Prime Arena Featured on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder
We’re proud to see the story of Prime Arena continue to resonate across national media. This week, our CEO Dermot Rigley joined Kieran Cuddihy on Newstalk’s The Hard Shoulder to share the vision behind Ireland’s first-ever dedicated winter sports and entertainment arena.
🎙️ Ireland’s first permanent home for winter sports
🏟️ Multi-purpose arena supporting concerts, sports, and conferences
🇮🇪 A major boost for Irish sport and international tourism
👥 A new community and cultural hub for Dublin and beyond
In the interview, Dermot Rigley outlined how Prime Arena aims to transform Ireland’s sporting landscape and entertainment offering. The arena will feature two Olympic-sized ice rinks, a 5,000+ seat (8,000 standing) flexible event space and serve as home to Ireland’s first professional ice hockey team.
Kieran and Dermot discussed how the arena will attract international events, elevate Ireland’s reputation as a global sporting destination and generate year-round economic impact for Dublin and the wider region.
Beyond the headline sporting potential, Prime Arena will be a platform for cultural showcases, concerts and large-scale business events, building new opportunities for tourism and community engagement.
“This isn’t just about building a venue — it’s about creating a national home where Irish athletes and fans can dream big, compete on the world stage, and come together as a community.” - Dermot Rigley, CEO, Prime Arena Holdings
Listen to the Full Interview
We invite you to listen to the full conversation to hear more about what’s ahead and when the public can expect to see Prime Arena open its doors.
https://www.newstalk.com/podcasts/highlights-from-the-hard-shoulder/when-will-we-see-the-irish-winter-sports-arena
We thank Kieran Cuddihy and the Newstalk team for the opportunity to share our story and engage a national audience. Prime Arena represents a new era for Irish sport, culture, and entertainment — and we’re excited to continue bringing this vision to life.
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