business plus meeting rooms survey 2010

SURVEYFEBRUARY 2010

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The Dublin region has a huge selectionof hotels with meeting rooms and

the premier venues are listed in our annual survey

58 Business Plus February 2010

Pat CostelloChartered Accountants HouseChartered Accountants Irelandrecently moved into its new €47mtraining centre and administrativeoffices on Pearse Street, Dublin 2.Chartered Accountants House has25 meeting rooms, ranging fromsmall rooms suitable for up to tenpeople to two larger theatreswhich can handle 600 or 700 delegates. For a really big crowd,these can be combined to makeone larger space.

According to CAI chief executivePat Costello: "We've already hosted a number of external eventsand the feedback has been verypositive in terms of both comfortand the technology on offer. Thequality of our AV and microphonesystems is second to none. We alsohave facilities for live internetstreaming of events. It's an engaging and enigmatic building,with the walls featuring our art collection which we've built upover the past 60 years. Hopefullythat makes for a stimulating environment."

In Costello's view, there isalways a demand for externalmeeting locations, even in tougheconomic times. He said: "Theyallow for clarity of thought andencourage blue sky thinking.

People from outside the city arealso always looking for reasonablypriced business centres. Being nextto the train station we're ideallysuited for that."

Linda McCoyCroke ParkAs firms looked to cut costs lastyear, many opted to hold theirsmaller meetings in-house. As aresult, Croke Park ConferenceCentre has refocused on largerevents. According to commercialmanager Linda McCoy: "Enquiriesdropped in 2009 though our conversion rate remained verygood. Our focus this year is on ourlarger meetings and events such asAGMs, annual seminars, conferences, exhibitions and socialevents such as award ceremonies.We've even done a few weddings."

Croke Park's largest event facility is the Hogan Suite, whichcan cater for 800 people theatrestyle. Also in the Hogan Stand aretwo mezzanine rooms, which canhost 250 and 275 people theatre-style, or 525 combined. There arealso a number of smaller rooms,including the Small SyndicateRoom which accommodates eightpeople, while the standard roomscan hold 30.

Last year saw Croke Park

become one the first carbon neutral sports stadiums in theworld following a major overhaulof its energy management. McCoysaid: "We made a significantinvestment in our network and ITinfrastructure in 2009 and we arebuilding on this for our conferenceclients. We also achieved ISP 4001certification and carbon neutrality,so Croke Park is now a genuinelygreen venue."

Due in April is the opening ofthe redeveloped GAA Museum."This will make it even more interesting for conference centreclients to visit," said McCoy.

Vera DentFinnstown Country House HotelWhen the Citywest Group purchased Finnstown Country

House Hotel in Lucan in 2007, JimMansfield promised that it wouldbe transformed into a state-of-the-art hotel and conference destina-tion. Three years on and Finnstownhas nine meeting rooms, includingthe Cellar Bar, which can host up to130 people seated.

According to sales executiveVera Dent: "The hotel has beentotally refurbished and finished to a very high standard. All themeeting rooms come fullyequipped with high spec conference facilities, are air conditioned and have plenty ofnatural daylight. The hotel'sgrounds are also suitable for outdoor activities and team-building events."

Dent said that 2009 was a difficult year for the hotel's

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Finnstown Country House Hotel

conferencing arm, but she is optimistic that the coming 12months will see business improve.She said: "Last year there was ademand for meeting rooms but thenumber of delegates in attendancewas scaled back. Like most of theindustry, we have revised our pricestructure, without compromising onservice. Companies are still invest-ing in staff training and Finnstownis ideal for such activities."

Zoe WalshMoran Bewley's HotelsThe Moran Hotel Group, whichowns six hotels under the auspices of Moran Hotels andBewley's Hotels, expects thatwhile demand for meeting roomsis unlikely to grow in 2010, com-petition in the sector is likely toincrease significantly.

According to sales director Zoe

Walsh: "Demand for our meetingrooms increased in 2009 due to thehighly competitive prices on offerand the fact that companies arepricing around for better value formoney. Bewley's Hotels alsoopened new banqueting facilitiesfor up to 300 delegates in ourDublin Airport and Ballsbridge properties. So we can now cater forlarger events and offer a one-stopshop for both smaller training andlarger conferences and events.

"In 2010, I don't think therewill be an increase in demandgenerally but we hope to benefitfrom the increased demand forquality at a competitive price. Werecently opened six new meetingrooms in Bewley’s NewlandsCross, a new conference and banqueting suite in Bewley’sDublin Airport and the stunningThomas Prior Hall in Bewley’s

Ballsbridge, which we believe isone of the most magnificent conference and banquetingvenues to open in Dublin in recentyears.

“This church-like Victorian Hallhas a ten-metre high vaulted ceiling, stain glass windows andoriginal oak panelled walls andcan comfortably seat 200 to 300people theatre style."

Pauline CorcoranRezidor GroupThe coming 12 months will see aslow recovery in demand in theconference and meeting roomssector, according to PaulineCorcoran, national director ofsales for the Rezidor Hotel Group,which operates the Radisson Bluand Park Inn brands in Ireland.Corcoran said: "While we experi-enced a decline in business last

year, we found that the size andflexibility of facilities, coupled withour proactive sales and marketingstrategies, resulted in higher thanoriginally anticipated meetingroom occupancy levels.

“Booking trends changed in2009, with a shorter lead-in time,reduced number of guests

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Pauline Corcoran,Rezidor Hotel Group


attending events, and a greaterfocus on costs and added value."

Rezidor's Radisson Blu hotelsare located in Dublin, Cork,Galway, Sligo, Limerick andLetterkenny. Corcoran instanceddevelopments in the Galway hotelas being of particular interest forcompanies located west of theShannon. "Radisson Blu Galwayrecently opened the Live Lounge.This is a purpose-built, high-techvenue over two floors and offers6,000 sq ft of style and technologyin a great space. The Live Loungeis the perfect venue for a uniqueproduct launch, exhibition, meeting or private dinner."

Like most hotels, the RadissonBlu hotels now try to offer better value to customers. "Ourexperience is that the skilled meeting planner looks at morethan just a meeting room whenplanning a conference, banquet orevent, and that the additional facilities and services offered canbe instrumental to a successfulmeeting or event," said Corcoran.

Deirdre McEniffDublin Skylon HotelIncreased competition in the conference market means that

precision at competitive rates isvital in the current climate. That'sthe view of Deirdre McEniff, salesand marketing manager at theDublin Skylon Hotel, which last yearlaunched a range of new packages.

McEniff said: "Price is becomingmore and more of an issue, but thecheapest offer is not always thebest. In response to the economicdownturn, we have launched newpackages aimed at targeting breakfast meetings, as these areless expensive for companies whoare perhaps tightening their beltsthis year. The client still needs tohave the confidence in the productand quality of services.”

