The Johnstown Estate in Enfield, Co Meath, has announced the launch of its new conference centre, The Forde Suites, which has been developed with an investment exceeding €9 million.
The Forde Suites is a multipurpose conference facility which can cater for groups of all sizes, including large conferences with up to 1,000 delegates. With a current workforce exceeding 370, the opening of the conference centre is poised to create an additional 50 jobs at the four-star hotel and spa.
"The launch of The Forde Suites cements The Johnstown Estate's position as a key player in the business tourism sector in Ireland," said Anthony Smiddy, group general manager of The Johnstown Collection.
"We take immense pride in the exceptional facility we have created and our expert team is excited to collaborate with both existing and new corporate clients to deliver unforgettable events in a remarkable setting."
The Forde Suites aim cater to a wide range of events including award ceremonies, trade shows, car launches, exhibitions, seminars and team-building activities.
It features bright, spacious areas with moveable walls, high ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and plush furnishings and boasts its own private entrance.
The Orangery, a large floodlit reception area, is designed for registration, breaks and drinks receptions while The Forde Suites also features two large breakout rooms and private garden spaces.
The Johnstown Estate is independently owned and is set on 120 acres of private grounds, with a listed eighteenth-century Georgian house, wooded parkland and restored walled gardens. The property features 128 bedrooms and suites, as well as 40 self-catering lodges.
