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"The RDS Award has been phenomenally important to us because it gives us national recognition. It makes a fantastic difference to the volunteers, the people who come in here every week." 🍃 Deadline for entries to the 2027 RDS Forest & Woodland Awards is today! Head to the link to find out more and to enter: https://lnkd.in/dnjr8nZ Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, Woodlands of Ireland #RDSFoundation #Forestry #Woodland

"It was a huge honour and validation for the work I’m doing. When independent people tell you that you’re heading in the right direction, it’s very nice." 🍃 Deadline for entries to the 2027 RDS Forest & Woodland Awards is Friday 23 October. Head to the link to find out more and to enter: https://lnkd.in/dnjr8nZ #RDSFoundation #Forestry #Woodland

Meet Thaís Muniz, recipient of the 2025 R.C. Lewis-Crosby Award and the RDS Mason Hayes & Curran LLP Centre Culturel Irlandais Residency Award. 🎨 A graduate of the Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT), Thaís represents the diverse pathways through which emerging artists develop their practice and bring their work to new audiences. Through her residency at the Centre Culturel Irlandais in Paris, the Award offers an opportunity to develop new ideas, build international connections and explore new directions in artistic practice. The RDS Foundation is proud to support emerging artists and create opportunities for their work to grow beyond the gallery. Discover the work of this year's shortlised artists at Gallery at RDS🎨 📍 Gallery at RDS, Simmonscourt Road, Dublin 4 📅 6 November 2026 – 23 January 2027 Admission is free! Book your time slot https://lnkd.in/eiGFa9Ka A big thank you to Mason Hayes & Curran LLP and the Centre Culturel Irlandais for supporting this award. #RDSVisualArtAwards #RDSArts #IrishArt #EmergingArtists #ArtistSpotlight #GalleryAtRDS

“The RDS Native Woodland Award just rubber-stamped everything I’ve been doing and gave me the motivation to keep going…” 🍃 Deadline for entries to the 2027 RDS Forest & Woodland Awards is Friday 23 October. Head to the link to find out more and to enter: https://lnkd.in/dnjr8nZ Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, Woodlands of Ireland #RDSFoundation #Forestry #Woodland

Host a Corporate Table at the RDS Arts Awards 2026 Bring clients, colleagues and guests together for an exceptional evening celebrating Ireland’s creative talent. Join us at the RDS Grand Hall on Thursday, 19 November for a drinks reception, three-course dinner and a special programme of live performances, featuring internationally acclaimed Irish soprano Anna Devin, hosted by Liz Nolan of RTÉ lyric fm, alongside performances from emerging musical talent and the presentation of the Visual Art, Craft and Music Awards. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of culture and hospitality while supporting the next generation of Irish artists, makers and musicians. Book your corporate table today. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eeVWegfG #RDSArtsAwards #RDSFoundation #IrishArts #CorporateHospitality

🍃 Deadline for entries to the 2027 RDS Forest & Woodland Awards is Friday 23 October. Head to the link to find out more and to enter: https://lnkd.in/dnjr8nZ Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, Woodlands of Ireland #RDSFoundation #Forestry #Woodland

We’re delighted to introduce the 12 artists selected for the RDS Visual Art Awards 2026, opening the new Gallery at RDS on 6 November. Selected following a nationwide programme of graduate exhibition visits, this year’s artists represent a diverse range of emerging talent and contemporary visual art practices from across Ireland. The exhibition marks an exciting new chapter for the RDS Visual Art Awards, providing a dedicated platform for artists as they transition from art college into professional practice. Meet the 12 selected artists: • Aoife Dunne • Ava Bowden • Beth Gaule • Caoimhe Kelly • Hannah Forde • Harrison Connally • Jennifer O’Brien • Jools Reilly • Kodjo (Isac) Kossivi • Nikol Ochichenko • Roisin O’Connell • Sarah VanDermeer 📍 Gallery at RDS, Sandymount Building, Simmonscourt Road 📅 6 November 2026 – 15 January 2027 The Awards offer a prize fund of €32,500. A big thank you to our sponsors and partners: The Taylor Art Trust, The R.C. Lewis-Crosby Trust, The RDS Members, Mason Hayes & Curran LLP and Centre Culturel Irlandais, for supporting emerging artistic talent. We look forward to welcoming audiences to discover the work of these talented emerging artists at the inaugural exhibition in our new gallery. Plan your visit and book tickets: https://lnkd.in/eiGFa9Ka #RDSVisualArtAwards #GalleryAtRDS #IrishArt #VisualArts

Meet the Maker: Luke E. Holden ✨ We’re delighted to introduce Luke E. Holden, one of the six emerging makers shortlisted for the 2026 RDS Craft Awards. Dublin-born glass artist Luke explores making as a form of embodied knowledge, with a particular focus on the relationship between hand and material. A graduate of NCAD, Luke is currently undertaking a Master’s degree at Konstfack University in Stockholm and has developed extensive international experience through his practice. Discover Luke’s work at the RDS Craft Awards exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, open until April 2027. The winners of the 2026 RDS Craft Awards will be announced on 19 November. Interested in hosting a table at the RDS Art Awards? Celebrate Ireland’s creative talent with clients, colleagues or guests. Find out here: https://lnkd.in/eKcjsfxt Creative: Fort Gallery | Creative Direction: Dee Morgan | Film: Lily Ainsworth | Music: Lullahush #RDSCraftAwards #RDSArts #IrishCraft #ContemporaryCraft #MeetTheMaker #RDSArtAwards

Meet the Maker: Muck Murphy We’re delighted to introduce Muck Murphy, one of the six emerging makers shortlisted for the 2026 RDS Craft Awards. Working under the name Nonviolentcutlery, Muck creates sculptural works in wood alongside contemporary vernacular furniture. Using local materials and drawing on traditional craft heritage, his furniture, vessels and spoons sit between function and sculpture. Discover Muck’s work at the RDS Craft Awards exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks from 1 October. Film & Creative Credits Creative: Fort Gallery Creative Direction: Dee Morgan Film: Lily Ainswrth Music: Lullahush The winners of the 2026 RDS Craft Awards will be announced on 19 November. Interested in hosting a table at the RDS Art Awards? Celebrate Ireland’s creative talent with clients, colleagues or guests. Enquire here: https://lnkd.in/eKcjsfxt #RDSCraftAwards #RDSArts #IrishCraft #ContemporaryCraft

Leinster Rugby are home. After two seasons away, we welcomed the team back to the newly redeveloped Laya Arena on Saturday, marking a special milestone with a big win on home soil! A huge amount of work has gone into bringing this iconic venue back to life, with a host of new facilities and technology. It was fantastic to welcome supporters through the gates for the first official match in its new era. Thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible, from the teams behind the redevelopment to our valued partners and supporters. #LayaArena #LeinsterRugby #RDS