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What’s ON Aug | 2015

Wed 05 - Sun 09 Aug Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show Main Arena, Ring 1-8

Wed 05 - Sun 09 Aug RDS National Craft & Student Art Awards Exhibition RDS Concert Hall

Mon 10 - Wed 19 Aug Accounting Technicians Ireland Hall 3

Thur 27 - Sat 29 Aug Irish Craft Beer & Cider Festival Hall 4

Sat 29 - Sun 30 Aug MCM Ireland Comic Con Hall 8C

Sun 30 Aug - Thur 03 Sept FAE Summer Exams Hall 4

For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS follow us on @TheRDS or www.rds.ie

Venue: Hall 8C Tickets: www.mcmcomiccon.com/ireland

Wed 05 - Sun 09 Aug Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show Main Arena, Ring 1-8

Wed 05 - Sun 09 Aug RDS National Craft & Student Art Awards Exhibition RDS Concert Hall

Mon 10 - Wed 19 Aug Accounting Technicians Ireland Hall 3

Thur 27 - Sat 29 Aug Irish Craft Beer & Cider Festival Hall 4

Sat 29 - Sun 30 Aug MCM Ireland Comic Con Hall 8C

Sun 30 Aug - Thur 03 Sept FAE Summer Exams Hall 4

Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show

There’s something for everyone at the 142nd Discover Ireland Dublin Horse Show. From Live Music and Entertainment, award win-ning Crafts and Art Exhibitions, Children’s Entertainment, Fashion, Shopping, Restau-rants, Bars and Snack bars. Experience the best in National and International equestri-an competitions. You won’t want to miss it!

5-9 Aug

For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS follow us on @TheRDS or www.rds.ie

MCM Ireland Comic ConIf you’re a fan of movies, comics, video games, sci-fi, anime, or cosplay you cannot miss this year’s MCM Ireland Comic Con. Guests announced so far include Katrina Law from Arrow and Kristin Bauer and Victoria Smurfit from Once Upon a Time.

29-30 Aug

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Venue: RDS Dublin Tickets: www.dublinhorseshow.com

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Wedding & Honeymoon Show The RDS Wedding Shows are regarded as top quality shows with over 200 leading wedding exhibitors covering all aspects of planning a wedding. In just a few hours a couple can book their entire wedding & honeymoon, after meeting with wedding specialists who will cater for their special day and romantic honeymoon destinations.

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Fri 04 – Sun 13 Sept Moscow State Circus SimmonscourtSat 05 – Sun 06 Sept Which Course Expo RDS Concert HallSat 05 - Sun 06 Sept The Wedding & Honeymoon Show Hall 1Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sept The Dublin Tea & Coffee Festival Hall 4Sat 12 Sept The Dublin Jordon Belfort – The Real Wolf of Wall St. Hall 1Tue 15 – Thur 17 Sept Predict Conference RDS Concert HallWed 16 - Fri 18 Sept The Irish Times Higher Options SimmonscourtSun 20 - Mon 21 Sept The Natural Health Expo Hall 1Thur 24 - Sun 27 Sept Irish Antique Dealers Fair Hall 1Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sept The Pregnancy and Baby Fair Hall 1 Sat 26 - Mon 28 Sept Whyte’s Irish International Art Auction Hall 6

05-06 Sep

For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS follow us on @TheRDS or www.rds.ie

Venue: Hall 1 Tickets: www.wed.ie

The Natural Health Expo This interactive event will showcase the best health products, highlight the wellness trends, and introduce the most innovative new health products and services to launch in Ireland.

Tea&Coffee Festival A three- day extravaganza for tea and coffee lovers. Brimming with things to do and see it features including: the Roasters Village, the SCAE Brew School, the National Home Barista Championships, the People’s Stage and the Food Village.

Fri 04 – Sun 13 Sept Moscow State Circus SimmonscourtSat 05 – Sun 06 Sept Which Course Expo RDS Concert HallSat 05 - Sun 06 Sept The Wedding & Honeymoon Show Hall 1Fri 11 - Sun 13 Sept The Dublin Tea & Coffee Festival Hall 4Sat 12 Sept The Dublin Jordon Belfort – The Real Wolf of Wall St. Hall 1Tue 15 – Thur 17 Sept Predict Conference RDS Concert HallWed 16 - Fri 18 Sept The Irish Times Higher Options SimmonscourtSun 20 - Mon 21 Sept The Natural Health Expo Hall 1Thur 24 - Sun 27 Sept Irish Antique Dealers Fair Hall 1Sat 26 - Sun 27 Sept The Pregnancy and Baby Fair Hall 1 Sat 26 - Mon 28 Sept Whyte’s Irish International Art Auction Hall 6

Venue: Hall 4 Tickets: www.dublincoffeefestival.com

Venue: Hall 1 Tickets: www.naturalhealthexpo.ie

For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS follow us on @TheRDS or www.rds.ie

20-21 Sep

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Venue: Hall 8C Website: www.professionalbeauty.co.uk

For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS follow us on @TheRDS or www.rds.ie

