Dublin Castle is rightfully considered one of the most important historic buildings in Ireland.

Constructed in the early thirteenth century on the site of a Viking settlement, Dublin Castle served for centuries as the headquarters of English, and later British, administration in Ireland. 2022 marks a symbolic year in the history of Dublin Castle, as it characterises 100 years since the Castle was handed over to the newly formed independent Irish government. To this day, Dublin Castle remains one of the architectural highlights of Georgian Dublin.

Dublin Castle serves as the ideal backdrop for important national and international events, such as state dinners and commemorations. Since 1938, each one of Ireland’s presidents has been inaugurated in St Patrick’s Hall. Over the centuries, those entertained at Dublin Castle have included Benjamin Franklin (1771), the Duke of Wellington (1807), Daniel O’Connell (1841), Queen Victoria (1849, 1853, 1861 & 1900), Charles Dickens (1864), Countess Markievicz (1905), Princess Grace of Monaco (1961), John F. Kennedy (1963), Charles de Gaulle (1969), Nelson Mandela (1990) and Queen Elizabeth II (2011). Among the famous figures associated with the Castle was Bram Stoker, author of Dracula, who worked here from 1866 to 1878. The Castle now welcomes over a quarter of a million visitors each year. We are delighted to be hosting our conference in Dublin Castle and we hope you enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Join us for an evening reception on 15th November in the magnificent grandeur of the Portrait Gallery which is housed within the castle itself.

To learn more about Dublin Castle, its history and upcoming events, click here.