Meetings, Conferences & Corporate Events
Waterford offers a distinctive setting for meetings, conferences, corporate events, and team-building experiences, combining excellent hospitality with inspiring landscapes, rich heritage, and easy access across the South East.
From city-centre and historic venues to coastal retreats, garden estates and creative group experiences, Waterford offers a wide range of spaces and services for business events of all sizes. Whether you are planning a board meeting, client reception, training day, incentive trip, private dining experiences, or team-building event, there are plenty of options to help create a memorable corporate visit.
Hotels & Conference Venues
Tower Hotel
Best suited to: Large-scale conferences, banqueting dinners, corporate meetings and delegate stays.
The Tower Hotel is Waterford’s largest hotel conference venue, accommodating up to 600 delegates for conferences and up to 380 guests for banqueting dinners. Located in the heart of Waterford City, the hotel combines extensive event facilities with complimentary Wifi, free onsite parking, flexible dining options, and a dedicated events team to support organisers throughout the planning process.
The versatile Ardmore Suite can be adapted to suit conferences, gala dinners, private celebrations, and corporate events of varying sizes. For more intimate gatherings, the hotel also offers smaller meeting rooms equipped with modern technology, making them suitable for board meetings, training sessions, interviews, and private client presentations. Three additional meeting rooms are due to open in 2026, providing further flexibility and breakout space for larger conferences and events.
The Terrace Suite, the hotel’s newest event space, is located at the front of the property, overlooking The Mall. It features a private entrance, in-suite bar, room service, air conditioning, Wifi, and audiovisual equipment. The suite can accommodate up to 90 guests theatre-style, 80 for a banquet, 48 cabaret-style, 42 classroom-style, 34 boardroom-style or 30 in a U-shaped layout.
A diverse range of accommodation is available for corporate visitors, including deluxe rooms, suites, and self-catering options, alongside access to the hotel’s leisure centre. The hotel is approximately two hours from Dublin Airport, 90 minutes from Cork Airport, and 45 minutes from Kilkenny. Its city-centre location also places delegates within easy reach of the Viking Triangle and a wide range of cultural attractions, dining options, and group activities.
Granville Hotel
Best suited to: Conferences, board meetings, product launches, training seminars, and corporate functions.
The Granville Hotel in Waterford City caters for business events, conferences, banqueting, board meetings, product launches and training seminars. Its varied suites and syndicate rooms can accommodate everything from small meetings to larger gatherings.
The Parnell Room is a first-floor meeting room with large windows overlooking the River Suir and a capacity for up to 70 people, depending on layout. It is well-suited to meetings, presentations, and smaller corporate events where natural light and a city-centre location are important.
The Trinity Suite is a larger ground-floor function room, refurbished in 2024 with a modern look, mood lighting, surround sound capabilities and skylights. It can accommodate up to 200 people for drinks receptions and up to 180 theatre-style, making it suitable for larger events and corporate functions.
Dooley’s Hotel
Best suited for: Small to medium-sized conferences, business groups, private dining, and delegate accommodation.
Dooley’s Hotel offers conference and meeting facilities in the heart of Waterford City, suitable for small to medium-sized business events. The hotel can accommodate up to 220 delegates and regularly welcomes business groups, touring groups, and event attendees.
Corporate and group offerings include meeting facilities, group accommodation packages, private dining, group hospitality options, and catering services for meetings and events. Its central location provides easy access to Waterford’s cultural attractions and transport links, making it a practical choice for visiting delegates.
The experienced team at Dooley’s Hotel can also assist with tailored group packages and help coordinate local entertainment, cultural experiences and activities for corporate visitors. Special requests can be accommodated where possible to suit the needs of each group.
Waterford Marina Hotel
Best suited to: Board meetings, training programmes, interviews, and small corporate gatherings.
Waterford Marina Hotel offers a calm and convenient setting for board meetings, training programmes, interviews and small corporate gatherings. The ground-floor boardroom features natural daylight and is equipped with a built-in screen and a 65-inch smart TV.
