A membership organisation furthering the economic & cultural development of Ireland since 1731. Also, Ireland’s largest events venue.
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And that's a wrap on three fantastic nights of Bruce
@springsteen
and the E Street Band here at the
#RDSArena
. We're delighted to have had Bruce and the band here for their 8th stint in the RDS and hope to see him again soon! A special thanks to all the fantastic fans who helped
@paddycosgrave
Just to clarify, there has been no training of doctors or any other health care workers by
@HSELive
at our venue since the onset of Covid-19.
A brilliant performance from Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band here at the RDS tonight! The show was electric, and the crowd's excitement to be here for the concert was palpable! One night to go to round out a successful tour here in Dublin!
#RDSArena
#BruceInDublin
System change through
#design
in 300 seconds
With the insight of Dr
@frank_oconnor
, Founder,
@anoisagency
🗣️: "Let's be the ones who actually take responsibility. Let's be the ones who show the way forward"
&
@judesherry
, Founder, anois
🗣️: "We're at best place to show that if
The RDS was delighted to confer Honorary Life Membership to
@JohnnySexton
this morning. Since 1981, when Honorary Life Membership was first introduced, the Society has conferred the honour on people who have made a significant contribution to Ireland and Irish life
#RDSHonLifeMem
RDS Library Speaker Series welcomes Lt. General and Chief of the Defence Forces Seán Clancy on Tuesday 6th December 6.30 for a speech titled In the Service of the State.
Event is free and with complimentary wine. Booking is essential
We are delighted to announce that winner of the RDS Library & Archives Research Bursary 2021 is Orla Fitzpatrick for her proposal, Displaying Art and Industry: The Royal Dublin Society’s exhibitions and the National Museum of Ireland.
Learn more at
Intelligence without ambition is like a bird with no wings. From Sea Blindness to Ocean Vision in 300 seconds
With the insight of Mark Mellett, Founder and Director of Green Compass & Vice Admiral (Rtd)
🗣️: "The opportunity that will come from the maritime is extraordinary.
🤝 New Collaboration
The Royal Dublin Society, with a new strategy to create a more sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come, is excited to announce a new collaboration with Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading university. This collaboration is set to
Brian McCarthy, Founder and Executive Chairman, Fexco is the 2021 recipient of the prestigious RDS Gold Medal for Enterprise in recognition of his extraordinary achievements in the financial services sector.
#RDS
#Enterprise
Watch the latest interview in the
#RDSVision2030
Series with Dr. Eddie O' Connor and Sean O'Rourke.
An insightful discussion on the career of a renowned global leader in the
#renewable
#energy
sector and the future of the sector in Ireland and Europe
Ireland’s opportunity in Floating Offshore Wind in 300 seconds
➡ Click here to watch the video :
"Ireland could indeed become the battery of Europe"
With the insight of Dr
@vcummins24
& Capt Brian Fitzgerald, both working in
@SimplyBlueGroup
#RDSEnt
Situated in the heart of Dublin, Leinster House has a rich and fascinating history that falls naturally into three distinct phases. The house was initially built from 1745 as the private residence of the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Kildare, and from 1766, the Dukes of Leinster. In 1792
Why determination is key to unlocking Ireland’s clean energy future in 300 seconds
With the insight of Paul Deane, Senior Lecturer in clean energy futures at
@UCC
🗣️:"Moving away from fossil fuels is one of the huge opportunities for Ireland [...], there would be more jobs
𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙣 𝙏𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝘿𝙎 🏟️🍂
We're delighted to announce Ireland's Tests against USA and Japan will be staged at
@TheRDS
this November 🟢
Full story, including broadcast and ticket details ⤵️
#NothingLikeIt
|
#IrishRugby
|
#ShoulderToShoulder
290 years old today! You didn’t know? Well, let’s explore nearly 300 years of Irish history through the eyes of what started in 1731 as the Dublin Society.
Ireland’s original enlightenment organisation. A thread...
Brendan Meade, Co. Meath, is the 2023 RDS Economic Breeding Index (EBI) Award Winner 🏆
Brendan’s farm on the Meath-Dublin border is a model spring-calving system built on good breeding, high grass utilisation and a labour-conscious system.
Stamullen Doireann B2123, classified
The latest
#RDSVision2030
Series discussion is now available on YouTube.
