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Dublin expansion for Belfast PR firm

MCE starts recruitment as it moves to Grafter serviced offices on St Stephen’s Green

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Smyth House, part of the Grafter collection, a new concept in design-led, serviced offices in Dublin's Grafton Street

Belfast-based communications consultancy MCE has expanded into the Dublin market.

It will move in to Smyth House, a landmark work-lifestyle experience on St Stephen’s Green.

Smyth House is part of the Grafter collection, a new concept in design-led, serviced offices in London and Dublin.

It is also part of the same investment group which is delivering the new Dean Hotel in Belfast, an MCE client.

Paul McErlean, founder and managing director at MCE, said:  ‘Having been keen to establish in Dublin for some time, we are glad to get started with a number of government relations projects for existing clients that require services there.

“That also gives us the confidence to start recruitment straight away in Dublin, where we aim to provide our full suite of communications services in the very near future.

“Our new base on St Stephen’s Green puts us round the corner from Leinster House and in the commercial heart of Dublin.”

Paul McErlean.
Paul McErlean, managing director of MCE, which is expanding into Dublin

He added: “As members of Smyth House, we couldn’t be in a higher quality environment, better located or have been shown a higher standard of service by the team at Grafter.

“They have made our first proper steps into this market very easy and very comfortable.”

Brian Loughney marketing manager for Grafter said: !Smyth House is our latest Grafter house, bringing a 27,500 sq ft landmark building on St Stephen’s Green into the portfolio.

“Our aim is to blend luxury private offices, creative shared workspace, independent retail, a barista café lounge and more to the Irish market for the first time.

“We’re thrilled to welcome MCE as a member, where they will be joining domestic and international businesses who want state-of-the-art technology and comfort alongside exemplary customer service in the most prestigious location in Ireland.”