CCD Newsletter Autumn 2010

New Business Confirmed for The CCD ...to our Autumn newsletter and our In the spotlight... • The 17th Annual Symposium and AGM of the The CCD WELCOME special Launch edition. Irish Menopause Society WIN!a MEET OUR EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF Lenny Fearon 13th November, 2010 Boardroom& Meeting I’m delighted to announce that, after an Halleluia Gospel Choir and, the highlight • Globe Forum incredible journey, we are now officially of the night, Westlife! Why did you become a Chef? in Europe. In fact, during the first 17-18 November, 2010 (1,000 international delegates) Lunch for 10 NEWS open. I always had a passion for food. Rugby international match in Croke in our Autumn The day was covered extensively by Irish From an early age, I began learning Park, I was responsible for feeding • Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress 2011 Competition On 7 September, we held our Official and International media and we were from my father who had a fond 5,000 corporate guests as well as 7 - 9 May, 2011 (1,500 international delegates) Opening, marked by a Civic Reception delighted with the overwhelmingly interest in nature and hunting to 4,500 match-goers. and Trade Launch. The Civic Event took positive and complimentary feedback we supply meat to local businesses. He • 8th International Conference on Auditorium Acoustics AUTUMN 2010 place at noon and included a plaque received from all our guests. taught me about respecting nature What kind of food will you create for 20 - 22 May, 2011 (200 international delegates) unveiling by Irish Prime Minister, An and the importance of seasonality delegates? Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen in the So now the real job is underway! And as well as understanding the My aim is to deliver an exceptional • TM Forum’s Management World Conference Auditorium, who also officially ‘activated’ with over 200 confirmed events, we are principles of cooking. 5-star food experience for The CCD. I 24 - 26 May, 2011 (3,000 international delegates) the building. This was followed by well and truly up and running. I hope you want delegates to realise that this speeches, performances by Sinead enjoy this special edition, with highlights Where did you start your career in venue is one of the best in the world • The Annual European Association for International Nick Waight O’Connor and Fidget Feet aerial artists, of the launch event. Hospitality? with food to match, and I believe we Education Conference Chief and a buffet lunch for over 1200 guests. are already demonstrating our 9 - 14 September, 2012 (4,000 international delegates) I always wanted to raise the bar, so Executive We look forward to welcoming you to The expertise in this area. from the beginning I strived to learn The trade event in the evening included CCD soon. • The 22nd IAVE World Volunteer Conference In our latest competition, you can win a from the best in the world. I trained an uplifting speech by the Minister of What can delegates expect to see on 22 - 26 September, 2012 (2,500 international delegates) complimentary meeting at The CCD in at the world famous Boca Raton Tourism, Sport and Culture, Mary Hanafin, Nick Waight, The CCD menu? one of our 4 exclusive boardrooms, as Resort and Club in Florida under Bocuse, the ''Emperor of Cuisine,'' the followed by a banquet and live Chief Executive, • European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) well as an executive lunch for 10. Chef John Mergan and Chef Paul world's most famous French chef. I They will see the best quality entertainment from Celtic Rising, The The Convention Centre Dublin Annual Meeting Furnished to a very high specification went on to work in Germany and home-grown produce from every 16 - 21 September, 2014 (2,500 international delegates) with natural light, the boardroom will Switzerland, including the Michelin- corner of Ireland, prepared with a suit any type of small meeting, training star restaurant Le Chateaux. contemporary twist. All our beef and chicken are locally sourced and session or intimate event. What happened next? prepared to the highest level by our creative culinary team. The prize includes full rental of the I returned to Ireland to put all my new boardroom for a day and an executive “I am delighted that skills to the test. I was fortunate to Up and Running... Do you have a signature dish? Upcoming Events at The CCD lunch for up to 10. Our Boardrooms are Conference Partners has work in Michelin-starred restaurants technically sophisticated with a I’m working on a few things but I'm We certainly hit the ground running in our opening finally arranged its first such as Conrad Gallagher’s Peacock dedicated technician on call getting lots of compliments on the We have confirmed over 200 events to