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 – www.findaConferenceVenue.com
Ireland’s Venue Finder
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