Rehearsal Space Directory

John Redmond Street, Shandon, Cork, T23 Y587
Tel: 021 450 7487
Email: Professional dance artists, please email Andrea Stapleton at andrea@firkincrane.ie
Email: For other rehearsals, please email Ann Rea at ann@firkincrane.ie
Website:  https://www.dancecorkfirkincrane.ie/

Spaces in the architecturally unique Firkin Crane are available for a wide variety of rentals, including performances, exhibitions, rehearsals, events, film/photo shoots and more. Its Shandon location is in the heart of Cork, within walking distance of the entire city centre.

The large Smurfit theatre has a 15x9m stage and retractable seating for 238 people, making it an ideal venue for live performance rentals. Firkin Crane’s four professional dance studios of various sizes have double cross-beam sprung floors under maple and provide clean, quiet, private work and event spaces.

Additional equipment and services are available for hire, including microphones, projectors, floors and technical services.

Smurfit Studio: 10.5m X 12m
Mirror Room: 12m X 7m
Chandelier Room – 10m X 5m
Musgrave as a studio – 5.5m diameter

Opening times: Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm, excluding Bank Holidays.

Rental fee: Smurfit Studio – €68/hr; Mirror Room – €40/hr; Chandelier Room – €30/hr; Studio 4 – €30/hr; Musgrave as studio – €40/hr. All rates include VAT We offer reduced rates to professional dance artists and Dance Artist Friends for rehearsals, research and development of work.

A4 Sounds, St Joseph’s Parade, Phibsborugh, Dublin
Email: indigo@a4sounds.org
Website: https://www.a4sounds.org/

A4 Sounds is a non-profit artist-run workspace and gallery in north-inner-city Dublin. It is one of the biggest artist-led spaces in Ireland, currently providing facilities and professional development supports to 70 artists. Our mission is to transform the means by which cultural works are produced, accessed, and understood in Ireland, and by doing so to contribute to the development of a more just society.

Floorplans: https://a4sounds.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/A4-Sounds-Gallery-Floor-Plans.pdf

Opening times: 10am – 10pm

Accessibility: Gallery is on the ground floor. There is an accessible bathroom in our garden area, access through gallery. Additional bathrooms on the first floor accessed by a flight of stairs (22 steps). There is no lift. Air Purifiers and C02 monitor available. Full accessibility information can be found on our website.

11a Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 A590
Tel: +353 (0)1 670 7788
Email: boxoffice@ark.ie
Website: https://ark.ie/

Use of its theatre space for rehearsals, subject to availability.

Main Street, Ballymun, Dublin 9, D09 Y9W0
Tel: 01 883 2100
Email: reception@axisballymun.ie
Website: https://www.axisballymun.ie/spaces

Axis’ Dance Studio measures 91.5sqm and has hosted residencies by established performance companies as well as classes in a variety of art forms. Space features wooden floor, natural light and mirrored wall that can be covered or uncovered. Axis also has Rehearsal Rooms in a number of smaller spaces that can be adapted to suit rehearsals on request.

49 Ballybough Road, Ballybough, Dublin 3, Co. Dublin, D03 C995

Tel: +353 1 222 8584
Email: ballyboughcentre@dublincity.ie
Website: http://ballyboughcommunitycentre.ie/

Main Hall is 201 sq metres.  The floor surface is solid semi sprung wooden flooring, suitable for dance and physical theatre.  Studio 2 is 55sq metres, and has acoustic roofing. They are keen to have arts groups use the space.

Opening times:
8.00am – 10pm Mon to Fri
10am – 5pm Sat

26 Kings Inn Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
Email: studio.chocolatefactory@gmail.com
Email: chocolatefactoryspace@gmail.com
Website: https://www.chocolatefactory.ie/

Since 2012, the Chocolate Factory is home to creatives from a wide variety of disciplines and is a buzzing hub of ideas, entrepreneurship and creativity. The Factory has been and is home to graphic, furniture, jewellery and web designers, photography studios specialising in product, fashion, event and wedding photography, crafts people and artisans creating beautiful and delicious products, artists, painters, illustrators, dancers, recording artists, and musicians.

CoisCéim Dance Theatre, 42 Fairview Strand, Dublin 3 D03YV62
Tel: 01 878 0558
Email: sarah@coisceim.com
Contact: Sarah Latty
Website: https://www.coisceim.com/studio/about/

Located in Fairview, a 10 minute cycle from the City Centre and short stroll to Fairview Park, both THE DANCE STUDIO & THE ATRIUM can be hired for rehearsals, private classes, auditions, filming/photography, meetings and more. Full of beautiful natural light, with double height ceilings and aged brick walls, THE DANCE STUDIO is also fitted with custom built, heated, sprung floors, portable barres, mirror, sound system and technical options. Extra charges apply for out of hours/weekend hires and specialist technical needs.

