The Drumcondra Education Support Centre is a purpose built training facility in the grounds of DCU St. Patrick’s Campus, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. This up-to-date conference facility, opened in November 1999, provides facilities for Department of Education in-service, programmes, schools and other agencies. The Centre has five well-equipped rooms available with flexible layout arrangements to suit your needs. There is free, onsite private parking available and the Centre is fully wheelchair accessible.
All room rental rates include the use of Laptop, Interactive Screen, Flipchart and Stand. Broadband and Wifi Internet Access are available in all rooms and the Centre foyer.
Tea/Coffee available. Lunch can be arranged locally at very reasonable rates.
Room Reservation Booking Form can be downloaded – please CLICK HERE
Meeting Rooms
The Oak
The Oak is the Centre’s largest room situated on the ground floor directly off the foyer for easy access. It has excellent natural light, is fully air-conditioned and can cater for up to 50 persons. This room can be combined with the Ash to give capacity for a maximum of 90.
Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | U-shape | |
Oak | 50 | 40 | 20 | 30 |
View the Oak Room click here. View Oak/Ash combined here.
The Ash Room
The Ash is situated on the ground floor allowing easy access from the Centre foyer. This is perfect for smaller groups for meetings or seminars. It is fully air-conditioned and has excellent natural light. The room can cater for up to a maximum of 30 persons.
Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | U-shape | |
Ash | 30 | 20 | 15 | 15 |
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The Maple Room
The Maple is located on the first floor of the Centre and features a sprung wooden floor which is suitable for activity. The room is fully air-conditioned and has excellent natural light. This room may be accessed by way of the Centre’s elevator. The room can cater for up to a maximum of 38 persons.
Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | U-shape | |
Maple | 38 | 28 | 25 | 25 |
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The Elm Room
The Elm is located on the Centre’ first floor and may be accessed by the elevator.
Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | U-shape | |
Elm | 30 | 25 | 20 | 20 |
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The Beech Room
The Beech is located on the first floor of the Centre and is accessible by elevator. It is perfect for smaller groups in very comfortable surroundings.
Theatre | Classroom | Boardroom | U-shape | |
Beech | 25 | 20 | 14 | 12/15 |
View the Beech Room click here
Oak/Ash/Foyer Combination
These spaces may be combined for exhibition purposes as one open space and can cater for up to 150 persons. Hire of this facility is by direct arrangement with the Centre. Please contact reception at 01 8576400.
Rates for Department of Education funded organisations. CLICK HERE
Room Rates
Room | Full Day | Half Day | Evening |
Oak | €150 | €75 | €75 |
Ash | €120 | €75 | €75 |
Oak/Ash | €200 | €150 | €150 |
Maple | €150 | €75 | €75 |
Elm | €150 | €75 | €75 |
Beech | €150 | €75 | €75 |
Refreshments (€ per person)
| Tea/Coffee with biscuits | €3.33 |
| Tea/Coffee with Sandwiches | €6.09 |
| Lunch at local restaurant | €16.29 |
Should you have particular conference requirements a member of the Centre staff will be available to discuss your needs.
Call Reception at 01 857 6400 or email info@ecdrumcondra.ie