Prof. Owen Lewis, RDS President, speaks to Marie Donnelly, Chair of the Climate Change Advisory Council about a successful transition to a environmentally sustainable economy.
We work to see a culturally & economically vibrant Ireland. That's our mission. A vibrant rural Ireland is vital to the way we realise this.
So great to make Carmel Fox, who has been a leader in
#ruraldevelopment
, an Honorary Life Member earlier today.
@BallyhouraDev
Designing product service systems for a more
#circulareconomy
in 300 seconds
With the insight of
@endaodowd
, Lecturer & Course Coordinator in the
@NCAD_Dublin
🗣️: "The Polluter pays principle is a very good principle because it means that the polluter who creates the product
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 RDS Music Bursary Award of €15,000 🏆
Aidan Chan
This prestigious award comes with two performance opportunities - one with the National Symphony Orchestra and one in the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris.
The RDS Jago Award
The RDS Library Speaker Series is delighted to host an event as part of
#1dublin1book
.
Eight Days a Week: Developing as a Writer in the Real World with Donal Ryan and Rónán Hession (
@MumblinDeafRo
) will be available on on April 27th at 7pm.
Join us!
Founder & CEO of Biotrin Technologies
Founder & CEO of Argutus Medical
Founder & past Chairman of Opsona Theraputics
Cormac Kilty is one of Ireland's best
#biotechnology
success stories. He'll be talking about the future of
#MedTech
on Tues Nov 17.
The RDS was delighted to confer Honorary Life Membership to both Tom Arnold & Rachael Blackmore. Since 1981, when Honorary Life Membership was first introduced, the Society has conferred the honour on people who have made a significant contribution to Ireland and Irish life.
“You are what you eat”
Congratulations to Dr Mary Hatfield, this year’s RDS Library & Archives Research Bursary recipient, worth €10,000, for: “‘Eating like Irishmen’: the science of diet, health, and prosperity for Irish families 1770-1840”.
Find out how the Irish were eating in the early 19th century with this fascinating talk based on research in our archives, from Dr Mary Hatfield recipient of the 2020
@TheRDS
Library & Archives Research Bursary.
#irishstudies
#nutrition
#archives
#research
Norman Dunne, Co. Kildare, is the 2023 RDS Sustainable Farming Award Winner 🏆
Norman, a fourth-generation farmer from Kilgraigue in Maynooth, Co. Kildare, embarked on a transformative journey in 2015 by transitioning from conventional tillage farming to a more holistic and
Blast off! Thrilled to see this week come at last. We've worked in
#STEM
education for many years. With support from several sponsors, including
@ESBGroup
as title sponsor, we have been able to create something that matches our ambition for the next generation
#esbscienceblast
⏯ The replay of our latest RDS Climate Smart Agriculture Series is online
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫?
➡ Click here to watch it :
#RDSAgri
#RDSClimate
"First week as CEO
@theRDS
& it was a busy one. A great challenge awaits, but I’m energised by the possibilities. The RDS is now counting down a decade to its 300th anniversary. I hope to contribute to the Society’s success as we count down to that special date" - Geraldine Ruane
Leading Irish historian
@turtlebunbury
is joined in conversation with Prof. Terence Dooley of
@MaynoothHist
and
@historicirishho
who offers a unique insight on the subject of the burning of the big house in Ireland in the 1921/23 period.
Watch here:
2020 RDS Honorary Life Membership was awarded to Jim Gavin
@DubGAAOfficial
.
Watch full interview with
@AineKerr
tomorrow from 1:45pm
Jim is a man that passionately believes in serving Irish society & in him we found a kindred spirit.
The RDS
#Vision2030
Series has seen some great discussion take place online on the topics of
#sustainability
,
#biotech
,
#Brexit
, and the Changing Consumer among others.
Join our Mailing list to be kept updated about future events:
The 2022 RDS Jago Award of €5,000, was awarded to
@MollieViolin
from Offaly. She qualified for the RDS Music Bursary by winning the Aileen Gore Cup &
@RTElyricfm
Award
@FeisCeoil
Mollie will also receive a performance engagement with the
@rte_co
as part of this award.
The RDS is delighted to bring life and energy back to the Ballsbridge area with new outdoor dining options.