Studio Space: 6m wide by 11.35m long.
Atrium Space: Approx 6.1m wide by 9.4 long.

PLEASE NOTE: CoisCéim Studios are not available for hire for public events or classes. The sharing of any imagery of CoisCéim’s studio and building in the public domain (including on social media) is not permitted. Use of the studio and other areas of 42 Fairview Strand for photographic and filming purposes are considered on a case by case basis.

21-25 Arran St E, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 YY97
Tel: 01 537 8352
Email: info@thecomplex.ie
Website: https://www.thecomplex.ie/

The Complex houses a main space called The Depot and a Gallery Space for performances, streaming events, concerts, filming, photoshoots, video, large scale rehearsals, festivals, conferences, launches and promotional events, with technical support and catering as required.

Pre-Production Space Available at The Complex

Recently acoustically treated and with upgraded lighting equipment, The Depot is ready to support a variety of projects during pre-production. This would be particularly suited to musicians/orchestras.

Whether you’re shooting, rehearsing, or preparing for an event, the versatile space is a blank canvas that can be configured in any orientation to meet your needs.

The space is equipped with a top-quality sound system which includes: 6 XL, Acoustics ARCS 2 tops, 4 X Logic Systems ND218 bass bins, 3 X L’Acoustics LA8 amps, and a full mic and accessory package. It is also fitted with a motorised rig, and fully flexible layout.

If you’re interested, and would like to know more about the space and its specs get in touch at info@thecomplex.ie for details and to book your next session.

12 Mary’s Abbey, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 XR70
Tel: 087 783 3391
Contact: Caitriona O’Mahony
Email: admin@improvisedmusic.ie
Website: https://www.improvisedmusic.ie/whats-happening/the-coolerhttps://www.thecomplex.ie/

The Cooler is a new home for jazz and improvised music in Dublin A former Fyffes banana-ripening unit in The Complex building, amidst the fruit and vegetable market area of Dublin’s North inner city, The Cooler has been redeveloped as a new home for jazz and improvised music in the heart of Dublin 7. Open since January as a community-driven creative space for rehearsal, development and professional workshops, The Cooler also hosts regular performances, meetings and sessions for jazz and improvising musicians.

Opening times: 7am-3pm, Monday – Monday

Rental fee: Free on application for rehearsal/development of jazz/improvised music

Measurements: 8.38m x 7.92m

Technical amenities: Full backline and frontline – rehearsal PA, microphones, drum kit, small grand piano, keyboard etc.

Accessibility: The performance space is up two flights of stairs and may be difficult to access for patrons with mobility issues. The space is fully seated. Gender-neutral toilet facilities are available outside the door and up a few steps up from the level of The Cooler. Baby-changing facilities are available at The Gallery, downstairs at The Complex (using the Arran St entrance). Please ask any of our team for directions. If you have any other queries regarding accessibility or require any accommodations for seating etc, please contact us at admin@improvisedmusic.ie and we will do our best to assist you.

The Contemporary Music Centre, 19 Fishamble Street, Dublin 8, Ireland
Tel: 01 673 1922
Email: gsholdice@cmc.ie
Contact: Garrett Sholdice
Website: https://www.cmc.ie/content/creative-space-cmc/

The Creative Space, located on the ground floor of the Contemporary Music Centre, is now available for booking on a limited basis.

CMC’s Creative Space is a facility for artists active in New Music in Ireland who require space in Dublin city centre for workshops, development work, collaborations and / or rehearsals. Booking is free of charge, and, typically, slots can be booked up to four weeks in advance.

The recommended maximum occupancy for the Creative Space is 4 people. There is a baby grand piano in situ which is available for use.

The Creative Space is typically booked in 3 hour blocks.

View availability & book here.

Equipment: There is a PA system (Genelec speaker system with Onyx desk) in situ, along with a limited stock of microphones and cables, also usually available for use.

Accessibility: The CMC Creative Space is located on the ground floor of the Contemporary Music Centre at 19 Fishamble Street, Temple Bar, Dublin, D08T2W9. Entry is via CMC’s front door up a short series of stone steps.

Step-free access to the Creative Space is through the wooden exterior gate on Fishamble Street, next door to the front door of the Centre on 19 Fishamble Street. Through the gate, is a wheelchair accessible ramp leading to the side entrance door of the Centre. CMC is equipped with an accessible, independent-use W/C toilet on the ground floor. There is no hoist facility available. If you require step-free/wheelchair access to the Creative Space, please let the CMC team know when making your booking enquiry.

