Google Ireland has officially opened ‘The Factory’, a dedicated community arts and culture space located at Bolands Mills.
The Factory has hosted legendary names like The Bolshoi Ballet, U2, and David Bowie, who spent time there, performing, recording or rehearsing.
It has also nurtured some of Ireland’s most talented actors and film-makers.
The Factory is located at the site of the historic Bolands flour mills which was acquired by Google in 2018.
The restoration of the 150-year-old mill and surrounding site includes over 50,000 square feet of newly landscaped outdoor areas alongside 30,000 square feet of retail and community space.
Bolands Mills also provides a new hub for Google’s engineering teams, retail spaces for independent local businesses, as well as 46 discounted-rental apartments made available to key workers supporting the local community via Clúid.
“With the opening of The Factory, we’re creating a revitalised space for arts, culture, and creativity — a space for people to come together, express themselves, and nurture the talent of the Dublin Docklands,” said Vanessa Hartley, Head of Google Ireland.
Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O’Donovan officially opened the new cultural space.
“Spaces like this are essential for fostering artistic expression, inclusion, and innovation — especially in dynamic urban areas like the Dublin Docklands,” Mr O’Donovan said.
