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SURVEY
Meeting
Rooms
Detailed Guide to the Hotels
and Venues to host your Meeting,
Event or Conference in 2016
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Hotels Sector Set
For A Busy 2016
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The hotel sector saw over €1bn in sales conducted last year and
is already motoring in 2016, writes Emily Styles
nother year of sustained activity
in the hotel sector saw a flurry
of properties changing hands
through 2015. Commercial property
firm CBRE counted over 63 hotel sales
concluded in the Irish market last year,
totalling more than €710m. That figure
doesn’t include loans associated with
over 40 other hotel properties that also
changed hands as part of loan portfolio
sales in 2015. Estate agent Savills put
the total value of hotel sales in 2015 at
over €1bn.
This level of activity is good news
for meeting planners. As new owners
take control, they are more likely to
invest in upgrading the meetings and
events facilities, particularly where the
former owners were constrained by a
debt burden.
Trade with the wider hotel sector has
picked up in recent years. Crowe
Horwath’s 2015 hotel industry report
estimated room occupancy in Dublin at
77% in 2014. Last year, occupancy was
up to 84%, according to some
estimates, so hotels are making more
money to invest in their product.
Conference Rebound
In line with economic growth,
businesses have loosened the purse
strings and are now using hotel meeting
rooms again for strategy meetings,
interviews and training. Encouragingly,
businesses are showing a willingness to
hold lengthier, more substantial events,
which is prompting facility owners to
invest in their conference and meeting
room facilities.
The RDS completed a full
refurbishment of its Dodder Suites to
cater for the extra demand, which
involved installing new lighting,
furnishings and IT systems. According to
commercial director Michelle Griffin:
“Our recent €3.5m investment in IT
infrastructure gives our clients an ultramodern communications system with
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Liffey boardroom in The Convention Centre Dublin
free WiFi throughout all the halls.”
Croke Park has totally refashioned its
conference and events business,
rebranding to ‘Croke Park Meeting &
Events’ and redeveloping the stadium’s
various suites. Mark Dorman, head of
stadium business in Croke Park, explains
that the project involved installing
customisable LED lighting and
motorised trussing system, as well as
bringing an AV supplier and
entertainment agency on board as inhouse facilitators.
The Westin Dublin also upgraded its
facilities, investing €250,000 in its
meetings and events spaces. The
refurbishment included an IT upgrade
for the rooms, with LCD screens,
climate control and other
improvements.
In general, hotels are reporting that
meeting room bookings are already
strong for 2016, following on from last
year’s resurgent activity. Lead-in times
for event bookings are still short,
although that trend has been changing
for some of the larger venues such as
The Convention Centre Dublin.
One of the macro challenges for the
hotel sector is the need to expand the
hotel stock in the capital. Several big
hotel projects are slated to commence
in 2016, including the construction of a
202-bed hotel in Blackpitts, and a 169bed hotel at Spencer Dock. Significant
extensions are also planned for a
number of other hotels in Dublin.
Bedroom Shortage
Most of this activity won’t bear fruit
until 2018, meaning that the shortage
of hotel rooms in Dublin at certain times
of the year will continue for some time.
According to Jones Lang Lasalle, Dublin
has around 19,000 hotel beds and
3,000 extra rooms would be needed to
satisfy demand in 2016. Paul Gallagher,
chairman of the Irish Tourist Industry
Confederation, believes that 5,000 extra
hotel bedrooms will be required in
Dublin by 2020.
In the meantime, event bookers need
to be aware that availability of meeting
facilities in the premier venues is
tightening. So if you’re planning a 2016
event, start doing your prep work now.
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Katie Browne
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RDS Ballsbridge
Katie Browne joined the RDS
in 2014 as Sales Manager,
bringing extensive experience
in both sales and marketing to
the role. She started her career
in the Brandon Hotel in Tralee.
2015 was an extremely
successful year for the RDS,
with over 300 large and smallscale events taking place at our versatile
Ballsbridge venue. This included repeat
business as well as new events, such as
the BITE Field to Fork Food Fair, which
was a great success and attracted
around 10,000 people to the venue in
November.
2015 also provided a welcome
increase in the number of Irish-based
multinational companies hosting their
EMEA events at the RDS. The local
corporate business has continued to
develop – these events are normally
half-day programmes.
‘We have seen a noticeable increase in the number of
international conference enquiries’ – Katie Browne RDS
Due to the increased demand for
breakout rooms and private client
meetings, the RDS completed a full
refurbishment of Hall 5 (also known as
the Dodder Suites), with new carpets,
curtains, lighting and IT infrastructural
renewals and improvements.
2016 and beyond is already proving
to be very busy for the RDS. We have
seen a noticeable increase in the
number of international conference
enquiries, with an average of over
1,000 delegates for three to five
working day events.
In order to ensure the ultimate
success of any event held here at the
RDS, we advise clients to contact the
RDS sales team as soon as possible in
order to hold the dates required in the
most appropriate space. A site visit with
a member of our sales team is also
recommended, as it enables clients to
familiarise themselves with the venue
and our in-house facilities. Our team is
always eager to assist with the planning
of events and between them have a lot
of experiece.
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Kate Kavanagh
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Seafield Golf & Spa Hotel
‘I advise event organisers to be thorough in their expectations of their
chosen venue during the planning stages of the event’ – Kate Kavanagh
Kate Kavanagh has been Sales and
Marketing Manager for over six years.
Prior to that she worked with a leading
online marketing company.
2015 was a very strong year for
corporate conferences and events, and
we saw a significant increase in demand.
There has also been a marked increase in
team-building and leisure-based
corporate events and we have begun
planning for further investment to create
more function space at the hotel.
Sandra Egan
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Camden Court Hotel
Bookings for 2016 so far have
exceeded our expectations. During the
economic downturn, the lead-in time for
many of our meetings and conferences
diminished significantly. Recently, there
has been a return to a more planned
approach, with our clients discussing
their requirements with us well in
advance of the date of the meeting.
I advise event organisers to be
thorough in their expectations of their
chosen venue during the planning
stages of the event. Outlining your
Sandra Egan is Meeting Excellence
Manager with the Camden Court Hotel
and has worked in the hotel industry
for 15 years in senior sales positions
Demand was very high in our
conference department in 2015. Things
appear to be going the same way for
2016, with organisers reaching out
further in advance of their conference,
given the higher demand for function
space in Dublin. We have seen
increased demand for staff training and
expectations and detailed requirements
in advance helps the venue understand
why the event is important and helps to
ensure that the event is a success.
Another important consideration is to
undertake a site visit in the weeks
before the meeting or event. Questions
and queries arise at this time that may
rarely even be considered over phone or
email communication. Visiting the
venue puts a focus on ensuring nothing
is left to chance.
training of new hires. Companies are
more proactive when organising
conferences now by making better use
of their time, such as scheduling
training over two or three days as
opposed to a full week of offsite
training. This helps things run on time
and leads to less confusion for the
delegates. It’s also advisable to arrange
a pre-conference visit to get a feel of
the overall venue and also the city itself.