Dance Ireland, Foley Street, Dublin 1, D01 Y0X8
Tel: 01 855 8800
Email: info@danceireland.ie
Website:  https://www.danceireland.ie/hire/

DanceHouse, situated in Dublin City Centre, is known for being the ideal space for rehearsals, production development and class. With 6 double height studios which are fully equipped with sprung floors, mirrors and sound systems DanceHouse is the ideal space for the performing arts.

Studio 1 (Large): 15.4m x 11.2m
Studio 2 (Medium) 13.5m x 9.3m
Studio 3 (Standard) 8.2m x 6.5m
Studio 4 (Joanna Banks Studio, Large)
Studio 5 (Medium) 13.4m x 9.3m
Studio 6 (Standard) 6.5m x 8.1m

Bloomsfield Centre, Lower Georges St, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin, A96 Y7W6
Tel: 01 280 3455
Email: info@dancetheatreireland.com
Website: https://www.dancetheatreireland.com/

Short or long term hires available at competitive rates. An ideal space for rehearsals, events, workshops, teaching, film & photography shoots, informal performances and birthday parties. It has been used for Dance and Theatre rehearsals, film productions, photo shoots and music (including Cliff Richard and Justin Timberlake dancers).

• Bright, spacious, state of the art professional dance studio
• Space size is 12 x 16.9 metres or 45ft x 55ft
• Skylit, beautiful natural light, white walls
  Black curtains or white wall background
• Junkers sprung floor, Harlequin “Studio” floor covering (Grey).
• Audio system, CD, Mini Disk, Cassette, 12 channel mixing desk
• Mirrored wall (can be covered with blacks)
• Changing rooms with showers and tea station
• Disabled access
• Convenient to Dart, Bus and off street parking
• Located by Dun Laoghaire Seafront

More information on Venue Hire here

The Blanchardstown Centre, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, D15 RYX6
Tel: 01 855 2622
Contact: Teresa McCabe, General Manager
Email: teresa@draiocht.ie
Website: https://www.draiocht.ie/about/hire-a-space

There are three spaces for hire: The Main Auditorium, The Studio and The Workshop Room. All spaces are fully accessible with adapted toilets for people with disabilities. The main auditorium is fitted with A.F.I.L. hearing assistance system.

Sycamore Building, Sycamore Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
Tel: 01 670 6106
Email: fringelab@fringefest.com
Website: https://www.fringefest.com/fringe-lab

Dublin Fringe Festival’s FRINGE LAB is both physical rehearsal space and a platform of activities for training and learning, providing vital and in-demand workspace, skill-sharing, mentorship and supports for established and early career artists year-round.

FRINGE LAB’s reach is broad, creating a hub in-person and online for independent artists across the island of Ireland. The mentorship, workshop and talks programme engages leading Irish and international artists to guide, diversify and stimulate the work of early career Irish artists, while the practical use of workspace in Dublin provides a vital space to create, play and envision future projects.

FRINGE LAB provides essential space for artists and companies to work.  We provide access to two large studios, an office space for our Resident Artists, access to closed door office space the Workstation and our drop-in foyer work space.

Access to Studio 1 and Workstation are free for the development of new work. Studio 1 is (5m x 14m) Booking is subject to availability and on an application basis. Please note priority is given to those making work for the festival from June to September annually.

Studio 1 booking form: https://form.jotform.com/222784858342365

Studio 2 is available for commercial hire at affordable rates for remounts, shoots, etc. FRINGE LAB Studio 2 (6.2m x 10m) is available to hire for rehearsals, auditions, film work, workshops, meetings and presentations at a very competitive rate. This studio can be blacked out for filming or projection work.

Studio 2 booking form: https://form.jotform.com/222784763823364

The Workstation is a quiet closed door office space dedicated to writers, makers and producers who need silence to work. You can book this space from Monday-Friday for a full day (10am-6pm) or half day (10am-2pm, 2pm-6pm). You can book your slot by filling out our short reservation form here.

The FRINGE LAB foyer is a drop-in facility with free Wi-Fi and access to printing facilities in the main office. Bring your own laptop and use our communal workspace. It’s also possible to use this space for small meetings. No need to book, the space is available on a first-come, first-served basis and these drop-in facilities are available during office hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. 

Essex Street, West, Temple Bar, Dublin, D08 T2V0
Tel: 01 679 927
Email: info@gaietyschool.com
Website: https://gaietyschool.com/

The Gaiety School of Acting – The National Theatre School of Ireland – provides training in the dramatic arts up to the highest level, empowering people of all ages and stages, cultures and backgrounds, to lift their horizons, discover their artistry, and go beyond what they thought was possible.

