• When is Pet Expo 2010 on?
•  How long can we stay at the show?
•  How much are tickets?
•  Are children free?
•  Can children go to the show on their own?
•  Where do I get tickets?
•  Is there a booking fee?
•  Do I have to pay for things once inside?
•  Can we bring our family pet?
•  Where exactly is the exhibition?
•  Where is the RDS?
•  How do I get there?
•  Is there car parking?
•  How much does it cost to park a car?
•  What are the nearest hotels?
•  Do you have insurance?
•  What kind of clothes should we wear? Is it very cold?
•  Can you smoke at the show?
•  Do you serve alcohol at the venue?
•  Do you serve food at the venue?
•  Is there pet friendly accommodation close to the RDS?

•  When is Pet Expo 2010 on?
2nd - 4th July
Friday 2nd, 2pm - 8pm
Saturday 3rd, 10am - 7pm
Sunday 4th, 10 - 7 pm

•  How long can we stay at the show?
You can stay at the show until closing time.

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•  How much are tickets?
Admission tickets are €12 for one adult or €35 for a family of two adults and two children under the age of 14. Senior Citizens will be given discounted rate of €6 on Friday and €8 over the weekend.

Tickets can either be pre-bought at the ticket hotline or available at the door

•  Are children free?
Children under 3 are freeOn Friday 2nd July, one Child ticket is free with each paying Adult ticket

•  Can children go to the show on their own?
No. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult to gain admission.

•  Where do I get tickets?
Tickets are on sale now see Click here or available at the Door. We can accept Cash or Credit and Laser Cards.

•  Is there a booking fee?
Booking fee of €1.00 applies per transaction.

•  Do I have to pay for things once inside?
There is no charge for any of the visual displays. Some of the interactive displays have a charge.

•  Can we bring our family pet?
Visitors will now be able to bring along their dog,  who  must be kept on a lease and it will be the responsibility of the owner to bring along Poop Scoops Bags & clean up after their pet.  A dedicated Dog  refreshment area will be provided.  All visitors must comply with the Control of Dogs Act , stated in the Visitors page of the website.

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•  Where exactly is the exhibition?
The exhibition is taking place in the Main Hall Complex, RDS. Access via Merrion Road.

•  Where is the RDS?
The RDS is in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. It is on the main road. Local landmarks are the Four Seasons Hotel and Bewleys Hotel. From Donnybrook the RDS is accessed via Simmonscourt Road and Anglesea Road. Check www.rds.ie for map and direction

•  How do I get there?
You can come by car, Dart, bus and taxi! We advise the use of public transport or by car

•  From the city centre :
There are a number of buses that stop outside the main entrance. (5,7,8 and 45)

•  From Dublin Airport :
Take the Aircoach from outside Arrivals, which departs every 15 minutes, €7 single and €12 return ticket. Get off at the RDS, Ballsbridge.

•  From Railway Stations :
Taxis are easily available from Heuston and Connolly stations and should take less than twenty minutes.

•  By Dart :
You can also come by Dart to Sandymount Station that is less than five minutes walk away.

•  Is there car parking?
Yes, you can park at the venue.

•  How much does it cost to park a car?
€6 regardless of the amount of time spent in the car-park

•  What are the nearest hotels?
Bewleys Hotel, The Four Seasons and The Herbert Park are all within three minutes walk of the front door of the exhibition. There are many other hotels and guesthouses nearby.

•  Pet friendly accommodation:

D4hotels.ie

Formerly Jury's and the Berkeley Court, now known as the Ballsbridge Inn, The Towers and the Court.  They are a five minute walk from the RDS and car parking is available onsite for free.  The Aircoach also stops here.

Offer excellent corporate rates and *** Pets stay free***

Tel: +353 1 668 4468  or visit www.d4hotels.com

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•  Do you have insurance?
We do have insurance cover at the event.

•  What kind of clothes should we wear? Is it very cold?
It may be cold outside but in the Hall itself you will not be cold.

•  Can you smoke at the show?
The RDS is a no smoking venue. (You can smoke outside.)

•  Do you serve alcohol at the venue?
Alcohol is available at the RDS, from the bars at the venue. All bars are restricted to over 18s and are operated by RDS appointed caterers.

•  Do you serve food at the venue?
Food will be available from the RDS restaurants at the venue. These are operated by RDS appointed caters.

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