FAQs

A. Ireland is awash with famous championship courses, all of which are open to non-members. It’s always worth booking well in advance as these courses are very popular. To make things easier you can always hire the services of specialist golf operators who can arrange accommodation, tee times and programmes to include some or all of the championship courses. Corporate or incentive entertainment elements can also be arranged as part of a golf programme. For more details on courses and specialist operators, click here.

A. International links make it very easy to get to Ireland with London about an hour’s flight away and the east coast of the United States about five and a half hours away. There are several international airports with direct scheduled flights from North America, mainland Europe and Britain. Ireland is also accessible by ferry services from France and the UK if you fancy taking the more leisurely route.

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A. Yes, Ireland may be a small country but it has big venues! There is capacity here to cater for up to 6,500 delegates.

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A. Ireland is currently one of the hippest destinations in Europe, with fashionable cities and desirable places to stay. From chic designer boutiques to sleek urban bars, Ireland has a cutting-edge selection of things to do that will impress even the savviest traveller. From the adrenaline-boost of adventure sports to downtime at one of Europe’s top spas, Ireland gives you the chance to treat your clients to something new.

A. There are some really impressive venues around the country that can cater for gala banquets and dinners. For something really different, why not try a medieval banquet in an historic castle.

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 A. Ireland boasts a wealth of unique and exciting venues for conferences, product launches, corporate away-days or team-building exercises. There are impressive sports venues, castles, universities, historic buildings, and bold contemporary spaces. You can take a luxurious cruise down river, enjoy a reception in an incredible art gallery or get up close to a cutting-edge contemporary arts centre. Ireland boasts a really unique range of venues that are guaranteed to thrill, surprise, impress and make an impact on your clients or delegates.

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 A. Of course, there are several hotels around the country that can cater for this number of delegates. Most hotels can also arrange conferences in-house with high-grade conference facilities.

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A. Just by being in Ireland, your clients will be able to enjoy the country’s legendary warmth, beauty, unique traditions and friendly people, but there are countless ways to take things a step further with something really unique. You can bring your clients to a medieval castle; move them around the breathtaking countryside in a vintage car; treat them to a medieval banquet; host lunch on a traditional Irish farm; enjoy some whiskey tasting in an Irish distillery; enjoy an Irish cookery course in a top school; or cruise down the Shannon River. A day at the races or watching a rugby match or even one of Ireland’s indigenous sports, such as hurling, Gaelic football or camogie is also a great way to sample the Irish passion for sports, while enjoying some of the best hospitality the country has to offer.

A. Absolutely and the best way to do this is through an event organiser who can get tickets along with corporate hospitality to all the major events, from top rock concerts to international sporting occasions.

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A. There’s such a wide-range of choice that you may have trouble trying to decide. You can choose five-star coaches, vintage cars, vintage bus, boat, private jet, luxury train and even helicopter.

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A. Yes. The country is rich in castles, many of which can be hired exclusively for your group. It’s a great way to experience historic Ireland in style and many of Ireland’s castles are located in some of the most breathtakingly beautiful spots. Castles can also host banquets with traditional Irish music or medieval themed evenings.

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A. There are almost 400 – so you won’t be short of somewhere to play!

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 A. Of course, there’s a wide range of professional and experienced Destination Marketing Companies and Professional Conference Organisers with specialist market knowledge. As well as making sure your event runs smoothly for everyone, these companies provide a wide range of services from full conference management to translation services, equipment hire and entertainment.

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