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Google Opens a Conference Centre – Dublin’s hottest new venue

On 2 October, 2013 by Ciara Feely Comments (0), leave your own!
Categories: Conference Hotels, Conference Planning, Conference Venues, Dublin Conference Facilities, Venue Reviews

Google opened a hot new venue in Dublin just a few weeks ago. The Foundry – A Conference Centre designed to inspire, communicate and help companies build their business community. They went for a “Posh Garage” look – exposed ceilings, funky design, splashes of colour. Who was the first conference client to experience it – Ikea!

“It is a digital, conference centre and networking place to bring together the best people, share best practice and help super charge the economy” as described by John Herlihy, Head of Google Ireland. There is a Google Hang out room (Hang out on Air), for companies to hang out with and talk to their customers. Lots of fun gadgets and even a shopping experience. At long last, a space to inspire thought and innovation as a conference centre. Can’t wait to see it for myself. A tour is in the works for my next visit to Dublin. I have 3 clients it will suit perfectly for 2014 and 2015 conference venue enquiries.

Auditorium style it can fit 360 conference delegates.

Google Venue, Dublin\'s newest Conference Venue

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Venue Review – The Guinness Storehouse – Dublin City Conference Centre

On 24 September, 2009 by Ciara Feely Comments (0), leave your own!
Categories: Conference Venues, Event Reviews

I have held 2 events at the Guinness Storehouse and have got great feedback each time ” the staff are easy to work with and are professionals”. Last week I attended Bizcamp there – I worked with Keith on finding the venue.  Most of the stress of the day is taken away for the organiser if the venue are on top of things, provide excellent service and serve a decent cup of coffee!  This is the case with The Guinness Storehouse – Happy Arthur Guinness Day!

The Review

Location – Dublin City, at the site where Guinness is brewed – about a 15 minute walk down the keys from Dublin City Centre, 10 mins by Luas or a quick taxi ride.  It is also very close to Heuston Train Station and on the Luas line which makes it so accessible.

What is it perfect for?  If you are looking for a venue that is a little bit different, this is the one.  You enter via the Visitors Centre which has a very touristy feel to it, this I like as I can pretend that I am on holidays.  You can just skip through the line to pay to get in if you are attending a conference.  There is plenty of signage to direct delegates to the conference floors.

Main room at the Guinness Storehouse, great for an event or conference

Main room at the Guinness Storehouse, great for an event or conference

The main Aural suite is on the 3rd floor.  This will accommodate about 300 people seated.  Lots of room outside for tea/coffee area.   You can feel and hear the buzz of the visitors centre, the building is a large atrium, built in the shape of a Pint of Guinness in the centre so you can feel the atmosphere from the whole venue.

Meeting Room at Guinness Storehouse

Smaller meetings – Break out rooms – up on the next floor – in the business centre area.  There are 5 rooms here that will hold up to 70 people.

Food - prepared by Campbell Catering – tasty and flexible with a choice of menus for every budget.

For that Special Event -  there are 3 other venue spaces available for evening parties.   During the day they are open to the public but a great private party venue for evening entertainment – choices are -

Gravity Bar

Panoramic views of Dublin, a great Venue

Panoramic views of Dublin, a great Venue

Brewery Bar

Great Party Venue

Great Party Venue

Source Bar

Party Venue Option/Drinks Reception

Party Venue Option/Drinks Reception

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Hotels near by – Radisson Blu Royal Hotel,  The Clarence

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How to Plan a Conference …. continued advice from the experts.