Complimentary facilities include WiFi, indoor secure parking, notepads, pens, filtered water and flipcharts, with additional AV requirements available on request. The room can accommodate up to 30 theatre-style, 18 boardroom-style, 18 classroom-style or 15 in a U-shape layout.
Early morning meetings can be paired with breakfast, while additional catering options include tea, coffee, biscuits, scones, pastries, soup, sandwiches and a full bar menu. The hotel is also close to the Viking Triangle, giving visiting delegates easy access to Waterford’s cultural attractions.
Fitzwilton Hotel
Best suited to: Board meetings, private corporate dining, small events and delegate stays.
The Fitzwilton Hotel offers meeting and private dining spaces in a convenient Waterford City location, just minutes from the bus and train stations. It is well-suited to board meetings, private corporate dining, small events, and delegate stays.
The Penthouse Suite accommodates up to 12 people in boardroom-style seating and offers cityscape views from the fourth floor. A larger meeting room is also available, catering for up to 80 people theatre-style.
Meeting spaces include a large LCD screen, notepads and pens, flipcharts, high-speed WiFi, onsite accommodation, a lounge or sitting area and private corporate dining options. Delegate packages can be designed around the specific needs of each group.
Viking Hotel Waterford
Best suited to: Board meetings, training sessions, presentations and conferences of up to 80 delegates.
Viking Hotel Waterford is a convenient and welcoming destination for corporate groups, conferences, and meetings. Located just minutes from the M9 and N25, the hotel offers easy access for delegates along with ample free parking.
The hotel caters for everything from intimate boardroom meetings to conferences of up to 80 delegates, with five flexible meeting spaces equipped with complimentary high-speed WiFi, audiovisual technology, video conferencing facilities, natural daylight and tailored room layouts. Spaces can be adapted for training sessions, presentations, weekly/monthly meetings, full-day conferences, and longer-term arrangements.
Corporate guests can also enjoy a range of catering and hospitality options through The Wooden Pestle Bar & Restaurant, including refreshment packages, business lunches, private dining and evening entertainment. For team-building and incentive experiences, Viking Hotel Waterford works closely with local providers to arrange activities including cycling or walking the Waterford Greenway, surfing, and water sports in Tramore and Dunmore East, karting, golf, and visits to Waterford’s cultural attractions.
Faithlegg Hotel
Best suited to: Conferences, seminars, presentations, private dining and multi-day corporate events.
Faithlegg Hotel offers a countryside setting for conferences, business meetings, presentations, seminars, private dining and multi-day corporate events. Located just over two hours from Dublin and Cork airports, the hotel provides a range of professional facilities and flexible event spaces.
The venue can accommodate up to 180 conference delegates and up to 220 dining guests, with three main suites, four meeting rooms with natural light, private dining options and tailored delegate packages. Dining options range from fine dining in the award-winning Roseville Rooms Restaurant to more casual options in the Aylward Lounge and Red Cedar Lounge.
Faithlegg Hotel is also well-suited to team-building and incentive days, with outdoor activities, Greenway packages, an award-winning 18-hole golf course, marquee and BBQ area, onsite self-catering houses and apartments, and 82 bedrooms.
Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort
Best suited to: Exclusive conferences, corporate retreats, client entertainment, private dining and group stays.
Set on its own 310-acre private island just minutes from Waterford City, Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort offers an exclusive setting for corporate events, client entertainment, conferences, retreats, private dining and group stays.
A range of flexible meeting and event spaces is available, including the Leinster Room for up to 25 delegates, the Conservatory for meetings, breakout sessions or private dining for up to 24 guests, and the Munster Room, which can accommodate up to 120 people theatre-style or 100 guests for dinner. The King’s Channel Clubhouse is also ideal for larger conferences, meetings, and private functions, accommodating up to 130 people theatre-style.
With an experienced meetings and events team, award-winning food and competitive corporate rates, each event can be tailored to suit individual requirements. Accommodation includes 19 individually designed castle bedrooms and 45 luxury Castle Garden Lodges, while on-island activities include an 18-hole championship golf course, driving range, lawn games, clay pigeon shooting, nature walks, and outdoor team-building opportunities.
