Description
The Heritage Hotel, Killenard
The Heritage is a countryside hotel and resort in Killenard, County Laois, offering a central setting for conferences, company away days, gala dinners and residential events. With 98 bedrooms and five penthouse apartments, it brings meeting space, group dining and leisure facilities together for day events and overnight programmes.
Meetings, conferences and gala dinners
The flexible Ballroom accommodates up to 500 delegates theatre-style, 250 cabaret-style or 350 for gala dining. It has a built-in stage and can divide into two separate meeting spaces. The adjoining Garden Room suits registration, refreshments, drinks receptions and breakout sessions, while a 50-seat cinema offers an alternative space for presentations or product launches.
For smaller meetings, the Devoy Suite provides natural daylight and audio-visual facilities, with space for up to 50 theatre-style or 42 cabaret-style. The Doran Suite accommodates up to 50 theatre-style, and the Moore, Dowley and McEvoy boardrooms each seat up to 12.
| Space | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Ballroom | 500 theatre / 250 cabaret / 350 gala dining |
| Devoy Suite | 50 theatre / 42 cabaret |
| Doran Suite | 50 theatre |
| Moore, Dowley and McEvoy boardrooms | 12 boardroom in each room |
| Cinema | 50 seated |
| Charlie’s private dining | 40 seated |
Capacities depend on layout and event requirements. Room configuration, staging and technical arrangements are confirmed for each enquiry.
Accommodation and group dining
The resort offers 98 bedrooms, including suites, alongside five luxury penthouse apartments. Dining options include Blake’s Restaurant, Seven’s Bar and Blooms Cocktail Bar. Charlie’s provides private dining for up to 40 guests, while the outdoor terrace can seat up to 70, with a retractable roof, heaters and BBQ menu options.
Team days, wellbeing and incentive stays
Outdoor green spaces, a 5km walking track and a tennis court offer scope for wellbeing breaks and group activities. The Spa and Health Club include a 15-metre swimming pool, gym and spa treatment facilities. The adjacent Heritage Golf Club adds an 18-hole championship course to the options for corporate golf and incentive programmes.
Event Square can help combine suitable team building, meeting sessions, dining and accommodation into a company away day or an overnight programme. For visiting groups, The Heritage can also form part of a wider Ireland DMC and incentive itinerary. Activities and use of resort facilities are arranged in advance, subject to availability.
Location and facilities
Located in Killenard, Co. Laois, The Heritage is close to Junction 15 of the M7 and Portarlington Train Station. The hotel provides complimentary on-site parking, coach parking and high-speed WiFi. Day delegate and residential event options can be tailored to your group.
Frequently asked questions
What is the maximum group size The Heritage can host for meetings and events?
The flexible Ballroom accommodates up to 500 delegates theatre-style, 250 cabaret-style or 350 for gala dining, and can divide into two separate meeting spaces. Capacities depend on layout and event requirements, and room configuration is confirmed for each enquiry.
What meeting spaces are available at The Heritage?
Alongside the main Ballroom, the Garden Room suits registration, refreshments, drinks receptions and breakout sessions, and a 50-seat cinema offers an alternative space for presentations or product launches. For smaller meetings, the Devoy Suite (up to 50 theatre-style or 42 cabaret-style, with daylight and AV) and the Doran Suite (up to 50 theatre-style) are available, along with the Moore, Dowley and McEvoy boardrooms, each seating up to 12.
Can groups stay overnight at The Heritage?
Yes. The resort has 98 bedrooms, including suites, alongside five luxury penthouse apartments. Dining options include Blake’s Restaurant, Seven’s Bar and Blooms Cocktail Bar, Charlie’s private dining for up to 40 guests, and an outdoor terrace seating up to 70 with a retractable roof, heaters and BBQ menu options.
What else is there for groups to do at The Heritage?
Outdoor green spaces, a 5km walking track and a tennis court offer scope for wellbeing breaks and group activities, alongside a Spa and Health Club with a 15-metre swimming pool, gym and spa treatments. The adjacent Heritage Golf Club adds an 18-hole championship course, and The Heritage can also form part of a wider Ireland DMC and incentive itinerary.
Where is The Heritage located?
The Heritage is in Killenard, Co. Laois, close to Junction 15 of the M7 and Portarlington Train Station, with complimentary on-site parking, coach parking and high-speed WiFi.
Plan your event at The Heritage
Contact Event Square with your dates, group size and preferred format. Browse more hotel venues and venues around Ireland, or visit The Heritage website.