We train actors for careers in stage, screen and audio and our Professional Actor Training programme is the longest running course of its type in Ireland.

Our Building is based in Temple Bar and has 3 large studios and a Black Box Theatre that seats 75.

Opening times: Mon – Friday (8.30am – 10pm) Saturday & Sunday (10am – 5pm)

Studio 1 = 45sqm
Studio 2 = 44sqm
Studio 3 = 62sqm
Black Box Theatre = 107sqm

Cavendish Row, Parnell Square E, Rotunda, Dublin 1
Tel: (01) 874 4045
Email: venuehire@gate-theatre.ie
Website: https://www.gatetheatre.ie/about/venue-hire/

The Gate Studio, located on the first floor, is a bright and airy rehearsal/conference/workshop space with pull-out seating for 30 people. Additional unfixed seating can be added if required.

Dimensions: (W): 12m x (L): 9.1.m

• Blackout facilities
• Marmoleum flooring
• Dedicated kitchen and toilet facility.
• Air conditioning
• PA system

Operational Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am–6pm (other hours subject to availability)

DCU Campus, Collins Avenue, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland
Tel: +353 1 700 7000
Email: info@thehelix.dcu.ie
Email: tara.walsh@thehelix.dcu.ie
Contact: Tara Walsh
Website: https://thehelix.ie/venue-hire/our-spaces/

The Blue Room and The Gallery most appropriate for rehearsal space.

17 Eustace Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 F293
Tel: 01 670 4906
Email: nshahinian@irishtheatreinstitute.ie
Contact: Narod Shahinian
Website: https://www.irishtheatreinstitute.ie/resources/room-rentals/

Located at No. 17  Eustace Street, Irish Theatre Institute (ITI) offers necessary city-centre work space for theatre artists and the theatre sector at very favourable rates. We are also delighted to offer incredibly competitive rates to commercial hires.

For theatre booking, the rates are on a sliding scale based on your funding status. Half day and full day rates are below:

Unfunded Theatre – €30/€50
Funded Theatre – €45/€80
Commercial (non-theatre) – €120/€200
All prices above are exclusive of 23% VAT. 

• Rooms are available Monday –Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm. They can be rented on a half day/daily rate.
  Full Day: 9.30am-5.30pm
  Half Day: 9.30am-1.00pm OR 2.00pm-5.30pm
• Rooms can be used for: auditions, board meetings, interviews, small seminars, play readings, rehearsals, project development sessions, staff away days and training sessions.
• Rates include: WIFI access, tea and coffee making facilities and use of the in-house projector and flip-chart (by request and subject to availability). Printing costs 7c + VAT per page (black & white only).
• The first-floor room can accommodate up to 16 in a board meeting style configuration and 20 with theatre style seating.
• The second-floor room can accommodate up to 12 in a board meeting style configuration and 16 in theatre style seating.

35 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1, D01 WK44
Tel: 01 878 8547
Email: info@jamesjoyce.ie
Contact: Josh Newman
Website: https://jamesjoyce.ie/bookings/#venue

The James Joyce Centre is a beautiful 18th century townhouse that can be hired for meetings, functions, events, weddings, rehearsals and photoshoots. The stunning period surroundings and quiet nature of the street make it perfect for intimate events, meals, classes, and corporate meetings.

Please note that due to capacity restrictions and fire regulations, our maximum capacity is 50 people.

Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 9pm. Bookings outside of these hours and days are possible.
Standard: €300-400 half-day/€550-170 full-day (plus 9% VAT). Fees may differ depending on nature of request.
Room 1: 6×8.5m
Room 2: 9x6m Room 3: 6×4.5m
Technical amenities: 1 Projector w/ screen. 3 microphones w/ speakers. 1 podium. 70 chairs. 1 MacBook air. Wifi.
Accessibility: Space available only via staff member. Staff member must open and close the building and be present at all times.

Foley Street, Dublin 1
Tel: 01 222 5455
Email: artsoffice@dublincity.ie
Website: https://www.dublincityartsoffice.ie/supporting-artists/resources-support/rehearsal-spaces

The LAB is a hub for the arts community, and features four large rehearsal spaces which can be hired out daily or weekly. The spaces suit a variety of activities including rehearsals, workshops, auditions, classes, film and photo shoots and meetings. Two of the spaces have support wooden floors.

Spaces can be hired on a half-day, full-day, evening, or weekly basis. Patrons have the use of the Green Room (kitchen / break room) on the second floor, with access to tea and coffee making facilities, microwave and fridge. This is ideal for lunchtime breaks, or as a waiting room for auditions. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. The LAB is fully wheelchair accessible. This website offers additional information on travelling to The LAB and accessibility.

