The Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel is proud to host the athletes for the pre-camp Olympics before they embark on their journey to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. Our hotel acted as their home base in Ireland during this crucial time, providing the perfect environment for preparation and training. We wish Team Ireland the very best in the upcoming Olympics and are honoured to have been a part of their journey.
Prime Location:
Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel is strategically located near the Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, just off the N3 Navan Road and a mere 1.5km from M50 Junction 6, which positions us as the ideal venue to host the pre-camp Olympics for the 2024 Paris Games. With our proximity to Sport Ireland's state-of-the-art facilities at Abbottstown, including the National Aquatic Centre and the Abbottstown Sports Campus, we offer unparalleled convenience and accessibility for athletes and officials alike.
This prime location ensures seamless access to training venues, making it effortless for athletes to travel between our hotel and the Sport Ireland campus in Abbottstown. Our strategic positioning near these world-class facilities underscores our commitment to providing a conducive environment for preparation and training, setting the stage for a successful Olympic campaign.
Dedicated Conference Centre:
During the pre-camp Olympics, Crowne Plaza served as the exclusive venue for Team Ireland athletes, utilising our state-of-the-art meeting rooms on the first floor, including rooms 1, 2, and 3, for professional photoshoots. These rooms, each equipped with advanced technology and dedicated breakout areas, provided ideal settings for capturing compelling images used to promote the athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. The natural lighting in these spaces enhanced the ambience, complementing the versatile seating styles such as theatre and cabaret setups, which offered flexibility for various types of events.
Additionally, the prestigious Heather Suite at Crowne Plaza was central to hosting award ceremonies, media coverage, presentations, and serving as the home base in Ireland for the Olympic Federation of Ireland. This versatile space, capable of being divided into two rooms with movable stages and projectors, ensured customisable setups tailored to the specific needs of each event. Whether facilitating conferences, seminars, or large-scale events, the Heather Suite provided the perfect backdrop for important gatherings during this significant Olympic pre-camp period.
Fuelling Champions: Tailored Hospitality for Athletes
During the pre-camp Olympics, our culinary team, led by Executive Head Chef Alan Brady and Head Chef Jonathan Bone, collaborated closely with Olympic nutritionists to create a meticulously planned meal plan for athletes. Emphasising the use of fresh produce, our chefs focused on maintaining optimal health by minimising the use of oils and sugars in cooking. Each day, athletes were offered a varied and nutritious menu tailored to their dietary needs, ensuring they received balanced and wholesome meals throughout their stay.
Under the guidance of our expert chefs and in consultation with nutrition specialists, our kitchen sourced and prepared meals using cultivated ingredients that were thoughtfully selected to enhance nutritional value. With an emphasis on health-conscious cooking techniques and the finest ingredients, we ensured that every dish served contributed to the athletes' overall performance and well-being during this crucial training period.
Words from the Attending Olympians
“Thanks to everyone at Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown Hotel for all your support! The warm welcomes and supportive goodbyes!” – Gavin Noble, Team Ireland Performance & Brand
“Thanks for all your support and effort around the hotel. The branding and experience have been amazing!” – Shane O’Donoghue, Hockey Olympian.
“Thank you for all the help during our Pre-camp Olympics! The service and support of you guys was incredible. Hope to see you all again in the future”. – Nhat Nguyen, Badminton Olympian.
Our team, led by Michael Masterson, our General Manager; Carol Byrne, our Cluster Director of Sales & Marketing; Kim Mullen, our Director of Meetings and Events; and Daniel Kenny, our Revenue Manager, played an integral role over the last two years in organising this significant event with Team Ireland. Their enthusiasm and dedication, along with the hard work of our Conference & Events staff, ensured a successful and enjoyable experience for everyone involved.
