Entrance fee: HUF1800) and the Fisherman's Bastion (Entrance fee: HUF1000).
If you are interested in the history of Budapest, you can visit the Castle Museum of the [http://var.btm.hu/eng/ Budapest History Museum]. (Entrance fee: HUF2000)
The War Museum is interesting too, there are tours in English twice per day, from Tuesday to Sunday at 10.30 a.m. and 02.30 p.m. (Entrance fee: HUF1000).


''How to get there:'' Use bus lines 16, 16A or 116 from ''Széll Kálmán tér'' (M2 stops here).
University College Cork (UCC) is the primary university in Cork City. It's known for having one of the greenest campuses not just in Ireland, but in Europe.


'''The Citadel'''
It was also the research and teaching home of George Boole, the father of Boolean Algebra, who was a professor of mathematics at UCC. A bust of George Boole is located in the centre of Main Campus.


The Citadel provides a great view of the city, it also contains the Statue of Libery.
'''River Lee Otter Trail'''


''How to get there:'' Use bus line 27 from ''Móricz Zsigmond körtér'' (M4 stops here).
If you're interested in wildlife, definitely take the opportunity to go otter spotting along the river! There is a signposted otter trail along the banks of the River Lee.


'''Heroes' Square and the vicinity'''
'' OpenStreetMap:'' https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2507052#map=17/51.89884/-8.48544


The [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Park_(Budapest) City Park] contains a few notable sites, e.g. [http://www.mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu/home-en Vajdahunyad Castle] (entrance fees [http://www.mezogazdasagimuzeum.hu/information/entrance-fees here]).
'''Marina Market'''
From there you can walk to the Heroes' Square.
 
''How to get there:'' Use metro line M1, get off at ''Széchenyi fürdő''. The metro line is quite interesting too, as the line is 123 years old.
 
'''Parliament and Kossuth Square'''
 
You can visit the building of the parliament, the entrance fee is HUF3500, English tours start at 10:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30. Even if you don't want to enter, you should take a stroll at the square, the building is beatiful, especially in the evenings.
 
''How to get there:'' Use metro line M2, get off at ''Kossuth Lajos tér''.
 
'''National Museum'''
 
If you are interested in history, the [https://mnm.hu/en/ National Museum] is the place to go. The entrance fee is HUF2600 and the place is huge, so take your time.
 
''How to get there:'' Use metro line M3, get off at ''Kálvin tér''.
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''Website:'' https://www.marinamarket.ie/


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Latest revision as of 08:37, 20 December 2023

Flock#2023

Website
flocktofedora.org
Dates
2023-08-02 - 2023-08-04 (Wednesday - Friday)
Location
Clayton Hotel Silver Springs
Silver Springs
Tivoli, Cork, T23 E244
Ireland
Hotel booking code
REDH010823
Tickets
Eventbrite

Event reports & social media

Did you write a blog post or share about Flock on social media? Attendees are encouraged to use this section on the wiki page to share their event reports and long-form reflections about Flock 2023 this year.


Transport

General information

Transport for Ireland / Bus Eireann operate the public bus system in Cork City. City bus services can be identified with the format 2XX (e.g. 214, 208).

Real-time transport information
Buying tickets for city buses

As a visitor, you can buy a Single Journey ticket directly from the bus driver. Ticket purchases are cash only. You cannot use credit/debit cards to buy your ticket. There are no multi-day or multi-journey tickets available for city buses outside of Dublin.

It is recommended to have coins available to pay your fare, but bus drivers will accept 5 EUR or 10 EUR notes --- anything higher than this amount and the driver may not be able to give you change back.

Single Journey tickets are valid only on the service they are purchased on. For example: if your journey involves taking a connecting bus, you will have to buy two tickets (one on each bus).

Withdrawing cash

ATMs operated by the main banks in Ireland (AIB, Bank of Ireland, and permanent TSB) can be found around the city. They allow withdrawals from Visa, Mastercard, Visa Electron, Maestro, and American Express cards with no extra fees.

Alternative ATM networks (e.g. Euronet) can be found inside some convenience stores and supermarkets, but they tend to charge additional service fees so are not recommended.

Accessibility information

All city bus services are wheelchair accessible, including ample space onboard and ramps.

People say "thanks" when getting off the bus. What's this about?

It's customary in Ireland to show gratitude to the driver for getting you to your destination safely. A simple "thanks", "cheers", or "go raibh maith agat" accompanied by a nod and smile is always appreciated!

Getting to Cork City

From Dublin Airport (DUB)

Dublin Airport is connected exclusively by bus. Private bus services operate from T1 and T2 directly to Cork City. It's possible to take a train from Dublin to Cork City, but requires a bus connection from Dublin Airport to Heuston Station.

Option 1 (Bus) Take either the Aircoach (book online) or GoBus (book online) from T1 or T2. Adult return tickets for either service cost roughly 30 EUR. Journey duration is roughly 2:30hrs.
Option 2 (Train) The national rail provider in Ireland is Irish Rail (book online). Its recommended to book your train tickets online in advance and collect them at a ticket kiosk as booking desks may not be staffed. The journey is from Dublin Heuston - Cork Kent station and is between 2h 36m and 2h 45m, depending on which service you take and the fare is approx 45 - 65 EUR return.

You will then need to take a bus/taxi from Kent Station to the conference centre. Taxi ranks are outside the station building and bus routes can be planned by using the Transport for Ireland link.

From Cork Airport (ORK)

Public transport and taxi connections are available at the entrance/exit to Cork Airport. The 225 and 226 bus services both arrive in Cork City. The taxi journey will cost roughly 20 EUR.

From Shannon Airport (SNN)

TBD [help wanted—edit me!]

Getting to the venue

The venue is services by the 214 bus service.

Hotel Stop (Route 214 bus)

The closest stop to the hotel is "Lwr Glanmire Rd (Opp Belvedere Lodge)" (a purported 5-minute walk to hotel) on the Bus Éireann timetable.

AirCoach Stop (Route 214 bus)

Mondays-Fridays

The closest stop to where the AirCoach drops you off / picks you up on Mondays thru Fridays is "McCurtain Street (Hillbillys)" (a 4 minute walk to Aircoach) on the Bus Éireann timetable.

Saturdays

The closest stop to where the AirCoach drops you off / picks you up on Saturdays is "Parnell Place (City Bus Stop)"(a 4-minute walk to Aircoach stop) on the Bus Éireann timetable.

Feedback & comments

Organizers and volunteers can document conference & event feedback in this section of the wiki, or Flock attendees can edit this section directly and share their feedback with an attached wiki signature.

  • be aware that Ireland has an AC power plug standard (BS-1363/Type G) shared with the UK and different from most of the Europe
  • Example 2
  • Example 3

Sightseeing

This section is for those, who stay longer in Cork, and would like to do some sightseeing.

University College Cork

University College Cork (UCC) is the primary university in Cork City. It's known for having one of the greenest campuses not just in Ireland, but in Europe.

It was also the research and teaching home of George Boole, the father of Boolean Algebra, who was a professor of mathematics at UCC. A bust of George Boole is located in the centre of Main Campus.

River Lee Otter Trail

If you're interested in wildlife, definitely take the opportunity to go otter spotting along the river! There is a signposted otter trail along the banks of the River Lee.

OpenStreetMap: https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/2507052#map=17/51.89884/-8.48544

Marina Market

Website: https://www.marinamarket.ie/

Wiki


References

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