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Experience the impact of a wonderful board room in the Ardtara Country House conference room. All modern electronic equipment is available for your presentations, as well as a full-size mahogany board table with comfortable chairs, and attractive furnishings, all provide the sort of atmosphere that leads to real entrepreneurial creative thinking. "Most Romantic Hotel of the Year" (AA Award). Ardtara is an elegantly restored 19th-century mansion, situated between Belfast and the Giant's Causeway Coast. Once the home to the Clark family, world-famous linen makers, Ardtara is now widely regarded as one of the finest country house accommodations in Northern Ireland.
At Ballyfin, business can be combined with pleasure in a location that is private, distinctive and easy to reach. For private and corporate entertaining to high-level business meetings, Ballyfin offers the perfect retreat. It is an ideal venue to entertain clients, to work on strategy or to celebrate a professional milestone. From a board meeting to an afternoon of activities, the discreet and private setting helps to support your professional and business goals. At Ballyfin, fresh air, open skies and the spirit and beauty of nature and the house are the luxurious backdrops for productive and energetic meetings. Team-building experiences include archery, clay pigeon shooting, treasure hunts, cookery classes and blind wine tasting challenges, among others.
Ballymaloe House Hotel is situated 35 kilometres outside of Cork City. It is a large, family-run, 17th-century house surrounded by lawns and 400 acres of farmland. It is the perfect location for combining business with country pleasure. The Grainstore is the latest addition to Ballymaloe House Hotel. This new multi-purpose venue is a sensitively converted 17th-century farmyard building. The Grainstore is 50 yards from the main house. Its spacious lime washed interior, gooseberry coloured railings and bamboo floor create a pleasant setting for any occasion. The Grainstore is available for conferences, weddings, concerts, parties, dances, fashion shows, fundraisers and family events.
Barberstown Castle is the perfect location for companies and event planners looking for a unique location for an important corporate gathering. The 4-star 13th-century castle and country house hotel is located just 30 minutes from Dublin City Centre and Dublin Airport and less than 10 minutes from the N4 and N7. Facilities include two large conference spaces, two boardrooms, flexible breakout spaces, 55 bedrooms, high-speed broadband provided by a dedicated lease line, 200 parking spaces and a helipad. Enjoy natural daylight in our conference rooms; each overlooking 10 acres of private landscaped gardens - perfect for a brisk walk during a meeting break or for onsite team building activities. Privately owned, we pride ourselves in providing a personal, professional and attentive service, tailored to your individual needs, with the highest standards of facilities, food & accommodation. Whatever the occasion, the unique blend of old-world charm and modern convenience makes Barberstown Castle the perfect choice!
Bishop’s Gate Hotel, originally an iconic base for businessmen, intellects and civic leaders of the city for many years, continues its celebrated legacy as the place for great minds to discuss great ideas. The hotel is perfectly positioned in the heart of the Walled City for meetings and events ranging from a discreet business lunch to a private conference. The hotel conference space seamlessly blends the grandeur of the hotel with modern technology and comfort. From the beautifully restored Northern Counties Ballroom to the Hervey Library – all boast natural daylight and are equipped with the latest technology, including complimentary Wi-Fi and full AV support.
The Bushmills Inn enjoys an enviable reputation for hosting small residential conferences and seminars. The unique atmosphere and facilities of this faithfully restored coaching inn create the perfect setting for creative thinking. Rescued from near dereliction in 1988 by the previous owner, this faithfully restored coaching inn and adjoining millhouse, at the home of the world's oldest distillery, has become one of Ireland's 'must visit' hotels.
Butler House has established itself as a premier location for conferences, corporate events and training courses. The three magnificent reception rooms and one boardroom suite all have large bow windows, high ceilings and inspiring views of both the walled garden and Kilkenny Castle. Butler House caters for a wide range of requirements; from small gatherings to medium-sized conferences of up to 120 people, in a variety of configurations. The professional staff are on hand to take the hard work out of organising your conference. Their experience and attention to detail ensure that your event is successful. Butler House offers packages tailored to your needs, including light refreshments, and a selection of lunch and dinner menus. Both secluded and quiet, Butler House is a distinctive conference venue with its own private car park. Butler House, in the heart of Kilkenny City, is the ultimate venue for national and international events. Conference rooms can also be used for Art Exhibitions, Stockrooms and Civil Wedding Ceremonies.
