eu presidency ireland 2026
EU Presidency Ireland 2026 at the HOBAN HOTEL
Located in the vibrant medieval city of Kilkenny, The Hoban Hotel is perfectly positioned to support your stay and business needs during the EU Presidency Ireland 2026. Whether you’re attending events across Ireland, hosting meetings, or organising group visits, The Hoban offers contemporary comfort, excellent facilities and dedicated support to make your visit productive and memorable.
Travel for the EU Presidency
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers an ideal location for guests travelling to Kilkenny during the EU Presidency Ireland 2026, combining easy access to the city with the comfort of a well-connected, relaxed base.
Situated just five minutes from Kilkenny City Centre, the hotel allows you to reach key venues, meeting locations and civic buildings quickly and efficiently, while avoiding the congestion and noise often associated with city-centre accommodation.
For those travelling to or from meetings across the region, The Hoban Hotel is also just seven minutes from the M9 motorway, providing direct access to Dublin, Waterford and the wider South East. This makes it an excellent choice for delegates and business travellers attending events in multiple locations throughout the Presidency period.
Whether your schedule involves early-morning briefings, full-day meetings or evening engagements, The Hoban Hotel acts as a reliable, well-positioned base where you can begin and end your day in comfort, with straightforward routes to wherever your agenda takes you.
Contemporary Comfort for Productive Stays
At The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny, our 80 recently renovated guest rooms are designed to provide a calm, comfortable retreat for guests visiting Kilkenny during the election period and throughout the EU Presidency Ireland 2026.
Whether you’re in the city for a short business trip, attending meetings over several days, or extending your stay to explore Kilkenny, our bedrooms offer the perfect balance of modern style and practical comfort. Each room has been thoughtfully refreshed to support rest, productivity and relaxation after a busy day.
Our recent bedroom renovations include:
Brand new TVs ideal for staying up to date with news and current affairs
Contemporary headboards and upgraded beds for a restful night’s sleep
New bedside lockers, marble-top tables and comfortable seating
Updated lighting, wallpaper and curtains to create a bright, modern atmosphere
Professional Meeting Spaces
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers four dedicated meeting rooms, designed to support productive discussions, strategic planning and professional engagements during the election period and throughout EU Presidency Ireland 2026.
Each meeting room is purpose-built for business use, providing a comfortable, focused environment for everything from small briefings and working sessions to full-day meetings and workshops. Our spaces are equipped with the essential tools required to ensure your meeting runs smoothly and efficiently.
Meeting room facilities include:
High-speed Wi-Fi for seamless presentations and virtual participation
LCD screens for clear, professional presentations
Flip charts and stationery for interactive sessions and traditional note-taking
Flexible room layouts to suit your agenda and group size
On-Site Dining for Business & Delegates
Whether you’re meeting colleagues for a working breakfast or unwinding after a full day of Presidency-related engagements, The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers dining options to suit every pace and preference.
The 1801 Restaurant serves carefully prepared, seasonal dishes in a relaxed yet refined setting, making it an excellent choice for group dining, hosted lunches or evening meals with colleagues and delegates.
For more informal meetings or post-event conversations, have a drink at the bar where our bar staff can prepare you something you’ll enjoy in a comfortable and welcoming space, whether that’s a drink of a light bite while continuing discussions in a more relaxed atmosphere.
With convenient on-site dining, guests can move seamlessly from meetings to meals without the need to travel, ensuring both efficiency and comfort throughout their stay.
The Hoban Hotel Kilkenny offers a convenient, comfortable and well-connected base for guests travelling during EU Presidency Ireland 2026. With easy access to Kilkenny City Centre, excellent road links via the M9 and on-site meeting and dining facilities, it is ideal for delegates, business travellers and teams attending election-related events.
Yes, the hotel is well suited to business and delegation travel. Guests benefit from modern, recently renovated bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, professional meeting rooms, complimentary parking and on-site dining, making it easy to combine accommodation, meetings and meals in one location.
The Hoban Hotel has four dedicated meeting rooms equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, LCD screens, flip charts and flexible layouts. These spaces are ideal for briefings, strategy sessions, workshops and small conferences taking place during the EU Presidency period.
The hotel is located just five minutes from Kilkenny City Centre and approximately seven minutes from the M9 motorway, providing straightforward access to Dublin, Waterford and the wider South East. This makes it a practical choice for guests attending meetings in multiple locations.
Yes, corporate and group accommodation can be arranged for delegates attending meetings or events at the hotel. Staying on site allows guests to enjoy a seamless experience, particularly for early starts, multi-day meetings or evening engagements.