Please note that the rehearsal rooms are only available for arts-related activities, and we do not take bookings for meetings, conferences, information sessions and similar.

Studio 1 – wooden floor (8.5m × 7.6m) (28’ × 23’)
Studio 2 – wooden floor (8.5m × 14.2m) (28’ × 46’)
Studio 3 – tiled floor (8.5m × 7.6m) (28’ × 23’)
Studio 4 – tiled floor (8.5m × 7.6m) (28’ × 23’)

Observatory Lane, Rathmines, Dublin 6
Tel: 01 5563603
Email: admin@lccsports.net
Contact: Paul Conroy
Website: https://www.instagram.com/leinstersportsclubstudio/

The Leinster Cricket Club studio adjoins the Bowling Pavilion in a secluded corner of the club grounds, close to our all-weather bowling green. With a wooden floor and quiet setting this is an ideal space for theatre rehearsals.  We make every effort to work with stage and production managers to make theatre companies comfortable with us during their rehearsal periods at LCC. Rental includes the use of an adjoining kitchen with kitchenette facilities available. A dressing room for costumes can also be arranged. Discounted parking rates for attendees. Note, hall is used by the sports club on some evening and we require main floor space to be cleared at the end of the day on these days.

The large Rehearsal Studio 52 x 26ft approx (1300 sq ft) is available for daily and weekly bookings.

The building is entirely separate to the main clubhouse, providing privacy and a self-contained space for our clients. The size of the room makes it a suitable space for preparation for large scale theatre on Dublin’s main stages.

The location of LCC at the heart of Rathmines also provides cast and crew members with excellent transport links.

Opening times: 9am – 6pm Monday to Saturday

Rental fee: 120 p/day. 500 Euro p/week Mon-Sat

The Lir National Academy of Dramatic Art, Trinity Technology and Enterprise Campus, Pearse Street [at Grand Canal Quay], D02 HW24
Tel: 01 896 2559
Email: venuehire@thelir.ie
Website: https://www.thelir.ie/venue-hire

The Lir Academy welcomes requests from external organisaitons and clients interesting in using our spaces for their own events, rehearsals etc. There are various rooms available: Studio One, Studio Two, Dance Studio, and five Rehearsal Studios.

1 Green St, Dublin 7, D09 X6NR
Tel: 01 873 7000
Email: bookings@macrocommunity.ie
Website: https://www.macrocommunity.ie/meeting-rooms

The Marco has a range of affordable and spacious rooms for hire. Our training rooms can be hired for board meetings, workshops, AGMs, planning sessions and group training. Our North and Community Rooms are perfect for activities and programmes such as dance classes. Rehearsals, drama courses, adult learning classes, art and crafts, social clubs or children’s activities.

The Macro Community Resource Centre is fully accessible.

dlr Mill Theatre, Dundrum Town Centre, Dundrum, Dublin 16
Tel: 01 296 9340
Email: info@milltheatre.ie
Website: https://www.milltheatre.ie/

105 Capel Street, Dublin 1, D01 R290
Tel: 01 873 4999
Email: venue@outhouse.ie
Website: https://outhouse.ie/venue-hire/

Whether you’re planning your next meeting, a celebration, a performance, or a training workshop, Outhouse LGBTQ+ Centre is a unique, affordable, and vibrant space for you. Three spaces are available: The Basement, Red Room, and Library.

Conveniently located in the city centre on Capel Street with a variety of room sizes and furnishings, Outhouse is an exciting and alternative space to host your public or private event. When you choose to host your event at Outhouse, you are helping provide life-saving services to the LGBTQ+ community in Dublin.

115-117 The Coombe, Francis Street, Dublin 8
& The Digital Hub, 157 Thomas Street
Email: info@pallasprojects.org
Website: https://outhouse.ie/venue-hire/

Pallas Projects/Studios provides a dynamic and nuturing working environment, based in two Dublin 8 locations: 115–117 the Coombe a converted school building located at the bottom of Francis Street, Dublin 8, and The Digital Hub, 157 Thomas Street. Both are a short walk from the National College of Art & Design, Christchurch and the city centre. We offer excellent, affordable spaces to both established and emerging Dublin-based artists working in the contemporary visual arts, for periods from 6 months to 3 years.

The studios feature: 24 hour access, off-street location with large communal outdoor area, secure and alarmed, large windows with excellent natural light in all studios, high-speed broadband, kitchen facilities, new wiring, and eco-friendly heating and lighting system.

How to apply: Please email using the subject line: ‘Expression of interest–Studios’ and include your full name, contact phone, your CV, a 1-page statement/biog, with a maximum of 6 images in PDF or word document format.

Availabilty: Studios available from €200 p/m incl. ESB, broadband, etc. Please email submissions using the details above.