The Majestic Hotel
Best suited to: Corporate groups, conferences, incentive travel and events with a wellness or coastal element.
The Majestic Hotel in Tramore offers a wide range of facilities and experiences suitable for corporate groups, conferences, incentive travel and larger-scale events. As a seaside destination, Tramore offers a distinctive balance of business, wellness, outdoor adventure and hospitality for corporate visitors.
Conference and meeting spaces are available with flexible layouts, some offering sea views. Corporate groups can also avail of private dining, group dining, hospitality options, accommodation packages and tailored itineraries in partnership with local tourism and activity providers.
For groups looking to add a wellness or team-building element, The Majestic Hotel can help arrange experiences such as sea swimming, yoga, sauna experiences, beach walks, and local activity partnerships. Evening entertainment options can also be arranged, including live music, cocktail experiences, and themed events such as Italian or Indian nights.
The Haven Hotel
Best suited to: Corporate meetings, presentations, team-building events and larger group gatherings.
The Haven Hotel in Dunmore East offers meeting and conference space for groups of 10 to 300, with different rooms available depending on group size and event style. The venue can accommodate corporate meetings, group activities, team-building events and larger gatherings, with a stage available for speakers, entertainment or presentations.
A range of dining options is available for corporate events, including sit-down meals for up to 300 guests, BBQ and buffet options for up to 250, and finger food for more relaxed occasions. This flexibility makes The Haven well-suited to both formal corporate events and more informal team gatherings.
Corporate groups can also take advantage of evening entertainment options, including group ticket packages for concerts in Kelly’s Room. Accommodation special rates and workman’s rates are also available for corporate stays.
Cliff House Hotel
Best suited to: Private meetings, executive retreats, incentive stays and exclusive corporate events.
Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore offers a five-star coastal setting for corporate gatherings, private meetings and team retreats. The North Pavilion is located at the quieter end of the hotel, with sea views, floor-to-ceiling glass and access to an outdoor terrace and balcony.
The South Pavilion offers a more private option at the highest level of the hotel, with adjoining courtyards for open-air breakout space, air conditioning and a large plasma TV with HDMI connection. The hotel’s meeting spaces can accommodate a range of layouts, from boardroom meetings and classroom-style sessions to theatre-style presentations and private dining.
With 39 rooms and suites, Cliff House Hotel is well-suited to exclusive corporate events, incentive stays and team-building weekends. Outdoor experiences such as sea kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding can also be incorporated into bespoke itineraries.
Contact: info@cliffhousehotel.ie
The Park Hotel Dungarvan
Best suited to: Business meetings, seminars, conferences, gala evenings and group gatherings.
The Park Hotel Dungarvan offers meeting rooms and conference suites suitable for business meetings, seminars, larger conferences and gala evenings. The hotel provides private meeting rooms, corporate facilities and a dedicated events team to support planning.
Four main meeting rooms are available, all with natural light. These include the Morseby Suite for up to 30 people, the Estuary Suite for up to 50, the Deise Suite for up to 110 and the Comeragh Suite for up to 120.
Catering options include refreshments, working lunches and more formal dining, with tailored menus available for special occasions such as gala dinners. The Park Hotel is a strong option for corporate events and group gatherings in West Waterford.
Meeting, Conference & Training Venues
House of Waterford
Best suited to : corporate groups, conference delegates, incentive trips and private events seeking a memorable Waterford experience.
House of Waterford offers a distinctive and memorable setting for corporate and conference groups, combining world-renowned craftsmanship, rich heritage and warm Irish hospitality. Delegates can enjoy a guided factory tour, gain a fascinating insight into the skill and precision behind Waterford crystal, and take part in tailored private experiences designed to complement a wider conference programme.
Groups can also enjoy refreshments or dining in the café and bar, while bespoke corporate gifts and presentation pieces can be arranged through the flagship retail store. With flexible options available for meetings, receptions, networking events and evening functions, House of Waterford provides an impressive and unique addition to any conference or incentive itinerary in Waterford.