date. Here are some of month with 42 events, including our first two Alley, where I served as Head Chef for throughout the event. To enter our International Conference food, so that’s a great start. I do have the events we will be hosting from now until the end of the year. international association conferences, the 39th 3 years, and Derry Clarke’s L'Ecrivain. draw, please visit our homepage at (EUGMS) in the a few favourite dishes and concepts European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association / In 2004, I was appointed Executive www.theccd.ie. Closing date is 30 that I would like to develop, for • The 4th National Hospitality Environmental Conference European Renal Care Association International magnificent CCD. Head Chef of Fitzers Catering, which November, 2010. Terms and conditions example, white celeriac cream with and Exhibition Conference (2,000 international delegates) and the gave me an opportunity to manage a apply. different level of service as it involved bruschetta of chicken pâté and pea • Society of Chartered Surveyors Conference European Union of Geriatric Medicine Society From the moment we serving food for large banqueting shoots or Clare Island salmon teriyaki Conference (EUGMS) (1,200 delegates). We also Google treats at The CCD • Sunday Business Post - Mobile Communications Conference arrived, we were occasions. With Fitzers I had the with panko fried lemongrass rice cake, hosted our first major international corporate event, charred butternut squash, black • Sunday Business Post - Waste Management Conference Google EMEA Sales Conference (3,000 delegates) surrounded by the friendly Lenny Fearon opportunity to manage venues such as Powerscourt House, Leopardstown pudding and duck cigar. Another CELEBRATING OUR LAUNCH and our first Charity Ball for 800 guests. warm faces of The CCD Executive Head Chef • Construction Industry Federation - CECA dinner Racecourse, Lansdsowne Road and favourite is the beef on our opening And the winner is… team who could not do Croke Park, the fourth largest stadium night with the Foie Gras floating • Irish Hospitality Institute Awards and Founders Ball “We were delighted to host Google’s EMEA Sales conference at The CCD. enough to ensure that the potato and braised oxtail cannelloni. Google is the largest international corporate event we have hosted to date • Taste of Christmas We are delighted to announce that conference ran smoothly • Business & Finance Magazine Awards Melissa Morris of Congrex UK was the and it really allowed us to showcase our expertise in managing large- from beginning to end. This lucky winner of our Summer 2010 WIN A BOARDROOM scale, world-class conferences.” Nick Waight iconic building shone as Newsletter Competition. The CCD MEET OUR EXECUTIVE New Appointment Official Opening IN THIS ISSUE HEAD CHEF MEETING AND LUNCH Over the two-day event CCD Hospitality served 7,000 cups of coffee, 4,000 lunches, 2,500 brightly as the sunshine We are delighted to announce the Now Booking The correct answer to the competition 7 September 2010 Have you visited our website recently? Lenny Fearon for 10 in our Autumn Competition dinners and 2,000 ice-creams! itself with beautiful views appointment of Roisin Brennan as our Visit our Video Blog question ‘Our catering equipment Take a look at our Video Blog, accessible new Sales Account Manager for Christmas Events includes how many pieces of cutlery?’ through the drum over the and Facebook Page from our home page or via our YouTube Banqueting. Roisin is currently dealing was ‘51,000’. Melissa received two City and Dublin Mountains. We are now taking bookings for Channel ‘Conference Dublin’ We are also with all of our enquires and bookings tickets to our Evening Launch Event, Christmas events, small meetings now live on Facebook, ‘The Convention Ireland Stands Up to Cancer Charity Ball at The CCD for Christmastmas events and private including flights and accommodation. and private dining, in addition to Centre Dublin’ with regular updates, The outside is brought dining. larger conferences and events. At images and competitions. On Saturday 2nd October, we hosted the first ever ‘Ireland inside and there is a Stands Up to Cancer’ fundraising event, attended by over The CCD, we offer world-class tremendous feeling of hospitality in 5-star surroundings, 800 guests. This event brought together, for the first time, complete with meticulous four major Irish charities (All Ireland Cooperative Oncology spaciousness, a perfect technical and event management Research Group (ICORG), Crumlin Children’s Hospital, haven for networking. I look Marie Keating Foundation and Friends of St. Luke’s Roisín Brennan support. We cater for groups from Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay forward to bringing many Sales Account Hospital), involved in cancer research, prevention and care. 10 to 2000, in a range of flexible Dublin 1, Ireland. more International Manager meeting rooms and halls. Following a Champagne Reception in the Foyer, the Gala Conferences to The CCD”. for Banqueting t +353 1 856 0000 Ball took place in The Liffey, lit in ambient pink in honour For more information, contact e [email protected] Roisin or any of our Sales Team on: of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There was wonderful Nicola McGrane, w www.theccd.ie entertainment, as well as incredible raffle and auction Managing Director, Tel: +353 1 856 0000 prizes. The event raised €250,000, split equally between Conference Partners