Cahernane House Hotel is a hidden gem when it comes to both corporate away-days and company retreats. Escape from the busy office environment and retreat to the intimate setting of Cahernane, where the team is on hand to ensure your event is a complete success. Cahernane House Hotel has several meeting rooms on offer to suit your every need, all with natural daylight. There is the library which can cater for up to 25 guests, the Pembroke suite which caters for up to 30 guests and the drawing room which can cater for up to 60 guests. The hotel can also be hired in its entirety for exclusive use.
Castle Durrow is one of Ireland's most luxurious country house hotels, located just one hour from Dublin in the quaint village of Durrow in Co Laois. Castle Durrow is a haven for the most discerning of guests and offers lots of enjoyable outdoor activities, from the local Durrow Leafy Loops walks to Clay Pigeon Shooting and Archery, which are regular activities at Castle Durrow and can be arranged at a few days notice. Minimum number for corporate groups is 8 with a maximum of 20. Competitions can also be arranged for your group.
Castle Leslie is the perfect rural location for private business meetings or corporate celebrations, Castle Leslie Estate is located just 80 minutes from Dublin and 60 minutes from Belfast. Set in tranquil surroundings which block out distractions from the outside world, Castle Leslie is an environment conducive to learning and creativity and the ideal place to reward staff. With its 1,000 acres, woodlands, lakes and variety of onsite facilities, it is also an ideal setting for product launches, photoshoots or as a film location.
Chapter One Restaurant is ideal for lunch or dinner meetings as well as small private events. It has The Midleton Room for priviate dining which can hold 10 people.
Located in the heart of Dublin's Georgian District and less than a 5 minute walk from St Stephen's Green, Dax Restaurant is the perfect setting for a corporate meeting. The impressive mx of professional service and delicious food makes it a premier destination for corporate entertainment. For bookings of parties of 8 people or more, please email us at olivier@dax.ie
Delphi Lodge offers an ideal setting for events from business luncheons to larger intimate meetings conferences. Their three large rooms and library serve as meeting hubs with natural daylight and facilities for sound systems; media players; ceiling mounted LCD projection; and automatic screen.
Dunbrody House is not your average corporate venue, but rather a warm and inviting stately home combined with a superb professional attitude. Dunbrody offers a very personalised service combined with food that is hard to beat, with menus that are individually styled by celebrity chef and owner Kevin Dundon. This captivating 1830s Georgian manor house hotel hides amid 300 acres of tranquil parklands on the idyllic Hook Peninsula, yet is less than 10km from Waterford City. A chic yet informal ambience permeates Dunbrody, where guests have the opportunity to experience sheer indulgence coupled with a tradition of courteous attentive service.
With three unique conference rooms, superb ensuite bedrooms, and located just one hour from Dublin and Belfast airports, Ghan House is an ideal spot for corporate meetings and events. The walled private grounds are ideal for team-building exercises in addition to the renowned cookery school. Carlingford Lough is a stone's throw from the gardens and the medieval town of Carlingford just a tree length away. Working closely with the local adventure centre and yacht sailing centre brings together a wealth of variety and experience, on the doorstep of Ghan House.
Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate offers a luxury conference and event venue for up to 220 delegates, on a 138-acre estate, just 4km from Galway City on the west coast of Ireland. Where contemporary elegance meets historic surroundings, the timeless décor and impeccable finishes blend seamlessly with the most up to date A/V and technology. A choice of conference rooms and bespoke venues are available, depending on your requirements. Glenlo's conference facilities are ideal for conferencing, memorable incentives, corporate training days and product launches. This unrivalled five-star hotel offers a warm, personalised service, coupled with a host of dining options, luxury bedrooms and suites and estate activities, along with its serene and peaceful setting on the doorstep to Connemara.
