Hire a Space

Draíocht is a non-religious, non-political organisation and does not facilitate meetings of a religious or social & political nature.

Find out more about booking one of Draíocht's spaces for daytime or evening events and performances via the menu below.

How to Book a Space for a Corporate Event or Meeting

To book one of Draíocht's spaces for a corporate event, like a meeting, interview, or conference etc, please contact:
Marketing & Corporate Hires Coordinator
tel: 01 809 8024 or email marketing@draiocht.ie

Confirming the Booking

The booking is secured with Credit Card details. The room hire fee is due 2 days in advance of the booking date, therefore we recommend if paying by Bank Transfer/Cheque that payment is made 7 days in advance of the hire date.

Cancellation Fees

Up to two weeks prior to the event: 25% of room hire
Between 2 weeks and 48 hours prior to the event: 50% of room hire
48 hours or less: 100% of room hire

How to Book a Space for a Show or Evening Performance

To book one of Draíocht's spaces for an evening performance or weekly performances etc, please contact:
Emer McGowan, Director
tel: 01 809 8027 or email emer@draiocht.ie

Bookings Policy for Schools of Drama/Dance/Music

REVISED BOOKING SYSTEM/ KEY POINTS:

· Only schools based in Dublin 15 and the wider Fingal area will be allocated dates throughout the year
· Only schools based in D15 and only their D15 classes, will be given dates during the February to June period.
· For 2024, available dates were allocated on a first come, first serve basis. Those schools could not be guaranteed dates in 2025.
· Schools who requested but were unable to secure a date for their 2024 show, would get priority booking for 2025 dates, on a first come first serve basis.
· Schools who could not get dates in 2025 will be offered dates, on a first come first serve basis, for 2026.

We informed all our regular stage/dance/music school producers of this new system in July 2023.

BACKGROUND:

As an arts centre, firmly rooted in and serving the communities of Dublin 15, Draíocht provides high quality access to arts experiences to children and young people in a myriad of ways. This includes the programming of local stage/dance/music schools end of year shows.

Since opening in 2001, the demand for dates from Dublin 15, wider Fingal as well as from further afield, has grown exponentially. With our stated focus on Dublin 15, a progamming policy was put in place in 2016 that only stage/dance/music schools based in Dublin 15, would be allocated available dates throughout the year. This was extended to Fingal based schools if dates were available.

Over the last number of years, the number of requests for dates from Dublin 15 schools has once again increased, most looking for dates during the February to June period. We have a limited number of weekends available to hire during this time and an unprecedented and ever-growing demand for our spaces. We are unable to meet the demand on an annual basis.

In 2023, with over 20 Dublin 15 schools requesting dates over a short window of time, a transparent system of allocating same was developed and approved by our Board of Directors. This came into effect for bookings from 2024 onwards.

As a publicly funded organisation, with an acknowledged commitment to children and young people, Draíocht needs to be transparent. This revised booking system facilitates as many D15 schools of stage/dance/music as possible therefore enabling an increased number of local children/young people, have the experience of performing on the stage in their local arts centre.

Draíocht and our Board of Directors recognise that some of our regular stage/dance/music schools will be disappointed and others who are getting access for the first time will be pleased. We believe that this system is the fairest way possible to make the space accessible to all.

Available Spaces & Rates

Main Auditorium

Large auditorium with tiered seating and large stage.

Dimensions: Auditorium: 15m x 15m, Stage (performance area): 14.95m x 12m
Capacity: Auditorium: 286 seated / 500 unseated

Corporate Events & Meetings Price on Application

Performances & Productions

The rates below are for the hire of the Main Auditorium theatre, together with all technical equipment as normally installed and heating and lighting. Draíocht will supply one in-house technician as support for your production. Draíocht’s Technical Staff should not form part of your staffing requirements and are intended to provide support only. Should you require lighting, sound or any other technical operators, please note that they carry an extra charge.

Meeting Room (downstairs)

Large, bright airy room with hard lino floor, black out blinds, natural light.

