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Hall 8D (Simmonscourt 8D)

Hall 8D is adjacent to Hall 8C. This hall is often used in conjunction with the other Hall 8 spaces or on its own as exhibition space or for exams. 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 parking to cater for large events.

Virtual Reality Tour

Take a Virtual Reality (VR) Tour of Simmonscourt Hall 8A through to Hall 8E inclusive. For optimum user experience, operate on a mobile device and move around the 360 degree tour as though you are in the venue itself.

To view the tour on a laptop, ensure it is in full-screen mode by clicking on the two arrows in the bottom right corner of the tour and move around the 360 degree tour using your touchpad and/or mouse.

To view the hall from another angle or to move into a new hall, move around the space to find a 'green icon' and left click on it to be moved around the tour.

Technical Details

  • Area

    864m²

  • Length

    39.3m

  • Width

    21.9m

  • Max. Height

    6m

  • Min. Height

    N/A

  • Floor Loading

    50kN/m²

  • Electrical Power

    1 x 80 Amp/3 Phase

Capacities

  • Reception

    1.150

  • Theatre

    1,000

  • Banquet

    600

  • Classroom

    620

  • Exam Style

    590

  • Board Room

    N/A

  • Cabaret

    440

Client Testimonial

More so than with other venues, we feel that the RDS takes a real interest in the success of our events. We feel that the RDS team takes a keen interest in ensuring that our experience – and that of our exhibitors and customers – is as successful and pleasant as possible when using their venue. They take the time to consider likely issues or bottlenecks and offer solutions before problems arise. It is this spirit of co-operation and positive outlook that makes our jobs as organisers easier.
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Client Testimonial

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.
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Patrick O’Sullivan
National Craft Fair Ltd.
Sue O'Neill
Small Firms Association