Plan Your Visit
The PTSB Ideal Home Show takes place in the RDS Simmonscourt, Ballsbridge Dublin 4 on
Visitors are recommended to use public transport where possible. Limited parking available at the RDS €10 per car.
Sandymount DART station and the N11 QBC are only a few minutes’ walk from the RDS.
Venue & Travel
RDS, Simmonscourt Pavilions, Dublin 4, D04 E6N6.
The RDS is situated in the Heart of Dublin in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4.
The PTSB Ideal Home Show is in the Simmonscourt Pavilion off Simmonscourt Road.
By Bus
The RDS is serviced by Bus Route 4, 7, 8, 27X, E1, E2, X1, X2.
By Dart
Visitors are advised to take the DART for easy access to the RDS. The Sandymount DART station is only a few minutes walk from the RDS Simmonscourt. View www.irishrail.ie for further details. Please use the DART to avoid traffic delays and parking issues.
By Car from City Centre
Outside Trinity College, take Nassau Street (N11) for about 150 metres then turn right following the signposts for the R118.
Follow the R118 (also locally known as Mount Street which becomes Merrion Road) for approximately 2km. Pass the RDS Main Hall on the right hand side and take the next turn right onto Simmonscourt Road. Entrance to Simmonscourt Pavilion is on the left.
Admission prices at the door
A variety of ticket options are available, including Online and At-the-Door Tickets – there’s something for everyone.
€20.00 Adults
€10.00 OAP
Free Children Under 12
Top Tips for your visit to the PTSB Ideal Home Show
- Plan your day before you arrive – check the What’s On programme and the 3 Theatre Timetables so you don’t miss the talks, demos and experts you want to see.
- Book your free expert consultation early at the PhoneWatch Ask an Expert Hub. The 15-minute one-to-one sessions with professional architects, interiors designers, garden designers and home energy experts are popular and subject to availability.
- Get inspired at the DFS Interiors Theatre, hosted by Jo Linehan, with talks, trends and practical ideas from leading personalities in interiors and design.
- Visit the Dulux Heritage Interior Design Hub for expert colour advice, interior inspiration and ideas to help you find the best new look for your home.
- Catch Neven Maguire, Donal Skehan and Brian McDermott live in the Dunnes Stores Chef’s Live Theatre, with cookery demos, festive recipes and kitchen tips throughout the weekend.
- Meet leading Irish designers at the Dunnes Stores Pavilion – discover home and lifestyle inspiration from Francis Brennan, Carolyn Donnelly, Helen James and William Costello appearing across the weekend.
- Planning a renovation or energy upgrade? Visit the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre for practical advice on building, retrofitting, SEAI grants and improving your home’s energy efficiency.
- Explore the Electric Ireland Superhomes Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion to learn about energy-saving solutions, available grants and the latest technologies for a more energy-efficient home.
- Talk to the PTSB team about your home plans, whether you’re buying, moving, renovating or extending.
- Building, extending or considering a modular home? Visit the Build, Extend & Modular Homes section to meet suppliers, explore your options and get practical advice for your project.
- Make time for the Home Interiors Fair to discover the latest in furniture, décor, colour, lighting and interior design.
- Explore Lifestyle & Outdoor Living for inspiration to make more of your home and garden, from those all-important finishing touches to outdoor living solutions.
- Discover ideas for healthier living at home in the Health & Wellbeing Pavilion, with products and solutions across home fitness, relaxation, recovery and wellness.
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