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Malahide Castle Corporate Events & Team Building in Dublin
Plan a corporate gathering at Malahide Castle & Gardens in County Dublin. The castle, visitor centre, courtyard and lawn offer different settings for private receptions, dining and outdoor company events.
Explore team building activities for your group or combine the venue with a wider company event. Contact Event Square to confirm current availability, rates and capacity for your preferred format.
Why Malahide Castle & Gardens?
With a wealth of history and an abundance of green parkland, Malahide Castle and Gardens is one of Dublin’s treasures. Located just minutes from Dublin city centre and airport, and just off the M1 motorway, Malahide Castle & Gardens is easy to find and to reach by car, coach and public transport.
Malahide Castle and Gardens caters for a range of private events and parties.
- Clients can enjoy a private evening tour of Malahide Castle together with a drinks reception, whiskey tasting and Irish entertainment
- Exclusively hire the castle for an evening, where we can cater a unique dining experience for up to 50 corporate or private guests in the Great Hall
- The visitor centre and walled garden courtyard is the ideal setting for an evening reception, where can cater for up to 150 guests
- The beautiful West Lawn, situated adjacent to the castle itself, is the perfect space for marquee events and larger corporate venue hire events
Key Info:
- Ideal grounds for team building activities
- Perfect space for marquee events and larger corporate venue hire events
- Just 30 minutes drive from Dublin and major routes
- Meeting and conference facilities have a capacity for up to 50 delegates
- Private location • Complimentary Wi-Fi & parking
Meeting, Tours & Event Space:
West Lawn Private day & evening event:
- Teambuilding activity space alone – €400
- €4,500 + VAT Non-exclusive hire- paying visitors still have access to gardens up until 7pm – Based on a 1 day large scale event.
- Full Day rate: €3000 – (smaller scale event – same day set up and breakdown.)
- €500 additional per full day access for set up/breakdown
- All prices above are exclusive of VAT @ 23%
Meeting Room Hire
- Loft Room – Full Day €240 9.30am- 5.30pm. Half Day €120 1.30pm- 5.30pm. Additional hours after 6pm charged at €80 per hour
- Project Room– Full Day €300 9am- 5.30pm. Half Day €150 1.30pm-5.30pm. Additional hours after 6pm charged at €80 per hour
Evening Receptions- Visitor Centre (from 6pm- 12pm)
- Standing Reception- max 150
- Seated reception – max 120
Pricing:
- 20-60 Guests – €1000 + VAT
- 60 – 150 Guests- €1200 + VAT
Daytime Private Castle Tour pricing for visitor centre receptions
- 20-60 guests €12pp
- 60-150 guests €10pp
Evening Castle Private Tours from 5.30pm with Drinks Reception
- €18pp + catering
- Prosecco reception – €10 pp
Bar & Dining:
Banquets
- Exclusive hire of Malahide Castle reception area & Great Hall, including guided tour of castle €2,500 (+VAT @ 23%)
- Drinks Reception followed by 5 course menu served in the Great Hall – which includes a glass of prosecco and canapes on arrival
- 10 – 20 guests – €170
- 20 – 40 guests – €140
- 40 – 50 guests – €130
- (+ VAT @ 13.5%)
Package price to include
- Glass of Prosecco With Top Up and Juice or Mineral available on Request. Canape Taster on Arrival
- Gala Banquet
- Amuse Bouche, Starter, Main Course, Dessert
- Tea/Coffee with Chocolate Petit Four
- Vegetarian and Dietary Options Available For Each Course
- Floral Table Arrangement
- Gold Period Chairs for all numbers over 20
- Table Top insulated Protector
- White Linen Table Cloths
- Linen Napkins
- Individual Menus
Beverage is charged additional on a consumption basis.
Frequently asked questions
How many guests can Malahide Castle accommodate?
Exclusive hire of the Great Hall caters for up to 50 corporate or private guests for dining. The visitor centre and walled garden courtyard hold evening receptions for up to 150 guests, and the West Lawn suits larger marquee events.
How far is Malahide Castle from Dublin?
It’s just 30 minutes’ drive from Dublin city centre and airport, just off the M1 motorway.
What if the weather is poor?
Alongside the outdoor West Lawn, indoor spaces such as the Great Hall and the Visitor Centre & walled garden courtyard are available, so your event can move indoors if needed.
What catering options are available?
Banquet packages include a drinks reception with a glass of prosecco and canapés on arrival, followed by a 5-course Gala Banquet menu, with vegetarian and dietary options available for each course.
What does it cost to host an event at Malahide Castle?
Pricing depends on format and guest numbers: meeting room hire runs from €120 (half day) to €300 (full day), evening receptions at the Visitor Centre range from €1,000 (20-60 guests) to €1,200 + VAT (60-150 guests), and exclusive evening hire of the Great Hall and reception area is €2,500 + VAT. Contact Event Square to confirm current rates and availability.
Can we book a private tour of the castle?
Yes. Daytime private castle tours for visitor centre receptions run from €10-€12pp, and evening castle tours with a drinks reception are available from €18pp plus catering.
Location:
Malahide Demesne, Malahide, Co. Dublin, K36 C432
Plan your company event at Malahide Castle
Start with your preferred date, guest numbers and whether you want a meeting, outdoor activity, reception or dinner. Share your timetable and any access or dietary requirements so we can discuss the spaces and services your event needs.
If you are comparing locations, browse our event venues or send us your Malahide event brief.
