The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
Ciara Macken is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in sales and event management. Currently serving as the Hospitality Sales Manager at The Convention Centre Dublin since January 2023, Ciara previously held the position of Head of Events Department at Fallon & Byrne from April 2012 to December 2022, where responsibilities included managing all aspects of the private events business and collaborating with the marketing team to enhance branding and digital presence. Ciara's career also includes roles as a Hospitality Consultant at FOOD STUFF LIMITED and General Restaurant Manager at Jo'Burger Ltd, along with foundational experience as a Restaurant Manager at Sherland Entertainment. Ciara holds a degree in European Business and French from the Institute of Technology, Sligo, and has also completed studies with the Wine & Spirit Education Trust.
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD)
The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is Ireland's multi-award winning, purpose-built international conference and event venue. Since opening in 2010, this iconic venue has built a world-wide reputation for its passion for exceptional service and state-of-the-art facilities. As testament to this, it has won over 60 Industry Awards, including ‘World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre 2022’ at the World Travel Awards. With 22 meeting rooms of all sizes, The CCD is capable of hosting events for 8 to 8,000 delegates. The range of spaces includes boardrooms, meeting rooms, halls, 4,500 sq m of exhibition space and a 1,995 seat auditorium. The venue also boasts banqueting facilities for up to 3,000 guests, and six spacious foyers offering panoramic views of the cityscape. It offers a full suite of expert services on-site, and is the second venue in Europe, and third worldwide, to receive a Healthy Venue accreditation. Sitting proudly on the banks of the River Liffey, The CCD is located a mere 15 minutes from Dublin Airport and within easy walking distance of Dublin’s many hotels, restaurants and visitor attractions, enabling business and leisure to be easily combined. Award Highlights: • Green Tourism and Entertainment Award, the Green Awards 2020 • World's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre, World Travel Awards, 2019, 2017 • Silver Healthy Venue accreditation, World Obesity Federation, 2017 • Europe's Leading Meetings & Conference Centre, World Travel Awards, 2019, 2018, 2017 • Best Overseas Conference Centre, UK M&IT Awards, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012 • Best Venue 2020, Best Overseas Conference Venue 2015, 2013, UK C&IT Excellence Awards • AIPC Apex Awards, World’s Best Convention Centre, Runner-up 2012