- Venue Address: Simmonscourt Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 E6N6, Ireland
By DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit)
- Take the DART to Sandymount Station, which is the closest stop to the venue.
- From there, it’s a 10-minute walk to RDS Simmonscourt.
By Dublin Bus
Several Dublin Bus routes stop near the venue, including:
- Route 4, 7, 18, 27X, 47 – These buses stop close to the Merrion Road entrance of the RDS.
- Check the Dublin Bus website (www.dublinbus.ie) for real-time schedules.
By Luas (Tram Service)
- Take the Luas Green Line to Charlemont or Ranelagh.
Parking at RDS Simmonscourt
- On-site parking is available at RDS Simmonscourt Car Park.
- Parking is charged per day, and availability may be limited during peak times.
Nearby Parking Options
- Merrion Road Car Park – Close to the venue, a convenient option if the main lot is full.
- Q-Park Setanta (Dawson St.) – A secure parking facility in the city center with public transport access to the RDS.
From Dublin City Centre
- (Approx. 10-15 minutes)
- Head south on O’Connell Street towards D’Olier Street.
- Take the R138 (Merrion Square / Merrion Road) towards Ballsbridge.
- Continue straight on Merrion Road (R118).
- Turn left onto Simmonscourt Road – the venue will be on your right.
From Dublin Airport
- (Approx. 30-40 minutes)
Exit Dublin Airport via the M1 motorway, heading south towards Dublin City. - Take the exit for M50 Southbound.
- Merge onto M50 and continue towards N11 exit.
- Follow N11 into the city, merging onto Merrion Road (R118).
- Turn left onto Simmonscourt Road – follow signs for RDS Simmonscourt.
From M50 Motorway
(North & Southbound)
- From the North: Take Exit 14 (N31 Leopardstown/Stillorgan), continue via N11 to Merrion Road, and turn left at Simmonscourt Road.
- From the South: Take Exit 15 (Cornelscourt/Leopardstown), follow signs for City Centre, then take Merrion Road (R118) to Simmonscourt Road.