or email [email protected] 0051/5k/10-10 Limited Centre Dock Convention Spencer Published by the four charities. Our thanks to all our guests and sponsors for their generous support. New Business Confirmed for The CCD ...to our Autumn newsletter and our In the spotlight... • The 17th Annual Symposium and AGM of the The CCD WELCOME special Launch edition. Irish Menopause Society WIN!a MEET OUR EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF Lenny Fearon 13th November, 2010 Boardroom& Meeting I’m delighted to announce that, after an Halleluia Gospel Choir and, the highlight • Globe Forum incredible journey, we are now officially of the night, Westlife! Why did you become a Chef? in Europe. In fact, during the first 17-18 November, 2010 (1,000 international delegates) Lunch for 10 NEWS open. I always had a passion for food. Rugby international match in Croke in our Autumn The day was covered extensively by Irish From an early age, I began learning Park, I was responsible for feeding • Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress 2011 Competition On 7 September, we held our Official and International media and we were from my father who had a fond 5,000 corporate guests as well as 7 - 9 May, 2011 (1,500 international delegates) Opening, marked by a Civic Reception delighted with the overwhelmingly interest in nature and hunting to 4,500 match-goers. and Trade Launch. The Civic Event took positive and complimentary feedback we supply meat to local businesses. He • 8th International Conference on Auditorium Acoustics AUTUMN 2010 place at noon and included a plaque received from all our guests. taught me about respecting nature What kind of food will you create for 20 - 22 May, 2011 (200 international delegates) unveiling by Irish Prime Minister, An and the importance of seasonality delegates? Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen in the So now the real job is underway! And as well as understanding the My aim is to deliver an exceptional • TM Forum’s Management World Conference Auditorium, who also officially ‘activated’ with over 200 confirmed events, we are principles of cooking. 5-star food experience for The CCD. I 24 - 26 May, 2011 (3,000 international delegates) the building. This was followed by well and truly up and running. I hope you want delegates to realise that this speeches, performances by Sinead enjoy this special edition, with highlights Where did you start your career in venue is one of the best in the world • The Annual European Association for International Nick Waight O’Connor and Fidget Feet aerial artists, of the launch event. Hospitality? with food to match, and I believe we Education Conference Chief and a buffet lunch for over 1200 guests. are already demonstrating our 9 - 14 September, 2012 (4,000 international delegates) I always wanted to raise the bar, so Executive We look forward to welcoming you to The expertise in this area. from the beginning I strived to learn The trade event in the evening included CCD soon. • The 22nd IAVE World Volunteer Conference In our latest competition, you can win a from the best in the world. I trained an uplifting speech by the Minister of What can delegates expect to see on 22 - 26 September, 2012 (2,500 international delegates) complimentary meeting at The CCD in at the world famous Boca Raton Tourism, Sport and Culture, Mary Hanafin, Nick Waight, The CCD menu? one of our 4 exclusive boardrooms, as Resort and Club in Florida under Bocuse, the ''Emperor of Cuisine,'' the followed by a banquet and live Chief Executive, • European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) well as an executive lunch for 10. Chef John Mergan and Chef Paul world's most famous French chef. I They will see the best quality entertainment from Celtic Rising, The The Convention Centre Dublin Annual Meeting Furnished to a very high specification went on to work in Germany and home-grown produce from every 16 - 21 September, 2014 (2,500 international delegates) with natural light, the boardroom will Switzerland, including the Michelin- corner of Ireland, prepared with a suit any type of small