The RDS is located in the heart of Dublin in the suburb of Ballsbridge, Dublin.

The RDS is on main roads and is accessed by several public transport services: buses, suburban rail (DART) and aircoach. The exhibition will be taking place in Leinster Hall which is located off Simmons Court Road.

Bus
There are a number of bus routes that drop passengers to the door of the RDS:

• 7 / 7A (no 7A service on weekends), 18, 45. 46 (no 46 service on weekends), 46A, 63 and the 84.
• Others within a ten minute walk: 10, 116, 117 (No service on weekends) and 746.

Air
The RDS is only 16km from Dublin International Airport. An aircoach runs from outside the airport every 15 minutes and drops outside of the main entrance to the Show.

Road
Access from all major routes.

Parking
Over 2,000 parking spaces are available on site. Parking is configured at the RDS according to the location, timing and nature of the event so it is recommended to call to check parking arrangements before setting off for the event (+353 1 668 0866, 9am - 5pm Mon-Fri).

By Rail
Suburban rail. It is only a short walk from the Lansdowne Road and Sandymount suburban rail (DART) stations to the RDS.

Main Train Lines
There are two main train stations in Dublin: Connelly Street & Heuston. You can connect to the DART directly from Connelly Street Station. From Heuston Station you can catch one of the buses to Connelly Street then connect to the DART.

Accomodation

Hotel Options have been nominated by Venture Marketing Group as the official accommodation agent for The Irish Franchise Exhibition. We have negotiated excellent rates at selected hotels near to the RDS. If you wish to book hotel accommodation please contact Hotel Options:

Hotel Options Ltd:

Address:
169a Hatfield Road
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL1 4LB

T: +44 (0)87 07 55 22 01
F: +44 (0)87 07 55 22 02
E: sales@hoteloptions.co.uk