Historic Dublin hotel's location is ideal
Dublin, a cosmopolitan European city, is populated with friendly and welcoming people. It has one of the fastest growing populations of any European capital city and is among one of the top 25 cities in the world.
A wide variety of world-class events are a great reason for a visit to Dublin in 2011. The St. Helen's hotel's guests enjoy a location that offers easy access to the events, festivals and sporting events.
Sports:
From the flashing speed and skill of Gaelic football and hurling to the rough and tumble of rugby and soccer matches to world-class golf courses, there is something for every sporting fan. Other popular sports in and around Dublin include horse racing and Greyhound racing.
Aviva Stadium(3 kilometres from the hotel), home of Ireland’s international rugby and football, provides the national rugby and football teams, fans and spectators a home ground to be proud of. The modern design of the stadium makes it a new landmark in Dublin, and the venue hosts sporting events and other special events. Aviva Stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
Concerts:
In the last few years, Dublin has emerged as every concert-goer's dream destination. One can choose from seeing any number of internationally acclaimed artists performing in a variety of Dublin venues including Croke Park (8 kilometres from hotel), RDS (2 kilometres from hotel), Marley Park (3 kilometres from hotel), O2 (5 kilometres from hotel) and many more in and around Dublin city.
The RDS:
Located just a stone's throw from St. Helen’s Hotel, the RDS is a prestigious and well- established venue with great heritage. The RDS hosts a wide range of exhibitions, concerts and sporting events.
Grand Canal Theatre:
Overlooking the Grand Canal Dock in the centre of Dublin (3 kilometres from hotel), this 2,111-capacity, purpose-built theatre designed by architect Daniel Libeskind is an outstanding addition to Ireland’s theatrical tradition. Grand Canal Theatre presents the best of national and international theatre, including musicals, drama, opera, ballet, family shows and classical concerts. The theatre boasts facilities that accommodate world-class West End and Broadway productions for the first time in Ireland.
Convention Centre Dublin:
Positioned in Spencer Dock on the banks of the River Liffey (4 kilometres from hotel), The Convention Centre Dublin (CCD) is Ireland’s new world-class, purpose-built international conference and event venue. Providing an exceptional venue for the world’s leading international conferences and corporate events, the centre’s instant iconic status combines spacious, flexible and elegant conference halls and leading-edge technology with expert management and an extensive range of support services. With a maximum capacity of more than 3,000 people, Convention Centre Dublin is drawing attention to Dublin as an international meeting and incentive venue.