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Trusted by elite teams, national federations & sports organisations for over a decade
Sports & Training
Welcome to the award-winning 4-star Crowne Plaza Dublin – Blanchardstown, perfectly located for sports teams and training camps.
With our close proximity to the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown, easy access to Dublin Airport, major motorways, and Dublin City Centre, we offer an ideal setting for your team’s stay, training, and recovery.
Whether your athletes are preparing for competition or gathering for a training camp, we provide everything needed for focus, comfort, and performance — all under one roof.
Sports & Training Enquiries
Complete our simple contact form so we may contact you with our best package available. With more information about your group we can better assist you and provide an ideal experience.
Why Teams Choose Us
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
Accommodation & Team Support
Our 188 modern bedrooms include king, twin & accessible options — ideal for both athletes and management.
We can allocate private team wings for privacy and focus, and provide:
We can allocate private team wings for privacy and focus, and provide:
- Comfortable executive and twin rooms for quality rest
- Private dining and team meeting areas designed around training schedules
- Secure equipment storage and briefing rooms
- Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Training & Recovery Facilities:
Your team’s performance matters — and so does recovery.
At Crowne Plaza Dublin – Blanchardstown, we offer everything needed to support both:
- Fully equipped fitness suite and sauna
- Relaxation and recovery zones
- Access to world-class sports facilities at the nearby National Sports Campus (10 minutes away)
- Assistance with external pitch and indoor training bookings
Our Sporting Partnerships & Hosted Events
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
Major Teams & Events
We are proud to have supported a wide range of elite and national sports teams over the years, across multiple disciplines and events.
- Paralympics Ireland – partners since 2015; hosted the Para Athletics Team Event (2017)
- Polish Junior Athletics Team – December 2021
- Volleyball Ireland – Annual Awards Dinner, May 2019
- New Zealand All Blacks – November 2018
Gymnastics Ireland – multiple events including:
- National Series: March 6, May 15, and November 29, 2024
- GymSTART: April 12, 2024 and March 5, 2025
- Elite Competition: September 8, 2024
- Northern Europeans: September 18, 2024
- Team England Training: September 20, 2024
- Cricket Ireland – hosted the England Men’s Team (Three T20 Internationals, July 2015)
- Federation of Irish Sport – Volunteers in Sport Awards (2024, 2025, 2026)
- Special Olympics Ireland – partner since 2012
- Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) – partner since 2009
Other Visiting Teams
We’ve also proudly welcomed teams in: Diving, Hockey, GAA Football, Badminton, Tennis & Swimming.
What Our Guests Say
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
“Thank you for all the support you gave to Team Ireland in the lead-up to Paris 2024.”
— Nancy Chillingworth, Olympic Federation of Ireland (July 2024)
“A wonderful event and a great celebration of volunteers in sport.”
— , Volunteers in Irish Sport Awards (2024)
“Everything ran professionally with great hospitality from start to finish.”
— Michelle McCarthy,, Federation of Irish Sport (2024)
“All the feedback from our officials and athletes has been excellent — rooms, food, and service were top class.”
— Dearbhla Foley, Fencing Ireland (2023)
Testimonial Booklet
For a more detailed breakdown of previous organisations experience with the Crowne Plaza Dublin Blanchardstown please view our PDF Booklet below:
Crowne Plaza® Dublin Blanchardstown
Book Your Team Stay
Experience a sports-friendly hotel in Dublin that understands athletes’ needs. Our dedicated Events & Meetings Team manages every detail — from logistics and dining to meeting setups and transport — for a smooth, stress-free stay.
Contact our Events Team today to plan your next sports camp or team stay at Crowne Plaza Dublin – Blanchardstown.
