Parking at the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show
Please note that there is no parking for Members of the RDS or for the public at the RDS during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show (Wednesday August 4 - Sunday August 8, 2010 inclusive). Public parking is available at UCD and Muckross College - online booking is available.
At all other times, except for Members of the RDS, all car parking facilities at the RDS are operated on a fee-paying basis.
The following parking rates apply for exhibitors and event visitors:
- Outdoor Concert parking: €10.00
- Event visitors: €6.00 per day (except during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show)
- Non-RDS business: €6.00 per day, subject to availability
- Overnight parking: €30.00
Car Park Opening Hours
Under regular circumstances, the Merrion Road Car Park is open year-round from 7.30am – 6.00pm Monday to Friday. A flat fee of €6.00 is charged for the day. For non-RDS business users, space is subject to availability. Hours are extended for events.
Simmonscourt and Anglesea Road Car Parks are only open for particular events. A flat fee is charged upon entry as outlined above.
Overnight parking will be available by prior agreement with the RDS Premises Office at a rate of €30.00 per vehicle per night for the duration of any event. No personnel will be allowed sleep overnight in vehicles. Illegally parked exhibitors vehicles/overnights etc will be removed and towing charges will be levied.
Parking for RDS Members
Convenient parking in the centre of Dublin is one of the many benefits of membership. RDS Members receive three hours complimentary car parking per day at the RDS. Country and Overseas Members receive 200 hours free parking per year.
The Members' Car Park, located on Merrion Road, is open from 8.30am to 6.30pm daily, with extended opening hours when events are held at the RDS. A charge of €6.00 per day will apply after the complimentary allocation.
Parking is not available for Members during the Fáilte Ireland Dublin Horse Show.
Parking for Exhibitors
A limited number of free car park spaces will be issued for the use of organisers for distribution to exhibitors or performers. Car park passes for these spaces are issued by the RDS and distributed to the event organiser. Parking is available on a first-come first-served basis and is configured according to the location, timing and nature of the event. There are three main entrances/parking areas at the RDS: Merrion Road, Simmonscourt Road and Anglesea Road.
For special events, the car parks are open from 7.00am until one hour after the building closes (or one hour after the event closes on open days). If extended hours are required (e.g. for an exhibitors' party), please discuss this with your event organiser. An additional charge will be incurred.
Parking at RDS Foundation Events
A limited number of free car park spaces will be issued to those attending RDS Foundation events. Parking is available on a first-come first-served basis and is configured according to the location, timing and nature of the event. Large school groups who require coach parking are requested to use the Anglesea Road entrance / parking area.
For more information, please consult your event organiser or telephone the RDS Operations Team on +353 (0)1 668 0866 (during regular office hours). Additional car and lorry parking in the surrounding areas can be arranged in advance in certain circumstances. Details are available from your event organiser.