27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: 087 709 7111
Email: theirelandinstitute27@gmail.com or https://thepearsecentre.ie/venue-booking-form/
Website: https://outhouse.ie/venue-hire/

The Pearse Centre is located in a terraced, 2-bay, 3-storey over basement, Georgian house (built c. 1820) with finely-crafted Wyatt windows and a restored Pearse Street facade.
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The spaces available include the handsome and elegant reception rooms in the Pearse Street house, comprising two large interconnected reception rooms on the first floor and another reception room on the ground floor, as well as the intimate surroundings of the modern theatre building.

The venue can be used for film screenings/festivals, theatre performance, theatre and community training, workshops, exhibitions, recitals, poetry and readings, rehearsals, auditions, ceilís, dance, music, and festivals.

Main Street, Naul, Co. Dublin
Tel: 01 802 0898
Email: info@tseac.ie
Contact: Lauren O’Toole
Website: https://www.tseac.ie/technical

The Séamus Ennis Arts Centre (TSEAC) is an award-winning performance arts venue, that offers the opportunity to immerse in a diverse range of cultural experiences including, live music performances, cinema, comedy, and cultural events whilst also working to develop the artistic talents of others through our range of workshops and thriving music school.

Opening hours:
Monday 10am – 6pm
Wednesday 3pm – 6pm
Thursday 10am – 2pm
Friday 10am – 2pm
Saturday 10am – 2pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm

Rental fee:
€30 an hour (during office hours)
€45 evenings and weekends

114 – 116 Pearse Street, Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: 01 6771930
Email: https://www.standrews.ie/contact/
Website: https://www.standrews.ie/about/roomhire/

St. Andrew’s Resource Centre offers a number of different types of rooms and spaces for public hire. From our 12 seater computer room, to meeting and conference rooms, we can accommodate a variety of activities and events.

St Mary’s Road, East Wall, Dublin
Tel: 01 850 9000
Email: laycock.fran@gmail.com
Website: http://www.seanocaseycommunitycentre.ie/theatre.html

The Sean O’Casey Community Centre theatre has a 156 seated auditorium complete with back stage, full complement of light and sound systems, large projector with a 12 x 12 foot screen, a variety of tabs and curtains. The theatre has been used for a variety of plays, shows, meeting and conferences. Our local drama group, P.E.G. Drama, have performed 1 act, 3 act, pantomimes and variety shows.

The theatre has also been used by local politicians and resident association for public meetings, by Dublin City Council for arts, dance and music fesitivals, by a variety of companies for training and conferences, and most recently by RTÉ for TV production. 

Unit 4, Cross Guns Business Park, Royal Canal Bank, Phibsborough, Dublin 7
Tel: 085 261 7279
Email: info@takingflight.ie
Contact: Katie Martin
Website: https://www.takingflight.ie/

The Taking Flight Studio can be accessed 7 days a week and there is a flexibility concerning times. The majority of our classes take place during late afternoons, evenings and on Saturdays. As such, we have availability during the daytime on weekdays.

The Taking Flight Studio has two studios available.

Main studio floor area: 16m x 16m (35mm foam matting throughout)
Small studio floor area: 4.5m x 6m

Lighting & Projection: 6 x LED parcans, 3 x Fresnels, 1 x LED follow-spot, Lighting desk
Sound: Sound desk, Amps and Speakers, Cabling Audio-Visual: 1 x laser projector, 2 x Black Magic Cameras

We also have a kitchen area, toilets, equipment storage area and limited parking.

36 Parnell Square West, Rotunda, Dublin 1, D01 T6V6
Tel: 01 872 6944
Email: clubnamuinteoiri@hotmail.com
Contact: Tadhg or Stephen
Website: https://clubnamuinteoiri.com/

Club na Múinteoirí has evolved from a simple series of meeting rooms and a library to become a thriving oasis in the heart of the city. Housed between two buildings with four floors of meeting rooms, function rooms, a purpose built theatre and a well-appointed lounge bar.

3 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2, D02 RR50
Tel: 01 661 1411
Email: office@unitedartsclubdublin.com
Website: https://unitedartsclubdublin.com/venue-hire/

United Arts Club has a wonderful Function Room which can accommodate up to 60 people seated at tables or 70 people theatre style, ideal for conferences, private parties and group meetings.

We have many different packages available including rates for specialised events.

Unit 26, Terryland Shopping Centre
Email: contact@galwaydance.ie
Contact: Kristyn Fontanella
Website: www.galwaydance.ie

Opening times: Monday – Sunday 8am-10pm

Room & Amenities:  Large L shaped room. Mirrors, ballet bars, foldable table, chairs (6), sound system.