From Wednesday, The RDS will open to the public with coffee & ice cream. Plenty of seating will be available
#KeepDiscovering
#lovedublin
@DubCityCouncil
Delighted to award 5x €10,000 bursaries to some brilliant makers today as part of the RDS Craft Awards. All five were eligible to compete by being selected for the
@DCCoI
@futuremakers
last year. L-R: Laoise Carey, Alan Meredith, Pearl Reddington, Pierce Healy & Chloë Dowds.
🤩 Entries are now open for the 1st edition of the RDS Circular Economy Awards, in collaboration with
@tcddublin
Download the application forms now and submit your entry for your chance to share in the €20,000 prize fund
➡
The 3 categories :
1️⃣
Big thanks to
@laoneill111
for helping us out for the launch of our
#STEMeducation
programme this year:
@esbscienceblast
Check out for ways to get your class involved through video content, lesson plans & investigations.
A vision for a more sustainable future for agriculture in Ireland in 300 seconds
To watch the video
With the insight of
@ailbheg
farmer, beekeeper, craft maker and agricultural researcher behind
@farmbrookfield
Learn more
#RDSEnt
Delighted to announce the appointment of
@geraldine_ruane
as our new Chief Executive. She will join us from
@tcddublin
and brings a wealth of experience and skills to the role.
Read more about her and the role:
Did you know from 1740 to 1810, the RDS funded planting of over 50 million trees in Ireland! Today, the RDS Agricultural Programme promotes the economic, environmental & social benefits of good forestry & woodland management through its annual RDS Forestry Awards
#treeweek2021
The Science Team have a busy morning ahead as they invite educators & industry professionals to share their thoughts on the development of a strategic plan for the RDS STEM work programme with the help of
@DCU_SEIGS
.
#STEMed
The 2022
#DublinHorseShow
is officially underway! The gold carriage of the
@lordmayorofdublin
comes out on two occasions every year and we are delighted to have Caroline Conroy joining us this year to open the Show! It’s great to be back and we hope everyone enjoys the week!
Join Amanda Coogan at 1pm for a Free Curator's Tour of the 2018
#RDSvaa
Exhibition. Book your places to attend at - don't miss your opportunity to hear Amanda speak about our wonderful RDS Visual Art Awards Class of 2018.
With
#remoteworking
, everyone's speculating about the future role / shape of the office.
@AnneHeraty
has built an intl business around businesses requirements
@CplResources
& she'll be in conversation with
@TheBusinessRTE
Richard Curran, Tues, Jan 26
Top of mind: the challenges to our future
#education
system in 300 seconds
With the insight of
@DPuttnam
, Chair of
@Atticus_Edu
and Honorary Life Member of the RDS
🗣️: "How do you navigate between using all the new
#schools
and retain the best of the old schools? That's
Absolutely delighted with this year's RDS Visual Art Awards exhibition. The only place to see the best visual art graduates of 2018 in one space. Exhibition open until next Monday. Curator's tours each day at 1pm. Award winners announced later this evening.
#RDSvaa
#art
The winners of the RDS Music Bursary Award, the RDS Jago Award and the RDS Collins Memorial Performance Award will be announced on our social media channels tonight. Thank you to our wonderful judging panel Finghin Collins (Chair), Cathy Stokes, Ursula Gormley, Pauline Ashwood
If you couldn't make our livestreamed event, you can catch up with 'The Future of Sustainable Travel and Tourism' below.
Thanks again to our panel
@eoghancorry
, Dalton Philips (DAA), Ruth Andrews, ITIC (
@Irishtourismind
) & Pat McCann
@Dalatahotels
.
We are delighted to have Adrienne Gormley, COO,
@n26
as the first guest in our new discussion series, RDS Disruptors in association with
@IDAIRELAND
, this Friday.
In her current role she is helping to transform the global banking industry.
Join us:
The next instalment of the RDS Vision 2030 Series focuses on The Future of Sustainable Travel and Tourism with a fantastic panel of speakers from the industry. This event will take place on May 18 at 12pm.
Register for this free online event below.
We are really looking forward to seeing soprano
@AvaDodd8
perform at the
@businesstoarts
Awards on Wednesday evening. Ava won the 2020 RDS Music Bursary valued at €15,000. The
#BtoAAwards
will be livestreamed at 5pm on April 21 on .