The Skylon’s conference offeringincludes six meeting rooms, ranging from the 100-personcapacity Munster room to the smallerElland and Connaught rooms,which can host up to 18 people.

McEniff added: "We regularlyfollow up on a quotation and thennegotiate on rates to win business,along with inviting clients in toview our facilities. We have alwaysfollowed up with clients post-eventfor their feedback on how theirevents went. This is a very usefulway of maintaining our standardsand ensuring repeat business."

Siobhan PaddenWestbury HotelThe Westbury Hotel in centralDublin has undergone an extensive makeover in recentyears, including the meetingrooms and their equipment. As aresult, according to SiobhanPadden, events and reservationsmanager, the Westbury maintainedits meetings and events marketshare through 2009.

The Westbury has seven meeting rooms that can host fromeight people boardroom style andup to 45 people theatre style. TheGrafton Suite Ballroom, which canbe sub-divided, can accommodateup to 220 people theatre style.

Padden said: "We are optimisticthat 2010 will be a better yeardue to the high level of enquiriesand number of bookings made todate. Small residential conferenceswere very popular last year."

With customers now workingon tighter budgets, Padden saidthe hotel is offering value addedextras such as video conferencingfacilities. "All of our of meetingrooms have plasma TV/LCD projector and screen, DVD andVHS player, wireless internetaccess and versatile computer

network capability. Our restaurants are renowned for theirfood and service and the loungeand bar are great places to relaxand unwind after a long meeting."

Sean WhelanCitywest Hotel

The big news at Citywest in 2009was the long-awaited opening ofits new convention centre. Themain auditorium in the new facility has a capacity for 4,000people, while 34 other multi-purpose meeting rooms are alsoavailable for hire. According toSean Whelan, group chief executive: "It is very important to


Citywest’s new conven-tion centre


be in a position to offer only thebest and we can say with certaintythat we have everything requiredto do so.

"The demand was down lastyear and we expect that 2010 willoffer similar tests and conditions.But in line with our positive attitudewe have increased the number ofmeeting rooms available. In termsof pricing, we have taken measuresto protect our market share."

All meeting rooms in Citywestinclude air conditioning, blackoutcurtains, flip charts and overheadprojectors, mounted screens andwired and wireless broadbandaccess on request. For delegateaccommodation, the on-campusCitywest Hotel has 1,700 rooms."As we are the largest facility onthe island of Ireland, our businessspans small corporate gatherings to

large conventions. Citywest Hotel isnever a dull place to be and ourrepeat business is very healthy. Thisis a definite indicator that we arekeeping to our motto - 'we aim toexceed your expectations'.”

David O'ConnellTifco GroupThe Crowne Plaza and Holiday Innbrands in Ireland are operated bythe Tifco Group, whose portfolioincludes the Crowne Plaza DublinNorthwood, Crowne PlazaDundalk, Crowne PlazaBlanchardstown and Holiday InnExpress at Dublin Airport.

In addition, Clontarf CastleHotel is also owned and operatedby Tifco while the group also operates the Burlington Hotel. Fora conference organiser looking toplace a large event in Dublin, the

500-bed Burlington offers extensive conference and banqueting facilities and canaccommodate up to 1,300 peoplefor a gala dinner or conference.

According to Tifco marketingdirector David O'Connell: "Thelargest of the Crowne Plaza hotelsis Dublin Northwood in Santry,which has 25 meeting rooms catering from two to 100 people.The Redwood Suite can accommodate up to 750 people fora banquet and 1,000 delegatestheatre style."

The meeting facilities at ClontarfCastle were recently refurbished.The hotel has eight meeting roomswhich handle from 20 to 50 peoplewhile Clontarf Castle's great hallcan accommodate up to 600 people theatre style. Tifco alsooperates Cork International AirportHotel, which offers a choice of tenmeeting rooms and a large conference room accommodatingup to 400 delegates.

Eimear WintersOsprey Hotel + SpaHotel meeting rooms are always indemand for training purposes and

this type of activity has been animportant revenue source for theOsprey Hotel in Naas. According to Eimear Winters, sales and marketing manager: "We receivebusiness from most business sectors and though some customers have made redundancies in the past year, theystill need to train their remainingstaff.

“Over the past year, our facilities were used for many train-ing workshops and overall we hada steady demand for meeting roomfacilities. The Osprey is popularbecause of its location, the dedicated conference centre andthe complimentary equipmentincluded in all our meeting rooms.The outlook for 2010 is positive."

The Osprey has 18 meetingrooms, which can cater for up to300 delegates. Winters added:"Some clients are under pressureto reduce costs so we have workedwith them as best we can by offering more added value withoutcompromising our rates, e.g. complimentary refreshment breaks.”


Osprey Hotel's Eimear Winters (right) and her col-league Orla Nevins

Cailin KeaneyAviva StadiumThis year will see the arrival of asignificant new player in the Irishconferencing market in the formof the new Aviva Stadium inDublin 4. While sporting action on the pitch is not due to getunderway until August 2010, thestadium's extensive meetings andconferencing facilities will openfor business on May 14. The facility will have a large numberof conference and meeting roomsspread over six floors and thenovelty factor is sure to attractmuch interest.

According to Cailin Keaney,sales and marketing manager:"Our spaces can match any typeof events from gala balls andaward ceremonies to annual conferences and AGMs. We can

handle up to 800 people, but wealso have 36 boxes which cancater for SMEs who just want aboardroom set up for a few hours.”

Catering at the stadium will beprovided by Compass Group. Thestadium has already securedCEPIC Congress 2010, which willbring together 700 delegates fromEuropean picture agencies andpicture-archive services, plus theCollege of Anaesthetists ofIreland's annual conference, with300 delegates attending overthree days.

Keaney said the Podium areaon Level 3 will suit productlaunches and fashion shoots.Keaney added: "We will also beopening the changing rooms forevents if required. They would beideal for holding a drinks reception or team-building

exercises. Delegates will also beable to buy merchandise on siteand have it branded with eithertheir company name or logo. Ouraim is to tie in the passion ofmatch days with our non-matchday offering."

Catriona HeaphyRDSMany RDS customers stage annual events so there is a strongrecurring business line. Howeverthe venue did see a fall-off indemand last year for gala dinnersand Christmas parties. Accordingto marketing executive CatrionaHeaphy: "In response, welaunched new gala dinner packages starting from €55 perperson. Clients are looking for aresponse to current market conditions in the form of morecompetitive prices or additionalvalue for their booking."

Another initiative is new daydelegate packages that offer customers a turnkey solution fortheir event. "Our conference packages relate to our largervenues such as the ShelbourneHall and the Main Hall. Thesepackages include venue rental,WiFi access, AV system, seatingand other ancillary services. For

our smaller conference and meeting room venues, we haveintroduced a day delegate pack-age starting at €50 per person,which includes venue hire, buffetlunch, tea and coffee breaks, projector equipment and otherancillary services."

