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Ignite Your Aspirations at The Forde Suites

Discover a new way to convene at the newly reimagined conference center, The Forde Suites at The Johnstown Estate. This inspirational space is perfect for hosting your corporate meeting or event. Whether you need an intimate setting with utmost privacy or a grand ballroom for large-scale events, this versatile venue can be tailored to your exact needs.

The Forde Suites feature elegant, inspirational interiors with art deco elements and abundant natural light. They include a private entrance and reception, The Orangery, a stunning cocktail bar and garden terrace, a grand ballroom, and four additional meeting rooms. Beyond this inspirational space, your guests’ experience will be elevated with exceptional food, warm hospitality, cutting-edge technology, and everything you need to achieve your aspirations.
The Forde Suites at The Johnstown Estate are surrounded by 120 acres of woodland and countryside. It has complimentary parking for up to 750 vehicles and a helipad, and is located less than 35 minutes from Dublin City Centre and the International Airport.

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Whether it’s a sophisticated cocktail reception in The Orangery, an elegant gala dinner, a relaxed summer barbecue, or an intimate private dining experience in our luxurious manor suites, our skilled team provides impeccable service with careful attention to every detail. Our dedicated conference specialists will work closely with you to plan and tailor every aspect of your event, making your vision a reality.

In addition, guests have the option to dine and enjoy drinks at four on-site venues within the hotel. These include our renowned restaurant ‘Fire & Salt’, casual dining at The Coach House Brasserie, healthy light bites at The Spa Café, and the opportunity to relax with a signature cocktail at our cocktail bar, ‘Parterre’.

Accommodation

When it comes to accommodations for conference delegates, our venue offers a wide range of options to suit every need. From our eighty-four deluxe rooms with complimentary WIFI and convenient workstations to our thirty-seven executive rooms that come with luxurious perks like an Espresso machine, robe, and slippers, there’s something for everyone. For those seeking even more lavish accommodations, we have five luxury suites, each featuring a separate lounge and dining area. And for the ultimate indulgence, The Lady Margaret Suite spans three rooms at the front of the original Manor House. Additionally, we offer forty executive lodges for those looking for extra space and flexibility during longer stays.

Furthermore, The Johnstown Estate is home to Ireland’s Premier Spa Resort, and a 1,300sqm Leisure Club featuring a 20-meter pool and a state-of-the-art gym facility which is accessible to guests throughout their stay.

Why Choose Us

At The Johnstown Estate, we redefine excellence in hospitality and conferencing. Our commitment begins with inspiring spaces that elevate every guest’s experience, featuring elegantly appointed meeting rooms filled with natural daylight and exclusive amenities such as a private entrance, The Orangery, cocktail bar, and garden terrace.

Exceptional food and hospitality are the cornerstones of our service, complemented by best-in-class technology that seamlessly integrates in-person and virtual capabilities, ensuring your events are both engaging and efficient. Our dedicated conference team brings years of expertise, offering a personalised service to meet your every requirement.

Located on 120 acres of woodlands and countryside, just 35 minutes from Dublin City Centre, The Johnstown Estate provides a great environment for both focus and relaxation. Beyond the boardroom, our Estate offers luxury accommodation options and Ireland’s Premier Spa Resort, as well as a 1,300sqm Leisure Club featuring a 20-meter pool and state-of-the-art gym facility, along with sports training team facilities.

Testimonials

‘Thank you and all the staff at The Johnstown Estate for the great welcome, support and delicious food last Monday night for MU Clubs and Societies Awards.

Everyone was so helpful and supportive. Please pass on our gratitude to your colleagues and staff of the hotel. ’

Maynooth University Awards / March 2024

‘I just wanted to forward on my thanks to you yourself, Basia, and all the team there for everything at the weekend. The meeting went amazingly and I’m reckoning the feedback will be very positive. Florence was delighted with the room and she said that Basia is probably the best contact she has worked with in a hotel over the years on assisting with AV and facilities for the meeting.’

All Ireland Lung Conference / April 2024

I wanted to thank you for everything you did organising our event/ it’s was an absolute dream! Jason and the team ran a great show, the room looked beautiful, the meal was delicious- Karl was just perfect. As for the crowd- well they couldn’t have been more enthusiastic! I heard people were singing and playing guitar til morning, I bowed out before this- I hope it wasn’t too disruptive to the staff. Sean a young guy working at the function was superb, showed a lot of initiative- when I was trying to round up the rowdy crew for a photo, he went off and got a bell!’

UCD Medical Reunion / May 2024

‘I just wanted to say thank you to you and your teams on behalf of the Irish Vascular Surgeons North and South.

We had a very successful conference

Collette did a fantastic job from the organisational side of things for us and I have to say Jason was an absolute pleasure to work with and his experience and expertise made my job so much easier and was pivotal to the success of the conference.