Whatever your business, whoever you are meeting, Gregans Castle Hotel is an ideal venue for small corporate gatherings. From discreet board meetings to motivational weekends and team-building events, the professional staff at Gregans will meet your every need. Gregans can provide a quote based on your dates and requirements and you are welcome to view the facilities in advance, by prior appointment at any time of the year.
Your meeting criteria is sure to be met by one of Hayfield Manor's 5 distinct meeting rooms. For smaller meetings, the Merriman Suite is a perfect size, with capacity for up to 20 people. The Kane Kirby Room will cater for crowds up to 110 people. For more informal meetings, the library or drawing room offer somewhere private yet comfortable. Set within 2 acres of mature gardens, Hayfield Manor provides an oasis of calm within a vibrant city. Enjoy award-winning afternoon tea, or relax in the private, picturesque garden. Located on the cusp of the city centre, all the highlights and attractions of the city are a mere stroll from the hotel, while popular tourist attractions such as Blarney, Kinsale and Cobh are just a short distance away.
Conference facilities available for groups of up to 30 people. Ireland's oldest coaching inn, now in the 5th generation of the same family, with a long-standing tradition of friendliness, hospitality and good food. Its picturesque gardens along the banks of the river Vartry provide a delightful setting for a delicious afternoon tea or pre-lunch drink.
The Ice House offers elegant, well-thought-out venues for business events, corporate meetings, gala banquets, private receptions and parties of varying sizes. Two private meeting rooms are ideally suited for small private gatherings of up to thirty guests. All meeting spaces are well equipped with complete audio-visual support. The stylish and unique venue provides the optimal environment for corporate getaways, team building sessions or simply to entertain, wine and dine your most valued clients. The Ice House is located in a truly iconic building, overlooking the spectacular and ever-changing River Moy, at the Quay, Ballina, Co. Mayo. A unique setting, The Ice House comprises of 32 ultra luxurious bedrooms and suites, featuring underfloor heating, goose down duvets and pillows, and Voya lotions and potions.
Killarney town plays host to large national and international conferences for the trade and tourism industry every year. Killarney is the ideal town as it can accommodate over 20,000 for accommodation. If you're travelling to Killarney for a conference and you're looking for a cosy, convenient hotel, choose The Killarney Royal Hotel. The Killarney Royal Hotel is centrally located, opposite the courthouse and only 2 minutes walk from the Bus station and Train station. Parking is off-site however it is free for residents of the hotel. Free WiFi and a business centre are available should you require office space, internet use or printing. All our 29 Luxurious bedrooms have wireless internet, trouser press, tea/coffee making facilities, desk space & 24-hour concierge. Should you require breakfast on the go, John our night porter will look after you. If you require a work out while in Killarney, the National Park is 5 minutes from the doorstep of the hotel. As a resident, the nearby leisure club is also available to you.
Conveniently situated within easy driving distance of Cork International Airport, Liss Ard Estate offers an all-encompassing destination for corporate meetings and small business gatherings. Business parties can include corporate entertaining, brainstorming sessions or small conferences, while our secluded settings make an ideal and secure base for small groups of executives who wish to plan their corporate strategy in private. We understand that you want a personal and efficient service. Our team is on hand to co-ordinate your entire experience from start to finish and our staff are flexible, professional and helpful. They will take care of all the details so you can get on with your work. We are happy to set up and arrange our spaces based on your needs - board room, theatre, banqueting or informally. For private hire events, Liss Ard Estate can accommodate up to 50 residential guests comfortably and is available for an exclusive rental where guests can take over the full accommodation for a corporate retreat. The Estate's magnificent position set amidst 200 acres of woodland and parkland also lends itself perfectly to corporate activities. These are a great way of boosting staff integration and loyalty and enhancing business relationships. They are also great for winding down after intense work schedules. We can work closely with the top event management companies and outdoor activity specialists in Ireland to offer many exciting activities for team building. We can design a complete tailor-made package to meet your event requirements and we will offer you competitive all-inclusive rates.