Fri 02 – Mon 05 Oct Bodyscent International Limited Hall 6

Sun 04 Oct Buymydress.ie Hall 3

Sun 04 – Mon 05 Oct Architecture Expo Hall 1

Mon 05 Oct Off The Page presents Jonathan Franzen RDS Concert Hall

Wed 07 Oct Gradireland Graduate Careers Fair Hall 8C

Thur 08 Oct Irish Chamber Orchestra HAYDN, MOZART & STRAVINSKY RDS Concert Hall

Fri 09 – Sun 11 Oct Back to our Past Hall 4

Fri 09 – Sun 11 Oct The Active Over 50’s Show Hall 1

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Oct The Allergy & Free From Expo Hall 4

Sun 11 – Mon 12 Oct Professional Beauty Dublin Hall 8C

Fri 16 – Sun 18 Oct Stampa Hall 3

Fri 23 – Mon 26 Oct The permanent tsb Ideal Home Show Hall 8C

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct Mind Body Spirit Festival Hall 4

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Expo 2015 Hall 1

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct Mind Body Spirit Festival Ltd Hall 4

Venue: Hall 4 Website: www.mindbodyspirit.ie

Professional Beauty Dublin An event where the beauty industry comes together under one roof with one aim - to inspire your business.

Mind Body Spirit Festival This event features over 75 different workshops/lectures on alternative subjects including aromatherapy, angel products, yoga and reflexology. You will find some of the world’s leading authors, therapists, and inspiring presenters.

11-12 Oct

24-26 Oct

For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS follow us on @TheRDS or www.rds.ie

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Fri 02 – Mon 05 Oct Bodyscent International Limited Hall 6

Sun 04 Oct Buymydress.ie Hall 3

Sun 04 – Mon 05 Oct Architecture Expo Hall 1

Mon 05 Oct Off The Page presents Jonathan Franzen RDS Concert Hall

Wed 07 Oct Gradireland Graduate Careers Fair Hall 8C

Thur 08 Oct Irish Chamber Orchestra HAYDN, MOZART & STRAVINSKY RDS Concert Hall

Fri 09 – Sun 11 Oct Back to our Past Hall 4

Fri 09 – Sun 11 Oct The Active Over 50’s Show Hall 1

Sat 10 – Sun 11 Oct The Allergy & Free From Expo Hall 4

Sun 11 – Mon 12 Oct Professional Beauty Dublin Hall 8C

Fri 16 – Sun 18 Oct Stampa Hall 3

Fri 23 – Mon 26 Oct The permanent tsb Ideal Home Show Hall 8C

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct Mind Body Spirit Festival Hall 4

Sat 24 – Sun 25 Oct SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Expo 2015 Hall 1

Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct Mind Body Spirit Festival Ltd Hall 4

What’s ON 2015

RDS Conference Village The RDS works in partnership with a number of 3 and 4 star accommodation providers in the Ballsbridge area (the RDS Conference Village) which can offer over 1,500 bedrooms within walking distance of the RDS.

For a full list of our RDS Conference Village Partners please visit our website at

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MAIN EVENTSWednesday, 5th August Opening Day

Thursday, 6th August Dundrum Town Centre Ladies’ Day

Friday, 7th August Furusiyya FEI Nations’ CupTM presented by Longines

Saturday, 8th August Land Rover Puissance

Sunday, 9th August Longines International Grand Prix

DAILY HIGHLIGHTS• 132 National and International

Equestrian Competitions and Classes

• A variety of Restaurants, Bars and Snack Areas

• Shopping Village with 300+ Stands

• Live Music and Family Entertainment

• Kid’s Zone including Face Painting, Magic Shows and Pony Rides

• RDS National Craft Awards and Student Art Awards Exhibition

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RDS HospitalityThe RDS provides a catering service at virtually every event that takes place in the venue.

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How to get to the RDS

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For Travel Located minutes from Dublin City Centre and surrounded by top hotels the RDS is in a fantastic location no matter where you are coming from.

Local Trains Located in close proximity to the RDS is the DART line. The closest DART station to the RDS is Sandymount.

Depending on the type and scale of the event you are visiting, you will be able to enjoy a variety of snacks, meals and drinks. Watch out for our in-house ‘Inspire’ Coffee and Snack outlets. Inspire Outlets offer a wide range of quality products such as fresh soups, gourmet sandwiches, salads, hearty hot food options.*All information was correct at the time of going to print.Please check www.rds.ie for the most up to date event information.

Bus The RDS is serviced by Dublin bus routes number 4, 7, 8, 145, 27x, 39a, 46a. These bus services can be availed of from Dublin City Centre outside Trinity College. Aircoach route 702 stops at the RDS.

Parking All car parking facilities at the RDS are operated on a fee-paying basis. The following parking rates apply for exhibitors & event visitors:

Event visitors €6.00*

Non-RDS business €6.00*

Outdoor concert parking €10.00*

Overnight parking €30.00** per day, subject to availability.

Facilities are available during the opening hours of the event so there will be no need to leave the venue during your visit!

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