Fifty Shades of Green and the Emerald Isle Conference

Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle because of its vibrant green colors throughout the countryside, especially in the Spring. Dublin is a wonderful origination point for an excursion throughout Ireland, as international flights from North America and Europe arrive regularly. Once you are in Dublin, getting around to the rest of the country is pretty straightforward, especially if you are driving. You won't need a car while in Dublin, but picking up a rental car on your last day in Dublin opens up the entire countryside to your vacation. 

More information about optional excursions can be found by visiting our partner, Viator here: 

Our host hotel, Buswells Hotel is in the historic center of Dublin, close to Trinity College, the Temple Bar area, and within 10 minutes walking distance to most of the major sights in Dublin. The ambiance of the hotel is nothing short of peaceful elegance, highlighting the prim and proper ambiance of a luxury Irish hotel. The rooms are beautifully appointed, and the lobby, bar and conference room are a nice respite from the vivacious center of Dublin.  

Once you enter the doors of Buswells, you will find yourself in an elegant, charming hotel where you can relax and enjoy your trip to Dublin without ever being far from the action. Our friendly and experienced team will be delighted to guide you and ensure you don't miss any of Dublin's 'Best Bits' during your stay.

If you like old-style hotels with traditional hospitality, then Buswells is definitely the place for you.

Visit out host hotel here: BUSWELLS HOTEL

When you make your hotel reservations, be sure to reference that you are with CE in Italy/Dr. Fanelli's group to receive the best rates on your room. Make your reservations by contacting the hotel here: Buswells.Reservations@buswells.ie Room availability is on a first come first serve basis, so register for the meeting and reserve your room as soon as possible. 

⭐We will begin our meeting in Dublin Ireland on May 14, 2026, with a welcome reception at 6:00 pm in the Bar area of our host hotel, Buswell Hotel, right in the heart of Dublin! 

12 hours of COPE accredited CE will be provided during our stay in Dublin. Continuing education will begin at 6:30 am and finish at 12:30 pm on May 15 and May 16, 2026. 

With this CE schedule, you have just about the entire day to enjoy the sights and sounds of Ireland. 

All of our CME is COPE accredited, co-sponsored by the Illinois College of Optometry and approved for Florida re-licensure by CE Broker. 

If you decide to rent a car on your last day in Dublin, getting around the countryside will be pretty straightforward. Waterford, Cork, Killarney, the ring of Kerry, Shannon, Limerick, Galway, Tullamore and back to Dublin is a great 4 or 5 day excursion. And of course there is golfing...all throughout the countryside. Did I mention Guiness? How about Jameson? Oh yeah....easy to visit.