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January | 2017 Thur 15 Dec – Sun 15 Jan
Winter Funderland
Sat 31 Dec
Leinster Rugby v Ulster
Fri 06 Jan
Leinster Rugby v Zebre R
Thur 12 - Sat 14 Jan
BT Young Scientist Exhib
Thur 12 - Sat 14 Jan
RDS Primary Science Fai
Fri 13/Sat 14/Sun 15 Jan
(Date tbc) Leinster Rugb
Mon 16 - Mon 17 Jan
Outlook 2017
Sun 22 - Wed 25 Jan
Showcase Ireland
Fri 27 Jan - Sun 29 Jan
Holiday World
Fri 27 Jan
Irish Sailing Awards
Venue: Hall 1 Tickets: www.btyoungscientist.com
Venue: Hall 6 Tickets: www.rds.ie/Whats-On
Venue: Simmonscourt Tickets: www.holidayworldshow.com For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS
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Rugby
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Hall 6
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RDS Arena
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RDS Arena
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Rugby
Concert Hall
Concert Hall
BT Young Scientist 12-14 Jan & Technology Exhibition As well as the fantastic student projects on display by second level students, there will be science & technology based exhibits and entertainment, making it a thrilling event for those who entered and for visitors.
RDS Primary Science Fair
12-14 Jan
Managed and operated by the RDS, this Fair encourages entire classrooms to get curious about the science behind the everyday and develop their scientific thinking and skills.
Holiday World
27-29 Jan
A chance to snap up dozens of great showonly deals, book your holiday without hassle in full security, get the inside track on where to go and how to pay less to get there. follow us on
@TheRDS or www.rds.ie
MAR
Hall 1 Simmonscourt
ON
What’s
February | 2017 Thur 02 Feb
RDS Economic Vision 2020
Fri 03 - Sun 05 Feb
Magic the Gathering Pro
Sat 04 - Sun 05 Feb
Peace Proms
Sun 05 Feb - Mon 06 Feb Pregnancy & Baby Fair Tr Wed 08 Feb
GRADchances STEM Fair
Wed 08 Feb
GRADchances Language F
Thurs 09 Feb
gradireland #FYI Careers
Mon 13 - Tues 14 Feb
IWISH
Wed 15 Feb
RDS Library Speaker Serie
Wed 15 Feb
gradireland Further Stud
Fri 17 Feb
Leinster Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby
Sat 18 - Sun 19 Feb
MineVention
Sat 18 - Sun 19 Feb
Coin & Stamp Fair
Tues 21 Feb
RDS Economic Vision 2020
Tues 21 - Thur 23 Feb
Catex
Fri 24 -Tues 28 Feb
Fine Art Auction
Fri 24 -Sun 26 Feb
Divine Mercy Apostolate
Venue: Simmonscourt Tickets: www.cboi.ie
Venue: Hall 2 Tickets: www.minevention.co.uk For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS
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Hall 1 Hall 4
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Conference
Peace Proms
04-05 Feb
A choral education project for Primary Schools run by the Cross Border Orchestra of Ireland. Peace Proms engages children and young people in music and enriches their lives through exceptional musical experiences and performances.
MineVention
18-19 Feb
Meet and greet world-famous YouTubers, watch and participate on-stage in YouTuber challenges, play Minecraft on a network of PCs and Xboxes, take part in a costume contest and purchase Minecraft merchandise. follow us on
@TheRDS or www.rds.ie
MAR
Merrion Room
es - John Pilkington
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March | 2017 Wed 01 Mar
RDS Library Speaker Serie
Thur 02 Mar
ARC Fashion Show
Fri 03 - Sun 05 Mar
Carole Nash Irish Motorbi
Sat 04 Mar
Leinster Rugby v Scarlets
Sun 05 - Mon 06 Mar
The Hardware Show
Mon 06 - Thur 09 Mar
World Congress on Wome
Tues 07 - Wed 08 Mar
Facilities Management Ire
Wed 08 Mar
RDS Library Speaker Serie
Fri 10 - Sun 12 Mar
Drone & Tech Expo Ireland
Sun 12 -Mon 13 Mar
Irish Beauty Show
Wed 15 Mar
Allsop Auction
Thur 16 – Mon 20 Mar
Irish Beer & Whiskey Fest
Thur 16 - Sun 19 Mar
Mind Body Spirit Festival
Fri 17 Mar
Leinster Rugby Schoolboy
Tues 21 Mar
RDS Economic Vision 2020
Wed 22 - Thur 23 Mar
Irish Travel Industry Trad
Fri 24/Sat 25/Sun 26 Mar
(Date tbc) Leinster Rugby
Sat 25 Mar
Health Sector Jobs
Thur 30 Mar
Agri Careers 2017
Venue: Hall 1 Tickets: www.irishmotorbikeshow.com
Venue: Hall 4 Tickets: www.mindbodyspirit.ie For a full list of upcoming events at the RDS
es - Richard Ovende
Minerva Suite Concert Hall
ike & Scooter Show
Hall 1 RDS Arena
Simmonscourt
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Concert Hall
en’s Mental Health
Hall 4
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Minerva Suite
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Hall 3 Concert Hall
tival
Hall 1
Hall 4 RDS Arena
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0 - Colm Lyon
Merrion Room
de Show
Hall 3
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RDS Arena Hall 3 Hall 4
Carole Nash Irish 03-05 Feb Motorbike & Scooter Show With 120+ manufacturers and exhibitors and over 27,000 show visitors/motorcycle enthusiasts alongside world class entertainment – Ireland’s biggest motorcycle show is clearly the essential event for the entire Irish motorcycle industry.
Mind Body Spirit Festival
16-19 Mar
This is a 3 day event featuring over 75 different workshops and lectures, including a dedicated Yoga and wellbeing studio space, with FREE classes and taster sessions. The festival will also feature over 150 stalls and a live stage with over 45 performances. follow us on
@TheRDS or www.rds.ie
MAR
Simmonscourt
What’s
ON 2017
RDS Conference Village The RDS works in partnership with a number of 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
www.rds.ie
Leinster Rugby JAN FEB
Sat 31 Dec Guinness Pro12 Leinster Rugby v Ulster Rugby Fri 06 Jan Guinness Pro12 Leinster Rugby v Zebre Rugby Fri 13/Sat 14/Sun 15 Jan (date tbc) European Rugby Champions Cup: Leinster Rugby v Montpellier Fri 17 Feb Guinness Pro12: Leinster Rugby v Edinburgh Rugby Sat 04 March Guinness Pro12 Leinster Rugby V Scarlets Fri 24/Sat 25/Sun 26 March (date tbc) Guinness Pro12 Leinster Rugby v Cardiff Blues
Tickets: www.leinsterrugby.ie
MAR
The RDS Arena is the venue for Leinsters home matches. Upcoming games include:
What’s
ON 2017
RDS Hospitality The RDS provides a catering service at virtually every event that takes place in the venue.
How to get to the RDS
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.
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information was correct at the time of going to print.Please check www.rds.ie for the most up to date event information.
JAN
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 and hearty hot food options.*All
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Facilities are available during the opening hours of the event so there will be no need to leave the venue during your visit!
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* Leinster Rugby games parking €6.00* * per day, subject to availability.
What’s
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Events coming up in 2017
For regular updates on upcoming events follow us on:
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www.rds.ie