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Adrienne Clarke
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The Convention Centre Dublin
Adrienne Clarke has been working in
sales and marketing for 25 years, and
has experience in the industry working
with hotels, exclusive style properties and
conference venues. She joined The CCD
as Head of Conference Sales in 2013
Demand was very high for conferences
and events in 2015 and we confirmed a
lot of business within the year, with short
lead time. We also confirmed our first
conferences for 2019 and 2021.
‘This year our peak months are
fully booked’ - Mary-Beth Jennings
Mary-Beth Jennings
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UCD Conferences and Events
Mary-Beth Jennings began her hospitality
career in The Gleneagles Hotel, Scotland.
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‘We have confirmed our first conferences for 2019 and 2021’ - Adrienne Clarke
Bookings for 2016 are looking really
strong. Corporates are realising that if
they want a particular venue they need
to book early. As a result, bookings are
coming in much further ahead than
before and already 2017 is booking
up fast.
Event organisers are booking more
early morning meetings rather than fullday or even half-day meetings. We have
also noticed that clients are running a
series of seminars rather than a one-off
event, to try and catch more attendees
throughout the year.
For international associations, it seems
that some conferences are merging to
ensure they get enough delegates to
attend. This has led to their programme
content and schedule growing and
therefore increasing room rental
requirements.
We have a comprehensive rental
package with a number of services
which are not typically offered by other
venues. This makes it very easy for event
bookers to concentrate on all of their
external factors and means they don’t
have to incur extra costs elsewhere.
She was Events Manager at The Merrion
Hotel before joining UCD as Conference
and Events Manager
reduce the cost of venue hire and
catering. Such efforts did not seem to
benefit either the association or the
attending delegates.
For event organisers, communication is
key. Get to know the team that you are
working with, from caterers and audiovisual support, to facility/venue manager.
If you are anticipating large set builds,
pre-rehearsal requirements etc, make
sure that a setup and a breakdown day
are available at the time of booking to
avoid disappointment.
There was a considerable increase in the
number of smaller events throughout
the university in 2015 and this year our
peak summer months are fully booked.
The rest of the year looks encouraging
too, with smaller meetings and
conferences still flowing in, but with a
shorter lead time.
In recent years, organisers of smaller
conferences have tried to squeeze longer
programmes into shorter days to try to
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The O’Brien Centre for Science, opened in 2014, is an iconic,
inspiring showpiece of what the University has to offer. Spanning 5
floors, it houses 7 major lecture theatres, 20 breakout spaces and
an impressive large glass Atrium, ideal for exhibitions or catering.
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Janice Casey
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The River Lee Hotel
Meeting and Events Executive Janice
Casey has been working with the hotel
since it reopened in 2006 and previously
worked with Jurys Hotel.
Demand was very high in 2015, with a
15% increase in bookings. Bookings
for 2016 are already ahead by 10% on
this time last year. More overseas
meetings, specifically from our US
multinational companies, are now
being held in Cork. The value for
money and the range of ancillary
activities on offer in Cork are some of
the reasons why.
Corporate meetings had been
reduced to primarily one-day events in
‘For event organisers, I would emphasise that product knowledge is key,
so a site visit is essential.’ – Janice Casey, The River Lee Hotel
2014, but in 2015 these returned to
being longer planning and strategy
meetings. More meetings now involve
three-day training sessions or seminars.
Global business as well as academic
meetings are key drivers for Cork. The
Cork Convention Bureau, which we are
actively involved in, continues to grow
awareness of Cork as a key business
David McGuinness
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Portmarnock Hotel
and Golf Links
Hotel Manager David McGuinness has
been working in the hotel industry for
over 15 years. He previously worked at
the K Club and Farnham Estate Resort in
Cavan.
Overall, 2015 was a busy year for us,
with an increase in the number of
meetings and conferences held at the
hotel. Looking forward at 2016, the
hotel has a number of confirmed large
residential conferences in the first quarter
of the year. This year is looking very
positive and we expect further growth.
Through 2014 and into 2015, with the
upturn in the economy many of our
corporate clients have been scheduling
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‘Last year saw a return to the larger
conferences, seminars and more
frequent meetings which we last
experienced prior to the recession’
– David McGuinness, Portmarnock Hotel
tourism destination.
For event organisers, I would
emphasise that product knowledge is
key, so a site visit is essential. Key items
are important to have in place at the
event, such as flipcharts, whiteboards,
clickers etc, so ensure these are prebooked to get the meeting off to a
smooth start.
meetings in our facility again. In the few
years before that, they would have held
their meetings at their business premises.
Last year saw a return to the larger
conferences, seminars and more
frequent meetings which we last
experienced prior to the recession.
We have superb meeting rooms and a
dedicated meeting and conferencing
team who ensure that our clients receive
exceptional service and expert assistance
and advice. In my experience working
with event organisers, it is crucial to
know exactly what the client wants and
needs for the event, or meeting, being
planned. The more information the
hotel has about the client’s needs, the
more likely it is that the hotel will offer
suggestions, solutions or ideas, which
can help ensure that the event is a
success.
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Edele O’Reilly
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The Gibson Hotel
Edele O’Reilly, MICE Sales Manager,
has almost 20 years of hotel industry
experience, working across front office,
reservations, conference and events,
and sales and marketing.
We experienced very high demand
for virtually the entire year in 2015,
beating our budget for room hire,
covers and average spend. There was
growth in both small meetings and
larger conferences and events.
Companies are definitely spending
again and we expect it to be another
busy year in 2016.
There has been an increase in
morning and evening seminars over
the past few years, and we still see
half-day seminars as a popular option
too. With morning seminars, people
are able to get back to the office at a
reasonable time, without facing too
much of a backlog of emails.
We would advise where possible
‘There was growth in small meetings and larger conferences’ – Edele O’Reilly
that event organisers take time out
to visit the venue, as it is often the
small things that can be overlooked
when planning. Having the details well
in advance can also help with
budgeting and avoiding unexpected
last-minute costs.
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Robert Part
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Buswells Hotel
Robert Part has worked in the
hospitality sector for the past 33 years
at both operational and management
levels, and is the hotel’s Conference and
Banqueting Co-ordinator.
Demand for meeting room space was
very high in 2015, and a lot of interest
has already been shown this year.
Although we are a small conference and
banqueting operation, we have the
ability to adapt to client needs while
giving a personal and experienced
service. Meeting the booker’s budget
plays a large part in the organising of an
event, and though we do not sell a
large number of day and half-day
delegate rates, the client likes to have a
tailor-made package that has the
flexibility to change to meet their needs
on the day.