Accessibility: There is an elevator to bring you to the first floor unit.

Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Ln, Galway
Tel: 091 568 660
Email: venue@druid.ie
Website: https://www.druid.ie/the-mick-lally-theatre/hire-the-venue

The Mick Lally Theatre, in the heart of Galway, is available for hire to local and visiting organisations and individuals, whether artistic, corporate, private or public.

Designed by award-winning DePaor architects, The Mick Lally Theatre offers a unique contemporary space, steeped in history, in the centre of the city. With three areas to choose from, the venue can cater to a number of requirements and audiences.

The venue comprises:

• Fully equipped theatre
• Auditorium that can seat up to 100 people
  Box office facility
• Full bar
• Rehearsal / meeting room
• Bathroom and shower facilities
• Kitchen facilities

The Mick Lally Theatre has been used to host an array of events, including:

• Theatre performances
• Launches
• Readings
• Panel discussions
• Music gigs
• Comedy nights
• Children’s events
• Festivals
• Rehearsals
• Corporate events
• Screenings

Unit 5, Claregalway Corporate Park, H91 TP68
Tel:+353 86 300 8351
Email: kieran@cueone.ie
Website: https://cueone.ie/studio5/

Studio@5 offers a vibrant and dynamic environment where artists, filmmakers, musicians, and creative professionals can collaborate, innovate, and bring their visions to life.

Located in the ancient town of Claregalway, Republic of Ireland in the heart of Europe’s most vibrant, creative & technical Gaeltacht community. Galway, a multi cultural harbour city on Ireland’s west coast, where the River Corrib meets the Atlantic Ocean.

Studio@5 is ideally located off the N83 Galway to Sligo/ Limerick & M6 Galway to Dublin Motorways. With excellent transport links Knock, Dublin & Shannon international airports, serving Europe, UK and USA.

Measurements: 19m by 19m@7m high

Courthouse Square, Galway, Ireland, H91 H3C2
Tel: 091 569 777
Email: tht@galwaycity.ie
Website: https://tht.ie/technical-studio

The Town Hall Theatre Studio is available for hire. All technical specifications can be found in the link above.

3 John’s Quay, Kilkenny, R95 T382, Ireland
Tel: 056 7751 266
Email: anja@barnstorm.ie
Contact: Anja Terpstra
Website: https://www.barnstorm.ie/about/our-studio/

Sitting on the river in the centre of everything Kilkenny, we have a studio space which serves our 3 youth theatre groups, workshops, rehearsals and small performances.

Length 10.5m x width 4.7m x height 3.25m

Opening times: 10am – 10pm. The studio is available when not in use by Barnstorm’s rehearsals/Youth Theatres and programmes.

Rental fee: €150 per full day / €50 for partial day morning/afternoon/evening for workshops and rehearsals. Commercial rates/ticketed events on a case-by-case basis.

Amenities: Fixed boom bars either side, about mid-room, and a 32amp power supply outlet. 3 x 8′ x 4′ rostra with a variety of leg heights, 1 x ceiling-mounted projector. Lighting Technician hired separately.

1-2 John’s Square, Limerick, V94 E6H2
Tel: 061 400 994
Email: leonor.miralles@dancelimerick.ie
Contact: Leonor Miralles
Website: https://dancelimerick.ie/

Opening times: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm

Rental fee: 30€/hour, 75€ for a half-day (4 hours), 150€ for a full day (8 hours)

Measurements: 6 metres long by 12 metres wide

Amenities: The studio is equipped with a sound system and we can provide a TV screen, tables and chairs.

Accessibility: The venue and the studio are fully wheel-chair accessible and have an accessible toilet.

69 O’Connell Street, Limerick
Tel: 061 953 400
Email: rachel@limetreetheatre.ie
Contact: Rachel Ryan-Keating
Website: https://www.limetreebelltable.ie/spaces-and-facilities/

Whether commercial or non-profit, we primarily rent to the performing arts community and have two clean, column-free, carpeted studios where all types of live performance can be created. Plays, dance shows, children’s theatre, local and regional, choir groups and visual artists choose our spaces to rehearse their projects into life. We also rent our spaces for workshops, readings, invited presentations, auditions and special events.

Studio 1 – 8.17mx5.60m (26’10″x18’4″)
Studio 2 – 7.57mx5.27m (24’10″x17’4″)
Meeting Room – A bright space for up to four people.

Opening times: Generally available from Monday to Friday from 10am to 5pm but other times can be facilitated on occasion depending on venue activity.

Rental fee: €80 per half day / €160 per full day (commercial organisations and artists/companies in receipt of Arts funding.) €2 per person booking for unfunded artists.

