ABOUT US

We are Dublin Arena Group, a visionary team committed to transforming Ireland's sports and entertainment landscape.

Working collaboratively with Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and key stakeholders, Dublin Arena aims to establish a world-class, multi-purpose 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, arts, culture, and events.

Inspired by the North American entertainment experience, Dublin Arena is dedicated to creating a versatile venue that will host sporting, artistic, and conferencing events. With facilities including Ireland’s only Olympic-sized ice rinks and configurable seating, we aim to attract major international events and provide a dedicated platform for local talent at all levels.

Excitingly, Dublin Arena is envisioned to become the home of the Republic of Ireland's first professional ice hockey franchise, competing in professional UK and European competitions. Inspired by the successful model of the Belfast Giants in Northern Ireland, provisional sanction has been granted for a new franchise to join the relevant professional leagues and competitions.

Dublin Arena Management is committed to ongoing local, national and sectoral engagement with all stakeholders to ensure the project is fit-for-purpose, sustainable and inclusive.

Meet Our Team.

  • Dermot Rigley

    INVESTOR, FOUNDER AND SPORTS RIGHTS/VENUE EXPERT

  • Tom Kennedy

    INVESTOR, FOUNDER AND ENTREPRENEUR

  • Michael O'Rourke

    INVESTOR, FOUNDER AND SPORTS BROADCASTER

  • Denis Desmond

    INVESTOR, FOUNDER AND ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER

  • Eoin Brophy

    INVESTOR AND ENTREPRENEUR

  • John Hume

    INVESTOR AND COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

  • Helen Work

    INVESTOR