Dublin

Captivating experience: Dublin is a breath of fresh air, a truly unique capital that’s steeped in tradition yet young at heart. In the historic, compact city centre there are lots to do and see, and visitors will love the rich selection of galleries, museums, restaurants, pubs and shops, not to mention the traditionally warm welcome from Dubliners.

 Easy access: Ireland ideally located on the edge of Europe, is less than one hour from London, less than two hours from Paris or Brussels and just six hours from the east coast of the US by air. Dublin Airport is Ireland’s busiest airport, with 80 airlines flying to 179 destinations, including direct scheduled daily flights from North America, mainland Europe, Britain and regular flights from the Middle East. We are the only EU capital with all day US Pre-Clearance. Dublin International Airport is only 12KM from the city centre and the city itself is small and compact and is tailor-made for carefree exploring by foot.
Traditionally high visitor turnout: World-renowned for our warm welcome and genuine sense of fun, the Irish people’s enviable passion for life promises to entice colleagues and peers from around the globe, guaranteeing high attendance at any international event.
Dublin Convention Bureau Support
Dublin Convention Bureau is the leading organisation for business tourism in Dublin. Our goal is to streamline your efforts and ensure that you deliver an unsurpassed meeting or event experience for your delegates in Dublin. We offer a free venue search, expert local advice, assistance with site inspections, and liaison with suppliers, promotional support, marketing assistance & much more!
Dublin Convention Bureau is a business tourism unit of Fáilte Ireland, Ireland’s National Tourism Authority. Our service to you is completely FREE and impartial. We pride ourselves on our practical and financial supports. We want your meeting in the Republic of Ireland to be a memorable one. Financial support is also available towards developing your programme and can be used to support activity such as, a welcome reception, gala dinner, entertainment or other activity to ensure a successful and enjoyable event for you and your delegates.

Main venues:
Convention Centre Dublin: The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is an inspirational setting for events with fantastic views of the city. The multi award-winning venue has 22 flexible rooms, suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions for up to 8,000 delegates.
The Royal Dublin Society: Where 280 years of history meets 42 acres of sheer possibility right in heart of the exclusive embassy belt of Dublin city. With 10 multipurpose conference/exhibition halls, 15 breakout/meeting rooms, and an outdoor stadium.
The Shelbourne Dublin: The Shelbourne is Dublin’s largest luxury five star hotel. A timeless landmark in the heart of Dublin overlooking the magnificent St. Stephens Green, The Shelbourne is Dublin’s most distinguished address and the perfect venue for business or leisure. Looking out onto the glorious St. Stephen’s Green, The Shelbourne is perfectly positioned in the heart of Ireland’s capital. For nearly 200 years, it has been the centre of the city’s social and cultural life.
The InterContinental Dublin: The award-winning five star InterContinental Dublin is an elegant, tranquil luxury hotel destination, a retreat for travellers to Dublin looking for historic sophistication minutes from Dublin city centre.
Citywest Hotel and Conference Centre: Citywest Hotel is a clear alternative to conference options available in Dublin City Centre, most significantly through its unparalleled offering of a complete conference and residential solution in one location.
Round Room at The Mansion: The Round Room has held some of Ireland’s most prestigious events since 1821. A popular space for Gala dinners, conferences and receptions, that can hold up to 700 guests. The venue has state of the art lighting and AV facilities.
Croke Park: Croke Park Meetings & Events is the beating heart of Irish sport and business events featuring 110 meeting and event spaces, a 4-star 232-bedroom hotel onsite and 600 complimentary parking spaces.
Guinness Storehouse: Guinness Storehouse offers a selection of architecturally unique event spaces located across 7 floors, accommodating numbers from 10 to 2,000 delegates, making the venue the ideal choice for a unique Irish evening like no other.
Clayton Hotel Burlington Road: Located 30 minutes from Dublin International Airport and a 15-minute walk from St Stephen’s Green, our iconic Conference hotel caters for up to 1200 delegates with 20 supporting meeting rooms and 502 guest bedrooms.
Christchurch Cathedral: Christ Church Cathedral is the oldest working structure in Dublin. The 12th century crypt is available for receptions and seated dinners. The magnificent gothic nave brings the wow element to elegant seated dinners, awards ceremonies and receptions.