#SupportTheArts
Introducing Europe's First Demonstration Centre for the
#circulareconomy
in 300 seconds
With the insight of Sarah Miller, CEO of the
@RediscoveryCtr
🗣️: "There is a real opportunity with the circular economy to engage with people in positive action, to address climate change
What a brilliant two days
#esbscienceblast
was an amazing
#STEM
experience for all involved. A great thanks to all the students & teachers for bringing all their ideas & energy. Also couldn't have happened without support from sponsors.
See you all in Limerick!
MD Jack Teeling from tonight’s drinks sponsor
@teelingstory
sharing the story of the development of their Dublin distillery which started distilling in March 2015.
#REC
@kylemorecheese
were recently awarded the 2022 RDS Sustainable Rural Innovation Award. This is a fantastic example of how farm families can add value to the raw materials they produce and the benefits of farm diversification.
#RDSAgri
#sustainability
#leadership
We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2024 RDS Music Bursary Award of €15,000 🏆 is Adam Buttimer.
This prestigious award comes with two performance opportunities - one with the National Symphony Orchestra and one in the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris.
The RDS
Today, as her funeral took place, we'd like to remember Betty Searson's energy which made her an important figure in the arts. She was central to: RDS Crafts Competition, establishment of
@DCCIreland
, visits of intl symphony orchestras & appointed to
@emc_imc
by
@merrionstreet
We're more than a venue. Our mission is to see Ireland thrive culturally & economy. There's a full page piece in today's
@businessposthq
giving a taste of our first Impact Report. Full report available to see the significant impact of RDS foundation work.
What a blast!
@science_blast
has become a vital way in which we realise our mission of seeing Ireland thrive culturally & economically. But it couldn't have happened on this scale without support. Thanks to them all for their investment in the next generation.
#esbscienceblast
This year's RDS Library & Archives exhibition, Selling the Show: 154 Years of Promoting the Dublin Horse Show runs from 12 August to 30 September 2022 and entry is free for the public except during the
#DublinHorseShow
when admission is included in the price of a general ticket.
The
#RDSVAA
artists are making headlines! 🗞
Pick up a copy of the
@IrishTimes
& The Herald, or head over to the
@Independent_ie
and
@GCNmag
’s websites to hear all about this year’s incredible winners and the exhibition!
Artists of the future 💡
Phoebe White performing at the 2022 RDS Music Bursary. Phoebe was announced as the winner of the 2022 RDS Collins Memorial Performance Award, in association with
@B_V_O_F
Her prize includes a performance
@B_V_O_F
& a cash prize of €2,000
@FeisCeoil
Focus on Guest Speaker
Dr Paul Deane is a senior research fellow in clean energy futures at the Environmental Research Institute’s
@MaREIcentre
in
@UCC
Meet him for breakfast on November 9. This event is free to attend, email enterprise
@rds
.ie to book.
#Vision2030
#RDSEnt
Today, with a fully booked Concert Hall, the 2023 RDS Spring Agriculture and Forestry Awards presentation took place today in Dublin.
With a total prize fund of €31,000, the awards celebrate and promote the principles of climate-smart agriculture in Ireland.
Thirteen Award
Great to have not one but two RDS Jago Award winners with us tonight for the RDS Rising Stars Concerts.
@ChrisMoriarty93
plays Nielsen's Concerto, with Miriam Kaczor in the
@rte_co
Super talents, who represent some brilliant young Irish musicianship.
The next Rising Stars Concert features RDS Jago Award Winner Miriam Kaczor performing with the
@rte_co
on November 28 in the RDS Concert Hall. Tickets available on
#classicalmusic
Culture, the City and Sustainable Communities in 300 seconds
With the insight of Willie White, CEO of the
@DubTheatreFest
🗣️: "Culture gives cities life and cities are sustainable if we invest in culture."
Following video of this Series: July
@williewhite
#RDSVision
With a big launch coming up next week for our
#STEM
education programme
@esbscienceblast
we caught up with Evelyn Cusack, one of
#STEM
Committee Members, to find out what primary schools can expect this year.
@MetEireann
6 time All-Ireland winning Manager, Jim Gavin talks us through his thinking on leadership, resilience, values, achieving potential and giving back to society.
Something to take away whatever your interest.
Throw in Friday, December 4, at 1:45pm