Visitor Information

Tickets can be purchased at the door or your can pre-order them through Ticketmaster.

Dates and Times

Wednesday 5th December 10am-10pm
(10% courtesy discount available on all purchases this day only)

Thursday 6th December 10am-10pm

Friday 7th December 10am-10pm

Saturday 8th December 10am-7pm

Sunday 9th December 10am-7pm

Location

RDS (The Royal Dublin Society), RDS Main Hall, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4

Admission

Tickets can be purchased at the door or your can pre-order them through Ticketmaster. (A service charge will apply to tickets bought through Ticketmaster.)

Adults: €10.
OAPs: €8
Children under 16 accompanied by a parent or guardian: Free
Group discounts available for 10 or more. Only available if booked in advance of the show. Please contact us on 353 1 6702186.

Re-admission Pass
If you have not had enough time to browse through the whole Fair, and would like to return on another day, please visit the Organisers’ Office before you leave to claim your free re-admission pass.

Car Parking

The RDS provides parking for 1000 cars, these spaces can be accessed via Simmonscourt Road.

Shuttle Bus

There will be a complimentary shuttle bus available to transport visitors from the car park in Simmonscourt to the entrance of the event.

Public Transport

Dublin Bus
Bus Routes 4, 4A, 5, 7, 7A, 8, 18, 27X, 45 all have stops on Merrion Road beside the entrance to the Fair. See www.dublinbus.ie for further details.

Aircoach
The RDS is also served by the Aircoach with stops on Merrion Road and Simmonscourt Road. See www.aircoach.ie for further details.

Dart
The nearest Dart Station to the RDS is Sandymount. This station is a 10 minute walk from the RDS.

Gift Wrapping

We offer a complimentary gift wrapping service for purchases made at the show.

Cloakroom

There will also be a complimentary cloakroom at the Fair.