Trends-wise, I’ve noticed that the leadin time for bookings has reduced
Mark Dorman
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Croke Park Meetings & Events
‘The client likes to have a tailor-made package that has the flexibility to
change to meet their needs on the day’ – Robert Part, Buswells Hotel
considerably. Where companies were
booking months in advance for events,
now you receive at most maybe two or
three weeks’ notice of interest, which is
down to the hectic pace of business in
the country now. When arranging an
event, a strong plan is essential, as is
visiting the premises to ensure that all
details are clear on both sides prior to
the event.
Mark Dorman is Head of Stadium
Business in Croke Park and has been
helping to oversee a comprehensive
redevelopment of the venue’s
conference and meeting business.
renovation that included the full
refurbishment of the stadium’s two
flagship suites in the Hogan Stand, as
well as the development of four new
luxury All-Star suites. We also partnered
up with various businesses, so we now
have an embedded catering team, AV
supplier and entertainment agency. Our
network of 280 video displays and
projectors allows bespoke branding and
signage to be deployed at any screen
location, allowing clients to create their
own look and feel.
We built up a strong and experienced
team to help us with the relaunch. We
now have a high-calibre sales team and
a highly-skilled events team in place,
which makes the whole process from a
client point of view as seamless as
possible.
My advice to event organisers is to
look for a venue that offers some
unique timeout options. At Croke Park
you can opt for team-building activities,
from Tai Chai, to hurling workshops,
have a team pep talk in the legendary
dressing rooms, or takeover the GAA
Museum for a pre-dinner drinks
reception.
Unique experiences like these will
leave a positive and lasting impression
on your guests.
Survey continued on page 80
In early 2015, we began the process of
reimagining Croke Park for meeting and
events, building on the fact that Croke
Park is one on the world’s most unique
venues to bring people together. We
rebranded to ‘Croke Park Meetings &
Events’ and undertook a significant
‘Our network of 280 video displays and projectors allows bespoke branding and
signage to be deployed at any screen location, allowing clients to create their
own look and feel’ – Mark Dorman
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At Croke Park, no two events are alike.
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Monica O’Byrne
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Carton House
Monica O’Byrne, Director of Sales and
Marketing, has over 20 years’ experience
in the hotel industry and she heads up a
team of 14 people, with responsibility
for events, bedroom and golf sales.
Carton House is a unique venue that
has been hosting special guests since
1739. Whatever your purpose – private
dining, a board meeting or a seminar –
all the rooms in the main house offer
unrivalled historical grandeur with
modern comfort. Demand was high
Monica O’Byrne, Carton House
‘There is more flexibility in budgets and we are seeing an increase
in extracurricular activities around conferences’ – Monica O’Byrne
in 2015 and we saw strong growth in
meeting and conference sales. 2016
promises to be another great year, with
demand already higher than previous
years and a number of large events
already secured in each quarter.
There is more flexibility in budgets
and we are seeing an increase in
extracurricular activities around
conferences. Organisers are once again
availing of the extensive facilities
available on the estate, such as teambuilding, off-road driving, golf etc. We
are also seeing large events being
organised at short notice.
I would advise event organisers to
book the space required well in
advance. It is also important to give
the events team as much background
information as possible. When they
know about the type of delegates
attending, the nature of the event and
so on, they can respond accordingly in
terms of service style.
It is often the case too that the
events team can offer the benefit of
their experience in terms of how best
to facilitate the event. They will have
worked with suppliers too in terms of
transportation, AV, entertainment and
so on, so they can offer sound advice
and recommendations.
Deirdre Moriarty
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The Westin Dublin
Deirdre Moriarty is Director of Sales
and Marketing. The hotel is managed
by Lalco Hotels and Hospitality, which
purchased the facility in 2014. A
subsequent investment included a
€250,000 refurbishment of the
meeting and events facilities.
The hotel has seen a substantial
increase in demand, both in terms of
the number of events and the size and
spend of these events. The number of
delegates has also increased, as has
the frequency of meetings by
organisations.
In efforts to save money over leaner
times, organisations were keeping as
many meetings in the office as much
as possible. It is now recognised that
the downside of this is that attendees
are not fully focusing on the meeting,
which gives the organisation a lesser
return on their team’s time investment.
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‘Off-site venues are again being recognised for the good value
proposition they are for meetings and events’ – Deirdre Moriarty
Off-site venues are again being
recognised for the good value
proposition they are for meetings
and events.
To ensure that their event is a
success, organisers need to prioritise
good planning and clear
communication. Once our dedicated
event co-ordinator gets an outline of
the event, they do the work, so a real
turnkey five-star solution is provided.
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The ideal choice to host meetings and events after extensive refurbishment of the hotel's business facilities.
THE WESTIN DUBLIN, perfectly located
in College Green, the heart of Dublin city,
on Westmoreland Street, Dublin 2, has
recently undergone extensive
refurbishment on its corporate business
facilities. The Westin has nine different
conference and banqueting rooms
available. They can cater for groups of
eight, seated boardroom style, and 94
guests, seated theatre style, as well as The
Banking Hall facilitating up to 250 guests.
The Westin Dublin is the ideal choice to
host meetings in Ireland’s bustling capital.
Boasting a rich history, the hotel’s
corporate business rooms are named
after old Irish coins, and The Banking
Hall is also steeped in history. Dating
back to 1863, The Banking Hall features
original details, including opulent marble
pillars, tall mahogany doorways and
intricate ornamental designs covering
the walls. The room’s four chandeliers
are crafted from 8,000 pieces of
Waterford Crystal, making it one of the
most stunning venues in the city for
large conferences.
PERFECT FOR LARGE SCALE EVENTS
Hosting some of the city’s premier events
and gala dinners, The Banking Hall is
renowned for providing an area for
show-stopping events for some of
Ireland’s most elite guests. With their
talented chefs and team on hand, the
Westin Dublin provides the perfect recipe
for success when it comes to hosting
large-scale events in The Banking Hall.
The Banking Hall has been enhanced
with recent refurbishments of the
adjacent Reserve Room, which now
incorporates its own private bar with
views of Trinity College and the Central
Bank streetscape – ideal for breakout
sessions or a post meeting networking
event. Guests can access both The
Banking Hall and the Reserve through
the private entrance, at the stunning
facade on College Street for a more
exclusive experience.
UNRIVALLED MEETINGS EXPERIENCE
Ongoing investment at the Westin Dublin
allows the hotel to continue to offer
guests an unrivalled meetings and
events experience. With upgrades on
the built-in AV system, climate control
system and Wi-Fi, the Westin Dublin’s
business rooms are also full of natural
light and offer blackout facilities for
guests using the large new LCD screens
or projection tools.
