Welcome BBQ
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Céad Míle Fáilte! We invite you to join us on Wednesday at the end of the first day for a welcome reception. This will be held in the Killashee Hotel after the Opening Ceremony and Keynote. The welcome reception allows you the opportunity to catch up with friends and colleagues. Delegates can look forward to BBQ in the beautiful gardens of the Killashee hotel (weather permitting). Attendance is included in your registration fee, however please indicate when completing the registration form if you will attend
Early Bird Walk & Network
Thursday 12th June 2025
Whether you're struggling to shake off jetlag or just want an opportunity to take a walk in Killashee's beautiful grounds, please join us for a walk at 8am on Thursday. This will be suitable for all levels of fitness and partners, children, babies and buggies are more than welcome.
We will meet in the hotel lobby at 8am and set out from there.
Try out the Irish Sport of Hurling
Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2025
Hurling is one of Ireland's most popular sports and is known as the fastest field game in the world. Hurling is one of the oldest field games in the world and has been played for at least 3000 years in Ireland, with the first literary reference dating back to 1272 BC.
The sport is similar in some ways to hockey, except the ball spends very little time on the ground. See this video for a taster: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ-TOK2FiI4
After you grab your lunch on Thursday or Friday, join us on the Killashee Rugby Pitch at 1.10pm for a hurling demonstration where you will learn some basic skills. All welcome!
Traditional Irish Music
Thursday 12th and Friday 13th June 2025
Join us in ‘The Snug’ - Killashee's very own traditional Irish pub, located next to the Rathaskar Suite. It’s steeped in character and is a perfect place to try an expertly poured Guinness, superb single malt whiskey or just soak up what the locals call "ceol agus craic" (music and fun). Come on in, pull up a chair, and enjoy the traditional Irish music.
7-9pm Thursday & Friday
Table Top Board Game Evening
Thursday 12th, June 2025
From 7pm to 9pm you are all welcome to a Table Top Board Game event in the Larkspur Lounge. A great opportunity to meet new people, we will provide a library of fun table-top games for you to choose from.
Family-Friendly Movie Night - The Hub
Friday, 13th June 2025
All welcome to a family-friendly movie night in the cosy basement of Killashee House (The Hub). Delegates and their junior travelling companions can cosy up on bean bags and enjoy a family-friendly movie and some delicious snacks. Note: movie to be chosen democratically on the night, selected from Killashee's movie library.
Conference Dinner
Saturday 14th June 2025
Join us for the SARMAC 2025 Conference Dinner, an unforgettable evening of excellent food, fine wine, and cultural entertainment that only Ireland can offer! The Conference Dinner will take place in the Lockwood Suite of the Killashee Hotel. Please note that the Conference Dinner is not included as part of the registration fee and the cost to attend is € 75.00, which can be booked on site.
As alcohol will be served this is an event for adults only, though delegates are of course welcome to purchase tickets for adult guests to accompany them.
