Prime Arena Secures Key Endorsements from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Dublin Chamber and Tourism Ireland

Prime Arena trusted partners and supporters: Dublin Chamber, Tourism Ireland and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

Dublin, Ireland — Prime Arena has today announced another major milestone for the project, securing formal endorsements from Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (Economic Development), Dublin Chamber, and Tourism Ireland, three of the leading representative bodies across business, tourism and regional economic development in Ireland.  Taken together, these endorsements represent a strong and unified signal of […]

Prime Arena Appoints Susan Whelan as Independent Chairperson 

Susan Whelan as Independent Chairperson 

Dublin, Ireland —Tuesday, 23 June 2026— Prime Arena Holdings is pleased to announce the board appointment of Susan Whelan as its new Independent Chairperson, bringing with her a wealth of international leadership experience across sport and business.  Susan Whelan is widely recognised for her transformative leadership as Chief Executive of Leicester City Football Club, where […]

Prime Arena Meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney During Visit to Ireland

Mark Carney Canadian Prime Minister

Prime Arena was delighted to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during his visit to Ireland and to discuss a project that has become a tangible example of modern Canada–Ireland collaboration. A sincere thank you to Canadian Ambassador Dennis King and the Embassy of Canada in Ireland for the invitation to attend the inaugural De […]

Prime Arena at the Canadian Launch of Ireland’s International Sports Diplomacy Framework

Prime Arena at the Canadian Launch of Ireland’s International Sports Diplomacy Framework

Prime Arena was glad to attend the Canadian launch of Ireland’s International Sports Diplomacy Framework with Minister Neale Richmond in Montreal. Board Member Helen Work attended alongside fellow Prime Arena investor and NHL legend Pat Flatley, who spoke on a panel at the event. It was particularly encouraging to hear Minister Richmond speak about Prime […]

Prime Arena at Maeve O’Connell TD’s Breakfast with Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Prime Arena was delighted to attend a breakfast event hosted by Maeve O’Connell TD, with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD joining as guest speaker. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss the Prime Arena project and the broader opportunity it represents for sport, entertainment, tourism and economic development in Ireland. There was really positive engagement around the vision for a world-class, multi-purpose arena in Cherrywood, Dublin — including Ireland’s first Olympic-standard winter sports infrastructure and the future home of Dublin’s professional ice hockey franchise. We have a very strong team representing Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown at Government level, and it was great to see such strong representation and engagement on the morning, including Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Jim Gildea.

Prime Arena was delighted to attend a breakfast event hosted by Maeve O’Connell TD, with Minister for Health Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD joining as guest speaker. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss the Prime Arena project and the broader opportunity it represents for sport, entertainment, tourism and economic development in Ireland. There was really […]

Prime Arena Attends Fianna Fáil Centenary Breakfast in Dún Laoghaire

Prime Arena Attends Fianna Fáil Centenary Breakfast in Dún Laoghaire

It was a privilege for Prime Arena to attend the Fianna Fáil Centenary Breakfast at the Royal Marine Hotel in our Dún Laoghaire constituency, and to hear from local TD Cormac Devlin and An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD. It was encouraging to hear reflections on leadership, long-term vision and the importance of investing in communities […]

Olympic Federation of Ireland Reiterates Support for Dublin Ice Facility at Cherrywood

Irish Skater on Ice Rink

Prime Arena Holdings Limited is pleased to acknowledge the renewed endorsement of the proposed Olympic‑standard ice facility at Cherrywood by the Olympic Federation of Ireland (OFI). In its announcement, the OFI reiterates its support for the development of permanent Olympic‑standard ice facilities in Ireland — a key step toward strengthening the nation’s winter‑sports ecosystem and […]

Ice Skating Association of Ireland Confirms Official Endorsement of Prime Arena

Ice Skating Association of Ireland logo and Prime Arena Holdings logo on ice rink skater on ice rink background

Prime Arena Holdings welcomes the official endorsement of the Prime Arena Cherrywood project by the Ice Skating Association of Ireland (ISAI). In its announcement, ISAI highlights the long‑standing absence of an Olympic‑standard ice facility in Ireland and recognises the importance of a public–private partnership approach in delivering a sustainable national hub for winter sports. The […]

Irish Ice Hockey Association Announces Official Endorsement of Prime Arena Cherrywood

Irish Ice Hockey Association logo and Prime aren holdings logo on ice rink background

Prime Arena Holdings is pleased to acknowledge the official endorsement of the Prime Arena Cherrywood project by the Irish Ice Hockey Association (IIHA). The IIHA has long championed the development of permanent, Olympic‑standard ice facilities in Ireland. In its endorsement, the Association recognises Prime Arena as a major step forward for Irish ice hockey and […]

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