Marlfield House is one of the finest conference hotels in Wexford providing the ideal setting for small boardroom and think tank-style meetings. The magnificent Print suite opens onto and overlooks the gardens and will seat 20 around its fine antique table. In addition, the Drawing Room, Grand Hall and Library each provide endless possibilities as break out rooms for different uses. Marlfield House is a beautifully restored Regency period house set on 36 acres of fine gardens and woodland and close to miles of golden beaches. The Bowe family opened it's doors to guests over 30 years ago and it has continued as a highly acclaimed country house and restaurant ever since. Rooms are filled with beautiful antiques, paintings and vases of flowers from the garden. All overlook the gardens and grounds, have marble bathrooms and the six grand staterooms open on to the lake and wildfowl reserve.
From high-level business meetings in Dublin to private and corporate entertaining, this luxurious 5-star hotel in Dublin city is the perfect setting for every occasion. With its own separate entrance and reception, No 24, originally known as Mornington House, home to Lord Mornington, boasts six magnificent rooms over two floors dedicated to private dining and corporate meetings. The Merrion, Dublin's most stylish 5-star hotel is situated opposite Government Buildings in the city centre. Created from four Georgian Townhouses and a contemporary Garden Wing, the 142 bedrooms and suites are arranged around two 18th century style gardens. Stunningly restored interiors provide the perfect backdrop for one of Ireland's most impressive private art collections.
Situated on 1,500 acres of lush parkland, Mount Juliet, Conference, Event, Leisure and Golf Resort is the ideal location for your next conference or event. Located 20 minutes from both Kilkenny, Mount Juliet offers your conference or corporate event state-of-the-art facilities, combined with luxury hotel, spa and championship golf. With the new M9 motorway Mount Juliet is now only 1 hour from Dublin Conference and Event Guests can also enjoy complimentary parking, free Wi-Fi access, and your conference event will have a choice of three dining options. Our Estate activities such as championship golf, equestrian, clay pigeon shooting and archery make for ideal team building events or can add an extra feature to your conference or corporate days.
The Mustard Seed is a stylish country house situated in the heart of the countryside just down the road from Adare in Co. Limerick. The private location of The Mustard Seed makes it the ideal venue for small but significant meetings. Without the distractions of a busy hotel car park, passing traffic and background urban sounds, the tranquillity of The Mustard Seed provides the perfect backdrop for a productive meeting. The house is surrounded by 12 acres of private grounds so plenty of opportunities to have your meeting al fresco! Located just 40 minutes drive from Shannon airport and 20 minutes from Limerick city, we offer competitive corporate rates for overnight accommodation to complete the experience. Small, Informal Meetings Theatre Style Boardroom
Whatever the meeting or event, be it corporate or a team exercise, No.1 has many options for you to choose from. They offer unique meeting spaces throughout this historic building for you to do business. From the Board Room for the more formal affair to the intimacy of The Wine Room for the smaller group get together No.1 Pery Square has the solution for you. No.1 Pery Square offers a small intimate non-clinical approach to meetings in that we provide small spaces conducive to brainstorming. The Board Room has often been referred to as the “Think Tank” for many small local & national businesses to the bigger corporate giants. For many official meetings we can also offer a full-on professional package.
Whether a small meeting or residential conference, conference, The Old Inn oozes character and charm in a fantastic location, just 10 minutes from Belfast City Centre and minutes from the seaside town of Bangor. For catering and refreshments during your event, we provide a range of menus to ensure every detail of your event runs just as you want it. Each of our menus is expertly crafted, using local produce, whether you want a working lunch, buffet, canapes or sit-down dinner.
As our hotel is small it is ideal for exclusive use for celebrations or corporate events. In addition to the extensive facilities in the hotel, we are blessed to have the following adjoining the hotel - St Patricks Church - Picturesque church dating from 1856 which seats 80 persons. Carnegie Hall - 140 seat theatre with state of the art lighting and projection system Kenmare Golf Course - 18 hole golf course. The Park Hotel Kenmare with its renowned service is a perfect venue for that special event. Here are some reasons to choose us for a special day or a special event. 46 Bedrooms Dining for up to 120 people The Pavilion Meeting room for 70 people SAMAS Destination Spa 25mt Stainless Steel Lap Pool Reel Room Screening Room.
