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There’s a reason why we think of the RDS as synonymous with the cultural life of Dublin - as its rich history of arts, sciences and learning reveals

‘The RDS’ is a name synonymous with cultural life in Dublin, but relatively few of the 1.5 million people who cross the threshold each year to attend an art fair, rugby match, conference or concert in the venue have thought about the deeper resonance of those iconic three letters. The Royal Dublin Society and its membership have been a driving force for cultural and economic development in Ireland for over 300 years. The Society ...