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Overview

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• About View
  • Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich is language, arts, and cultural centre.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: an arts programme for additional/contemporary music, theatre, poetry readings, workshops, and classes for all ages, a café, a book/gift shop, the Dillon art gallery, and a tourist information point.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Grand Central.
  • The nearest bus station is Grand Central.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • The on street parking is very limited.
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the theatre.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the theatre.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • G and 1 can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first and second floors.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations on the ground and first floors.

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Parking

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• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 115cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Third and Fourth Main Entrance Doors

• This entrance is located beyond the first entrance doors.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 101cm.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 101cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right of the entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 78cm.
• The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the corridor leading to the theatre.
• The following areas have stepped access: the corridor leading to the theatre.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exhibition Space

• This area is indoors.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Display information includes: information boards.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

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An Ceathrú Póilí Book and Gift Shop

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• Getting Around View
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise.
  • Signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available on this floor includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The venue has a payment counter.
• Payment Counter View
  • Signage is not provided for the counter.
  • The payment counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • The height of the payment counter is 76cm.
  • The card payment machine is portable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Bia Loch Lao Restaurant

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• Location and Access View
  • Bia Loch Lao Restaurant is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available.
  • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the rear of the restaurant.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 123cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Theatre Entrance

• This entrance is located to the right side of the theatre.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 112cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.
• There is an alternative entrance at the rear of the first floor.

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Theatre

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• Theatre Information View
  • Advance bookings is performance dependent.
  • Concessions are performance dependent.
  • Captioned performances are performance dependent.
  • Signed performances are performance dependent.
  • Audio described performances are performance dependent.
  • Autism friendly/relaxed performances are performance dependent.
  • Sensory friendly performances are performance dependent.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Auditorium View
  • The most accessible route to the auditorium has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is step-free level access to a row of seating.
  • The following rows have stepped access: rows 2 - 6.
  • Row 7 at the rear of the seating is accessible via the platform lift.
  • Seating available includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.

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Platform Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• G and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 100cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the exhibition entrance.
• G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to rear left of the restaurant.
  • The distance from the entrance is 31m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 164cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left on exiting the platform lift.
  • The distance from the platform lift is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 76cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 117cm and 156cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.