The hotel really did deliver and very special thanks to Beata and Ann who were amazing!….’

Irish Vascular Societies / May 2024

‘Thank you for all of your help with preparation over the last few months. It was much appreciated and fantastic to see everything come together on site.

A big thanks also to Basia, Sharon and Sean – they were extremely accommodating and such a pleasure to work with. Claire and I were very grateful to have such a hardworking on site team providing a very high quality service.’

Elgin Energy / June 2024

The Forde Suites

The Grand Ballroom

m2 – 890

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 1200

Classroom – 500

Boardroom – N/A

U-Shape – N/A

Cabaret – 560

Banquet – 750

Reception – 1000

Exhibitor – 70

Natural light – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Ballroom

m2 – 595

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 710

Classroom – 300

Boardroom – 130

U-Shape – 170

Cabaret – 350

Banquet – 460

Reception – 650

Exhibitor – 40

Natural light – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Shackleton

m2 – 320

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 380

Classroom – 160

Boardroom – 82

U-Shape – 97

Cabaret – 200

Banquet – 260

Reception – 350

Exhibitor – 22

Natural light – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Wilde

m2 – 270

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 330

Classroom – 150

Boardroom – 72

U-Shape – 86

Cabaret – 150

Banquet – 200

Reception – 300

Exhibitor – 18

Natural light – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Yeats

m2 – 274

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 350

Classroom – 140

Boardroom – 60

U-Shape – 60

Cabaret – 100

Banquet – 240

Reception – 340

Exhibitor – 22

Natural light – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Mabel

m2 – 165

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 200

Classroom – 80

Boardroom – 46

U-Shape – 46

Cabaret – 60

Banquet – 150

Reception – 200

Exhibitor – 12

Natural light – No

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Kay

m2 – 110

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – 150

Classroom – 60

Boardroom – 34

U-Shape – 40

Cabaret – 50

Banquet – 90

Reception – 140

Exhibitor – 10

Natural light – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

Manor Business Suites

Echoing The Estate’s luxurious Georgian provenance, we have 8 tastefully decorated meeting rooms of various sizes in the original Manor House, the majority of which have beautiful solid oak boardroom tables for between four and 16 people. Others are flexible for up to 30 people for training or seminars. All have natural daylight, or overlook our lightfilled, glass-ceilinged atrium. The Mezzanine Gallery connects all the Manor meeting spaces and is the perfect spot for coffee breaks and checking emails.

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Manor Business Suites

The Sutherland

m2 – 50
Ceiling Height – 3
Theatre – 30
Classroom – 15
Boardroom – 22
U-Shape – 17
Cabaret – 15
Dinner – 20
Daylight – Yes
WIFI – Yes
AV – Yes
AC – Yes

The Forde

m2 – 35

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – N/A

Classroom – N/A

Boardroom – 10

U-Shape – N/A

Cabaret – N/A
Dinner – N/A

Daylight – Internal Window

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Whitaker

m2 – 35

Ceiling Height – 5

Theatre – N/A

Classroom – N/A

Boardroom – 10

U-Shape – N/A

Cabaret – N/A
Dinner – N/A

Daylight – Internal Window

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Gray

m2 – 47.5

Ceiling Height – 3

Theatre – 30

Classroom – 10

Boardroom – 20

U-Shape – 20

Cabaret – 15

Dinner – 20

Daylight – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Hoban

m2 – 48

Ceiling Height – 4

Theatre – 30

Classroom – 20

Boardroom – 32

U-Shape – 30

Cabaret – 25

Dinner – 30

Daylight – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Pantridge

m2 – 28

Ceiling Height – 3

Theatre – N/A

Classroom – N/A

Boardroom – 8

U-Shape – N/A

Cabaret – N/A
Dinner – N/A

Daylight – Yes

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

The Jane

m2 – 29
Ceiling Height – 3

Theatre – N/A

Classroom – N/A

Boardroom – 8

U-Shape – N/A
Cabaret – N/A

Dinner – N/A

Daylight – Internal Window

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC -Yes

The Hanna

m2 – 29

Ceiling Height – 3

Theatre – N/A

Classroom – N/A

Boardroom – 8

U-Shape – N/A
Cabaret – N/A

Dinner – N/A

Daylight – Internal Window

WIFI – Yes

AV – Yes

AC – Yes

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Christmas Parties 2024

Celebrate in style this year at The Johnstown Estate, whether it’s an intimate office dinner or a large party we have packages to suit every need.

Private Party Packages
Exclusive Entrance With Private Drinks Reception Area
Prosecco On Arrival
Bespoke Four Course Festive Dinner
Candelabra Centerpieces and Festive Table Accessories
AV, Dancefloor & Stage
Late Bar Until 2am
€80 per person
Minimum of 120 people

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