On 7 May, 2009 by Ciara Feely Comments (0), leave your own!
Categories: Conference Planning, Conference Venue Tips, Smart organising tips, Uncategorized

 

Step Three – Producing the Conference
To put the conference product in place you will to need to action the following:
Conference Budget:  This needs to be drawn up and must contain a revenue and expenditure section together with an actual column.  Always include a contingency figure, say 10% of the estimated total.
Programme:  Clearly identify you objectives so that both you and your speaker know what the conference is aiming to achieve and delegate expectations are met.
Marketing and PR plan:  You need to identify how are going to reach your target audience. Website will need to be designed or updated.
Event Schedule:  This is used to plot all the various activities that are talking place throughout the conference.
Step Four – Products and suppliers
Once you have produced you conference budget you can confirm your suppliers and product requirements:
Venue Finder:  Professional venue finders, who are experts on venues and offer an independent opinion are always a safe bet to use to ensure you select the right venue.  Your reputation is on the line if you chose the wrong venue!
Accommodation:  This may need to be placed on provisional hold if the conference venue cannot provide or has insufficient space.
Audio Visual equipment and production:  This is something either the venue can provide or you can source in-house.  Alternatively obtain up to quotes from conference / AV companies.
Catering, entertainment, transport, delegate bags etc:  Make sure you have thought of everything at this stage so that there are no surprises in the budget later on.
Marketing and PR plan:  You need to identify how are going to reach your target audience. Website will need to be designed or updated.
Event Schedule:  This is used to plot all the various activities that are talking place throughout the conference.

 

Charleville Park Hotel, Cork - midway between Limerick and Cork

Step Three – Producing the Conference

To put the conference product in place you will to need to action the following:

Conference Budget:  This needs to be drawn up and must contain a revenue and expenditure section together with an actual column.  Always include a contingency figure, say 10% of the estimated total.

Programme:  Clearly identify you objectives so that both you and your speaker know what the conference is aiming to achieve and delegate expectations are met.

Marketing and PR plan:  You need to identify how are going to reach your target audience. Website will need to be designed or updated.

Event Schedule:  This is used to plot all the various activities that are talking place throughout the conference.

 

Great meeting room, just outside Dublin.  Convenient to the airport also.

Great meeting room, just outside Dublin. Convenient to the airport also.

 

 

Step Four – Products and suppliers

Once you have produced you conference budget you can confirm your suppliers and product requirements:

 

Venue Finder:  Professional venue finders, who are experts on venues and offer an independent opinion are always a safe bet to use to ensure you select the right venue.  Your reputation is on the line if you chose the wrong venue!

Accommodation:  This may need to be placed on provisional hold if the conference venue cannot provide or has insufficient space.  Ensure there are enough gurestrooms for delegates or that there are excellently priced hotels within easy reach of the conference.  You don’t want your delegates arriving late as they were stuck in traffic.  Again, consult a venue finder on these.

Audio Visual equipment and production:  This is something either the venue can provide or you can source in-house.  Alternatively obtain up to quotes from conference / AV companies. Ensure  you get references, as getting the AV right on the day is essential!!

Catering, entertainment, transport, delegate bags etc:  Make sure you have thought of everything at this stage so that there are no surprises in the budget later on.

Marketing and PR plan:  You need to identify how are going to reach your target audience. Website will need to be designed or updated.

Event Schedule:  This is used to plot all the various activities that are talking place throughout the conference.

Source – In Any Event UK

For more expert tips on organising a conference or event – click here…

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Conference Check-list… onsite management of Conferences, meetings and events

On 8 April, 2009 by Ciara Feely Comments (1), leave your own!
Categories: Conference Planning, Conference Venue Tips, Smart organising tips

Last minute to dos to ensure a successful Conference
For Association Conferences Organisers and Corporate Events Organisers …

20 easy tips

• Do final arrangement checks with venue contact who will be working the day of your conference
• Get name and mobile no or set up walkie-talkie system with your venue onsite contact
• Set up conference office – ensure front desk at hotel knows where it is and what your phone no is

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• Set up sponsors and exhibitors – take photos for future event sales
• Provide adequate signage (where permitted by the venue)
• Make arrangements for telephone lines, faxes and Internet access

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• Provision of photocopy machines and other necessary equipment
• Supply of flowers for registration, dinner tables and conference room
• Provision of table menus, table plans, and places cards
• Provision for luggage storage, cloak room, first aid facilities on site

Clarion Hotel Cork City Centre

Clarion Hotel Cork City Centre

And 10 more…..