meeting, training star restaurant Le Chateaux. contemporary twist. All our beef and chicken are locally sourced and session or intimate event. What happened next? prepared to the highest level by our creative culinary team. The prize includes full rental of the I returned to Ireland to put all my new boardroom for a day and an executive “I am delighted that skills to the test. I was fortunate to Up and Running... Do you have a signature dish? Upcoming Events at The CCD lunch for up to 10. Our Boardrooms are Conference Partners has work in Michelin-starred restaurants technically sophisticated with a I’m working on a few things but I'm We certainly hit the ground running in our opening finally arranged its first such as Conrad Gallagher’s Peacock dedicated technician on call getting lots of compliments on the We have confirmed over 200 events to date. Here are some of month with 42 events, including our first two Alley, where I served as Head Chef for throughout the event. To enter our International Conference food, so that’s a great start. I do have the events we will be hosting from now until the end of the year. international association conferences, the 39th 3 years, and Derry Clarke’s L'Ecrivain. draw, please visit our homepage at (EUGMS) in the a few favourite dishes and concepts European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association / In 2004, I was appointed Executive www.theccd.ie. Closing date is 30 that I would like to develop, for • The 4th National Hospitality Environmental Conference European Renal Care Association International magnificent CCD. Head Chef of Fitzers Catering, which November, 2010. Terms and conditions example, white celeriac cream with and Exhibition Conference (2,000 international delegates) and the gave me an opportunity to manage a apply. different level of service as it involved bruschetta of chicken pâté and pea • Society of Chartered Surveyors Conference European Union of Geriatric Medicine Society From the moment we serving food for large banqueting shoots or Clare Island salmon teriyaki Conference (EUGMS) (1,200 delegates). We also Google treats at The CCD • Sunday Business Post - Mobile Communications Conference arrived, we were occasions. With Fitzers I had the with panko fried lemongrass rice cake, hosted our first major international corporate event, charred butternut squash, black • Sunday Business Post - Waste Management Conference Google EMEA Sales Conference (3,000 delegates) surrounded by the friendly Lenny Fearon opportunity to manage venues such as Powerscourt House, Leopardstown pudding and duck cigar. Another CELEBRATING OUR LAUNCH and our first Charity Ball for 800 guests. warm faces of The CCD Executive Head Chef • Construction Industry Federation - CECA dinner Racecourse, Lansdsowne Road and favourite is the beef on our opening And the winner is… team who could not do Croke Park, the fourth largest stadium night with the Foie Gras floating • Irish Hospitality Institute Awards and Founders Ball “We were delighted to host Google’s EMEA Sales conference at The CCD. enough to ensure that the potato and braised oxtail cannelloni. Google is the largest international corporate event we have hosted to date • Taste of Christmas We are delighted to announce that conference ran smoothly • Business & Finance Magazine Awards Melissa Morris of Congrex UK was the and it really allowed us to showcase our expertise in managing large- from beginning to end. This lucky winner of our Summer 2010 WIN A BOARDROOM scale, world-class conferences.” Nick Waight iconic building shone as Newsletter Competition. The CCD MEET OUR EXECUTIVE New Appointment Official Opening IN THIS ISSUE HEAD CHEF MEETING AND LUNCH Over the two-day event CCD Hospitality served 7,000 cups of coffee, 4,000 lunches, 2,500 brightly as the sunshine We are delighted to announce the Now Booking The correct answer to the competition 7 September 2010 Have you visited our website recently? Lenny Fearon for 10 in our Autumn Competition dinners and 2,000 ice-creams! itself with beautiful views appointment of Roisin Brennan as our Visit our Video Blog question ‘Our catering equipment Take a look at our Video Blog, accessible new Sales Account Manager for Christmas Events includes how many pieces of cutlery?’ through the drum over the and Facebook Page from our home page or via our YouTube Banqueting. Roisin is currently dealing was ‘51,000’. Melissa received two City and Dublin Mountains. We are now taking bookings for Channel ‘Conference Dublin’ We are also with all of our enquires and bookings tickets to our Evening Launch Event, Christmas events, small meetings now live on Facebook, ‘The Convention Ireland Stands Up to Cancer Charity Ball at The CCD for Christmastmas events and private including flights and accommodation. and private dining, in addition to Centre Dublin’ with regular updates, The outside is brought dining. larger conferences and events. At images and competitions. On Saturday 2nd October, we hosted the first ever ‘Ireland inside and there is a Stands Up to Cancer’ fundraising event, attended by over The CCD, we offer world-class tremendous feeling of hospitality in 5-star surroundings, 800 guests. This event brought together, for the first time, complete with meticulous four major Irish charities (All Ireland Cooperative Oncology spaciousness, a perfect technical and event management Research Group (ICORG), Crumlin Children’s Hospital, haven for networking. I look Marie Keating Foundation and Friends of St. Luke’s Roisín Brennan support. We cater for groups from Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay forward to bringing many Sales Account Hospital), involved in cancer research, prevention and care. 10 to 2000, in a range of flexible Dublin 1, Ireland. more International Manager meeting rooms and halls. Following a Champagne Reception in the Foyer, the Gala Conferences to The CCD”. for Banqueting t +353 1 856 0000 Ball took place in The Liffey, lit in ambient pink in honour For more information, contact e [email protected] Roisin or any of our Sales Team on: of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There was wonderful Nicola McGrane, w www.theccd.ie entertainment, as well as incredible raffle and auction Managing Director, Tel: +353 1 856 0000 prizes. The event raised €250,000, split equally between Conference Partners

or email [email protected] 0051/5k/10-10 Limited Centre Dock Convention Spencer Published by the four charities. Our thanks to all our guests and sponsors for their generous support. “Thank you for a fantastic night last night! The Venue is spectacular and of course there was amazing entertainment in the form of Westlife. Well done to all the staff who brought it together so well. Looking forward to hosting our event there in November.” “Convention centres are normally spread “This project launched me and my out over a large area with everything on colleagues on the most challenging Nicola Burns the same level but we confronted the and, ultimately, the most satisfying McDonalds Restaurants of Ireland challenge of building an enormous facility journey of our careers. The CCD in a relatively small space. As sometimes team has delivered a landmark state happens, the problem provided building on time and within budget inspiration. We were able to design that is truly fit for purpose, fit for something which features the movement place and fit for posterity. The CCD of people and ensures the process of provides a platform for us, the Irish, getting around the building is to set new international standards memorable. When you are at an event of hospitality. Our goal is to become Minister for Tourism Sports here, it is when you get out and move the best convention centre in and Culture, Mary Hanafin, around that communication can be Europe by 2014.” T.D., at our Launch enhanced by the public spaces.” An Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen, T.D., at our Civic Reception, officially ‘activating’ The CCD “The Convention Centre Dublin is the latest symbol of a very proud and confident Irish nation, which opens our doors to the people of the world to visit and to do business. 8 out of the top 10 ICT “The CCD strengthens the hand of tourism agencies in promoting companies and 8 out of the top 10 Pharmaceutical Ireland as a venue for international conference business. The CCD will companies worldwide are based in Ireland. And, of boost the Irish economy not only through the conference fees the top 25 medical devices which help to improve the generated, but with the spin-off business for hotels, restaurants, taxis, quality of so many people’s lives, 15 of them are made pubs and shops as well as cultural and tourist attractions. I believe in this country. A recent survey ranked Ireland 10 out Architect, Kevin Roche The CCD Chairman, Dermod Dwyer that Dublin offers delegates the perfect combination of high quality of 102 countries for ease of doing business. This small “Congratulations and very well done to you and your professional facilities, in a friendly and sociable city. I call on all little island in the Atlantic is not West Britain or East excellent team. You must be very pleased – last night private and voluntary sector organisations to actively promote the America. It is Ireland, a proud people who are cultured, wowed us all! I honestly (and I mean this) did not Centre as a location for international conferences – to maximise its innovative, spontaneous and fun.” expect to get such a high standard dinner – your chef is impact on the economy.” to be congratulated and indeed the persons organising the serving – talk about precision.”

