IEC2012 – what pilgrims can expect

by | Apr 18, 2012 | Pastoral, Pilgrimage Archive, ZZ_All

50th International Eucharistic Congress

10- 17 June 2012

The main events of the 2012 Congress, over seven day from 10th – 16th June, will take place in the RDS, Dublin, beginning with the opening ceremony on Sunday 10 June.
The RDS programme includes liturgical and cultural events, workshops and the daily celebration of the Eucharist.
The final ceremony – known as the Statio Orbis – will take place in Croke Park on Sunday 17th June.
It is expected that 25,000 people will attend each day at the RDS – including over 10,000 international visitors and that 80,000 people will attend the concluding ceremonies in Croke Park.

Bookings – RDS

How to book up to 4th June

On-Line –  www.iec2012.ie/registration

Telephone – 01 2981122

Online and telephone booking for the 50th International Eucharistic Congress will close on 4th June 2012.

How to book after 4th June

After 4th June, booking will only be available during the week of the Congress at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS).

Ticket Prices

One day RDS

  • Adult  €35
  • Concession €30
  • Child €28
  • Family €100

A child is aged between two and sixteen years. Children are welcome to attend the Congress when accompanied by parents or carers. Children under two are admitted free to events in the Royal Dublin Society (RDS).

Three day RDS

  • €70

Seven day RDS

  • €105

When booking a 3 day or 7 day pass to the RDS, you have the option of adding a ticket to Croke Park for an additional €10.

Special Events ticket

It is also possible to buy a ticket with admission to the opening ceremony in the RDS and the ‘Statio Orbis’ in Croke Park.

Sunday 10th June + Sunday 17th June

  • €40

Bookings  – Croke Park

A limited number of tickets are also available for Statio Orbis, Closing Ceremony at Croke Park on 17th June in the Upper Cusack stand and Upper Hogan stand.

Each ticket is for €10 and available from following outlets