Oriel Centre, Dundalk Gaol

The Oriel Centre, located within Dundalk Gaol, offers a unique and versatile venue for meetings, conferences, and events. Here is a detailed description of its facilities:

Meeting and Conference Facilities

• Conference Rooms: Available for hire, these rooms include access to overhead projectors and screens, photocopying facilities, and tea or coffee for guests. The rooms are suitable for small to medium-sized groups and provide a professional setting for meetings and conferences.

Function Rooms

• Performance & Exhibition Space:

• Capacity: Ideal for intimate performances, this space features fully adjustable, state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment. It is suitable for various performance types and offers a clear acoustic, making it an alternative recording venue for live performances.

• Oriel Bar:

• Capacity: The Oriel Bar is fully operable under a Theatre Licence and is a popular destination for pre-concert or interval drinks. It is also a cosy session venue popular with local musicians.

• Café:

• Capacity: The café offers a relaxing space for guests to enjoy coffee, tea, and homemade scones. It also has a kitchen available for catering services, making it suitable for events such as concerts, parties, and weddings.

• Classrooms:

• Capacity: Five fully equipped classrooms are available for tuition. Each classroom contains a large wall-mounted whiteboard, music stands, and storage units for teachers. These rooms are suitable for small groups.

• The Oriel Room (at Hotel Imperial):

• Capacity: Ideal for small meetings, this room is located on the second floor with large windows providing ample natural light. It has access to private toilets and is equipped with a flat screen TV and a projector available on request. Room hire starts from €180 for a full day and €90 for a half day.

• The Copper Room (at Hotel Imperial):

• Capacity: Suitable for both small and large parties, conferences, and meetings. This space has a private bar, natural light, private toilets, and a smoking area. It is equipped with two flat screen TVs, a projector, and a mic available on request. Room hire starts from €300 for a full day and €150 for a half day.

• The Mezz (at Hotel Imperial):

• Capacity: The perfect space for smaller, more casual gatherings. This room is semi-private, located on the second floor of the Lounge Bar. It has full use of the bar downstairs or can be opened upstairs for an additional fee of €100. Room hire is free except for Saturday evenings when the fee is €100.

• The Venue (at Hotel Imperial):

• Capacity: A large-scale function room with a state-of-the-art sound system, stage, lighting if required, private toilets, two bars, VIP area, cloak room, and private entrance. This room is perfect for conferences, staff parties, weddings, gigs, and more. Room hire is €800 for a full day and €400 for a half day.

Additional Services

• Archives & Library Resource: The Oriel Centre links directly to the National Comhaltas Archive, providing access to valuable resources for students, teachers, and researchers of traditional music and culture.

• Bar and Café Services: The Oriel Bar and Café offer a variety of beverages and snacks, making them ideal for pre-event drinks or post-event relaxation.

• Catering Services: The kitchen at the café is available for catering services, ensuring that all types of events can be fully supported.

The Oriel Centre at Dundalk Gaol offers a comprehensive range of facilities and services, making it an excellent choice for various types of events and meetings.