The building is equipped with WiFi throughout. You can print or copy your b&w materials – scripts, applications, articles, reports, etc. at a cost of €0.08 per A4 page.

Shawbrook, Legan, Co. Longford, Ireland, N39 RD74
Tel: +353 (0)44 935 7570
Email: teamshawbrook@gmail.com
Contact: Anica Louw
Website: https://www.shawbrook.org/our-space

Shawbrook manages a year round residency programme for professional dance artists. Recognised internationally as a centre of excellence for dance & performance, Shawbrook has fostered a nurturing environment of dance creativity for over 45 years. Our annual programme of events includes a year round International Artists-in-residence programme, Music and Dance performances at our Forest Stage area, and intensive professional development courses for dance artists.

Shawbrook is home to dance studios, a theatre, an outdoor stage, forest walks and a range of on-site accommodation, including Forest Cabins all set within our 18th Century Traditional Irish Farmhouse in the Irish Midlands. You will have exclusive 24hr access to all our facilities while on residency.

BIG STUDIO with sprung, harlequin floor and mirrors.

SMALL STUDIO with wooden floor. This studio can covert to a small black box theatre with excellent acoustics, and seating for 50 people. There is access to changing room, foyer and lavatories.

OUTDOOR FOREST STAGE with sprung floor and covering over-head. This can be used as a performance space which has room and sight-lines for up to 300 people. Access to mains for lighting and sound. Covered, secure technician box. Covered, secure dressing room. Stage size 6.8 x 6.8 meters Approx. 45 square meters

Technical amenities: 1x Yamaha MG 10 XV Mixing desk, 2x EON 710 JBL 10” Powered speakers and stands, 2x Shure SM58 Mics and stands, 1x Katana 110 Bass Amp, 1x old Vox guitar Amp,  2x LEDJ Colour Stage Lamps and stands, 1x Projector 205246 Optima UHD35x (410322), 1x Screen HD Electric 16:9 133” 249 x 166 cm, Cables for all.

Booking: Shawbrook offers two streams of access. Firstly through our Open Call Residency Programme, see our website for more info. Secondly, Artists and companies can get in touch with Shawbrook directly if they require a private booking of the space.

Accommodation:  2x Bed Apartment with 1x double bedroom with ensuite (bath, toilet & sink) and 1x double bedroom with ensuite (shower, toilet & sink) & fully equipped kitchenette (You must bring your own food).

Bedsit – 1x king size with ensuite (toilet & sink)

Sleep Pods – In converted barn. 1x single, 3x Double. 4 showers, 2 toilets & 3 sinks.

Wagon – Wanderly Wagon – 1x Double bed, electricity, shower room and toilet nearby.

Forest -Forest Cabin – 1x Queen-size bed with electricity, eco-toilet nearby.

Summer House – Cooking facilities and eating area. Caters for up to 30 people.

Meditation Tree House

Crowe St, Dundalk, Co. Louth
Tel: 042 932 9281
Email: paul@antain.ie
Contact: Paul Hayes
Website: https://www.antain.ie/

An Táin has four spaces available from 15m x 6m to 5m x 5m with sprung floor, a projector, and speakers. It is best to book three months ahead.

Opening times:
9am – 10pm seven days a week

Rental fee:
100 per day, 300 per week

No.5 O’Connell St & 22a O’ Connell St, Waterford
Tel: 051 877153
Email: derek@garterlane.ie
Contact: Derek Corcoran
Website: https://garterlane.ie/

Two separate Buildings with various Studios and a Rehearsal Space. 10/Vis Art Studios, 1 Project Space, 1 Workshops Space, 1 Dance Studio (Sprung Floor), 1 Theatre Development Centre, 1 Theatre Rehearsal Space, 1 Multipurpose basement space.

Opening times: Mon – Sat 10-5:30. Other times can be pre arranged.

Amenities: Wifi/Heating/Secure/Moveable Wall/Sink

Garter Lane is in the process of completing an entire ‘spaces’ inventory, following the launch of Garter Lane Studios in 2024, for preliminary information go to Tech Information in the menu on the website. For further details contact the number above.

Carrickpherish, Waterford, Ireland
Tel: 051 841 808
Email: info@spraoi.com
Website: https://spraoi.com/spraoi-studios/

Spraoi Studios in Waterford City is Ireland’s only purpose-built street arts and spectacle creation centre. The complex consists of workshops, rehearsal spaces, costume rooms, staff facilities, offices and lawned grounds.

Spraoi Studios are home to the company’s creative team who work here throughout the year. They also host residencies for street artists from throughout Ireland, working on creation and development phases of new shows. They also host occasional professional development seminars for visiting national and international street arts professionals.