Rathmullan House is the perfect location for all types of events - from executive meetings to Think Tank Sessions catering up to 80 people. The beach provides endless entertainment-walk it, jog it, comb it, ride it, occasionally even lie on it when the weather is good! But there is also an indoor heated pool, sauna, tennis courts, massages and holistic treatments at the hotel. books, board games, DVDs and jigsaws for the less energetic.
Rathsallagh's two main conference rooms can accommodate up to 20 people boardroom-style and approximately 40 people theatre-style. Rathsallagh has 2 breakout rooms taking up to 10 people each boardroom style. Rathsallagh also has the Golf Club room which can take up to 150 theatre style. Rathsallagh is a unique meeting venue as it can be reserved exclusively to guarantee privacy and confidentiality. Rathsallagh has a private and uncontended 50mb broadband connection. Internet access is free to all guests and conference meeting delegates. Rathsallagh House works closely with many of Irelands leading Team Building and Events Companies and with hundreds of acres of parkland, woods and gardens, Rathsallagh is also ideal for less formal activity-based team building events. It is good to get away from the office environment when you need to plan your next strategy Rathsallagh House will provide you with an inspirational backdrop where you can sit back, reflect and become motivated all at the same time.
The sumptuous private dining room at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is situated in the Georgian part of the restaurant and is home to one of the finest collections of Roderic O'Conor paintings. It provides the perfect venue for up to 30 people for any number of occasions - a birthday celebration, Christmas group dining, business meeting or family gathering. For larger parties, our main dining room can seat up to 80 people. Over the years, we have facilitated many wonderful events, from fashion shows and art shows to wine tastings and weddings.
"THINK TANK" Think Tankardstown for your Corporate Event, Off-Site Meeting or Conference. "With sprawling country houses and wild rain-lashed scenery in abundance. Ireland is the place to get down to work beside a roaring log fire with perhaps a tot or two of local whiskey to grease the cogs. Consider Tankardstown, a stunningly restored Georgian Mansion complete with meeting rooms set amid glorious parkland" - Lonely Planet. Tankardstown has many features which make it a very attractive location for a variety of corporate events. Situated just 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and easily accessible just 10 minutes from the M1. Complete privacy for more intimate meetings and conferences including exclusive use of the Main House if required. Larger Conference and Presentation facilities for up to 200 delegates in the Orangery. Break out spaces available. Outdoor team-building events can be organised on the estate by professional third party companies. Picnics or refreshments delivered to the site.
Whether for a team-building away day(s), a company celebration or even a simple post-board meeting dinner, Virginia Park Lodge owned by Michelin Chef Richard Corrigan, has all the right ingredients to create the perfect affair. Set on 100 acres of private grounds there are endless opportunities for team building and training days at the Lodge. Combine it with a cookery class run by Chef Corrigan himself, a round of golf, shooting or some boating on the lakes, or simply let your guests meander the hours of beautiful walks that surround the estate. End the night with a luxury dinner and a stay over in our beautiful hunting lodge rooms. A real home from home!
Business or pleasure, the Wineport's meeting rooms are ideal for a business meeting or private dinner from 5 to 150. All with natural daylight these versatile meeting rooms can accommodate a boardroom meeting up to 30 people or a business presentation up to 100 delegates. Wineport Lodge has the most unique setting on the edge of Ireland's peaceful Inland Waterways. Situated just 4KM from the M6 Motorway, one hour's drive from West Dublin, it is very easily accessible from anyway in Ireland.
Coopershill is perfect for your small, high-level business meeting, guaranteeing exclusive use and privacy. The house is surrounded by farm and woodland, a mile from the main road, ensuring peace, quiet and minimum distraction. Offering large, bright meeting rooms with natural light and wireless internet access. Exquisite meals, 8 luxury bedrooms and a snooker room are available for essential winding down. Championship Links Golf courses nearby. Please contact Coopershill directly for prices.