EAT WELL MENU
In addition, the Westin Dublin’s Eat Well
initiative inspires guests and associates
to live a healthy lifestyle while staying
and doing business at the hotel. The
menu features a vibrant array of healthy
and tasty dishes that guests can avail of
to fuel the body and mind. A brand that is
rooted in the pursuit of wellness for its
guests for more than a decade, the
Westin Dublin is dedicated to ensuring
that guests leave feeling better than
when they arrived, whether they are
there to do business or on a weekend
leisure break.
Offering five-star service, the Westin
Dublin offers a great selection of spaces
to ensure productivity, creativity and
solutions for businesses small and
large. A team of passionate and
experienced event planners are on hand
to ensure that each business maximises
its time at the Westin Dublin.
For more information on The Westin Dublin, please tel: 01 645 1440
email: events@thewestindublin.com visit www.thewestindublin.com
or become a fan of the hotel on Facebook at facebook.com/thewestindublin.
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Demand remained constant throughout
2015 and we regularly had full
occupancy of our 24 meeting rooms.
There has been a significant increase in
bookings from the pharma, agri, FMCG
and semi-state segments, and several
clients from the UK are now using us on
a monthly basis. Our proximity to Dublin
Airport has been a factor in attracting a
number of very large European events.
We have secured several large
conferences for 2016 and 2017 that
take up our entire bedroom and meeting
room stock, so the outlook is positive.
We have scheduled a refurbishment for
the early part of 2016, which will further
enhance our conference offering.
My advice to event organisers is know
who your audience is and what you
want to get out of the meeting or event.
Who is attending? Have they been to
Ireland before? What is important for
the people attending the meeting or
event? Is the event or meeting client or
management driven? Our team here can
walk you through every step.
is already proving to be an exciting
year, as this historic building is in
preparation for the 1916 commemorations. Plans are underway to
receive the 1916 proclamation for
display in the vaults, and bookings
are flowing in for hire of the entrance
hall or Rotunda.
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‘Dublin City Hall: preparing for 1916
commemorations’ – Denise Buckley
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CityNorth Hotel
Sales and Marketing Manager Andy
Greenslade has over 15 years of hotel
experience in various European
countries as well as in the US.
‘We’ve scheduled a refurbishment
for early 2016’ – Andy Greenslade
Denise Buckley
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Dublin’s City Hall
2015 proved to be an extremely
busy year and the venue was buzzing
with events, from corporate dinners
and drinks receptions, to awards
ceremonies and graduations. 2016
A Leading Venue for Conferences,
Meetings & Events
Conference Suites for up to 1,000 delegates
14 dedicated Meeting Rooms
124 Contemporary Bedrooms
Free Wifi & Parking
Just 15 mins from Dublin Airport &
30 mins from Dublin City Centre
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contact us on; T: 01 222 2204 | E: cityhall@dublincity.ie
W: www.dublincityhall.ie
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Meeting Room And
Conference Venues
2016 Listing of some of Dublinʼs Premier Meetings and Conference Facilities
The Alexander Hotel
Fenian Street, D2
01 607 3700
Meeting Rooms: 7
Aviva Stadium
Lansdowne Road, D4
01 238 2388
Meeting Rooms: 50
Ballsbridge Hotel
Pembroke Road, D4
01 637 9383
www.ballsbridgehotel.com
Contact: John Conmee
Meeting Rooms: 14
The Beacon
Best Western Skylon Hotel
Sandyford, D18
01 291 5000
www.thebeacon.com
Contact: Anja Sisirak
Meeting Rooms: 4
Meeting and conference facilities
are located on the first floor of the
hotel. Design is bright and airy with
glass top boardroom tables, leather
seating and natural daylight.
Best Western Sheldon
Park Hotel
Kylemore Road, D12
01 460 1055
Meeting Rooms: 10
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Upper Drumcondra Road, D3
01 884 3900
Meeting Rooms: 5
cinema that suits corporate
presentations, exhibitions,
seminars and product launches.
A public car park is across the
road from the entrance.
Buswells Hotel
Brooks Hotel
Drury Street, D2
01 670 4000
www.brookshotel.ie
Contact: Kerrie Johnson
Meeting Rooms: 3
The selection of meeting rooms
can cater from two to 50
delegates. Rooms are fully airconditioned and the city centre
hotel also has a 26-seat private
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Molesworth Street, D2
01 614 6525
www.buswells.ie
Contact: Robert Part
Meeting Rooms: 7
The Trinity Suite in
Buswells Hotel
Buswells we are lucky to have a
team who are proud of, and happy,
in their work. This reflects in the
service delivered to our clients.
Though we are a small conference
and banqueting operation,
compared to others, we have the
ability to adapt to client needs
while giving a personal and highly
experienced service.”
Camden Court Hotel
Two Executive Boardrooms
facilitate up to 18 people and
there are other rooms for
gatherings of 10 to 75 people.
According to Robert Part,
conference co-ordinator: “At
Camden Street, D2
01 475 9666
www.camdencourthotel.com
Contact: Sandra Egan
Meeting Rooms: 12
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The hotel’s 12 conference rooms
are equipped to accommodate
small and large events for up to
250 delegates. All rooms have
natural lighting and car parking is
available for delegates. “We have a
dedicated team in The Meeting
Excellence department to ensure all
matters are dealt with in a
professional and timely manner,”
says events manager Sandra Egan.
“This means that the person you
booked your conference or event
with is here to assist throughout
your stay with us.”
Carlton Hotel
Blanchardstown
Tyrrelstown, D15
01 827 5600
www.carltonhotelblanchardstown.com
Contact: Aisling Neidhard
Meeting rooms: 9
There are eight meeting rooms
within a self-contained area with
breakout facilities, business centre
and onsite co-ordinator. The deluxe
Genesis Boardroom seats up to 14
people and has cherrywood
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panelled walls, a large oval
boardroom table and executive
leather chairs.
Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport
Old Airport Road, Co. Dublin
01 866 7500
www.carltondublinairport.com
Contact: Gianina Bengenscu
Meeting Rooms: 12
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and airport. The facility
encompasses the original house
dating back to the 1700s with the
newer part of the hotel added ten
years ago, as well as two golf
courses, conference and events
area, leisure and spa facility, and
two rugby/soccer pitches. The
conference and events facilities
are connected to the old house by
glass corridors.
The Clouds Rooftop Conference
Centre has six meeting rooms,
with natural daylight, LCD
projector and wall-mounted big
screens that facilitate video
conferencing.
