The Great Southern Killarney hosts conferences, seminars, gala dinners, private dinners and weddings, with groups from 6 up to 950 guests. The hotel stands in the center of Killarney, Co. Kerry, beside the railway station and next to Killarney National Park. It has 177 bedrooms, so most delegates can stay on site.
Seminars and company events
Business events run through the Innisfallen Event Centre, which accepts groups from 6 to 950 guests across a range of spaces. The Writers' Room suits boardroom sessions. The Auditorium seats 225 delegates in tiered theatre style. The Great Room holds up to 950 delegates and can be divided into three independent spaces, so a plenary session and two breakout rooms can run under one roof.
The hotel's events team handles planning, and floor plans are available on the site. For incentive groups, the team can arrange falconry, archery, kayaking on the Lakes of Killarney, cycling in the Gap of Dunloe and jaunting car tours of the national park.
Weddings and receptions
Private events and weddings use several named rooms. The Picture Room and the Lake Room are the two historic reception rooms. The Wine Room is smaller and suits private dining. Fredericks is a recent addition for private events. The Great Room is a self-contained venue for up to 640 guests at celebrations, with flexible layouts, a private bar and full audio-visual equipment. In fine weather, events can also use the gardens. Complimentary on-site parking is offered to guests.
Rooms and capacities
The Great Room takes up to 640 guests for dinners and receptions and up to 950 delegates for conferences. The Auditorium seats 225. The Writers' Room is the boardroom option. The Picture Room, Lake Room, Garden Room, Wine Room and Fredericks serve smaller dinners and receptions. The site does not state a capacity for each of these, so ask the events team for layouts and numbers.
Accommodation
The hotel has 177 bedrooms in total, including the Historic Collection Suites in the original Victorian building. The Railway Residence is a self-catering option with two to four bedrooms, its own front door, a kitchenette and a dining room, for a group that wants a private space in town.
Catering
Menus are designed with the events team, with personalized menus and table plans for occasions and dietary requirements. On site, Arbour is the main restaurant and Brownes is the bar. Private dining rooms accommodate dinners away from the main restaurant.
History and setting
The hotel has hosted events since 1854 and describes itself as a landmark of Killarney. It stands in six acres of private gardens and is a member of Ireland's Blue Book. It belongs to the Scally Hotel Collection.
Getting there
Killarney railway station is next to the hotel, and Kerry Airport is 17 km away. The site mentions direct rail access for delegates, and on-site parking for those who drive.