The RDS Concert Hall, whichcan seat up to 900 people, hasrecently been updated with a newPA system. The venue's website,www.rds.ie, has been remodelledinto a more effective tool forshowcasing events. "The feedbackhas been very positive," saidHeaphy. "The new website alsodisplays our meeting room andconference facilities more visually,with images of each room in different setups and detailedinformation on capacities."

Sandra Davis Ashbourne Marriott Hotel The mainstay of meeting roomsbusiness at the AshbourneMarriott Hotel is regular weeklymeetings. "These held strongthrough 2009 and will continue todo so in 2010," said Sandra Davis,director of business development.Davis added that corporate bookings were steady through last



Aviva Stadium on Lansdowne Road opens forevents business in May 2010


autumn and that a decline inoffice Christmas parties was offsetby private social bookings. As customers feel the pinch, theAshbourne Marriott has responded with fresh ideas toensure delegates get the mostfrom the meeting.

Davis explains: "Examples ofthis are clever menus to suit a

theme within a budget, reducedday delegate rates tailored to theclient's specific needs and competitive two-tier room hirerates to offer the client the bestvalue for their requirements."

Davis said the hotel’s facilitiessuch as the restaurant and Redbar and lounge help attract custom. "Most importantly,

comfortable, quiet bedrooms areimportant for delegates after aday-long conference. With theMarriott Revive bedding, we canguarantee a great night's sleep toface the next day."

Patrice LennonMaldron Hotel Cardiff LaneAs a small meeting room venue,the Maldron Hotel Cardiff Laneutilises the advantage of its 304bedrooms to capture largergroups that may have a smallerrequirement for meeting space.According to Patrice Lennon: "Wecreate added value by givingaccess to our Club Vitae fitnessclub for meeting room delegatesafter their working day.

"Our rate strategy has had tochange due to tighter client budgets.This has involved percentage roomhire discounts on weak dates andcreating added value throughrefreshments or AV equipment."

The venue is used by companiesfor meetings, presentations, training, etc and this trade fell lastyear. "We expect some pick-up for2010 but feel it will be at leastmid-year before growth returns.We have a number of regularclients which has created a

business base, allowing us togrow occupancy from other transient clients."

Rishnoor KaurMaldron Hotel TallaghtDemand for business meetingrooms last year at the MaldronHotel Tallaght was well below2008 and general managerRishnoor Kaur expects littlechange this year. "Non-corporateactivities have held up best andsocial and leisure gatherings haveseen some growth," she said.

"We are very flexible and try toaccommodate any budgetary constraints our customers mayhave. This hotel is only two yearsold, so all our meeting rooms arein prime condition. We include ourbuilt-in AV equipment free ofcharge in our room hire cost. Inaddition all rooms have air conditioning and a majority havenatural daylight.”

The hotel's leisure centre, witha heated pool, is available tomeeting attendees and Kaur saidfree park in the hotel's under-ground car parking is a majordraw. “Complimentary WiFithroughout the hotel is an additional plus," she said.

Sandra Davis, Ashbourne Marriott Hotel

Peter LoughnaneCounty Arms Hotel BirrThe County Arms Hotel in Birr, CoOffaly, completed a major refur-bishment to four star level in 2007.According to Peter Loughnane,sales and marketing manager: "Theattraction of our meeting rooms formany clients is the Georgian set-ting. Here you can enjoy a meetingroom with a roaring fire and floorto ceiling windows yet still avail offree WiFi and all the modernamenities one would expect from afour star hotel."

The hotel generates custom inthe niche markets of residentialsales meetings and team-buildingevents. Loughrane added: “Whilethe team-building has seen a fall-off, the strategic meetings are stillimportant. Last year local demand

was stronger than in 2008. Nationaldemand levelled out but we doexpect an improvement for 2010."

To attract more business, theCounty Arms is offering free meeting rooms to customers whochoose to eat or stay in the hotel."The response has been very positive. Our bedroom rates arealso keener than in previous years but our service levels areconsiderably higher due to investment in staff training,”Loughnane said.

Dee McCabeBuswells HotelDee McCabe at Buswells Hotelreports that demand for meetingrooms last year was steady. Thehotel, located next to theOireachtas, is popular for politics-

related events and benefited lastyear from activity surrounding theLisbon Treaty referendum. "I feelthat 2010 will be difficult butdoable," said McCabe. "We tryour best to sell the hotel as awhole and have packages on offerto include breakfast, lunch, dinnerand also the bedrooms."

Stephanie HayesBrooks Hotel Brooks Hotel experienced achange in the type of meetingsheld in the hotel last year.Stephanie Hayes, group sales andmarketing manager, said:"Training business declined andwe saw growth in strategy meetings and business networking events. Production

Rishnoor Kaur, MaldronHotel TallaghtSurvey continued on page 68


company business in theScreening Room also increased.

“Last summer and autumnwere on par with 2008 and wehad stronger meeting room salesin the winter months. In 2010 weexpect to grow meeting and eventbusiness at Brooks and we haveintroduced great value meetingpackages with a seasonal theme."

Hayes added that customersare looking for value but don'twant to compromise on productor service. "We are offering bettervalue than ever before, withreductions in room hire chargesand a range of cost-effectiverefreshment options. We haverecently renovated our smallerboardrooms and the ScreeningRoom, a unique offering in theDublin market, continues toevolve as we ensure all of thevery latest technology is availablefor our clients,” said Hayes.

Paula Cogan Jurys Cork HotelMeeting room and event bookingsat Jurys Cork Hotel in the secondhalf of last year showed a markedimprovement on 2008, with manycompanies taking time out forstrategy meetings for senior managers. "That was not a hugefocus in the boom years, notes

Paula Cogan, the hotel's directorof sales and marketing.

"Our meeting rooms are onlythree years old but we haveupgraded the AV equipment.Because our meeting rooms arededicated for conference use onlyand not used for banqueting, theyhave not taken the toll that manymultifunctional meeting roomssuffer."

Lorraine Allis Carlton Hotel Dublin AirportCarlton Hotel Dublin Airport isinvesting for the future and InJanuary the hotel unveiled arooftop conference centre, whichincludes six new meeting rooms, abusiness centre and a hospitalityarea. According to Lorraine Allis:"Demand for our meeting roomfacilities in 2009 was strong. Wehave invested heavily in our conference and meeting productand we are confident that we will see a strong return on ourinvestment."

The meeting rooms in the newrooftop Centre all have naturaldaylight, LCD projector and wallmounted big screens that facilitate video conferencing. Thehotel's other main event facility isits Boeing Lounge Suite, whichoverlooks Dublin Airport runways.