Porterstown Road, D15
01 640 6300
Meeting Rooms: 15
Carton House Hotel
Celbridge Manor Hotel
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
01 505 2000
www.cartonhouse.com
Contact: Samantha
Costello/Amanda Ronan
Meeting Rooms: 14
Celbridge, Co. Kildare
01 601 3700
www.celbridgemanorhotel.ie
Meeting Rooms: 6
Carton House is an impressive
1,100 acre estate located about
30 minutes from Dublin city
Exchequer Street, D2
01 679 7302
Meeting Rooms: 9
Castleknock Hotel &
Country Club
Central Hotel
Chartered Accountants House
Pearse Street, D2
01 637 7200
Meeting Rooms: 30
City Hall, Dublin
Dame Street, D2
01 222 2204
www.dublilncity.ie
Contact: Karen Bannon
Meeting Rooms: 1
The Rotunda at City Hall is available
for hire as a venue in the evenings
for select corporate events. This
circular hall is of impressive dimensions, with twelve pillars supporting
an embellished gold leaf dome. This
is a truly historic setting which has
witnessed many events related to
the city and state. Functions can
cater for up to 400 people. Customers may also avail of personalised
tours of the exhibition, located in
the atmospheric vaults of City Hall,
as part of their event, or even hire
this space separately for smaller
functions.
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The hotel is located in the heart of
Dublin’s legal district across the
river from The Convention Centre
Dublin. The hotel has five meeting
rooms, and can cater for groups of
up to 50 people theatre style.
Features include nature daylight,
blackout blinds and air conditioning. Use of the Club Vitae Leisure
Centre is complimentary for all
delegates.
Norman and Dalcassion suites suit
meetings of to 50 people.
Clayton Hotel Dublin
Airport
Spencer Dock, D1
01 856 0000
www.theccd.ie
Contact: Adrienne Clarke
Meeting Rooms: 22
Swords, Co. Dublin
01 871 1000
Meeting Rooms: 14
Conference seating in Great
Hall at Clontarf Castle
Citywest Hotel
Clayton Hotel
Leopardstown
CityNorth Hotel
Saggart, Co. Dublin
01 401 0500
Meeting Rooms: 14
Central Park, D18
01 293 5000
Meeting Rooms: 12
Clarence Hotel
Clontarf Castle Hotel
Wellington Quay, D2
01 407 0800
Meeting Rooms: 3
Castle Avenue, D3
01 833 2321
www.clontarfcastle.ie
Contact: Marianne Fanning
Meeting Rooms: 8
Gormanstown, Co. Meath
01 690 6666
www.citynorthhotel.com
Contact: Susanne Walker
Meeting Rooms: 14
Located 15 minutes from Dublin
Airport, the hotel has a large
variety of flexible room options,
with two large-scale suites (which
combine to accommodate up to
650 delegates in a theatre
setting) plus 12 other meeting
rooms offering facilities from two
to 150. The meeting rooms have
individually controlled air
conditioning and heat, integrated
AV, sound proofing, conference
calling (on request) and
blackout curtains.
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Clayton Hotel Ballsbridge
Merrion Road, D4
01 668 1111
Meeting Rooms: 7
Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane
Cardiff Lane, D2
01 643 9500
www.claytonhotelcardifflane.com
Contact: Paul Clifford
Meeting Rooms: 5
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The Great Hall is one of the city’s
finest conference and banqueting
venues, with a capacity for 600
conference delegates or 450
banquet guests. The Viking Suite
suits a conference of up to 140
delegates or a gala dinner for up to
120 people. The Tower Suite suits
boardroom meetings or a syndicate
meeting room and can host private
dining for up to 25 people. The
Conrad Dublin
Earlsfort Terrace, D2
01 602 8900
Meeting Rooms: 9
The Convention Centre
Dublin
The Convention Centre Dublin is
Ireland’s largest conference and
events facility. The centre has 22
purpose-built meeting rooms,
including the 2,000 seat
Auditorium. The centre also has
4,500 square metres of exhibition
space. With capacities ranging from
six to 140 people, the CCD’s
meeting rooms feature high-spec
integrated screens and projectors,
together with multiple power
points for laptops. Each room also
has its own control panel to adjust
the room’s lighting and utilise
blackout or sun-blinds at the touch
of a button. Says Adrienne Clarke:
“The CCD is a unique venue in
Ireland. We have an excellent
location with great transport links
and first-class facilities, enabling
clients to design their event in any
way. In addition, we have a
comprehensive rental package with
a number of services that are not
typically offered by other venues.”
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On Dublin’s Doorstep
Naas Road, Newlands Cross, Dublin 22, Ireland.
Tel: 01 412 3700 | Email: info@greenislehotel.com | Web: www.greenislehotel.com
THE GREEN ISLE CONFERENCE & LEISURE HOTEL
IS IDEALLY LOCATED IN NEWLAND CROSS JUST OFF THE
N7 AND 20 MINUTES FROM BOTH THE CITY CENTRE AND
DUBLIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
WE OFFER VERY COMPETITIVE RATES FOR OUR
CORPORATE GUESTS.
Our newly refurbished conference centre offers a diverse selection of meeting, conference and exhibition
spaces with all of our meeting rooms set to the highest standard to ensure that we exceed the expectations
of our delegates. We offer a range of impressive conference rooms for up to 750 delegates theatre style or
550 banqueting style.
After a long day why not relax and unwind in The Green Isle Hotel, where you’ll receive a warm and
hearty welcome. With over 200 rooms, free car parking, daily carvery, Sorrel’s restaurant, Free WiFi and
complimentary use of our Leisure Centre the hotel is the perfect choice for you!
Our bedroom amenities include Tea/Coffee, Hairdryer, Cable TV, Private En-suite, Work Desk and Super Fast
50MB Free WiFi.
The Leisure Club offers its leisure guests and exceptional facility to work-out or simply relax. Facilities
include an 18 metre indoor pool, fully equipped gym, steam room with a tiled seating area, Massage Pool,
Weights Area, Cardio-Vascular Area and Fitness Studio.
Corkagh Park, one of Dublin’s secrets gems is located just minutes from the hotel with a 300 acre parkland,
cycle track, baseball facilities for those who want to take a brisk walk!
For full details on our meeting and conference facilities please contact our
Sales Department on 01 412 3703 or sales@greenislehotel.com
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Heather Suite has capacity for up
to 600 conference delegates in theatre style or 450 banqueting guests.
Crowne Plaza Northwood
Northwood Park, D9
01 862 8808
www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com
Contact: Judith Graham
Meeting Rooms: 23
Eleven ground-floor meeting rooms
and 11 first floor meeting rooms
are available for meetings. The
Executive Boardroom has individual
computer points at each place setting and executive leather chairs.
