EWGLAM 2026

The meeting will start at 09:00 IST (UTC + 1) on Monday 28th September 2026, with in-person registration starting from 08:30 IST (UTC + 1), and is expected to end at 14:00 IST (UTC + 1) on Thursday 1st October 2026.

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Presentations

The programme is organised in sessions with the following contact points:

• Data assimilation: christoph.schraff[at]dwd.de
• Dynamics and lateral boundary coupling: christoph.schraff[at]dwd.de
• Link with applications: christoph.schraff[at]dwd.de
• Predictability and EPS: cmarsigli[at]arpae.it
• Surface and soil processes (model and data assimilation): christoph.schraff[at]dwd.de
• (Upper-air) physical parametrizations: mike.bush[at]metoffice.gov.uk
• System aspects: christoph.schraff[at]dwd.de
• Verification: rachel.north[at]metoffice.gov.uk

Posters

Please bring your printed poster to the meeting, we cannot print your poster for you.
Posters must be in portrait format, maximum size A0 (841 x 1189 mm or 33.1 x 46.8 inches).

There will be three main Social activities; a welcome ice-breaker on Monday evening, four concurrent afternoon excursions on Wednesday, and lastly a sit-down meal on Wednesday evening.

Ice-breaker Event – Monday Evening

18:30-21:00 IST | Sullivan’s Taproom Microbrewery

Kick off the week with casual drinks, pizza and light bites while networking. This is an opportunity to meet fellow attendees in a relaxed setting.

Social Excursion – Wednesday Afternoon

15:45-18:00 IST | Meeting Point for all excursions is Kilkenny Castle Courtyard

Choose one activity – first come, first served
Take your pick from one of four exciting options to explore the city and Irish culture. You will rank your preference in the online registration form. Spaces are limited, so sign up early.

1. Shenanigan’s Walking Tour

Discover Ireland’s medieval capital with history, amazing landmarks, compelling stories, fun facts, entertaining comedy and magic.

2. Kilkenny Castle Guided Tour

An experienced guide will lead you through the restored period rooms of Kilkenny Castle and will put a spotlight on fascinating characters and hidden gems of this medieval castle.

3. Smithwick’s Brewery Tour & Tasting

Visit the Smithwick’s brewery in Kilkenny. Learn about the brewing innovations and discover the family behind one of Ireland’s oldest and best-loved ales.

4. Kilkenny Way Hurling Experience

Experience first hand the ancient Celtic game of Hurling, the worlds oldest (3,000 years) and fasted field game.

Sit-down Dinner – Wednesday Evening

19:00-22:00 IST | Pembroke Hotel

End the day with a sit-down meal featuring a performance by Met Éireann’s own choir, the Isobars. Share an evening of conversation, great food, and entertainment with fellow attendees.

Here is some practical and helpful information for visiting Kilkenny

• How to get to Kilkenny
• The Venue
• Accommodation
• Getting Around
• Other useful information

How to get to Kilkenny

By Air

There are no direct international flights to Kilkenny, but it is never more than two hours drive away from any of Ireland’s main airports. That said when taking public transport, Dublin Airport is by far the easiest option.

By Sea

Kilkenny is not coastal, but there are 3 main Irish ports which have ferries from the UK and mainland Europe.

By Land

From Dublin:
Kilkenny is well serviced by bus and train from Dublin Airport.
Recommendation: There is a direct bus service run by JJ Kavanagh Coaches (Route 717). Otherwise you may take a local bus to Dublin city, from where you can get a connecting bus or train to Kilkenny. All options can be found on Transport for Ireland (TFI). Please note that Dublin Bus accepts coins or a Leap Card only, and all services operate on an exact fare basis, so drivers cannot accept euro banknotes or give change.

From Cork:
Public transport from Cork Airport is not as simple as Dublin and may take longer than directly driving.
Recommendation: Take the local bus (225/226 – Operated by Bus Éireann) to Cork City bus station. Then you can get a bus to Kilkenny (600 Operated by Dublin Coach). There may be a long wait, depending on flight arrival. There are no direct trains from Cork to Kilkenny.

From Shannon:
There is no easy or direct public transport route from Shannon Airport to Kilkenny.

The Venue

The Meeting/Workshop will be held at Langton’s Hotel, Kilkenny.
Address: 68/69 John Street, Kilkenny, R95 XN44
Phone: +353 (0)56 776 5133
Web: www.langtons.ie

Accommodation

Kilkenny has plenty of hotels, B&Bs and other accommodation, all within walking distance of the venue. There are some hotels which have offered a special rate for the week. Details of these will be included in the registration email.

Getting Around

Kilkenny City is famously walkable, making it ideal for pedestrians. Its compact size means most major attractions are within an easy stroll of each other. Wearing comfortable shoes is essential for exploring the cobbled streets and uneven footpaths. Many visitors find that they don’t need any other form of transport within the city core.
There are plenty of taxis and a Kilkenny Bus Service if needed.

Other Useful Information

Currency

The currency in Ireland is EUR (Euro). Payment by bank/credit card is very common, especially contactless. ATMs are available in the city. Currency exchange is available at the main airports and in Kilkenny City at the local post office or banks.

Drinking water

Everywhere in Ireland, tap water is clean and of very good quality so there is no need to purchase bottled water.

Electricity

In Ireland the power plug sockets are of type G.
The standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz.

Health and Safety

• Emergency police, fire or ambulance service: 112 or 999
• Police (non-emergency) nearest Garda (police) Station: Dominic Street, Kilkenny +353 (0)56 7775000
• Caredoc is an out of hours family doctor service, phone: 1850 334 999 or +353 (0)59 9138100
• Irish Tourist Assistance Service (ITAS), contact: lo-call: 1890 365 700 and email: info[at]itas.ie

Tipping

Tipping is not compulsory, but like in many places world-wide, appreciated.

Tourist Information

Visit Kilkenny website

Weather in Kilkenny

The September/October weather can be very changeable in Ireland. Follow the weather forecast on the met.ie website.

Exploring Kilkenny in 72 hours

Registration is now closed.