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The Factory

WHERE COMMUNITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE

Team seminar between colleagues and advisors

Looking out onto Grand Canal Dock, The Factory at Bolands Mills has been a landmark on Dublin’s cultural map for years. Legendary acts like the Bolshoi Ballet, U2, and David Bowie have spent time here recording and rehearsing. The Factory has also nurtured some of Ireland’s most accomplished actors and filmmakers, demonstrating a rich history of fostering local talent.

From early 2025, the newly renovated Factory is ready to inspire the next generation of creatives. This storied space will be available for local groups to book for a variety of creative, educational, and cultural activities.

Interested in booking? Register through the form below.

The Spaces

Half of the Encore event space with 10 cushioned wooden stools, an armchair and a presentation screen.
The Full Encore event space. A spacious, flexible room with a presentation screen and an optional dividing curtain for privacy.
Spacious, flexible room with a presentation screen, four rows of six chairs, and an optional dividing curtain for privacy.
Half of the Encore event space set up with 4 movable tables and 16 chairs.

Encore

Flexible space to facilitate discussion and ideation. Ideal for talks, meetings, workshops, conferences.

  • Standing Capacity: 129
  • Tech: 65″ screen with chromecast connection
  • Size: 13.7m x 12.7m
  • Ceiling height: 2.4m
  • Furniture available: 30 stackable chairs, 2 tables
  • Cost per hour: €30
Large open event space featuring a mirrored wall with a ballet barre attached, curtains for sectioning the space and chairs.
Large open event space featuring a mirrored wall with a ballet barre attached, and curtains for sectioning the space.

Harmony

Flexible space featuring specialised flooring and equipment for rehearsals and performances. Ideal for dance, theatre, yoga, group exercise classes.

  • Access to canal facing balcony
  • Standing Capacity: 60
  • Equipment: ballet barre and mirrored wall
  • Tech: 65″ screen with chromecast connection
  • Size: 12.1m x 10.2m
  • Vaulted ceiling height: 6m
  • Furniture available: 30 stackable chairs, 2 tables
  • Cost per hour: €20
Compact music practice room with a piano, and seating for an additional 7 people

Melody

Private space suitable for music rehearsals, with adjustable lighting and sensory tools.

  • Suitable for music lessons and rehearsals
  • Size: 4 x 4m
  • Cost per hour: €10

Register your interest

If you are interested in booking The Factory at Bolands Mills for an event, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch.

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Are you a registered charity or non-profit organisation?
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Does your organisation work with minors and/or vulnerable adults?
Will your event be free to attend?
Will your events primarily serve people living in the Docklands and wider Dublin 2 and 4 areas?

Learn More

The Factory is designed for flexibility — a blank canvas that’s ideal for workshops, talks, rehearsals and more.

To find out more, download The Factory brochure.

Download Brochure
Bright, open lounge area next to the Encore event space with a large sofa, chairs and stools.