Darragh O'ConnorConnemara Coast HotelNational residential conferences isthe strongest market segment atthe Connemara Coast Hotel, followed closely by weddings.According to sales managerDarragh O'Connor, meeting roomoccupancy dipped by 5% last yearand he believes the hotel willachieve 60% occupancy for itsmeeting rooms through 2010. Thehotel's Aran Suite conference centre was refurbished recentlyand O'Connor said the venue suits

conference organisers who wantto host ensure delegates remainon site to maximise usage of theconference and workshops.

Brenda KilleenRoyal Marine Hotel The Royal Marine Hotel in DunLaoghaire is now one of Dublin’s top hotels, with a complete refurbishment and makeover completed in 2007. Its meetingrooms are very well equipped,with complimentary LCD projectors, screens and DVD/VCR,mineral water, mints, paper, pensand flipcharts.

According to Brenda Killeen,conference and events sales manager: “All our meeting roomshave great views overlookingDublin Bay and are air condi-tioned. There is free WiFi in themeeting rooms and free broad-band in all the bedrooms too. Thisis a definite advantage as manyhotels still charge for this facility.We also have a gym, swimmingpool and spa on site and guestsoften use these facilities tounwind after a day’s work.”

Killeen said that demand forthe hotel’s meeting rooms in 2009was lower than the year beforeand there was a very short lead-inwith bookings. She said: “Clients

were holding more meetings onsite in their own offices. But asthe economy is levelling out, weare hopeful that this will reflect inour business.

“We have looked at all of ourpricing across the board andmade the appropriate changes.We would work very closely withall of our customers, find out whattheir budget is and talk with themto make it work for both sides.”

Denise Corboy Camden Court HotelThe year has got off to a goodstart for the Camden Court Hotel,according to sales director DenisCorboy. She said: “Our meetingroom occupancy in 2009 wasgood. The lead-in time with bookings has become shorter butthis year has started well. Januarywas very busy, particularly withclients in the training and development sector.”

The Camden Court has 12 conference rooms after addingfive new rooms in 2008, whichcater for up to 250 delegates theatre style. “The specification of our rooms is modern andsophisticated,” said Corboy.“Room features include complimentary WiFi, natural lightand ceiling mounted dataprojectors and screens. Each flexible configuration has beenthoroughly considered to give thebest for every event.”

In response to the economicdownturn, the Camden Court hasreduced its meeting room hirerates “significantly”, according toCorboy, and now includes rentalof some the main AV equipmentin its rates. “Car parking is alsocomplimentary to delegates and Ibelieve that we offer great valuein this highly competitive market,”she said.

Lorraine Allis, CarltonHotel Dublin Airport

Paula Cogan, Jurys CorkHotel



Ashbourne, Co Meath01 835 0800www.marriottashbourne.comContact: Ciara ConlanMeeting Rooms: 8Parking: Yes

The hotel has eight meeting suites.The Rath Ballroom, the mainconference suite, seats 540 peopletheatre style or 280 classroom style.The room can be sub-divided, using apartition, into three suites: the Tararoom holding 300 people theatrestyle, and both the Newgrange andthe Kells holding 120 people theatrestyle. The Boyne, the Blackwater andthe High King suites hold up to 85people theatre style. The hotel alsohas a specifically designedBoardroom, which can hold up to 16people.

62 Lansdowne Road, D401 238 2300 www.avivastadium.ieContact: Cailin Keaney [email protected] Rooms: 50Max capacity: 800Parking: Yes

Opening in May 2010, eventfacilities at the Aviva Stadium willconsist of more than 50 diversespaces spread over five levels of thestadium. Spaces vary in size and arecompletely flexible allowing for twoto 800 people. There are 36 corporateboxes varying in capacity from twoto 70 people for meetings or events.

Kylemore Road, D12www.sheldonpark.ieMeeting Rooms: 10Parking: Yes

Merrion Road, D401 668 1111www.bewleyshotels.comContact: Barbara Dunne Meeting rooms: 8Max capacity: 300Parking: Yes

Swords, Co Dublin01 871 1000Contact: Grace Callely Meeting rooms: 17Max capacity: 300Parking: Yes

Naas Road, D2201 464 0140Meeting Rooms: 10Max Capacity: 18

Central Park, D1801 293 5000

Meeting Rooms: 13Max Capacity: 30Parking: Yes

Parking: Yes

Balbriggan, Co Dublinwww.brackencourt.ieMeeting Rooms: 6Parking: Yes

Drury Street, D201 670 4000www.brookshotel.ieContact: Lisa MooreMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 60

Brooks Hotel offers executivemeeting facilities for four to 60people, including a multimedia

Screening Room, which is ideal forcorporate presentations, exhibitions,seminars and product launches. Thereis public car parking directly oppositethe hotel.

Upper Leeson Street, D401 618 5600www.burlingtonhotel.ieContact: Vicky [email protected] Rooms: 18Max Capacity: 100Parking: Yes

Nine of the rooms are boardroomstyle while larger rooms can beconfigured in theatre-style, classroomor U-shape. Prices start at €550 perday, which includes LCD projector,screen and flipchart.

The Burlington Hotel

Bewley’s HotelBallsbridge

Bewley’s Hotel Dublin Airport

Brooks Hotel

Bewley’s HotelNewland’s Cross

Bracken Court Hotel

Bewley’s HotelLeopardstown

Best WesternSheldon Park Hotel

Aviva Stadium

Ashbourne Marriott Hotel

Dublin Area Meeting Rooms


The Screening Room in Brooks Hotel

Chartered Accountants Ireland is the

largest accountancy body in Ireland,

with 24,000 members and students.

It is the leading voice for the accountancy

profession in Ireland.

The Institute has moved to a new Training

Centre and Headquarters at Pearse Street,

Dublin and is pleased to make these

facilities available for hire to the wider

business community. With its city centre

location, impressive capacity and cutting-

edge technology, it promises to quickly

become the location of choice for all

conferences, training away days and

seminars in Dublin.

Our 25 separate meeting and training

rooms provide an ideal space for any event,

no matter what the capacity or technical

requirements. Some of our smaller meeting

rooms are ideal for training away days,

while our lecture theatres are the perfect fit

for conferences.

CapacityOne of the most remarkable aspects of

Chartered Accountants House is the sheer

size of numbers it can accommodate, taking

1,300 people comfortably. On our Lecture

Theatre floor below reception, four tiered

lecture halls can be used individually or

opened out into a single convention space

capable of accommodating up to 600

people. Other rooms follow a modular

design that can seat 700 delegates.

Cutting-Edge TechnologyOur lecture theatres are all equipped with

web streaming facilities so that events and

presentations can be delivered straight to

desktops via the internet. A dedicated

business centre offers faxing and

photocopying services, newspapers, wireless

connectivity and secretarial services.

Arrange A VisitThe best way to appreciate the outstanding

facilities available here is to see them in

person. Our Conferencing Team would be

pleased to discuss your requirements with

you or arrange a visit - contact us at

[email protected] or

visit www.charteredaccountantshouse.ie.

71Business Plus February 2010

® COMPANY PROFILE: Chartered Accountants Ireland

Chartered Accountants HouseThe perfect city centre location for your next corporate event

For more information on our facilities, please contact the Conferencing Team [email protected] or visit www.charteredaccountantshouse.ie.

Molesworth Street, D201 614 6500www.quinnhotels.comContact: Deirdre [email protected] Rooms: 7Max Capacity: 70Parking: No

Buswells’ Georgian Suite can beconfigured in a variety of styles andseats up to 70 people. The newlydeveloped Trinity Suite and LeinsterSuite can seat 18 and 14 peopleboardroom style, with their ownbreakout area, the Oak Room. The Boardroom seats 30 and thePressroom up to 15 people.

Camden Street, D201 475 9666www.camdencourthotel.comContact: Denise [email protected] Rooms: 12Max Capacity: 250Parking: Yes

The hotel has 12 conference roomssuitable for meetings, trainingsessions, workshops and executivemeetings. The hotel’s Olympia Suitecan be configured to specific needs,catering up to 250 people theatrestyle. Hotel guests havecomplimentary access to the hotel’shealth and leisure club.

Old Airport Road, Cloughran, Co Dublinwww.carltondublinairport.comMeeting Rooms: 18Parking: Yes

In January 2010 the hotel opened a new rooftop conferencecentre, which includes six meetingrooms, a business centre and ahospitality area.

Maynooth, Co Kildarewww.cartonhouse.comMeeting Rooms: 14Max Capacity: 500Parking: Yes

Porterstown Road, D15www.castleknockhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 17Max Capacity: 500Parking: Yes

1-5 Exchequer Street, D2www.centralhoteldublin.comMeeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 110Parking: No

47-49 Pearse Street, D201 637 7200www.charteredaccountantshouse.ieContact: [email protected] Rooms: 25Max capacity: 1,300 Parking: No

Chartered Accountants Ireland’snew professional education andtraining centre is available forconferences, training away days andseminars. Its four tiered lecture hallscan be used individually or openedout into a single convention spacecapable of accommodating 600people, all equipped with webstreaming technology. Other smallerboardrooms suit meetings, seminarsor corporate receptions.

Saggart, Co Dublin01 401 0500www.citywesthotel.comContact: [email protected] Rooms: 19Max Capacity: 4,000Parking: Yes

Citywest Hotel is the country’slargest conference, leisure and golfresort. Last year saw the opening ofCitywest’s new 4,000 capacityconvention centre which has 19dedicated meeting rooms andbreakout suites.

Wellington Quay, D2www.theclarence.ieMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 120Parking: Yes

Gormanstown, Co Meathwww.citynorthhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 14Max Capacity: 650Parking: Yes

Dublin Airport, Co Dublinwww.clarionhoteldublinairport.comMeeting Rooms: 13Max Capacity: 200Parking: Yes

The hotel offers 12 air-conditionedmeeting rooms with natural daylight.

Castle Avenue, D301 833 2321www.clontarfcastle.ieContact: Nadiene Sheridan [email protected] Meeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 600Parking: Yes

Clontarf Castle Hotel has eightmeeting rooms and can facilitate up to 600 delegates. With a three-in-one option, the Viking Suite can be utilised in a number ofconfigurations. Collectively the threeViking rooms can accommodate up to140 people, or around 50 delegates ineach. With a separate area forregistration, the self-containedDalcassion and Norman suites canaccommodate meetings for up to 40 delegates.

Earlsfort Terrace, D2www.conrad-international.ieMeeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 280Parking: Yes

Conrad Dublin

Clontarf Castle Hotel

Clarion Hotel Dublin Airport

City North Hotel

Clarence Hotel

Citywest Hotel

CharteredAccountants House

Central Hotel

Castleknock Hotel & Country Club

Carton House Hotel

Carlton Hotel Dublin Airport

Camden Court Hotel

Buswells Hotel


The Boardroom in Croke Park Conference Centre

Leixlip, Co Kildarewww.courtyard.ieMeeting Rooms: 2Max Capacity: 120Parking: Yes

Jones Road, D301 819 2300www.crokepark.ieContact: Mairead [email protected] Rooms: 95Max Capacity: 800Parking: Yes

Croke Park Conference Centre has95 meeting rooms and eightconference suites, capable of hostingup to 800 guests. The suites havelarge foyer and reception areas thatoverlook the pitch, while allconference rooms include remote

controlled lighting, audio-visualtechnology and WiFi. The venue iscarbon neutral and has free carparking onsite.

Jones Road, D3www.doylecollection.comMeeting Rooms: 12Max Capacity: 50 Parking: Yes

The hotel’s three conference roomshave natural daylight and are air-conditioned. Included in the roomrental rate is the use of electric screen,LCD data projector, TV, DVD and VHS,conference telephone, wired andwireless broadband internet accessand dimmer lights with control units.

Northwood Park, D901 862 8888

www.cpireland.crowneplaza.com Contact: Judith [email protected] Rooms: 24Max Capacity: 1,000Parking: Yes

The Redwood Suite serves as aconference centre or function room,seating up to 850 people theatre styleor 750 for a banquet. An additional11 ground floor meeting rooms and11 first floor meeting rooms areavailable for meetings from two to100 people.

The Blanchardstown Centre, D1501 897 7777www.cpireland.crowneplaza.coContact: Laura [email protected] Rooms: 14Max Capacity: 600 Parking: Yes

This state-of-the-art business hotel has some of the largest meeting spaces in the greater Dublin area, offering a dedicatedConference Centre with 14 fullyequipped business meeting roomsand a large conference room. The hotel’s Heather Suite canaccommodate up to 600 delegates.

Ballsbridge, D4www.d4hotels.comMeeting Rooms: 36Max Capacity: 850Parking: Yes

Dublin Castle, D2www.dublincastle.ieMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 330Parking: Limited

Dublin Castle

D4 Hotels

Crowne PlazaBlanchardstown

Crowne Plaza DublinNorthwood

Croke Park Hotel

Croke ParkConference Centre

Court Yard Hotel



Upper Drumcondra Road, D901 884 3900www.dublinskylonhotel.comContact: Deirdre McEniffMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 100Parking: Yes

The newly refurbished DublinSkylon Hotel has six meeting rooms,ranging from the 100-person capacityMunster room to the smaller Ellandand Connaught rooms, which canhost up to 18 people.

