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Welcome to the RDS Library & Archives Blog Series! The collections contain a wide range of fascinating records, including corporate papers, scientific documents, letters, photos and artworks. Many of these records have been digitised and are available on the RDS Digital Archive. In this series, we will explore the collections, highlight interesting aspects of the history of the RDS and uncover some hidden gems. The blogs will be written by a variety of people, including volunteers, researchers and RDS staff. Blogs will be published periodically over the coming months.

Dublin Horse Show Collection

RDS Digital Archivist Nessa Lyons discusses the Dublin Horse Show collections on the Digital Archive. The Dublin Horse Show is one of the oldest and most renowned equestrian shows in the world. It is a five-day celebration of Ireland’s equestrian tradition, with over 1,500 horses and a prize fund of over €1.3 million. It is also a significant social event, attracting tens of thousands of visitors from Ireland and abroad. As everyone gets caught up in the spectacle of the 2024 … Read More

RDS Celebrates 100 Years at its Ballsbridge Headquarters

RDS Head of Library & Archives Natasha Serne explores the history of Ballsbridge's association with the RDS, to celebrate 100 years of the RDS headquarters at Ballsbridge. Ballsbridge, located on the south side of the city of Dublinbelonged to the historic Pembroke Township, and formed part of the estate of the Earls of Pembroke. It is named for the three-arch stone bridge across the River Dodder, built and owned by the Ball family, a well-known Dublin merchant family in the 1500s and … Read More