Mary Leahy, Head of Protocol, IP Department, Dublin Airport Celebrating our Launch with a Spencer Dock Light Projection Show for Dublin THE CCD 7th September 2010 To celebrate our launch, OFFICIAL OPENING renowned Irish poet Micheal O’Siadhail wrote and performed Spencer Dock, a poem connecting the past and the present of Dublin’s Docklands, and the many future possibilities Following his greetings in Irish, English, for visitors to The CCD. ”Thanks so much for such a wonderful night last “It has been very important to Russian and Chinese, symbolic of The night. It was a great show and I thoroughly differentiate ourselves from other venues CCD's function as an international venue, You can find the poem ‘Spencer enjoyed myself. The building is absolutely in terms of technology. We felt that to Richard Barrett said “The CCD is a Dock’ on our website in the Venue stunning, the staff are gorgeous and the food was really move forward the convention meeting place of races, cultures and section or by searching the site for exceptional. Congrats to all the team.” experience for our customers, we needed tongues, a forum for the interchange of ‘poem’. a platform that enabled new technologies Sarah Grennan, ideas, a beacon of hope for Ireland - for it and was future-ready for any technology Editor, Hotel & Catering Review is from hope that the future springs". developments. So let me assure you that the equipment here is second to none, To help celebrate The CCD launch, we not just in Europe, but the world! projected a light show 170 metres across the River Liffey, onto the front of the building, I would like to use this opportunity to every night during launch week between thank all of our customers for their 9pm and 12pm. The show is based on the “A huge thank you to you and all the team for your support and, as Chief Executive of The Irish legend ‘Bua an Eolais’ (The Gift of efforts on the day. It was absolutely terrific and all CCD, I will do everything possible to Knowledge). Set in a romantic Celtic forest, the feedback we have received to date has been make it the best convention centre in it begins with the legend of the young fantastic! We are delighted and I know the 'wow' Europe.” factor of the venue greatly contributed to the Fionn MacCumhail, who gains the wisdom overall success of the day.” of the world by tasting the Salmon of Knowledge when he burns his finger Catherine Carrigy, The CCD Chief Executive, Nick Waight while cooking the fish over a campfire. It moves to a graphic sequence, which Executive Assistant, Founding Shareholder, Treasury Holdings, Richard Barrett Poet, Michael O’Siadhail Lloyd's Ireland Representative Limited showcases The CCD as a catalyst to support the exchange of ideas. To view the show, visit the video blog area on our website www.theccd.ie New Business Confirmed for The CCD ...to our Autumn newsletter and our In the spotlight... • The 17th Annual Symposium and AGM of the The CCD WELCOME special Launch edition. Irish Menopause Society WIN!a MEET OUR EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF Lenny Fearon 13th November, 2010 Boardroom& Meeting I’m delighted to announce that, after an Halleluia Gospel Choir and, the highlight • Globe Forum incredible journey, we are now officially of the night, Westlife! Why did you become a Chef? in Europe. In fact, during the first 17-18 November, 2010 (1,000 international delegates) Lunch for 10 NEWS open. I always had a passion for food. Rugby international match in Croke in our Autumn The day was covered extensively by Irish From an early age, I began learning Park, I was responsible for feeding • Project Management Institute (PMI) Global Congress 2011 Competition On 7 September, we held our Official and International media and we were from my father who had a fond 5,000 corporate guests as well as 7 - 9 May, 2011 (1,500 international delegates) Opening, marked by a Civic Reception delighted with the overwhelmingly interest in nature and hunting to 4,500 match-goers. and Trade Launch. The Civic Event took positive and complimentary feedback we supply meat to local businesses. He • 8th International Conference on Auditorium Acoustics AUTUMN 2010 place at noon and included a plaque received from all our guests. taught me about respecting nature What kind of food will you create for 20 - 22 May, 2011 (200 international delegates) unveiling by Irish Prime Minister, An and the importance of seasonality delegates? Taoiseach, Mr. Brian Cowen in the So now the real job is underway! And as well as understanding the My aim is to deliver an exceptional • TM Forum’s Management World Conference Auditorium, who also officially ‘activated’ with over 200 confirmed events, we are principles of cooking. 