The Davenport Hotel
Merrion Street Lower, D2
01 607 3500
Meeting Rooms: 3
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Dublin
One of the conference rooms at Croke Park
Croke Park Conference
Centre
Jones’s Road, D3
01 819 2300
www.crokepark.ie/
conference-centre
Contact: Sinead Heneghan
Meeting Rooms: 8 suites and
over 90 rooms
The venue’s events facilities were
substantially refurbished and reimagined in 2015; the 5,000 sq. m.
of event space can now divide into
110 event spaces. The Hogan Suite
is the largest space, comfortably
hosting 2,000 guests. Along with
floor-to-ceiling windows over five
metres in height and a foyer
overlooking the pitch, it now has a
customisable LED lighting system,
a motorised trussing system, the
highest quality AV and WiFi
connectivity and sleek,
contemporary interiors,
with bespoke Irish art.
Croke Park Hotel
Jones's Road, D3
01 871 4444
www.doylecollection.com
Contact: Sinead Gaffney
Meeting Rooms: 3
For smaller events and out-ofoffice meetings, the hotel’s suite of
multi-purpose conference rooms
can each accommodate up to 50
delegates. There is complimentary
on-site parking.
Crowne Plaza
Blanchardstown
Blanchardstown Centre, D15
01 897 7731
www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com
Meeting Rooms: 14
The hotel’s 14 meeting rooms and
dedicated Conference Centre accommodate from two to 100 conference and meeting delegates. The
Upper Leeson Street, D4
01 618 5600
www.doubletree3.hilton.com
Contact: Vicky Pratt
Meeting Rooms: 18
Druids Glen Resort
Newtownmountkennedy, Co.
Wicklow
01 287 0800
Meeting Rooms: 7
Dublin Castle
Dublin Castle, D2
01 645 8800
Meeting Rooms: 5
Dunboyne Castle Hotel
Dunboyne, Co. Meath
01 801 3500
www.dunboynecastlehotel.com
Contact: Kate Voice
Meeting Rooms: 12
In the venue’s original house there
are five meeting rooms with
ornate ceilings, original floorboards
and views of the lawns. Three
other meeting rooms in the new
building are contemporary, and the
Cedar Suite can accommodate 10
to 50 people.
Dylan Hotel
Eastmoreland Place, D4
01 660 3000
Meeting Rooms: 2
Finnstown House Hotel
Lucan, Co. Dublin
01 601 0700
Meeting Rooms: 8
Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel
Killiney, Co. Dublin
01 230 5400
www.fitzpatrickcastle.com
Contact: Alicia Traynor
Meeting Rooms: 12
The south county hotel, celebrating
45 years in business in 2016, has
experience increased conference
bookings in the past year and is
confident about prospects in 2016.
The venue has 12 meeting rooms,
each with natural daylight and air
conditioning as well as a built-in
screen. The hotel completed the
majority of its bedroom refurbishment in 2015 and is on track to
finish the remaining bedrooms in
2016.
Fitzwilliam Hotel
St Stephen's Green, D2
01 478 7000
Meeting Rooms: 3
The Gibson Hotel
Point Village, D1
01 681 5000
www.thegibsonhotel.ie
For the perfect meeting, choose the perfect setting...
Dunboyne, Co. Meath. Tel: +353 1 801 3500 Fax: +353 1 436 6801
Email: events@dunboynecastlehotel.com www.dunboynecastlehotel.com
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Contact: Edele O’Reilly
Meeting Rooms: 9
The hotel has the Luas red line on
its doorstep and access to Dublin
Airport via Dublin Port Tunnel is
15 minutes. The Conference area
has nine modern meeting rooms
and the the Stratocaster Suite has
floor to ceiling windows with
180-degree views of
Dublin. The Alhambra Suite
accommodates up to 72 people
and can host 50 people for
private dining. Says Edele
O’Reilly: “Our facilities are
modern and we have some
amazing views over Dublin Port
in our largest event space. We
usually get a ‘wow’ from our
clients when they look out across
the port and can see the Aviva
Stadium a short distance away.”
Delgany, Co. Wicklow
01 287 3399
Meeting rooms: 8
Grand Hotel Malahide
Malahide, Co. Dublin
01 845 0000
Meeting Rooms: 14
Glenroyal Hotel
Grand Canal Hotel
Maynooth, Co Kildare
01 629 0909
www.glenroyal.ie
Contact: Claira Barbour
Meeting Rooms: 10
Canal Street, D4
01 646 1000
Meeting Rooms: 9
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The hotel has two meeting
room areas on the ground
floor: the Corrib Suite conference
centre and the Connaught
Suite of meeting rooms. All the
meeting rooms have natural
daylight, AV equipment and air
conditioning and there are
breakout and refreshment areas.
The Glenroyal offers special
packages for team-building
events.
Glenview Hotel
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Green Isle Hotel
Guinness Storehouse
Newlands Cross, D22
01 459 3406
www.greenislehotel.com
Contact: Monique Freeman
Meeting Rooms: 40
St James's Gate, D8
01 471 4602
Meeting Rooms: 8
Clients can choose from a broad
range of meeting rooms, including
40 fully equipped boardrooms, all
with natural daylight and air
conditioning. The hotel’s conference
centre can accommodate up to 750
delegates theatre style, or 550
banquet style. According to head of
marketing, Laura McAllister: “We
have several strengths as a venue
for conferences and other events,
including free car parking and highspeed WiFi. The hotel is easily
accessed from the M50/N7 and we
offer competitive room rates for
those attending conferences and
meetings.”
Gresham Hotel
Upper O'Connell Street, D1
01 874 6881
The Hampton Hotel
Morehampton Road, D4
01 668 0995
Contact: John Clarke
Meeting Rooms: 2
Herbert Park Hotel
Ballsbridge, D4
01 667 2200
www.herbertparkhotel.ie
Contact: Angela Galvin
Meeting Rooms: 8
Located on the ground floor with
natural daylight, the Lansdowne
Suite divides into three individual
soundproof rooms. Amenities
include natural daylight, ceilingmounted data projectors, dropdown screens, integrated PA
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WHERE BETTER
TO SEE THE
BIGGER PICTURE
THAN IN THE
LARGEST 5*
MEETING
ROOMS
IN DUBLIN.
InterContinental Dublin has over fourteen years of experience in
hosting successful meetings and conferences. We also have an
exceptional range of rooms and facilities that have all been newly
redecorated. It is the only five star Hotel which has two Ballrooms in
the city. So if you’re looking for an ideal, central location for your
conference, there’s only one Hotel that fits the bill.
Call on 01 665 4000 or visit
www. intercontinentaldublin.ie
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www.hiltondublinkilmainham.com
Contact: Maeva Gomez
Meeting Rooms: 8
The meeting rooms are air
conditioned and feature neutral,
contemporary decor, WiFi and floorto-ceiling windows. The Pearse and
Connolly rooms combined can
accommodate 150 delegates
theatre style.
IMI Conference Centre
Sandyford Road, D16
01 207 8400
Meeting Rooms: 16
InterContinental Hotel
The Junior Ballroom at the
InterContinental Hotel
system, complimentary WiFi and
floor sockets. The Herbert Suite
suits groups up to 50 people or
boardroom meetings of up to 25.