Eastmoreland Place, D4www.dylan.ieMeeting Rooms: 2Max Capacity: 12

Parking: Yes

Swords, Co Dublinwww.europaacademy.com Meeting Rooms: 11

Simmonscourt Road, D4www.fourseasons.comMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 450Parking: Yes

Lucan, Co Dublin01 601 0700www.finnstown-hotel.ieContact: Edwina [email protected] Rooms: 9Max Capacity: 150Parking: Yes

Finnstown offers a range of quiet18th, 19th and 20th century rooms,with capacity from eight to 36people. All meeting rooms comeequipped with high spec facilities,with extra touches such ashomemade biscuits served withfreshly brewed tea and coffee on thelawned terrace, and extensivegrounds suitable for outdoor activitiesand team building. The Cellar Bar,with a capacity of 150, can cater forlarger events.

Killiney, Co Dublinwww.fitzpatrickhotels.comMeeting Rooms: 13Max Capacity: 600Parking: Yes

St Stephen’s Green, D2www.fitzwilliamhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 3Max Capacity: 100Parking: Yes

Fitzwilliam Place, D2www.glandore.ieMeeting Rooms: 14Max Capacity: 36Parking: Limited

Canal Street, D4www.grandcanalhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 150Parking: Yes

Upper O’Connell Street, D1www.gresham-hotels.comMeeting Rooms: 20Max Capacity: 350Parking: Yes

St James’s Gate, D8www.guinness-storehouse.comMeeting Rooms: 10Max Capacity: 500Parking: Yes

60 Harcourt Street, D2www.harcourthotel,comMeeting Rooms: 7Max Capacity: 32Parking: No

Harcourt Hotel

Guinness Storehouse

Gresham Hotel

Grand Canal Hotel

Glandore BusinessCentres

Fitzwilliam Hotel

Fitzpatrick CastleHotel

Finnstown CountryHouse Hotel

Four Seasons Hotel

Europa Academy

Dylan Hotel

Dublin Skylon Hotel



RDS Concert Hall

Carlisle Conference Centre12 Dedicated Meeting Rooms

Catering from 2 - 750Complimentary Car Parking & WIFI Access

Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin, Ireland

T: +353 (0) 1 23000 30 F: + 353 (0) 1 23000 29E: [email protected] W: www.royalmarine.ie

50% DISCOUNT OFF MEETING ROOMS

Amazing Booker Rewards T&C APPLY

Welcome to An Elegant Affair…

Ballsbridge, D4www.herbertparkhotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 250Parking: Yes

Charlemont Place, D2www.hilton.com/dublinMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 400Parking: Yes

Inchicore Road, D8www.dublinkilmainham.hilton.comMeeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 40Parking: Yes

Malahide Road, D17www.hilton.com/dublinMeeting Rooms: 9Max Capacity: 350Parking: Yes

Pearse Street, D2www.holidayinndublinMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 200Parking: Yes

Sandyford Road, D1601 207 8411www.imi.ie/conferencecentreMeeting Rooms: 23Max Capacity: 300Parking: Yes

The IMI Conference Centre featuresseating for up to 300 people with aglass fronted atrium. The centre has15 training/meeting rooms, threeboardrooms with smaller breakoutareas available with state-of-the-artaudio-visual equipment. There are250 free car parking spaces on site, while WiFi is available oncampus. The IMI offers conferencingrates from €65 per delegate per day for a minimum of 50delegates.

Custom House Quay, D1Meeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 60Parking: No

Parnell Street, D1Meeting Rooms: 3Max Capacity: 45Parking: No

Eden Quay, D1www.libertyhall.ieMeeting Rooms: 5Max Capacity: 410Parking: No

Lucan, Co Dublinwww.lucanspahotel.comMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 600Parking: Yes

Cardiff Lane, Sir John Rogerson’sQuay, Dublin 201 643 9500www.maldronhotels.comContact: Sharon O’[email protected] Meeting Rooms: 5Max Capacity: 50Parking: No

The Maldron on Cardiff Lane hascapacity for between two and 50delegates. All meeting room rates areinclusive of WiFi broadband, flipchartand screen. Day delegate and 24-hourdelegate packages are available.

The hotel has five meeting rooms andthe largest can accommodate up to 50 people.

Naas Road, D2201 461 9900Contact: Laura HallisseyMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 60Parking: Yes

Parnell Square West, D101 871 6800Contact: Peter GornyMeeting Rooms: 3Max Capacity: 21Parking: Yes

Smithfield, D701 485 0900Contact: Maria VishnjakovaMeeting Rooms: 2Max Capacity: 40Parking: Yes

Whitestown Way, D2401 468 5400www.maldronhotels.comContact: Lorna [email protected] Rooms: 9Max Capacity: 350Parking: Yes

Located five minutes from the Luas,the Maldron Hotel Tallaght has ninemeeting rooms capable of holding upto 350 people. The hotel’s boardroomcan host up to 16 guests, while theDodder and Boyne suites can host 16and 20 delegates respectively. For alarger event, the Liffey Suite canhandle up to 50 guests.

Mansion House, D2www.mansionhouse.ieMeeting Rooms: 1Max Capacity: 600Parking: No

Herbert Park Hotel

Mansion House

Maldron HotelTallaght

Maldron HotelSmithfield

Maldron HotelParnell Square

Maldron HotelCitywest

Maldron HotelCardiff Lane

Lucan Spa Hotel

Liberty Hall Centre

Jurys Inn Parnell St

Jurys Inn Custom House

IMI ConferenceCentre

Holiday Inn

Hilton Hotel Dublin Airport

Hilton DublinKilmainham

Hilton Dublin



Hotel facilities• Superior 3 star property• 119 superior guest rooms, including 3 executive suites• Complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel • Restaurant and bar• 9 state-of-the-art meeting rooms including a

dedicated boardroom and business centre• Conference and banqueting suite, which can

accommodate up to 300 guests• Complimentary and secure underground car parking • Access to Arena leisure centre

Distances • Dublin Airport - 30 km • Heuston Train Station - 13 km • Dun Laoghaire Ferry Port - 21 km • Belfast - 182 km • Cork - 243 km • Galway - 218 km • Limerick - 189 km

Maldron Hotel Tallaght, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin 24, Ireland

T +353 (0)1 468 5400 F +353 (0)1 468 5411 E [email protected]

www.maldronhotels.com

Meeting rooms capacities and dimensions

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Liffey Suite 7.3 X 8.5 62.1 50 24 24 40 24 50

Boyne Suite 5 X 5.2 26 20 10 10 10 14 10

Dodder Suite 6.4 X 4.4 28 16 10 10 10 10 20

Lee Suite 5.3 X 4.8 26.5 20 12 12 10 12 24

Slaney Suite 5.5 X 5.3 29 20 14 12 10 14 25

Boardroom 5.2 X 7.4 38.5 n/a 16 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Shannon Suite (1 ) 8.5 X 13.5 115 250 45 80 220 45 250