5-star food experience for The CCD. I 24 - 26 May, 2011 (3,000 international delegates) the building. This was followed by well and truly up and running. I hope you want delegates to realise that this speeches, performances by Sinead enjoy this special edition, with highlights Where did you start your career in venue is one of the best in the world • The Annual European Association for International Nick Waight O’Connor and Fidget Feet aerial artists, of the launch event. Hospitality? with food to match, and I believe we Education Conference Chief and a buffet lunch for over 1200 guests. are already demonstrating our 9 - 14 September, 2012 (4,000 international delegates) I always wanted to raise the bar, so Executive We look forward to welcoming you to The expertise in this area. from the beginning I strived to learn The trade event in the evening included CCD soon. • The 22nd IAVE World Volunteer Conference In our latest competition, you can win a from the best in the world. I trained an uplifting speech by the Minister of What can delegates expect to see on 22 - 26 September, 2012 (2,500 international delegates) complimentary meeting at The CCD in at the world famous Boca Raton Tourism, Sport and Culture, Mary Hanafin, Nick Waight, The CCD menu? one of our 4 exclusive boardrooms, as Resort and Club in Florida under Bocuse, the ''Emperor of Cuisine,'' the followed by a banquet and live Chief Executive, • European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology (ESPE) well as an executive lunch for 10. Chef John Mergan and Chef Paul world's most famous French chef. I They will see the best quality entertainment from Celtic Rising, The The Convention Centre Dublin Annual Meeting Furnished to a very high specification went on to work in Germany and home-grown produce from every 16 - 21 September, 2014 (2,500 international delegates) with natural light, the boardroom will Switzerland, including the Michelin- corner of Ireland, prepared with a suit any type of small meeting, training star restaurant Le Chateaux. contemporary twist. All our beef and chicken are locally sourced and session or intimate event. What happened next? prepared to the highest level by our creative culinary team. The prize includes full rental of the I returned to Ireland to put all my new boardroom for a day and an executive “I am delighted that skills to the test. I was fortunate to Up and Running... Do you have a signature dish? Upcoming Events at The CCD lunch for up to 10. Our Boardrooms are Conference Partners has work in Michelin-starred restaurants technically sophisticated with a I’m working on a few things but I'm We certainly hit the ground running in our opening finally arranged its first such as Conrad Gallagher’s Peacock dedicated technician on call getting lots of compliments on the We have confirmed over 200 events to date. Here are some of month with 42 events, including our first two Alley, where I served as Head Chef for throughout the event. To enter our International Conference food, so that’s a great start. I do have the events we will be hosting from now until the end of the year. international association conferences, the 39th 3 years, and Derry Clarke’s L'Ecrivain. draw, please visit our homepage at (EUGMS) in the a few favourite dishes and concepts European Dialysis & Transplant Nurses Association / In 2004, I was appointed Executive www.theccd.ie. Closing date is 30 that I would like to develop, for • The 4th National Hospitality Environmental Conference European Renal Care Association International magnificent CCD. Head Chef of Fitzers Catering, which November, 2010. Terms and conditions example, white celeriac cream with and Exhibition Conference (2,000 international delegates) and the gave me an opportunity to manage a apply. different level of service as it involved bruschetta of chicken pâté and pea • Society of Chartered Surveyors Conference European Union of Geriatric Medicine Society From the moment we serving food for large banqueting shoots or Clare Island salmon teriyaki Conference (EUGMS) (1,200 delegates). We also