ABOUT US
We are Prime Arena Holdings, a visionary team committed to transforming Ireland's sports and entertainment landscape.
Working collaboratively with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, and key stakeholders, Prime Arena Holdings will establish a world-class arena that will enrich Ireland's sporting and cultural landscape, while delivering significant local economic growth and societal benefits
WHAT WE DO
Delivering a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena for sports, culture, and major events.
Inspired by the North American entertainment experience, Prime Arena Holdings is dedicated to creating a multipurpose venue that will host sporting, artistic, and conference events. With facilities including Ireland’s only Olympic-sized ice rinks and configurable seating, we aim to attract major international events and provide world class events to Dublin.
The Arena will become the home of the first Irish ice hockey franchise, competing in professional UK and European competitions. Inspired by the successful model of the Belfast Giants in Northern Ireland, we have secured the exclusive franchise to join the relevant professional leagues and competitions.
The Prime Arena Holdings team has unparalleled experience across sport, broadcasting, concerts, events and technology. This unique group will make the Arena an epicentre for new events in Ireland, with guaranteed new sports and concerts from Day 1 of launch.
Meet Our Team.
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Dermot Rigley
FOUNDER & CEO
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Tom Kennedy
FOUNDER & CHAIRMAN
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Helen Work
INVESTOR AND FOUNDER
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Denis Desmond
INVESTOR, FOUNDER AND ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER
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Michael O'Rourke
INVESTOR, FOUNDER AND SPORTS BROADCASTER
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Eoin Brophy
INVESTOR AND ENTREPRENEUR
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John Hume
INVESTOR AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST