Question 1

How long does it take for Irish Marquee Hire to set up a marquee for an event?

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The setup time for a marquee depends on the size of the marquee and the type of terrain. For smaller marquees, our experienced crew can complete the setup in as little as an hour. Larger structures, such as our 15-meter wide (50 foot) clearspan marquees, will take longer to erect. Some of our most extensive marquee setups can take up to a week to fully erect and furnish. However, we are always flexible and can work within and accommodate your specific time frame to ensure your event is a success.

Question 2

How long can I hire a marquee?

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We offer both short and long term marquee rental. We work around your schedule. Usually for a weekend event, our crew arrives on site on mid-week to allow time for decorating. We can deliver the marquee sooner or later depending on the type of event. We also specialise in long Term rental as our marquees have become increasingly popular for storage and warehousing.

Question 3

What benefits do glass & solid side marquees provided ?

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Solid side marquees from Irish Marquee Hire offer several key benefits, making them an excellent choice for various events. First and foremost, they provide enhanced stability and durability, ensuring your event space remains secure regardless of weather conditions, which is particularly important given Ireland's unpredictable climate. The solid sides also offer superior insulation, helping to maintain a comfortable interior temperature, whether it’s a cool breeze at a summer wedding or warmth at a winter gathering. Additionally, solid side marquees deliver improved privacy, creating an enclosed, intimate atmosphere ideal for both personal and corporate events. Aesthetic versatility is another benefit; these marquees can be decorated and customized to match the theme and style of your event seamlessly. Finally, solid side marquees contribute to better sound insulation, providing a quieter, more controlled environment for speeches, music, or any event activities. At Irish Marquee Hire, our goal is to combine durability with elegance, ensuring your event is as memorable as it is comfortable.

Question 4

Are Marquees Waterproof?

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Yes, our marquees are weather resistant and will keep your event guests dry and warm!

Question 5

Can you supply heaters?

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Yes, we offer a wide range of heaters to suit your marquee. Depending on the marquee size we will advise whether Convection or Indirect style heaters will work best. Our 80kw indirect diesel/Kero heater is our flagship heater capable of heating any size marquee event on the coldest Irish nights.

Question 6

What distinguishes Irish Marquee Hire from other event and marquee suppliers?

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Irish Marquee Hire has been a trusted name in the events sector since 2000. Over the past two decades, we have accumulated a wealth of experience and knowledge, establishing ourselves as nationwide leaders in the marquee and events industry. We take pride in serving a diverse portfolio of prestigious clients, including international corporations like Mitie, Abbotts, and Colas, as highlighted on our homepage. Our commitment to excellence and attention to detail ensures that we deliver elegant and customized marquee solutions for all types of events, making us the preferred choice for both corporate and private clients across Ireland.

Question 7

What makes Irish Marquee Hire's service unique ?

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One of the standout features of Irish Marquee Hire is our advanced use of CAD drawings, which sets us apart from other suppliers in the industry. Our office staff can provide a full 2D floorplan and a 3D CAD drawing of your marquee, allowing you to view and make amendments before your event. This includes detailed layouts of furniture, windows, and entrances, ensuring that your marquee setup meets your exact specifications and vision. With over 20 years of experience, we specialize in traveling nationwide to create elegant marquee setups for all types of events. This dedication to detail and customer satisfaction makes us a preferred choice for marquee hire in Ireland.

Question 8

What size marquees can you do?

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Our clearspan marquees are modular meaning they be built up to a length of over 500 foot long. Marquees are built in 3 meter bays, allowing us to keep adding bays until the desired length is reached. We offer marquees in 6 different widths, 6ft, 10ft, 20ft, 30ft, 40ft & 50ft wide.

Question 9

Do you offer fire exit doors in the marquees?

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Yes, at Irish Marquee Hire, we prioritize the safety and compliance of every event we support. All our marquees can be equipped with designated fire exit doors, ensuring that your event adheres to safety regulations and provides a secure environment for all attendees. Our team will work with you to strategically place these exits in optimal locations within the marquee, taking into account the layout and capacity of your event. This is part of our commitment to delivering not only elegant but also safe marquee setups for any occasion. If you have any further specific safety requirements, please feel free to discuss them with us, and we will ensure that every detail is addressed to meet your needs.

Question 10

How do I know what size marquee to book?

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Typically, we base a marquees footprint on the number of guests attending your event. Give us a call and we can advise what size will suit your needs best. If extra space is required for a dance floor, catering etc. let us know and we can accommodate this in your quote

Question 11

Do I need a marquee floor?

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Typically, we recommend a floor in all marquees. But no the option is there to hire a marquee without flooring. Without a floor we will drill 25mm holes into the concrete/ Tarmac with a cordless sds drill leaving a neat hole for our iron stake to sit in to act as a adequate tethering point. The Iron stakes will be removed after the event but the holes will remain until they are naturally filled in with debris and grit.

Question 12

Do you offer storage marquees?

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Yes, we provide storage marquees that are perfect for a variety of needs. Whether you require additional space for storing equipment, inventory, or seasonal goods, our storage marquees are a versatile and secure solution. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we ensure our marquees are durable, weather-resistant, and suitable for both short-term and long-term use. Additionally, our team offers nationwide delivery, setup and monthly structure checks ensuring your storage needs are met efficiently and professionally. Contact us today to discuss your specific requirements and get a customized quote.

Question 13

My Garden is Uneven can I still hire a marquee?

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Yes. Depending on the severity of the terrain we can accommodate for dips by using a subfloor in our marquees.

Question 14

Do you offer portaloo hire?

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Yes, we offer chemical toilet hire for all events. Depending on the size of the event servicing can be arranged.

Question 15

Can I use a marquee as a wedding venue?

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Yes, marquee weddings have become increasingly popular in recent years due to the complete versatility and customizability of marquees. Marquees provide a blank canvas for your imagination to run wild. Wedding marquees can be built to any size to suit your guest count. We offer wedding marquees with solid doors, glass paneling and panoramic windows along with roof and side wall draping.

Question 16

Where can I get table cloths?

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We offer table cloth hire to suit our range of furniture. We offer round tablecloths for  round tables along with table cloth's to suit 6ft trestle tables.

Question 17

Do you offer furniture hire ?

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Yes, Furniture hire is big business here at Irish Marquee hire. We offer the ever so popular Chiavari wedding chairs, standard folding white chairs,  round banquet style tables and standard trestle tables. We also offer candy cart hire, bar counter hire along with bottle cooler hire.

Question 18

Do you hire bottle coolers?

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Yes, we have stock multiple bottle coolers in our hire fleet. These 'under-the-counter' coolers offer a stylish sliding glass door.

Question 19

Do you deliver to Connaught?

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Yes, We can deliver marquees to all of Connaught - Marquee Hire Sligo, Marquee Hire Leitrim, Marquee Hire Mayo, Marquee Hire Roscommon and Marquee Hire Galway

Question 20

Do you deliver to Ulster?

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Yes, we can deliver marquees to all of Ulster - Marquee Hire Cavan, Marquee Hire Donegal, Marquee Hire Derry, Marquee Hire Monaghan, Marquee Hire Tyrone , Marquee Hire Armagh, Marquee Hire Antrim, Marquee Hire Down and Marquee Hire Fermanagh

Question 21

Do you deliver to Leinster?

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Yes, we can deliver marquees to all of Leinster - Marquee Hire Dublin, Marquee Hire Kildare, Marquee Hire Wicklow, Marquee Hire Wexford, Marquee Hire Louth, Marquee Hire Meath, Marquee Hire West-Meath, Marquee Hire Longford, Marquee Hire Offaly, Marquee Hire Laois, Marquee Hire Offaly, Marquee Hire Carlow and Marquee Hire Kilkenny.

Question 22

Do you deliver to Munster?

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Yes, We deliver marquees to all of Munster - Marquee Hire Limerick, Marquee Hire Clare, Marquee Hire Cork,  Marquee Hire Kerry, Marquee Hire Tipperary and Marquee Hire Waterford.

Question 23

How tall are marquees?

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All of our marquees are built on 2.3m legs meaning at the eaves, the marquee will be 2.3m tall. The marquees ridge height depends on the clearspan width, Bellow are the heights of the ridge knuckle on each size marquee - 
 3m>- 2.85m^
6m>-3.39m^
9m>-3.9m^
12m>-4.4m^
15m>-5m^
For storage marquees, we can build on taller legs to allow truck and forklift access.

Question 24

Do you offer concrete "Lego" block hire?

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Yes, we use concrete lego blocks to secure our marquees on paving slabs were staking the marquee is not possible. All of our lego blocks are fitted with certified lifting points. All of our lego block are painted white to match the marquees. The blocks weigh in excess of 550kg, Our trucks are mounted with moffett forklifts allowing easy positioning.

Question 25

Can you offer floor plans and CAD drawings for marquees?

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Yes, we offer comprehensive floor plan options and provide detailed CAD (Computer-Aided Design) drawings for our marquees. With over 20 years of experience in the events industry, we understand the importance of precise planning and customization. Our team uses specialised CAD software to create accurate and tailored layouts that meet your specific requirements, ensuring optimal space utilization and event flow. Whether it's for a wedding, corporate event, or a special celebration, our CAD drawings will help you visualize the setup, making the planning process smooth and stress-free. We are committed to bringing your vision to life, traveling nationwide to create elegant and memorable marquee experiences for all occasions.

Question 26

How much does marquee hire cost in Ireland?

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The cost of marquee hire in Ireland varies depending on several factors, including the size of the marquee, hire duration, location, ground conditions and any optional extras required. Smaller marquees for private parties may cost a few hundred euro, while larger wedding, corporate, or storage marquees can range into the thousands. Additional items such as flooring, lighting, heating, furniture, solid walls and access requirements will also affect the final price. We provide tailored quotes based on your specific needs to ensure you get the most suitable marquee solution for your event or storage requirements.

Question 27

Do you offer marquee hire packages or custom quotes?

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We offer both marquee hire packages and fully customised quotes, depending on the type of event or storage requirement. Standard packages can be suitable for weddings and private events, while custom quotes are recommended for larger events, corporate functions, festivals and long-term storage marquees. Our pricing is based on marquee size, hire duration, location, ground conditions, and any optional extras such as flooring, lighting, heating, furniture or solid walling. This approach ensures each customer receives a tailored solution that meets their specific needs and budget.

Question 28

How many guests can a wedding marquee accommodate?

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A wedding marquee can accommodate anything from a small, intimate gathering to several hundred guests, depending on the marquee size and layout. Smaller wedding marquees may comfortably seat 50 to 100 guests, while larger clearspan marquees can host 500+ guests or more. Guest capacity also depends on factors such as table layout, dance floor space, bar areas, catering requirements and any additional features like staging or lounges. We assess your guest numbers and event layout to recommend the most suitable marquee size for your wedding.

Question 29

Can you provide site visits for marquee weddings?

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Yes, we can provide site visits for marquee weddings where required. A site visit allows us to assess access, ground conditions, space requirements, and any potential challenges before installation. This helps ensure the marquee layout, positioning and setup are suitable for your venue and guest numbers. Site visits are particularly useful for home weddings, rural locations, or venues with limited access

Question 30

How far in advance should I book a wedding marquee?

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We recommend booking a wedding marquee as early as possible, ideally several months in advance. Peak wedding season dates, especially summer weekends, book up quickly. Early booking helps secure availability and gives more flexibility when choosing marquee size, layout and optional extras such as flooring, lighting, heating and furniture. For large weddings or bespoke setups, earlier planning is advised.

Question 31

Do I need planning permission for a marquee in Ireland?

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In most cases, planning permission is not required for a temporary marquee used for a  event such as a wedding, festival or party. Marquees are typically considered temporary structures when installed for a short period and removed after the event. However, planning requirements can vary depending on the duration of hire and local authority guidelines. We can advise based on your specific setup.

Question 32

Are storage marquees suitable for long-term use?

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Yes, storage marquees are suitable for long-term use when correctly specified and installed. Our storage marquees are designed for extended hire periods and can be used for warehousing, equipment storage, inventory, and seasonal goods. They can be installed with solid walls, reinforced frames, secure access points, and optional flooring to suit long-term operational requirements.

Question 33

Do you offer maintenance checks on long-term storage marquees?

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Yes, we offer ongoing maintenance checks on long-term storage marquees. These checks help ensure the structure remains safe, secure, and in good condition throughout the hire period. Maintenance typically includes inspections of the frame, coverings, fixings, and access points, providing peace of mind for long-term use.

Question 34

Are your marquees certified and safety compliant?

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Yes, our marquees are supplied to recognised safety standards and are installed by experienced professionals. We ensure each structure is erected correctly and in line with applicable safety requirements. For larger events, corporate use or long-term installations, we can provide supporting documentation as required.

Question 35

Do you carry public liability insurance?

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Yes, we carry full public liability insurance. This provides cover for our marquee installations and gives reassurance to clients, venues and event organisers. Insurance details can be provided upon request where required.

Question 36

Do your marquees meet fire safety regulations?

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Yes, our marquees are supplied using fire retardant materials that meet relevant fire safety standards. Fire exits, emergency access points and safety layouts can be incorporated into the marquee design where required to support compliance for events and long-term use.

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