Description
Temple Gate Hotel, Ennis
Temple Gate Hotel is a four-star hotel in the heart of Ennis, County Clare, with a cobblestoned courtyard setting, distinctive event spaces and accommodation for visiting groups. Its town-centre location makes it a useful base for meetings, group dining and exploring Clare.
Meetings and corporate events
The Great Hall combines a vaulted timber ceiling and stained-glass windows with flexible meeting layouts. Smaller Plaza rooms and boardrooms suit presentations, training and private discussions. Meeting facilities include Wi-Fi, air conditioning and complimentary delegate parking.
| Space | Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hall | 190 | 50 | 40 |
| Great Hall Foyer | 70–80 | 35 | 30 |
| Plaza 1 & 2 combined | 80 | 32 | 40 |
| Plaza 1 | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| Plaza 2 | 40 | 16 | 20 |
| Boardroom 1 or 2 | — | — | 10 |
Capacities are based on the hotel’s published room-capacity sheet. Final layout, catering and equipment requirements should be confirmed for your event.
Accommodation and dining
Classic rooms, Executive rooms and Junior Suites offer options for overnight stays. Gate 96 Restaurant and Chapter 24 Gastro Pub provide dining choices, while afternoon tea is served in the Library. Group menus and private dining arrangements can be discussed with the hotel.
DMC and incentive travel in Clare
For overseas and incentive groups, Temple Gate can form part of a wider Ireland itinerary combining accommodation, dining and local experiences. Ennis provides a base for exploring the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the Clare coast, with visits and transport arranged to suit the group.
Event Square can help plan DMC and incentive experiences in Ireland. For smaller groups, local experiences work well; bringing our own event team generally suits larger groups, subject to the brief and availability.
Frequently asked questions
What meeting spaces does Temple Gate Hotel offer and what are the capacities?
The Great Hall seats up to 190 theatre-style, 50 classroom or 40 boardroom, with the Great Hall Foyer, Plaza 1 & 2 and smaller boardrooms also available for presentations, training and private discussions. Meeting facilities include Wi-Fi, air conditioning and complimentary delegate parking.
Where can groups stay and dine at Temple Gate Hotel?
Classic rooms, Executive rooms and Junior Suites offer options for overnight stays. Gate 96 Restaurant and Chapter 24 Gastro Pub provide dining choices, afternoon tea is served in the Library, and group menus or private dining can be discussed with the hotel.
Is Temple Gate Hotel suitable for overseas or incentive groups?
Yes. It can form part of a wider Ireland itinerary combining accommodation, dining and local experiences, with Ennis providing a base for exploring the Burren, the Cliffs of Moher and the Clare coast.
Is parking available at Temple Gate Hotel?
Yes, complimentary delegate parking is provided, alongside Wi-Fi and air conditioning in the meeting facilities.
Where is Temple Gate Hotel located?
Temple Gate Hotel is on The Square in the heart of Ennis, County Clare – a town-centre location that serves as a useful base for meetings, group dining and exploring Clare.
Plan your group visit
Send us your preferred dates, group size and accommodation, dining or meeting requirements. We’ll help you explore suitable options. Browse more hotel venues or our full venue collection.
Location: The Square, Ennis, County Clare. Visit the official Temple Gate Hotel website.