Corporate Events & Meetings Price on Application

Dimensions: 9m x 10.5m
Capacity: 84 (seated)

Studio (seated side - upstairs)
Small auditorium with tiered seating.
Dimensions: 13m x 11m
Capacity: 92 seated

Studio (performance side)

Large room with Junkers shock absorbent floor suitable for dance with mirrors along one side of room

Dimensions: 13m x 11m
Capacity: 72

Corporate Events & Meetings Price on Application

Performances & Productions

The rates below are for the hire of the Studio theatre, together with all technical equipment as normally installed and heating and lighting. Draíocht will supply one in-house technician as support for your production. Draíocht’s Technical Staff should not form part of your staffing requirements and are intended to provide support only. Should you require lighting, sound or any other technical operators, please note that they carry an extra charge.

Other

Photocopying & fax facilities are provided at a cost of 25c per A4 page, 50c per A3 page b/w or colour.
Operators for Sound, Lighting or AV equipment can be provided at additional cost to the Hirer.

Disabled Visitors

All spaces are fully accessible with adapted toilets for people with disabilities. The main auditorium is fitted with A.F.I.L. hearing assistance system. Level access parking spaces are available at the front of the building.

Available Equipment

Chairs, Tables
1 Flip Chart/Pad/Pens
TV & DVD/Video
Playback Sound Equipment
Extension Cables
Projection equipment ie Lecturn and Portable PA

Terms and Conditions of Room Hire for Meetings

Draíocht is a non-religious, non-political organisation and does not facilitate meetings of a religious or socio political nature.

All reservations are provisional until confirmation is received - the booking form is filled in, including credit/laser details (see payment details below), signed, received and acknowledged.

All hirers are responsible for people attending their event. Please ensure you have a formal registration procedure.

The hirer must provide such responsible supervision as may be necessary for the safe conduct of their attendees to and from the room.

Any signage/displays to be used in the main foyer must be agreed in advance with Draíocht.

The reservation will be made for a specific length of time and your event must finish at the agreed time. Should your event continue after this time, additional charges will be made.

The maximum capacity of each room hired must not be exceeded and extra people will be turned away for health & safety reasons.

All fire regulations and security regulations of Draíocht must be observed at all times. The hirer must familiarise himself with emergency exits from the building and procedures to be followed in case of a fire. The hirer is responsible for the evacuation of their attendees in case of fire. Access to all exits must be unobstructed at all times.

Draíocht is a non-smoking building. This must be observed at all times.

Any accidents occurring within the building must be reported immediately to a member of Draíocht's staff.

Draíocht reserves the right to cancel a booking or allocate an alternative room, without incurring any liability. In the event of a cancellation or change to the original booking, every effort will be taken to ensure your requirements are met.

The Hirer shall be responsible for and shall indemnify Draíocht for all accidents, damages and losses that may occur from any cause whatsoever in connections with the hiring, including accident or injury that shall result in death or not, and shall indemnify Draíocht in respect from and against any action at law or in equity that may be taken against Draíocht in respect thereof.

Draíocht accepts no responsibility for equipment, accidents, injuries, damages and losses that may occur from any cause in connection with the hiring. Draíocht advises the hirer to insure against such risks.

The Building is open at 10.00am. If you would like to gain access to the building before this time, this should be arranged at least 7 working days before the event.

Telephone calls, use of fax machine and photocopying facilities are not included in the room hire charges and will be itemised on your invoice. (Photocopying; 25c per A4 page, 50c per A3 page b/w or colour)

An additional charge will be levied for any exceptional cleaning or removal of rubbish left by the Hirer.

Equipment: Projector, Portable Screen, TV, Video/DVD, Amp: there will be no additional charge for the use of these. There is a charge of €5 for flip chart requirements.

If technical assistance or additional requests are required, at least seven days notice must be given. If less than seven days notice is given, requirements may be difficult to accommodate. Technical assistance will incur an extra charge.

Food & drink are not permitted inside the main theatre or studio space.

Where the space is being rented to an organisation using Draíocht facilities for events that include children (under 18 years of age) they must read and adhere to Draíochts Child Protection policy.

Where the space is being rented to an organization, company crew members must be Garda vetted if their work consists mainly of the person having access to or contact with children (under 18 years of age) or vulnerable persons.

External companies using Draíocht facilities for events that include children (under 18 years of age) must have a Designated Liaison Person.

External companies using Draíocht facilities for events that include children (under 18 years of age) cannot have cast/crew members with unresolved child protection issues or any child protection issues of concern.

Leaders/teachers/group leaders are required to remain in the room where an arts activity is taking place with their class.

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