The Executive Suite is designed for
small boardroom meetings of up to
six people.
Hilton Dublin
Charlemont Place, D2
01 402 9988
Meeting Rooms: 8
Hilton Dublin Kilmainham
Inchicore Road, D8
01 420 1800
Simmonscourt Road, D4
01 665 4000
www.intercontinentaldublin.ie
Contact: Nadiene Rollings
Meeting Rooms: 6
As part of a €5m refurbishment,
the hotel is restyling its two
ballrooms and all of the meeting
spaces. The interior redesign
programme includes upgrading
soft furnishing in the 197 guest
rooms and suites, with 30 rooms
completed to date. The
programme also includes the relaunch of Seasons Restaurant. The
three Hibernia event rooms can
cater from 18 to 70 people,
depending on the format, and the
boardroom accommodates 16
people. ‘We enjoyed strong
demand in 2015, serving over
5,000 guests in our banqueting
spaces in December 2015 alone.
We are delighted with how
bookings are looking for 2016
and beyond,” says Nadiene
Rollings, Director of Meetings
and Events.
Jurys Inn Dublin Custom
House
Custom House Quay, D1
01 248 0462
Meeting Rooms: 5
Maldron Hotel Dublin
Airport
Maldron Hotel Dublin Airport
Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin
01 808 0500
www.maldronhoteldublinairport.com
Contact: Bridget O’Hare
Meeting Rooms: 13
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The Maldron Hotel
Newland’s Cross
Naas Road, D22
01 464 0140
Meeting Rooms: 10
Marino Conference Centre
Griffith Avenue, D9
01 805 7760
Meeting Rooms: 30
The Marker Hotel
Grand Canal Square, D2
01 687 5100
Meeting Rooms: 9
The Merrion Hotel
The Merrion Hotel
Upper Merrion Street, D2
01 603 0600
Meeting Rooms: 6
Mespil Hotel
Mespil Hotel
Mespil Road, D4
01 488 4600
Meeting Rooms: 2
The Morgan Hotel
The Morgan Hotel
Temple Bar, D2
01 643 7000
Meeting Rooms: 6
The Morrisson Hotel
Lower Ormond Quay, D1
01 887 2400
Meeting Rooms: 6
National College of Ireland
Pillo Hotel Ashbourne
Pillo Hotel Ashbourne
Ashbourne, Co. Meath
01 835 6814
Meeting Rooms: 7
Plaza Hotel
Belgard Road, D24
01 462 4200
Meeting Rooms: 4
Portmarnock Hotel
Portmarnock, Co. Dublin
01 846 0611
www.portmarnock.com
Contact: Karen Hoff
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Meeting Rooms: 7
Located between the seaside
villages of Malahide and
Portmarnock, the hotel is 15
minutes from Dublin Airport and
20 minutes from the city centre.
Says hotel manager David
McGuinness: “The hotel is next to
the sea, with over five miles of
beach adjacent. This combined
with the Bernard Langer
designed golf course and hotel
gardens and grounds makes us
an ideal location for delegates
and event planners to escape to
a calm and relaxing meeting
environment.”
MEETING ROOMS
The hotel’s 27 conference and
meeting rooms cater for an
intimate meeting for ten in the
opulent Parknasilla boardroom to
a large banquet for 450 guests in
the Killarney Suite.
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel
Golden Lane, D8
01 898 2900
Meeting Rooms: 15
Radisson Blu St Helen’s
Hotel
Stillorgan Road, D4
01 218 6012
Meeting Rooms: 11
Powerscourt Hotel
Red Cow Moran Hotel
Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow
01 274 8888
www.powerscourthotel.com
Contact: Jens Flugge
Meeting Rooms: 8
The business centre has ten
meeting rooms, which can be used
as breakout rooms at conferences.
The hotel has 1,100 sq. m. of
meetings and conference space,
which can be arranged to suit
seminar, conference, press launch
or exhibition requirements. The
conference area has its own
private entrance.
Radisson Blu Dublin Airport
01 844 6000
www.radissonblu.ie
Contact: Philomena Erdogan
Meeting Rooms: 27
Naas Road, D22
01 459 3650
Meeting Rooms: 15
range of private dining rooms
available with seating starting
from 10 guests.
The Regency Conference
Centre
Royal Dublin Society
Whitehall, D9
01 836 0236
Meeting Rooms: 7
The Concert Hall at the
RDS
launched a superfast Vodafone 4G
network across the campus. There
are 3,500 ports available for highvolume wired connectivity
throughout the various halls and
meeting rooms.
Ballsbridge, D4
01 668 0866
www.rds.ie
Contact: Eddie McCarron
Meeting Rooms: 17
Royal Marine Hotel
Residence Members Club
St Stephen's Green, D2
01 662 0000
www.residence.ie
Meeting Rooms: 4
Accommodating from eight up
to 80 people in elegant
surroundings, members have
access to charming Georgian
rooms. Residence also offers a
The RDS is Ireland’s premier venue
for conferences and can cater for
virtually any size event. Spanning
over 22,000 sq m of floor space on
a 42-acre site, the RDS offers ten
multi-purpose conference and
exhibition halls, as well as 15
breakout rooms, and can cater for
up to 12,000 delegates at any one
time. It also has 2,000 car parking
spaces. The venue recently
Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire
01 230 0030
Meeting Rooms: 8
The Schoolhouse Hotel
Northumberland Road, D4
01 667 5014
www.schoolhousehotel.com
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also used for receptions, or as an
assembly area.
The Westbury Hotel
Grafton Street, D2
01 679 1122
www.doylecollection.com
Contact: Kate Gough
Meeting Rooms: 10
The Westbury hotel has seven
boardrooms and the Grafton
Suite can accommodate up to
220 people. Rooms can be
adapted for a wide variety of
business and social events,
from think-tanks to conferences,
private dinners and press
conferences.
Conference suite at the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
St Stephen’s Green, D2
01 663 4500
Meeting Rooms: 12
Formerly called the Stillorgan
Park, the Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
on the N11 has a range of selfcontained conference suites on
the ground floor, each with a
breakout and refreshment area.
The facilities cater for up to 500
people and there are over 300
car parking spaces.
Sandymount Hotel
Trinity City Hotel
Herbert Road, D4
01 614 2000
Meeting Rooms: 9
Talbot Hotel Stillorgan
Pearse Street, D2
01 648 1000
www.trinitycityhotel.com
Contact: Ailbhe Stephens
Meeting Rooms: 1
Stillorgan Road, D18
01 200 1800
www.talbothotelstillorgan.com
Contact: Stephanie Scott
Meeting Rooms: 20
‘Number 24’ is located in the
original Georgian houses and
offers smart sophistication, with
restored fireplaces and mahogany
furniture in original Georgian
Contact: Paul McDonald /
Rory Doyle
Meeting Rooms: 1
The Shelbourne Hotel
surrounds. A large table seats ten
with leather chairs.