Shannon (2) 7 X 16.5 116 80 40 40 60 40 100

Shannon Suite (1 & 2) 15.5 X 30 465 350 60 100 280 45 350

meeting rooms, please request when making a booking

…… The following are available in selected • D edicated meetings and events co-ordinator• Complimentary pads and pencils, flip chart• Complimentary use of in-house AV equipment• Complimentary Wi-Fi and broadband Conference facilities and services

• VCR & DVD player• 70 x 70 electronic screen• Built in LCD projector

Griffith Avenue, D9www.mieconferencing.comMeeting Rooms: 15 Max Capacity: 500Parking: Limited

Lower Mercer Street, D2www.mercerhotel.ie Meeting Rooms: 2Max Capacity: 100Parking: Yes

Upper Merrion Street, D2www.merrionhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 80Parking: No

Mespil Road, D4www.mespilhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 2Max Capacity: 25Parking: Yes

Lower Ormond Quay, D1www.morrisonhotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 240Parking: No

Herbert Road, D4www.mountherberthotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 9Max Capacity: 100Parking: Yes

Mayor Street, D1www.ncirl.ieMeeting Rooms: 32Max Capacity: 270Parking: Yes

Amiens Street, D1www.northstarhotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 140Parking: Yes

Smithfield, D701 817 3838Contact: Mark [email protected] Rooms: 3Max Capacity: 150Parking: Yes

Tyrrelstown, D15www.parkplazatyrrelstown.comMeeting Rooms: 11Max Capacity: 450Parking: Yes

Belgard Road, D24www.plazahotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 11Max Capacity: 220Parking: Yes

Strand Road, Portmarnock, Co Dublinwww.portmarnock.comMeeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 350Parking: Yes

Swords, Co Dublinwww.premier-inn-dublin-airport.comMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 20Parking: Yes

Premier Inn Dublin Airport

Portmarnock Hotel

Plaza Hotel

Park PlazaTyrrelstown

Park Inn

North Star Hotel

National College of Ireland

Mount Herbert Hotel

Morrison Hotel

Mespil Hotel

Merrion HotelMercer HotelMarino ConferenceCentre


Less means more in Maldron Hotel Cardiff Lane in 2010!

Book a meeting roomtoday at this superior 4 Star city centre hotel and receive anamazing 50% off thecost of room hire andone complimentarytea/coffee break fordelegates on arrival to the hotel.

New clients to the hotel will receive a voucher for one night accommodation including breakfast and full use of our exemplaryHealth & Leisure facilities on booking and availing of this offer.

What’s more - Booking couldn’t be easier : Simply email [email protected] or call +353(0) 1 643 9540 andquote Business Plus Offer before March 31st and you will start theyear making a saving! Offer valid for meetings held at anytime in 2010but must be booked before March 31st.

www.maldronhotels.com/hotel-cardiff-lane/

Trinity Boardroom inthe Westbury Hotel

Dublin Airport, Co Dublin01 844 6000www.radissonblu.ieMeeting Rooms: 27Max Capacity: 300Parking: Yes

The Radisson Blu hotel at DublinAirport has 27 meeting rooms. Mostrooms come with natural light. Thehotel’s facilities can accommodate ameeting for ten in the Parknasillaboardroom or a large banquet for 300guests in the Killarney Suite. Freedelegate parking is provided on-site.

Golden Lane, D801 898 2900www.radissonblu.ieMeeting Rooms: 15Max Capacity: 400Parking: Yes

The hotel has 15 meeting venues

including six contemporary meetingrooms, two dedicated boardrooms, oneexclusive video-conferencing suite,three corporate syndicate rooms andan elegant ballroom. The exclusivemeeting lounge area includes the SkySuite on the seventh floor, offeringspectacular views of the city. TheRooftop Terrace Garden canaccommodate up to 200 people and issuitable for outdoor events or even abarbeque. The main ballroom,Goldsmiths Hall, can accommodate upto 400 delegates and can be dividedinto three rooms.

Stillorgan Road, D401 218 6000www.radissonblu.ieMeeting Rooms: 11Max Capacity: 300Parking: Yes

The 11 dedicated meetings andevents suites all have natural daylight.

Radisson Blu StHelen’s Hotel

Radisson BluDublin Airport

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel


The Writers Room in Radisson Blu Dublin Airport

Naas Road, D2201 459 3650www.moranhotels.comContact: Karen McNevin

[email protected] rooms: 15Max capacity: 1,000Parking: Yes

Located on the Naas Road, twoopulent ballrooms within the RedCow Complex facilitate corporate andsocial events for up to 1,000 guests.

In addition there are eight otherspaces for smaller gatherings.Facilities include high spec AVequipment, WiFi, light, sound andclimate controls, technical andlogistical support and extensive menu options.

Whitehall, D9www.regencyhotels.comMeeting Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 1,100Parking: Yes

The Regency Hotel’s large selectionof meeting rooms cater for meetingsfor ten to 100 delegates, while itsmodern 10,000 sq ft conference centrecan cater for up to 1,100 delegatestheatre style or 700 banquet style. Theconference centre can be divided intofour separate rooms.

Rochestown Avenue, Dun Laoghairewww.rochestownlodge.comMeeting Rooms: 4Max Capacity: 50Parking: Yes

Ballsbridge, D401 668 0866www.rds.ieContact: Eddie [email protected] Rooms: 17Max Capacity: 7,500

Parking: YesThe RDS has hosted many of the

major conferences that have takenplace in Dublin over the past 30years. Many of the halls within thevenue are adjoining and have nearbymeeting rooms to facilitate breakouts.The main hall can accommodate upto 4,500 theatre style while itsconcert hall, with retractable tieredseating, provides a superb conferencevenue for up to 1,000 delegates.

Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire www.royalmarine.ie01 230 0030 Contact: Brenda [email protected] Rooms: 12Max Capacity: 750Parking: Yes

The Royal Marine has numerouswell-appointed boardroom stylemeeting rooms with natural daylight,blackout facilities, air conditioning,large screen displays and dimmingcontrols. The Carlisle ConferenceCentre facilitates up to 750 delegatesand the adjoining Martello Suite issuitable for hosting meetings, lunchesand dinners and can be sub-divided.

2-8 Northumberland Road, D4www.schoolhousehotel.comMeeting rooms: 1Max Capacity: 18Parking: Yes

The SchoolhouseHotel

Royal Marine Hotel

Royal Dublin Society

Rochestown LodgeHotel

Regency Hotel

Red Cow Moran Hotel


The Rath,Ashbourne,Co.Meath,Tel:01 8356800,Fax :01 835 6801, Email: [email protected]

www.marriottashbourne.com

Our ConferenceCentrehas all the right connections

for a successful meeting9,000 Square footof meeting space

Complimentary WIFI in all meeting rooms

7 breakout meeting rooms

Exhibition space on-site

Complimentary shuttleto / from Dublin Airport.

