The RDS Employee Directory
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesLeinster, Ireland51-200 Employees
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) operates as a philanthropic fundraising and venue organization in Ireland, focusing on supporting and guiding excellence across agriculture, arts, science, and industry. It funds its activities through its own resources and the voluntary input of its Members, delivering educational programs, practical guidance, and recognition of achievement while leveraging its premises to generate revenue to sustain its work. Based in Dublin 4, the organization uses its central location and flexible, well-equipped spaces to host exhibitions, conferences, and a range of events, including large-scale outdoor venues at the Main Arena that accommodate audiences up to tens of thousands and serve as venues for diverse activities such as the Dublin Horse Show and Leinster Rugby. With a diversified role as a historic, independent society, the RDS partners with various stakeholders to facilitate community-focused events and programmes, including recent collaborations and ceremonies hosted at the RDS Concert Hall and related venues. Its activities connect supporters, participants, and audiences across Ireland’s agricultural, arts, science, and industry sectors, positioning the RDS as a notable venue and platform for events and initiatives that contribute to regional development and public engagement.