The Royal Dublin Society Show grounds, more commonly known as simply the 'RDS', is located in Ballsbridge in Dublin. A popular collection of venues, such as the RDS Arena, RDS Simmonscourt, and the RDS main hall, some of Ireland's largest events are held in the complex. These include concerts, exhibitions, trade shows, the internationally renowned Dublin Horse Show and is currently the home ground to Leinster Rugby Club, one of Europe's leading Rugby teams.
Ballsbridge is perfectly located to explore all that Dublin has to offer. Bus Links offer effortless access to Dublin City Centre, with a world of shopping opportunities and tourism attractions within easyr each. Take a look below for some of the attractions near the RDS:
The main attractions near the RDS include:
- Aviva Stadium (Recently constructed 50,000 seater stadium, hosting the Irish Rugby and Soccer
- Herbert Park (Covering an area of about 32 acres, Herbert Park is a beautiful green area near the River Dodder, and incorporates a number of soccer pitches, flowering gardens and a huge duck pond.
- Trinity College Dublin (Located in Dublin City Centre, just a short Bus journey away, Trinity College Dublin is home to the stunning Book of Kells, as well as being Ireland’s oldest, and a World leading, University.)
- Kilmainham Gaol (Step back in time and see how inmates of times past lived)
- The Guinness Storehouse (See how the World Famous Stout is manufactured, its history as well as a chance to enjoy a pint of the black Stuff at the centre’s Gravity Bar overlooking Dublin City.
For those interested in retail therapy there is great shopping opportunities to take advantage of in Dublin City Centre, with Grafton Street and O’Connell Street lined with top retail outlets. Several Shopping Centres, such as Dundrum Shopping Centre and Blanchardstown Shopping Centre are easily reached using public transport links.
If you’re a theatre buff then take in a show at the Abbey Theatre or the Grand Canal Theatre.
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