2012-2014
WISBOOM
Associate Design Director
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Creative Design Lead
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Ireland 2023
11th-13th May
SPECTACULAR IMMERSIVE EVENTS
EXPERIENCE THE VERY BEST OF IRELAND
Day one
Welcome to Dublin
Today, your Dublin adventure begins.
The Vikings were the first to establish a settlement here in the 9th century along the River Liffey, naming it Dubh Linn (Black Pool). One thousand years later it became home to famed authors James Joyce, George Bernard Shaw, and Samuel Beckett, known worldwide for their cultural contributions. Today, the city is a major hub for tech companies like Google, Facebook, and Salesforce. Blessed with gorgeous Georgian architecture, world-class museums, libraries, and public parks, and an astonishing five Michelin-starred restaurants, the city is fueled by the ever-endearing Gaelic trait of craic (crack)—a hodgepodge of innate humor and all-around appreciation of fun.
VIP Arrival
VIP Service at Dublin Airport
Arrival
A member of the platinum team will be there to greet you as you step off your aircraft and will bring you to your private chauffeur driven BMW. You will then be guided through our priority Immigration channel and on to your suite. They will look after your baggage and all other formalities, allowing you to relax, refresh and prepare for your onward journey
Your transfer to your hotel will take approximately 35 min
Departure
Departing your hotel you will travel to Dublin airport where you will be greeted by a member of the team at the VIP Departure Gates. As you relax in the comfort of a private suite, we will take care of all your luggage and check-in procedures, allowing you to enjoy our new food.
When it’s time to depart, you will be escorted directly to security screening in a courtesy vehicle, skipping all of the lines.
Activity
Walking Tour
In the company of your expert French speaking local guides, you will see the best of the city beginning on your doorstep where some of Dublin's best Georgian architecture sits and the stunning government buildings which are right across the street. You will walk along Stephen’s Green, learning about the city's history and the changes that have taken place over the centuries.
Your tour will mix Irish culture, Irish History, modern-day Ireland, and even some music along the way. Taking in the city's creative quarter, the Viking influence on the city, and some hidden tales of woe.
Evening Dinner & Concert
Prepare for the spectacular!
An evening in the most impressive of surroundings, connecting with colleagues, listening to the beautiful music and enjoying glorious food.
Cathedral Sounds
Dinner this evening will be an amazing experience in the nave of an ancient Cathedral.
837 candles will create a mesmirising glow which will be perfectly complemented by stunning roaming lights and pillar uplighters to deliver a night to remember.
Guests will hear classical songs and Irish ballads with a deep French connection sung in classical form. A baritone and soprano will be accompanied by a pianist, classical guitarist, flautist and the violin soloist from the Irish National Orchestra.
The spectacular acoustics of this ancient cathedral will offer the perfect atmosphere for the amazing performers to impress your guests.
Dinner will be a feast for the taste buds with a delightful
3-course meal served.
Day Two
Today guests will have two different activities. In the morning, those not attending the business meeting, will enjoy a private shopping tour of the best boutiques in the city. At lunch, the entire group will reconnect for a pub lunch.
After lunch, a brilliant pubs and music tour of the city, will begin. The tour will connect them with the cities best pubs and the legacy of some of Ireland's best musicians.
Morning Activity
Irish Design & Fashion
Today you will discover the best of creative Dublin. You will begin with a trip through the creative quarter, where you will meet one of Ireland best Linen producers, one of only four female glove makers left in the world, who's beautiful handmade leather gloves have featured in House of Gucci, Madonna's music videos as well as Vogue Magazine covers world wide. She also designs for all of Lady Gaga's world tours.
You will also learn about a fantastic cologne created for JFK that can be found in Dublin as well as a range of perfumes created by boutique perfumers across the world.
You will visit one of Ireland's top stores where a private shopper will introduce you to some of their favourites for the season and you will visit the home of one of the country's top designers, who has designed for stars all over the world.
