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Laya Arena Reaches Peak Height on path to €398m Economic Boost. Experience the transformation from Wednesday 5th August for RDS...

165th Taylor Art Trust Award Shared by Clara McSweeney & Vicky Ochala; Judges Praise Winners for ‘Theatrical Work’ and ‘Masterful Blend...

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Paul Kelly as its new Chief...

2025 RDS Circular Economy Awards call for entries is now open.

The RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards are open for entries.

The RDS has begun the regeneration of its main arena at its 43-acre campus in Dublin, including the construction of...

The 149th RDS Dublin Horse Show came to a close today (Sunday 18th of August). RDS CEO, Liam Kavanagh confirmed...

The RDS today (19.02.2024) revealed overwhelming support for its flagship Science and Technology Programme ESB Science Blast. Research conducted by the...

The RDS is delighted to welcome Rolex on board as Official Timepiece and Grand Prix sponsor at this year’s...

The Royal Dublin Society Joins Forces with Trinity College Dublin in Strategic Collaboration Dublin, January 16, 2024 – The Royal Dublin Society, with...

In 2031, the Royal Dublin Society will celebrate its 300th anniversary. For this occasion, we want to give Irish and international...

Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and the RDS is delighted to announce Jack O Meara as the recipient of this...

These unique awards for cattle and sheep, recognise the genetic merit of animals based on scientific indexes | The winner of...

These Awards celebrate the work of individuals, farm families and organisations who are enhancing the economic, environmental and social development...

These Awards recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These practices...

The RDS Craft Awards are happy to announce the 2023 winners of five emerging talents who have won a combined €50,000 in...

Today, the Royal Dublin Society presented Irish rugby legend, Johnny Sexton with Honorary Life Membership.

The RDS and Leinster Rugby have confirmed a new 25-year agreement that will see the RDS Arena continue to be...

The Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) is delighted to announce Camilla Hanney and Róisín de Buitléar as...

Friday, May 6 – The 2022 RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Awards presentation took place today in Dublin. With a total prize fund...

Ireland’s largest annual classical music prize, with total prize fund of €22,000 and valuable performance opportunities

The winners of the annual RDS Craft Awards were announced today, where five emerging Irish craft makers and designers each...

Children’s TV presenters John Sharpson and Clara Murray visit 13 primary schools as part of ESB Science Blast Roadshow. ESB...

The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has recently become aware that it was the victim of a cyber security incident, known...

ESB Science Blast – Ireland’s largest primary STEM programme – will explode into life for a second virtual year

Ireland’s only forestry awards, rewarding excellence in forest management. Awards highlight climate-smart agriculture in practice

Brian McCarthy, Founder and Executive Chairman, Fexco is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious RDS Gold Medal for Enterprise in recognition...

Consisting of a curated exhibition opportunity and a prize fund of €32,500, the RDS Visual Art Awards exhibition is the only...

Horse breeders and producers from around the country to benefit  Once-off event operated by RDS for Covid-hit 2021 

Insufficient entries for showing classes to run in August 

Qualification slots moved to two final qualifying weekends

Awards for The Cotter Crate, Little Milk Company and Drumeen Organic Farm

June and July dates for most qualifying competitions; Alan Wade confirmed as course designer for RDS National Championships

Qualifying events for the 2021 RDS National Championships August 18-22 will take place around the country from late May

Dublin Violinist Takes €15,000 RDS Music Bursary

RDS National Championships proposed for August 2021 

Fiona Harrington is the inaugural winner of the RDS Branchardière Lace Bursary. An Irish visual artist who works with...

Teachers Report Strong STEM Interest Despite Challenges of Lockdown; Amazing experiments and inspiring STEM experts on ESB Science Blast TV

Largest annual prize fund for Irish craft makers; Major boost for five emerging talents; €50,000 in prizes for craft skills & business...

The Feis, as it is affectionately known is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The event is an essential element...

Our philanthropic partnership with the Taylor Art Trust has been shortlisted for the Business to Arts award for Best Philanthropic...

All Female Winners at 2020 RDS Visual Art Awards Galway-based filmmaker takes top prize of €10,000 Largest Annual Visual Arts Prize Fund...

RDS celebrates innovative Irish farmers and foresters; Awards highlight climate-smart agriculture in practice

Ava Dodd from Dublin awarded RDS Music Bursary valued at €15,000. Judges describe her as ‘self-assured, confident, with a beautiful voice...

Major boost for five emerging Irish craft makers; €50,000 in prizes for skills & business development

The 147th Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Dublin Horse Show has been scheduled for August 18-22 2021. The move away from...

RDS announces cancellation of the 2020 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Dublin Horse Show

Covid-19 restrictions cancel Limerick and Belfast showcase days

Feis Ceoil and RDS are delighted to announce a new partnership. Both organisations share a long history of contributing to...

ESB Science Blasts Off: Survey shows Children Take Climate Change More Seriously than Adults

Awards highlight rural enterprise & innovation; Sustainability category reflects RDS goal of seeing a thriving rural Ireland

Over 260 attendees filled the RDS Concert Hall to hear Mary Robinson’s Vision 2030 presentation. The Former President of Ireland is...

Leaving cert student Kevin Jansson was announced as the 2019 RDS Music Bursary winner. Valued at €15,000, the RDS Music Bursary is...