UCD
O'Reilly Hall, UCD, Belfield, D4
01 716 2827
www.ucd.ie/conferences/
Contact: Mary Beth Jennings
Meeting Rooms: 120
UCD Belfield Campus has over 120
meeting rooms to choose from,
ranging from an intimate Georgian
House setting to modern lecture
auditoriums. The college says it
prides itself on customer-focused
and engaged staff. With seating for
over 1,000 people and complete
sound proofing, the O'Reilly Hall
suits major conferences, concerts,
gala dinners, product launches and
exhibitions. The airy conservatory
overlooking the campus lake is
The Westin Dublin
Westmoreland Street, D2
01 645 1000
www.thewestindublin.com
Contact: Lisa Kehoe
Meeting Rooms: 11
The city centre hotel has recently
invested €250,000 on an
extensive refurbishment of the
meeting and events facilities.
Standard facilities include large
LCD screens, full climate control
systems in each room, as well as
complimentary WiFi. The meeting
rooms have natural light, blackout
facilities, ergonomically designed
chairs and Nespresso coffee
machines in all meeting rooms. The
iconic Banking Hall, built in 1863,
is probably one of the most
stunning venues in the city for a
large conference or private dinner.
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Rooms Outside Dublin
Clayton Hotel Galway
Ballybrit, Galway
091 721 900
www.claytonhotelgalway.ie
Contact: Darragh O’Connor
Meeting Rooms: 11
The hotel has 11 modern meeting
rooms and a sub-dividable
Ballroom catering for up to 550
people banquet style and 800
theatre style. Meeting room have
Smart Wall Paint so delegates can
get creative.
Clayton Hotel Silver
Springs
Tivoli, Cork
021 450 7533
Meeting Rooms: 9
Cork International Airport
Hotel
021 454 9889
Meeting Rooms: 8
The Harbour Hotel
Crowne Plaza Dundalk
Dundalk, Co. Louth
042 939 4900
www.crowneplaza.com
Contact: Samantha McMahon
Meeting Rooms: 12
94
New Dock Road, Galway
091 894 800
www.harbour.ie
Contact: Emer Hall
Meeting Rooms: 1
The 12 meeting rooms between
them can accommodate meetings
for up to 400 people.
The hotel has a large conference
room for up to 130 delegates. The
five syndicate meeting rooms vary
in size and are suitable for
gatherings of two to 90 people.
The G Hotel
The K Club
Wellpark, Galway
091 865 200
Meeting Rooms: 6
Straffan, Co. Kildare
01 601 7200
Meeting Rooms: 6
Glenlo Abbey Hotel
Kilronan Castle
Bushypark, Galway
091 519600
Meeting Rooms: 5
Ballyfarnon, Co. Roscommon
071 961 8000
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Contact: Ciara Maxwell
Meeting Rooms: 3
Boardroom at the Clayton
Hotel in Galway
Located just outside Boyle, the
hotel’s refurbished conference
centre can cater for 400
delegates theatre-style and can
accommodate 320 people for a
banquet. There are also
boardrooms for smaller meetings,
training, interviews or private
dining.
people. The City View Suite is
billed as Limerick’s most
spectacular private conference
facility with panoramic views
from its floor to ceiling windows,
and entertainment space on the
rooftop terrace.
Limerick Strand Hotel
Ennis Road, Limerick
061 421 800
www.strandhotellimerick.ie
Contact: Maria O’Gorman
Skelly
Meeting Rooms: 6
The hotel’s sixth floor has a
business centre and six meeting
suites catering for two to 150
Lough Rynn Castle
Mohill, Co. Leitrim
071 963 2700
Meeting Rooms: 3
Maldron Hotel Portlaoise
Portlaoise, Co. Laois
057 869 5900
www.maldronhotelportlaoise.com
Contact: Marta Anna Fearon
Meeting Rooms: 12
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Classroom set-up at the
Harbour Hotel
240 to 300 theatre style and the
rooms can be combined for a
larger event. There are three
smaller rooms for groups of 20
to 50 delegates, as well as three
suites and a boardroom catering
for 10 to 15 people.
Westwood House Hotel
Dangan, Galway
091 521 442
www.westwoodhousehotel.com
Contact: Johanna Fitzgerald
Meeting Rooms: 9
The hotel has eight modern
meeting suites and four smaller
syndicate rooms. All rooms have
natural daylight as well as
dimmer lighting, blackout
facilities and air conditioning.
Delegates are provided with
complimentary mineral water,
mints, pads and pencils.
River Lee Hotel
Western Road, Cork
021 425 2700
www.doylecollection.com
Contact: Janice Casey
Meeting Rooms: 8
The hotel has recently invested
over €1.2m in transforming the
meeting and events facilities. The
investment includes state-of-theart AV equipment, breakout
spaces and dedicated
boardrooms. All include natural
daylight, 200Mb of fibre
broadband and a dedicated
meeting and events host, as well
as an IT concierge.
The Savoy Hotel Limerick
061 448 700
www.savoylimerick.com
Contact: Petrina Hayes
Meeting Rooms: 10
The hotel has ten conference
rooms located on the second
floor. The Savoy’s largest suite,
the Charlotte, has been extended
to increase capacity to 230
people. All meeting and
conference rooms have natural
daylight and are equipped with
AV equipment with wireless touch
screen controls. The Executive
Boardrooms feature a purpose
built deluxe boardroom table
and comfortable furnishing, and
the free WiFi service is throughout
the hotel.
accommodate 1,200 people
theatre style and the facility can
be sub-divided for 400/580
theatre style or 200/240 in
classroom format. The Woodford
and Erne suites have capacity for
The hotel has a variety of meeting
and conference facilities that
cater for groups of two to 350
people The intimate boardroom
has ample breakout space, and
for larger events the Richard
Martin Suite is equipped with a
full range of complimentary audio
visual equipment, including
projectors, TVs, projection
screens, microphones and
portable lectern.
Seafield Golf & Spa Hotel
Ballymoney, Gorey, Co Wexford
(053) 942 4000
www.seafieldhotel.com
Contact: Kate Kavanagh
(053) 942 4000
Located less than an hour from
south Dublin, the hotel is based in
a quiet and tranquil setting, with
views over the sea and access to
a private beach walk, which is
perfect for team building. There
are 102 bedrooms and the option
of two-bed or three-bed
apartments on site. There are a
number of meeting spaces and
function rooms to cater for
conferences of up to 300
delegates.
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Slieve Russell Hotel
Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan
049 952 6444
Meeting Rooms: 7
The modern conference centre,
the Cranaghan Suite, can
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