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• Arrange rooms for audio-visual set up and speakers rehearsals
• Briefing of chairman and speakers. Collect presentations
• Conference reporting, hearing loops and other delegate aids

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• Handling question and answer session from the audience
• Briefing of staff and volunteers
• Provision of general information files on conference desk

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• Handling of delegate queries and messages through-out the event
• Provision of secretarial and administrative assistance
• If parking is free for attendees, ensure supply of paid for tickets
• Hand out evaluation forms and ensure method of collection is clear

The above are some handy guidelines provided by Event Organisers UK.

Conference room set up, Morisson Hotel Dublin City Centre

Conference room set up, Morisson Hotel Dublin City Centre

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Up Cork! for Event Venues

On 16 November, 2007 by Ciara Feely Comments (0), leave your own!
Categories: Conference Venues

If you didn’t think that Cork has a lot to offer as a Corporate Event Venue or Conference Facility then read on cause…………….. I was nicely surprised recently.

I felt very proud as I attended a number of events arranged for UK Meeting Organisers who are looking at booking Ireland for an event. Failte/Tourism Ireland and Cork Convention Bureau put together a wonderful weekend show casing what Cork has to offer to the Conference, Meeting and Event Market. Cork City Goal was displayed in spectacular fashion as a Corporate Event Venue. It is the cities old jail and also shares its history as a broadcasting station for RTE, Ireland radio.

Back to the event – we arrived through candle lit corridors to a wine reception area that was once the Governor’s office. The walls are all exposed stone dating back to 1824 We dined in the main hall – with 3 story high ceilings, natural stone cleverly lit and wrought iron staircases up to the old cells. Candles and great company set the mood for the evening. The acoustics were fantastic and proved a perfect venue for “The Keynotes” – a group of 4 fine looking young men – they entered the room singing and walking down through the tables to everyone’s delight – especially the ladies, I noticed quite a few sit up with interest upon their arrival. They entertained us for a half hour with popular tunes from Tony Bennett to Elvis Presley to beautiful Irish Ballads – all with their unique twist. They really were a joy to listen to and very entertaining. I found myself wondering what life must have been like there as a jail, as a venue it certainly offers something different and creates a very special atmosphere.

We spent Thursday night whiskey tasting at Jameson Distillery, Midleton. We enjoyed a “shindig” night with entertainment by young Irish Dancers and a lively band. I found the whiskey tasting very interesting and informative. A great conversation starter.

The UK Meeting Organisers were shown the diverse range of hotels in the Cork area from world class 5 star venues to excellent 3 and 4 star options. Most of the buyers did not know that Cork had so much to offer as Conference Venue and Meeting Place Hotels with something different and inspiring as a Corporate Event Venue to host elaborate banquets, product launches, corporate team building activities, Corporate Meetings and Conference Facilities.

The Meeting Organisers had diverse clients from x Formula One drivers to Food and Wine Groups to Corporate Conference Organisers in the Medical and Finance sector. Experiencing some of Corks finest hospitality and attending the Mad Hatters Food Festival in Kinsale gave them first hand experience and ideas for further groups. Cork has a wide range of corporate entertainment options which can be read in detail on any of the Cork Venues web brochure on my website – www.findaConferenceVenue.com. Each venue lists the top 10 things to do while staying at that Venue, giving full details on all event space, accommodation, facilities and location. 70 Venues are registered nationwide with Corporate Event Venue options from Belfast to Kerry and Galway to Conference Venue and Meeting Place options in Dublin.

I will be updating this blog regularly with details of other events I have attended around the country, giving you a taste of what Ireland has to offer for that something special.

Ciara Feely Cahalane  – FindaConferenceVenue.com

Ireland’s Venue Finder
ciara@findaconferencevenue.com

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