10 minutes fromthe M50 at Junction3

200 complimentary car park spaces

WELCOME

Boyne SuiteBoyne Suite

Rath BallroomRath Ballroom

� 9,000 Square footof meeting space

� Complimentary WIFI in all meeting rooms

� 7 breakout meeting roomss

� Exhibition space on-site

� Complimentary shuttleto / from Dublin Airport.

� 10 minutes fromthe M50 at Juncttion3

� 200 complimentary car park spaces

The new Live Lounge in Radisson Blu Galway

Stillorgan Road, D18www.stillorganpark.comMeeting Rooms: 22Max Capacity: 700Parking: Yes

The hotel’s conference centre has22 meeting rooms that can cater fortwo to 500 delegates theatre styleand up to 700 for a reception. Eightdedicated boardrooms are equippedwith wall-mounted plasma screen,surround sound system, plug andplay laptop facilities and full videoconferencing. The hotel has 300secure car parking spaces.

Merrion Road, D4www.taratowers.comMeeting Rooms: 5Max Capacity: 300Parking: Yes

Fleet Street, D1www.templebarhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 5Max Capacity: 70Parking: No

Belfield, D4www.ucd.ie/conferencesMeeting Rooms: 60Max Capacity: 1,000Parking: Yes

Grafton Street, D201 646 3387www.doylecollection.comContact: Siobhan PaddenMeeting Rooms: 10Max Capacity: 220Parking: Limited

The five star Westbury Hotel is anideal meetings solution for SMEs withseven state-of-the-art boardroomsuites capable of hosting from eightto 45 delegates. Supported by a fully-equipped business centre, it is idealfor board meetings, seminars,training, recruitment and pressconferences. Flipchart, paper andpens are provided along with phone,fax and power points. The hotel offersa day delegate package whichincludes room hire, three-courselunch, mineral water and three coffeebreaks.

Westmoreland Street, D2www.westin.comMeeting Rooms: 11Max Capacity: 260Parking: No

Chapelizod, D20www.westcountyhotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 2Max Capacity: 200Parking: Yes

Lower Abbey Street, D1www.wynnshotel.ieMeeting Rooms: 3Max Capacity: 150Parking: Yes

Wynn’s Hotel

West County Hotel

Westin Hotel

Westbury Hotel

University CollegeDublin

Temple Bar Hotel

Tara Towers Hotel

Stillorgan Park Hotel


/ From May 2010 Aviva Stadium will be open for all conference and event requirements. In addition to promising historic moments in Sport we will also boast unique multi purpose event space.

Need flexibility, superior catering and an inspirational setting for your meetings or events? We’ll sort it.

Dublin’s most innovitive venue is taking bookings now!

Call the Events Team on: 01 2382300 or email [email protected]

Visit: avivastadiumevents.ie for further information.


A meeting room in theCounty Arms Hotel

Charleville, Co Corkwww.charlevilleparkhotel.comMeeting Rooms: 7Max Capacity: 800Parking: Yes

Charleville Park Hotel has sevenmeeting rooms with AV facilities andatmosphere control. The executiveboardroom for up to 14 delegates hasa 50” plasma TV screen for videoconferencing. All seven meetingrooms are situated in a dedicatedconference area.

Furbo, GalwayMeeting rooms: 6Max Capacity: 500Parking: Yes

Birr, Co Offaly057 912 079www.countyarmshotel.comContact: Peter LoughnaneMeeting Rooms: 14Max Capacity: 520Parking: Yes

The 14 conference suites facilitatetraining seminars, business meetings,conferences, product launches, privatedinners or gala banquets. Meetingrooms have AV equipment, wirelessinternet access and air conditioning(Moorpark Room). Daily room hirerates go from €100 to €600.

Green Park, Dundalk, Co Louth042 939 4900

www.cpdundalk.ieContact: Roisin BrennanMeeting Rooms: 12Max Capacity: 400Parking: Yes

This four-star hotel has 12conference rooms, the largestaccommodating up to 400 people.The 129 bedrooms are themed to theseasons of the year and there is arooftop restaurant with great viewsof Carlingford and the CooleyPeninsula.

Western Road, CorkMeeting Rooms: 8Maximum Capacity: 150Parking: Yes

The hotel has a dedicatedmeetings floor comprising eight air-conditioned suites. Capable of hostingup to 150 delegates, the meetingrooms are supported by a businesscentre. Hotel amenities include anextensive fitness centre.

John Street, Kilkennywww.rivercourthotel.comMeeting Rooms: 6Max Capacity: 260Parking: Yes

The hotel’s six conference andbanqueting suites have naturaldaylight and are equipped withblackout facilities.

Naas, Co Kildare045 881 111www.osprey.ieContact: Sharon [email protected] Rooms: 18Max Capacity: 300Parking: Yes

The Osprey Hotel in Naas has 18meeting rooms, which all comeequipped with air conditioning,natural daylight and top of the rangeaudiovisual facilities. The hotel cancater for conferences or meetingsfrom two to 300 delegates. Exhibitionfacilities are also available, whilecomplimentary wireless connectivity,dedicated phone lines and broadbandare also provided.

Lough Atalia Road, Galway091 538 300www.radissonhotelgalway.comContact: James [email protected] Rooms: 8Max Capacity: 1,000Parking: Yes

The hotel’s main conference room,the Inis Mór Ballroom, has a capacityof 1,000. The hotel also has sixboardrooms and the recently openedLive Lounge covers 6,000 sq ft overtwo floors and suits a unique productlaunch, exhibition, meeting, privatedinner or concert.

Henry Street, Limerickwww.savoylimerick.comMeeting Rooms: 10Max Capacity: 220Parking: Offsite

The Savoy Limerick has tenconference, banqueting and privatedining suites. All rooms are fully airconditioned, with natural daylightand wireless broadband.

Dangan, Galway www.westwoodhousehotel.comMax Capacity: 350Number of rooms: 6Parking: Yes

The Westwood Hotel

Savoy Hotel Limerick

Radisson Blu Hotel &Spa Galway

Osprey Hotel

Kilkenny River Court Hotel

Jurys Cork Hotel

Crowne PlazaDundalk

County ArmsHotel

Connemara CoastHotel

Charleville ParkHotel


Selected Meeting Rooms Outside Dublin

The Western MeetingRoom in Jurys Cork

4★ Family run since 1962

ENJOY FREE MEETING ROOMS 2010Stay or eat and meet for FREE.

Bedrooms from €69Lunch options from €12

Applies to all public and private sector businessesthroughout 2010

T: 057 912 0791 W: www.countyarmshotel.com

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