Company Away Day Team Building Ideas in Ireland

Planning a company away day?

Finding the right away day activity can feel like a challenge. You want your team engaged and connecting with each other. Whether you call it a company away day, a corporate away day or an offsite meeting in Ireland, the goal is the same. Give people time together in a way that feels fresh and worthwhile. At Dynamic Events we run activities that teams remember.

Here are some team building ideas that work:

Digital Treasure Hunts

Our Digital Treasure Hunts turn a town, city or venue into a live game. Teams complete photo and video challenges while racing for points on our app. It works for groups of 8 or more and takes 60 to 120 minutes.

📘 Indeed ran a summer away day in Dublin with a GPS treasure hunt that had hundreds of staff exploring and competing.

Level Up

Level Up is fast, competitive and full of problem solving. Teams work through a series of short challenges, each one more difficult than the last. It suits groups of 8 to 400 plus and runs for 60 to 90 minutes.

📘 FBD Hotel Group used Level Up to bring their new core values to life in an engaging and interactive way.

Manor House Murder

Manor House Murder is an immersive indoor team building experience. Teams share clues, swap theories and try to solve the mystery before the time runs out. It suits groups of 10 to 300 and runs for around 2 hours.

📘 Analytic Partners chose Manor House Murder for their company kickoff at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, helping staff connect through problem solving and teamwork.

Venue Adventure

Venue Adventure turns your chosen hotel or conference space into the activity area. Teams take on location based challenges that make the most of your venue. It works for groups of 8 or more and takes 60 to 120 minutes.

📘 Hilti included Venue Adventure as part of their summer party, creating large scale team challenges across their space.

SolarBuddy

SolarBuddy is a CSR activity where teams build solar lights that are sent to children living in energy poverty. It mixes teamwork with purpose and creates a shared achievement. It suits groups of 8 or more and runs for 60 to 90 minutes.

📘 A SolarBuddy event at the CCD brought 750 people together to assemble lights that glowed in unison, a clear sign of what teamwork can do.

Team Olympics

Team Olympics is a high energy team-building challenge with fun games, light competition and plenty of teamwork, designed to boost morale and get your group working together in a fresh, active way.

📘 Hilti used Team Olympics to bring a festival feel to their company away day.

Rocket Challenge

Rocket Challenge gets teams designing, building and launching rockets. It combines creativity with practical problem solving and always ends with a dramatic group finale. Suitable for groups of twenty or more, it runs for ninety minutes to two hours.

📘 Hilti’s Rocket Challenge was a highlight of their summer party, ending with a shared team finale.

Why these ideas work

Each of these away day activities is designed to be interactive and flexible. They improve communication, strengthen collaboration and raise morale. SolarBuddy also creates a sense of purpose that goes beyond the day itself.

Different teams, different goals

HR and People teams often look for activities that build connection. Finance departments lean towards problem solving challenges. Event leads want ideas that work for large groups and can be delivered smoothly. The activities above can be tailored to match the goals of your team.

Nationwide availability

All of these activities are available across Ireland. Whether your team is in Dublin, Cork or Belfast, we bring the experience to you.

Ready to plan your away day?

A company away day should feel like time well spent. With the right activity your team will come away connected and energised.

Talk to Dynamic Events and we will help you plan an away day that fits your team.

FAQs

What is a company away day?

A company away day is time out of the office for staff to connect, collaborate and take part in activities that build communication and morale.

How do I plan a company offsite in Ireland?

Start with your goal. Do you want fun, team connection or CSR impact. Choose an activity that supports this and book a venue that suits your group size and location.

What activities are good for staff away days?

Popular activities include treasure hunts, indoor challenges like Manor House Murder, CSR experiences such as SolarBuddy, and competitive games like Team Olympics.

Can these activities run indoors or outdoors?

Yes. Some activities are designed for outdoor settings such as city streets or hotel grounds. Others run indoors, which makes them suitable all year round.

Where can I host a company away day in Dublin or Cork?

Popular Dublin venues include Castleknock Hotel and Radisson Blu St. Helen's Hotel. In Cork, many clients choose The Dean Hotel. We can also recommend venues nationwide.