Hall 8B (Simmonscourt)

Hall 8B (Simmonscourt) is an ideal space for exams, large exhibitions or entertainment events. It can be used as stand-alone space or in addition to the rest of the Simmonscourt Complex. Hall 8B (Simmonscourt) is directly adjacent to the largest hall in the complex, Hall 8C (Simmonscourt).

With floor space of over 10,000 sq m and a capacity for 6,500 theatre style, Hall 8 (Simmonscourt Complex) is the largest complex in the RDS and is used for major exhibitions, indoor sporting events, live entertainment shows, award shows, large banquets, conferences and exams. Located on its own grounds on Simmonscourt Road it has ample car parking spaces to cater for large events.

Technical Details

Gross Area

2145m²

Length

97.6m

Width

22.9m

Max. Height

Min. Height

Floor Loading

50kN/m²

Electrical Power

2 x 160 Amp/3 Phase

Door Height x Width

5.41m x 5.56m

Capacities

Reception

3,100

Theatre

2,500

Banquet

1,100

Classroom

750

Board Room

n/a

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"The RDS provided a flexible space to custom build this Congress to our clients needs. The Congress was a great success in every respect and further enhanced Ireland's reputation in the field and Dublin's reputation as a conference destination."

Jean Evans

Director of Conferences, MCI Group

"This prestigious venue certainly added to the successful delivery of the IATA AGM, which is a key event in the global aviation calendar. Your staff’s dedication and professionalism greatly contributed to the satisfaction of our member airlines, industry partners and sponsors. Our delegates were extremely pleased by the level of services and accommodation offered."

Antony Tyler

Director General and CEO, International Air Transport Association

"In all aspects the RDS team were an absolute pleasure to work with and extremely responsive to requests and suggestions. In both preparation and in delivery we had an extremely positive experience and I look forward to working with the RDS again in the future. Feedback from those present at the event was extremely positive and I have no hesitation in recommending the venue."

Alan Sherlock

Executive, Small Firms Association Executive

"Thank you once again for a very successful Meitheal – all went very smoothly as usual with thanks to your great team especially Christy who again surpassed himself with help on everything."

Marlene Burke

Marketing, Fáilte Ireland

“This was the largest event of this kind ever undertaken by the department and the co operation offered by the RDS Team could not have been at a higher level”

Mr Frank Condon

Head of OSCE Taskforce, Taskforce

"Our love for the Venue has come from the unique charm and elegance of the property, its location, the quality of catering, the choice of “fit for purpose” rooms and an onsite Operations Team who have a “can do”, “will do” attitude. The variety of rooms and flexibility to create different looks in each room is key for our clients and the RDS has the scale and this allows us to cater for a variety of projects from intimate gatherings to 5,000 person conferences and dinners!"

Robert Allidine

Managing Director, MCI Dublin

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Hall 8C (Simmonscourt) Size 4754 m² Theatre
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Hall 8D (Simmonscourt) Size 864 m² Theatre
1000 Dinner
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Hall 8E (Simmonscourt) Size 1094 m² Theatre
750 Dinner
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