Lismore Heritage Centre
Best suited to: Meetings, presentations, training sessions, rehearsals and small events.
Lismore Heritage Centre offers a range of room hire options within the historic Lismore Courthouse Building, suitable for meetings, presentations, training sessions, rehearsals, and small events. The Courthouse Theatre can be hired as a meeting room, event space or rehearsal venue, with tiered seating, chairs, tables, toilet facilities and a screen for projecting images included.
Smaller meeting rooms are also available, including the Lismore Dramatic Society Room/Judges Room, which seats up to 10 people, and the Virtual Reality Room, which can seat up to 25 people. Both include light, heat, electricity, toilet facilities, and access to kitchen facilities, with equipment, such as a projector, laptop, screen and DVD player available to hire at an additional cost.
Room hire can be arranged by the hour or by event, depending on the space and timing required. Self-service tea, coffee and biscuits can also be provided at an additional cost per person, while room hire includes promotion across Lismore Heritage Company’s social media platforms and inclusion in the Lismore Heritage Centre newsletter.
Waterford Treasures
Best suited to: Conferences, presentations, training sessions, workshops, networking events and client receptions.
Waterford Treasures offers a collection of atmospheric historic venues for corporate events, client receptions, networking evenings, workshops and presentations. From medieval halls to Georgian drawing rooms, each space brings character, gravitas and a strong sense of place to business occasions in Waterford City.
At the Medieval Museum, the Garden Room provides a bright, open-plan environment suited to receptions, breakout sessions and informal corporate gatherings. The adjoining Choristers Hall, dating to the 13th century and connected to the 15th-century wine vault, offers a striking setting for high-impact corporate events, networking evenings and VIP functions. Purpose-built lecture theatres within the museum also provide practical facilities for conferences, presentations and training sessions.
The Bishop’s Palace offers an elegant 18th-century setting, with its Drawing Room suited to executive meetings, private client hospitality and exclusive entertaining. The Museum of Time provides another distinctive backdrop for focused, conversation-led corporate events. Bespoke guided tours can also be added to corporate programmes, giving delegates a deeper connection to Waterford’s Viking, medieval and Georgian heritage.
Contact: Museum Bookings, bookings@waterfordcouncil.ie / +353 51 849 501
Event, Reception & Private Dining Venues
Mount Congreve Gardens
Best suited to: Corporate events, executive retreats, private dining, receptions and premium group experiences.
Mount Congreve Gardens offers an exceptional setting for conferences, corporate events, meetings, and executive retreats. Combining historic elegance, inspiring natural surroundings and premium hospitality, Mount Congreve provides a distinctive alternative to traditional corporate venues.
Meeting and event spaces include the Ambrose Room, ideal for meetings, private dining and corporate events; the Library within Mount Congreve House, suited to intimate meetings, talks and premium experiences; the Inner Stables within Stables Café, which works well for group dining and networking; and the Large Drawing Room, an elegant setting for private dining, receptions, VIP entertaining and high-end corporate events.
Beyond venue hire, Mount Congreve can also offer guided garden experiences, wellness and nature-led experiences, private dining, tailored hospitality, accommodation packages across its gate lodges and eco cabins, and exclusive after-hours access to the gardens. Located just minutes from Waterford City, it is a memorable choice for corporate programmes with a focus on heritage, nature and hospitality.
Learn more about Private Events and Employee Wellness.
St Carthage’s Cathedral Lismore
Best suited to: Private events, lectures, receptions, concerts, gala evenings and cultural gatherings.
St Carthage’s Cathedral in Lismore is one of Waterford’s most significant historic buildings and offers a distinctive setting for private events, receptions, lectures, cultural gatherings, and bespoke musical or heritage experiences. The cathedral has welcomed internationally recognised artists through Blackwater Valley Opera Festival and is particularly well suited to private concerts, gala evenings, award presentations, and special events with a strong cultural element.
Located at the heart of West Waterford, Lismore is well positioned on the region’s main transport routes, with easy access from Dungarvan, Fermoy, Cork City, and the wider South East. The cathedral is within walking distance of local accommodation, restaurants, cafés, and visitor attractions, making it a practical and attractive option for group programmes and corporate events.
