Following the completion of the first phase of the refurbishment of the four-star Killashee Hotel by new owner FBD Hotels & Resorts, the conference facilities at the hotel have undergone a major transformation as part of the €5m investment, which runs up to the end of 2024.
Killashee Hotel is an industry leader in the conferences and events sector – working with a portfolio of leading international and local companies.
The conference facilities at Killashee – including conference rooms, meeting spaces and breakout rooms – have been upgraded to feature new contemporary furnishings, AV systems, built in screens, LCD Projectors, Nespresso coffee machines and high speed WIFI.
On the first floor, there are five meeting rooms centred around the relaxing Larkspur lounge; ideal for coffee breaks, group discussions and networking.
Naturally lit with daylight, these meeting rooms are equipped with AV, screens, stationery and Nespresso coffee machines. Newly-decorated and furnished with contemporary and comfortable neutrals the room are adaptable to purpose and numbers.
The Blue Room can accommodate up to 20, while Boardroom 1 can seat 50 people cabaret style, Boardroom 2 accommodates 20 people and The Fountain Suite, can seat 50 people cabaret style.
Refurbishment of The Lockewood Suite, the main conference space with its own private reception, that can cater for 600 theatre style or 350 classroom style, will be completed by early August. An imaginative environment, this flexible space can be divided into three independent meeting rooms or transformed into an exhibition centre, indoor team building area, car display area with direct access to the Rathaskar Lawns.
Killashee is set on a 55 acres estate of woodlands and gardens, in the heart of the Kildare countryside, only a 40-minute drive from Dublin and 45 minutes’ drive from Dublin Airport, making it conveniently accessible for delegates.
It has 141 luxurious bedrooms, two restaurants, its own traditional Irish Pub, a spa, leisure club with a 25 metres pool, over 350 complimentary parking spaces and ample space for team building activities. Killashee is renowned for its cuisine and the team offers an extensive range of food and beverage options, always tailoring menus to the client’s requirements whether it’s a casual BBQ or a fine dining experience.
