Member Application

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Member of the RDS.

Join a community that has been championing Ireland’s cultural and economic development since 1731. As an RDS Member, you’ll enjoy a rich array of benefits and play an important role in supporting our mission.

To apply for Membership, simply complete the form below in full. Your application will be reviewed by our team. Once approved, you’ll receive your official Membership card and welcome pack ahead of your Membership start date. If you would like to begin enjoying Membership benefits immediately, you will have the opportunity to avail of a temporary card after applying.

Why become an RDS Member?

Support the RDS Foundation Programme and its mission to help Ireland thrive.
Enjoy five-day complimentary General Admission access to the Dublin Horse Show.
Take part in an enriching calendar of Members' cultural and social events.
Join social Member Groups such as the RDS Singers, Book Clubs, and Bridge Club.
Access the elegant RDS Library with book borrowing and hot-desk facilities.
Use exclusive meeting rooms with on-site catering and networking opportunities.
Dine in the award-winning RDS Members' Club.
Attend rugby hospitality events before Leinster and Ireland home matches.
Benefit from complimentary car parking in Ballsbridge when using Member facilities or attending events (excluding the Dublin Horse Show).

Membership Fees
Admissions occur on the 1st of each month, with applications closing on the third Thursday of each month.
For our Members' convenience, the RDS is now offering Memberships for periods of 16 to 13 months for the remainder of the 2026 application period. As such, Memberships starting on 1st September through to 1st December 2026 will run until 31st December 2027, and can thereafter be renewed on an annual basis.

On admission, a pro-rata invoice will be issued based on the below fees.

16 Month Membership Fees:

Dublin Membership: €735* — for those residing in Dublin.
Country Membership: €600* — for those based outside Dublin, but within the island of Ireland.
Overseas Membership: €500 — for those living outside the island of Ireland.
Associate Membership: €160 — for full-time students (proof of enrolment required)
Corporate Membership: To learn more, please contact [email protected]

*Includes €100 credit towards food and drink purchases at the Member's Club, €50 of which will be usable in 2026, and €50 usable in 2027.

Join now to experience everything Membership has to offer.

Please note that the 2026 Local Residents Campaign has now ended, and the promotional code has expired.

Gallagher Dublin Horse Show 2026

Members applying before and during the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show will have the optiony to request a temporary Membership card, and a commemorative Aga Khan centenary badge. Temporary Membership cards will allow applicants to avail of complimentary general admission and access to the Members' Club during the Dublin Horse Show.

Applicants must pay their Membership fees in full or complete a direct debit mandate before a temporary card or name badge can be issued.

If you have applied and completed payment before 6:30pm, your temporary card and badge will be available for you to collect in the Members' Club from 8am on the following day.

If your application and payment is completed after 6:30pm, your temporary card and badge will be available for collection from 3pm on the following day.

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Date of Birth:*	Date and timeToday (MM/DD/YYYY)
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Why do you wish to become a Member of the Society?:*	(60 words max.)
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Occupation:*	Please select the option that most closely matches your field of employment.
How did you hear about RDS Membership?:*
College/School:	(If applying for Associate Membership, proof of enrolment in full-time education will be required.) Finalise Your Application
Proposer:	The RDS requires one current RDS Member to support your membership application. If finding a proposer poses a difficulty, please contact [email protected] and we will endeavour to assist you.
Proof of Proposal:	Upload file Please upload proof of proposal from current Member.
Proof of ID:*	Upload file Please upload proof of identity in the form of a photo or scan of a valid government-issued ID (such as a driver's license or passport).
Proof of Enrolment:	Upload file (Such as a letter from school or third level institution confirming enrolment. This is required if applying for Associate Membership.)
Data Protection:*	Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your data privacy rights. The RDS Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use and process your personal data, and how, in doing so, we comply with our legal obligations to you. The Privacy Policy is available on the RDS website or by emailing [email protected].
Declaration:*	I support the Society’s aims, support the declaration of Members and wish to become a Member myself. If my application is approved, I agree to abide by the By-Laws, rules and regulations of the Royal Dublin Society and the RDS Equestrian Sports Club for the term of my Membership. By signing this form, I consent to the RDS contacting me in relation to the RDS programme areas.
Dublin Horse Show Temporary Access:	I would like a commemorative Members' name badge I would like to collect a temporary Membership card after paying online I am paying in person and receiving my temporary Membership card at point of application