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The RDS is a philanthropic organisation that works to see Ireland thrive culturally and economically. Supported by our commercial operations, we do this by working across a number of different areas: arts, agriculture, enterprise, equestrianism, and science.
The RDS is renowned for our venue operations. Because of our central location, the variety and flexibility of the rental space available and the expertise on hand, the RDS has become a major venue for exhibitions, conferences and business and social gatherings of all sizes.
The RDS is a registered charity; RCN: 20002008 CHY No. 1325
The RDS is renowned for our venue operations. Because of our central location, the variety and flexibility of the rental space available and the expertise on hand, the RDS has become a major venue for exhibitions, conferences and business and social gatherings of all sizes.
The RDS is a registered charity; RCN: 20002008 CHY No. 1325
Overview
Location
Ireland, Leinster, Dublin
Employees
51-200
Phone
+353 1 668 0866
Founded date
1731
Mentions in press and media 6
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| 2026 | An Garda Síochána warn disaster is just a click away | The RDS played host to an interesting collective of organisations at Biz Expo 2025 in October, including An Garda Síochána who manned a prominent stand towards the front of the exhibition hall, writes Sarah Freeman. The B2B marketplace, whi... |
| Feb 15, 2022 | Bank account details stolen in cyber attack on RDS | Members of the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) have had their personal data stolen as part of a cyber security attack on the cultural organisation, with some having had their bank details compromised. The RDS confirmed in an email to members on ... |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Lacemaker Wins RDS Branchardière Award | Lacemaker and visual artist Fiona Harrington has been awarded the RDS Branchardière Lace Bursary in a collaboration between the Design and Crafts Council and the Royal Dublin Society. Harrington (pictured) is a curator and a researcher who ... |
| May 29, 2019 | Craft Designers Receive €10,000 RDS Bursaries | Five craft designers have each been awarded a €10,000 bursary by the Royal Dublin Society. The RDS Craft Awards Bursary was judged by a panel chaired by Irish artist Róisín de Buitléar, who decided to give the prizes to Alla Sinkevich, Siné... |
| Jul 3, 2014 | Bitfin Day One: Circle Talks P2P Payments and Isle of Man Details Bitcoin Plans | Day one of the Bitcoin Finance 2014 Conference and Expo (Bitfin) in Dublin today featured discussion on the basics of bitcoin, the wider opportunities of digital currency and a world first. Jeremy Allaire kicked off the first day's events w... |
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FAQ about The RDS
What has the press written about The RDS?
Parsers VC has collected 6 articles mentioning The RDS, among them “An Garda Síochána warn disaster is just a click away” (2026) and “Bank account details stolen in cyber attack on RDS” (Feb 15, 2022).
Is The RDS still active?
Yes, The RDS is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Feb 8, 2026.