Google treats at The CCD • Sunday Business Post - Mobile Communications Conference arrived, we were occasions. With Fitzers I had the with panko fried lemongrass rice cake, hosted our first major international corporate event, charred butternut squash, black • Sunday Business Post - Waste Management Conference Google EMEA Sales Conference (3,000 delegates) surrounded by the friendly Lenny Fearon opportunity to manage venues such as Powerscourt House, Leopardstown pudding and duck cigar. Another CELEBRATING OUR LAUNCH and our first Charity Ball for 800 guests. warm faces of The CCD Executive Head Chef • Construction Industry Federation - CECA dinner Racecourse, Lansdsowne Road and favourite is the beef on our opening And the winner is… team who could not do Croke Park, the fourth largest stadium night with the Foie Gras floating • Irish Hospitality Institute Awards and Founders Ball “We were delighted to host Google’s EMEA Sales conference at The CCD. enough to ensure that the potato and braised oxtail cannelloni. Google is the largest international corporate event we have hosted to date • Taste of Christmas We are delighted to announce that conference ran smoothly • Business & Finance Magazine Awards Melissa Morris of Congrex UK was the and it really allowed us to showcase our expertise in managing large- from beginning to end. This lucky winner of our Summer 2010 WIN A BOARDROOM scale, world-class conferences.” Nick Waight iconic building shone as Newsletter Competition. The CCD MEET OUR EXECUTIVE New Appointment Official Opening IN THIS ISSUE HEAD CHEF MEETING AND LUNCH Over the two-day event CCD Hospitality served 7,000 cups of coffee, 4,000 lunches, 2,500 brightly as the sunshine We are delighted to announce the Now Booking The correct answer to the competition 7 September 2010 Have you visited our website recently? Lenny Fearon for 10 in our Autumn Competition dinners and 2,000 ice-creams! itself with beautiful views appointment of Roisin Brennan as our Visit our Video Blog question ‘Our catering equipment Take a look at our Video Blog, accessible new Sales Account Manager for Christmas Events includes how many pieces of cutlery?’ through the drum over the and Facebook Page from our home page or via our YouTube Banqueting. Roisin is currently dealing was ‘51,000’. Melissa received two City and Dublin Mountains. We are now taking bookings for Channel ‘Conference Dublin’ We are also with all of our enquires and bookings tickets to our Evening Launch Event, Christmas events, small meetings now live on Facebook, ‘The Convention Ireland Stands Up to Cancer Charity Ball at The CCD for Christmastmas events and private including flights and accommodation. and private dining, in addition to Centre Dublin’ with regular updates, The outside is brought dining. larger conferences and events. At images and competitions. On Saturday 2nd October, we hosted the first ever ‘Ireland inside and there is a Stands Up to Cancer’ fundraising event, attended by over The CCD, we offer world-class tremendous feeling of hospitality in 5-star surroundings, 800 guests. This event brought together, for the first time, complete with meticulous four major Irish charities (All Ireland Cooperative Oncology spaciousness, a perfect technical and event management Research Group (ICORG), Crumlin Children’s Hospital, haven for networking. I look Marie Keating Foundation and Friends of St. Luke’s Roisín Brennan support. We cater for groups from Spencer Dock, North Wall Quay forward to bringing many Sales Account Hospital), involved in cancer research, prevention and care. 10 to 2000, in a range of flexible Dublin 1, Ireland. more International Manager meeting rooms and halls. Following a Champagne Reception in the Foyer, the Gala Conferences to The CCD”. for Banqueting t +353 1 856 0000 Ball took place in The Liffey, lit in ambient pink in honour For more information, contact e [email protected] Roisin or any of our Sales Team on: of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. There was wonderful Nicola McGrane, w www.theccd.ie entertainment, as well as incredible raffle and auction Managing Director, Tel: +353 1 856 0000 prizes. The event raised €250,000, split equally between Conference Partners

or email [email protected] 0051/5k/10-10 Limited Centre Dock Convention Spencer Published by the four charities. Our thanks to all our guests and sponsors for their generous support.