Facilities include flexible historic event space, kitchen facilities, guided heritage tours on request, and close proximity to Lismore Castle and town amenities. The cathedral is available to hire at competitive rates, with all income supporting the St Carthage’s Cathedral Restoration Fund.
One the Waterfront
Best suited to: Corporate events, private dining, standing receptions, terrace parties and evening functions.
One The Waterfront offers a stylish and flexible setting for corporate events, private functions, group dining, and incentive experiences in the heart of Tramore. From breakfast meetings and private dining to summer terrace parties, BBQ events, and late-bar celebrations, the venue can be tailored to suit a wide range of corporate occasions.
Two adaptable event spaces are available, including the Main Restaurant Room, which can accommodate up to 120 guests in a restaurant layout, 160 guests in a conference layout or 200 guests for a standing reception. The Private Bar Room is ideal for smaller gatherings, accommodating up to 60 guests in a restaurant layout, 100 guests in a conference layout or 150 guests for a standing reception.
Bespoke dining and hospitality packages can be created for groups of all sizes, with options tailored to each client’s requirements and budget. Music and entertainment can also be arranged, helping to create a memorable event experience for corporate gatherings, social occasions, and evening events.
Team-Building & Unique Corporate Experiences
The Art Hand
Best suited to: Creative team-building, collaborative workshops and mindful group experiences.
The Art Hand Gallery & Studio on the Copper Coast offers creative team-building experiences led by artists Sean and Miranda Corcoran. Their workshops invite teams to step away from the ordinary and into a shared creative experience designed to encourage collaboration, communication and connection.
Sean’s Sand Art Adventures take place on the beaches of the Copper Coast, where the shoreline becomes a giant creative canvas. These sessions are energetic, playful and sometimes delightfully challenging, encouraging participants to work together in unexpected ways while creating large-scale artworks that are eventually washed away by the tide.
The Art Hand also offers Temporary Treasures, a collaborative art experience using recycled, surplus and found objects to create a large-scale temporary artwork. For teams seeking a calmer experience, Miranda’s mindful still life painting workshops guide participants through the process of creating their own canvas painting, using carefully curated displays of flowers, foliage and seasonal plants.
The Hot Pod
Best suited to: Staff wellness days, team bonding and coastal group experiences.
The Hot Pod offers sauna and cold plunge experiences for private corporate hire, bringing a wellness-focused activity to team bonding events, staff wellness days and group experiences. Sessions can be arranged at private venues or at beach locations for blocks of time.
The experience is available at flexible times and days throughout the week, making it suitable for corporate groups looking for something refreshing, memorable and accessible. It can work well as a standalone team activity or as part of a wider wellness, outdoor or coastal itinerary.
Suitable for a range of age groups, The Hot Pod offers a relaxed way for teams to unwind, reset and connect outside the usual work environment.
Contact: Dee on 085 1200327 or thehotpod.ie@gmail.com
Revolution Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar
Best suited to: Informal team-building, masterclasses, client entertainment and corporate celebrations.
Revolution Craft Beer & Whiskey Bar offers a lively option for corporate groups, team-building events and private parties in Waterford City. The venue provides a range of activities, food and drinks packages that can be tailored to suit different group sizes and event styles.
Corporate experiences include Games from The Cube, suitable for groups of 10 to 50; cocktail masterclasses for groups of 10 to 40; and whiskey masterclasses for groups of 4 to 100. These options work well for informal team-building, client entertainment or relaxed corporate celebrations.
Food options include homemade finger food for groups of 10 to 200 and a bar food menu suitable for groups of 2 to 100. Craft beers, fine whiskey and a central city location make Revolution a strong choice for groups looking for a social corporate experience.
Plan Your Corporate Event in Waterford
Whether you’re hosting a focused board meeting, a large-scale conference, a client reception, a team-building day or a multi-day corporate retreat, Waterford offers a wide range of venues and experiences to suit your group.
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