CCD

The site, approximately 150m 75m in plan, was extremely restricted on all its four sides, with a canal
under refurbishment to the west, Mayor Street re-construction/Light Rail project under construction to
the north, a newly completed office building housing a large corporate tenant to the east and North
Wall Quay, a very busy primary traffic route, to the south.
An easily accessible location
Located in the heart of Irelands vibrant, popular and historic capital city, The CCD is just 20 minutes
from Dublin airport. A convenient city centre location and excellent transport links, make The CCD easily
accessible whether you are travelling from within Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe, or indeed anywhere
in the world.
Served by over 18,500 competitively priced bedrooms within a 10km radius, including 6,000
within walking distance, your delegates can choose from a range of accommodation options to
suit all tastes and budgets. A host of facilities, including many of the citys museums, galleries,
the Guinness Storehouse and the famous Temple Bar area, are within walking distance or a
short tram ride away.
Our central location makes us the perfect choice for those who want to combine business and
leisure, and get a taste of Dublins bars, restaurants and nightlife, during their stay.
An iconic, inspirational setting
Designed by renowned Prizker award-winning architect Kevin Roche, The CCD has become an
iconic landmark building on Dublins skyline. With Roches signature Atrium integral to the
design, The CCD offers six light-flooded foyers for networking and hospitality, offering stunning
views of Dublin on the upper levels and the unique ability to light the building in your brand
colours for your event!

The CCD has hosted events ranging from 5 to 5,500 delegates and offers 22 flexible halls,
meeting rooms and boardrooms including a 2,000 seat auditorium. The entire venue is finished
to the highest specifications, and incorporates the latest technology and wi-fi throughout. Its
stunning design includes a unique glass-fronted atrium running the full height of the building
which gives visitors panoramic views of the River Liffey, Dublins city centre, and the Wicklow
mountains

The CCD offers 22 multi-functional, flexible rooms suitable for meetings, conferences and
exhibitions of all shapes and sizes from small corporate meetings to international congresses.
There are 4,500 sq m of exhibition space, a 2,000 seat auditorium, and banquet facilities seating
up to 2,000 guests. The entire venue is finished to the highest specifications and incorporates
the latest technology throughout.

The brief and site required a vertical stacking arrangement. The lobby and circulation foyers are
enclosed by a dramatic glass atrium. Stairs, escalators, and lifts create an exciting processional
moving up through the atrium.


The Centres architecture is a reflection of the programmed internal functions and the site.
Exterior walls are clad with stone. The atrium glazing system is stepped and consists of stainless
steel framing and high-performance, curved, laminated glass with a low-E coating. Continuous
LED lights cap the east-west stone wall panels and at each step in the atrium, identifying the
building as a major venue in the city.

Assistance Dogs
We welcome Assistance Dogs in all parts of our venue and will provide water bowls on request, please
ask a member of our staff.

Assisted Hearing
Liffey Meeting Rooms 1-5, Liffey Boardrooms 1-4, Wicklow Meeting Rooms 1-5 and the Ecocem Room
have an induction loop system.
Liffey 1 and 2, Wicklow 1 and 2, The Forum and The Liffey have infra-red radiators (two channel
system), which can be used with either a Stethoscope or neck-worn induction loop.
The Auditorium has infra-red radiators (seven channel system), which can be used with either a
Stethoscope or neck-worn induction loop.
Free Stethoscopes are available to borrow, alternatively if you wear a hearing aid, you may borrow a
neck-worn induction loop which can be used in conjunction with the T position on your hearing aid.

Cloakroom
The cloakroom is located on the Ground Floor near the main entrance and we charge 2 per
[Link] for visitors with visual impairments
All rooms, halls and toilets are signposted in large print and Braille.
CCD Hosts are available to assist visitors to their event or seat if required.
All lifts have Braille buttons.
A Describer system for the visually impaired is fitted in Liffey 1 and 2, Wicklow 1 and 2, The
Forum, The Liffey and The Auditorium. To find out if your event has a Describer please contact your
Event Manager.


Fire and Emergency
Our CCD Security officers and CCD Hosts are fully trained in evacuation procedures for those with
limited mobility.
In the event of an evacuation you will be escorted to the nearest refuge by a CCD Host or member of
CCD Security.
Refuges for customers with limited mobility are located throughout the venue.
If you have an Assistance Dog, the dog should also go to the refuge.

First Aid / Medical Assistance
Our CCD Security officers are trained in First-Aid.
Defibrillators are located in the Medical Suite, Security Control Room and by the large meeting rooms.
If you have any specific medical requirements or concerns please contact your Event Manager.

Lifts and Stairs
The CCD main entrance is accessible via a ramp.
We offer lift access to all levels, in addition to escalators and stairwells.
There are dedicated wheelchair user and companion seats in The Auditorium.

Parking
There are eight dedicated spaces in The CCDs on-site car park for people with a disabled persons
parking card, or the equivalent international scheme.
The car park has a lift which accesses all floors.
There is a drop-off point outside the main

entrance.
Car Parks near The CCD, operated separately, also have dedicated spaces for people with disabilities.

Special effects
Some events at The CCD may involve pyrotechnics, strobe lighting and other special effects. Please
ontact your Event Manager for details on any special effects expected at the event you are attending.

Toilets for people with disabilities
Toilets for people with disabilities are located throughout the venue on every floor. They all have an
alarm pull cord system, and are unisex.

Wheelchair access
All meeting spaces are wheelchair accessible.
The Auditorium has 20 spaces suitable for wheelchair users.
At least one companion seat is available next to the wheelchair users space.
For conferences, the wheelchair spaces and companion seats can be booked through your Event
Manager.
For ticketed events, the wheelchair spaces and companion seats should be booked when purchasing
your ticket from the relevant box office.
We have a limited number of wheelchairs, which can be booked through your Event Manager.