Group Lunch
Afternoon Group Activity
Gala Dinner
Pubs & Music of Dublin
Once the morning meeting has concluded, the whole group will join together at a great pub for lunch, to prepare you for an entertaining afternoon.
During lunch, you will be joined by some local musicians who will entertain with songs and stories. After lunch, the musicians will immerse you in a tour of Dublin's musical history. You will discover the locations that inspired stars like U2, Hozier, Dermot Kennedy, Phil Lynott and Sinead O'Connor.
Your gentle stroll though the cobbled streets of Dublin will take you off the beaten track to some of the cities best pubs where musicians will be on hand to entertain you with traditional Irish tunes, famous ballads and world renowned tracks.
Your afternoon will be filled with fun, discovery and the very best of local musical talent to keep you entertained.
Evening Dining
For tonight's dinner, we have two very different options for you to consider.
A brilliantly unique 'Into The Woods' event with spectacular custom tent or a more formal, celebration combining a drinks reception at the famed Long Room Library and dinner at Trinity College.
Option 1
Into the Woods
Guests were taken on a journey through the world of Irish Whiskey in a unique setting.
Guests will travel to a ‘secret location in the woods where they will be met by a troop of lively drummers, who will lead them along a path to the venue. Fire dancers and actors dressed as fantastical woodland animals will entertain guests as they mingle and chat in these most unique surroundings.
The most magical setting will be decorated in an enchanting style. Dinner will be a beautiful 3 course feast inspired by the location.
Inside guests will experience a unique space for dinner which will be followed by a superb live band.
The bespoke Whiskey bar will allow guests to experience a host of Irish whiskeys including Bushmills, Redbreast, Powers, and Jameson, with experts on hand to educate enthusiasts about the unique characteristics of each of the blends.
Option 2
Long Room Library & Trinity College Dining Hall
Dinner this evening will be an impressive event combining the iconic Trinity College, built in the 16th century, and the world renowned Long Room Library home of the Book of Kells.
The event will begin with a drinks and canapes, in the breathtaking Long Room Library among the 200,000 books. During the reception, you will be entertained by Irish dancers and an exquisite harpist.
When its time for dinner, you will cross the central courtyard to the private dining room for a magnificent 3-course dinner.
Each dish will be carefully created to reflect the finest of seasonal produce.
Post dinner, a 5-piece live band will get you dancing. You will no doubt spend most of the night dancing, and having fun. Memories will be made on the dance floor!
Day Three
Before departing Dublin, there is one last opportunity to experience the famous north Dublin coastline, sample some Irish smoked salmon and local craft beers.
Smoked salmon, Local Craft Beers and the Dublin Coastline
Leaving your hotel behind in the mid morning, you will travel 30 minutes east to the fishing village of Howth.
It's easy to be charmed by Howth. The picturesque harbour, tiny colorful sea front cottages and wildflower-covered sea cliffs, it feels like a village you'd find on a far flung stretch of the west coast along the Atlantic Ocean, not one that is just 30 minutes from the city center.
You will take a walk along Howth Head, to a private garden which has one of the most epic views of the coastline and the headland. You will sample some beautiful Irish smoked salmon which is expertly paired with champagne and craft beers from the area. You will learn about the local area and how the headland shaped the city and how the lighthouse protected the coast.
Becoming U2
Dublin will always be at the heart of U2’s story. After all, it’s where it began! Why not take a pilgrimage through the city and soak up some rock and roll inspiration?
Your U2 Trail begins at the Clarence Hotel, which started as a hangout spot for the band in their early days and is now co-owned by Bono and Edge.
The group will stop by the National Gallery to view Bono's specially commissioned oil portrait before heading to the infamous Windmill Lane Studios for an extraordinary tour where they will learn about the numerous acclaimed artists who have recorded there, and meet the in-house producers and engineers who make it all happen.
To top it all off, guest will put their vocals to the test with an impromptu recording session!