THE Royal Dublin Society (RDS) has announced a new partnership with EOS IT Solutions, who will become the first-ever title sponsor of the National Show Jumping Arena in Simmonscourt at the 2026 Gallagher Dublin Horse Show, taking place from August 5th to 9th, 2026. The venue will now be officially known as the EOS IT Solutions Arena.
The announcement comes as the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show prepares for a landmark year. Widely regarded as the pinnacle of the Irish equestrian industry, the Show will feature the grand opening of the new Laya Arena, the 100th running of the Nations Cup for the Aga Khan Trophy and the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland, which for the first time will offer a €1 million prize fund - the largest individual prize fund in Irish equestrian sport.
With these historic milestones and significant investment in both world-class competition and future talent pathways, the eyes of the international equestrian community will be firmly on the RDS this August. The addition of the EOS IT Solutions Arena further strengthens the Show's commitment to supporting Irish show jumping at every level, from grassroots participation through to elite international competition.
Simmonscourt
The National Jumping Arena in Simmonscourt has long been regarded as a “show within the Show”, and the newly named EOS IT Solutions Arena will continue to be the home of the next generation of Irish equestrian talent. Over five days, the arena will host:
• Pony, Young Rider and Children on Horse classes
• Amateurs, Riding Club and young horse competitions
• Three Year Old Loose Performance
• Masterclasses
• Dressage Demonstrations
• The International 7 & 8 Year Old class
It is the arena where future stars meet established names, and where thousands of riders experience the RDS for the very first time.
The reach of the arena extends far beyond Show week. The RDS national qualifier series - feeding directly into Simmonscourt - demonstrates the scale of the grassroots network supported through this partnership:
• Over 8,000 horse and pony entries
• 175 individual events
• 44 competition categories
• 33 days of qualifiers
• 26 venues nationwide
This partnership represents a meaningful investment in the entire sport - from ponies to international classes - at a moment of historic celebration.
Fiona Sheridan, Show Director, stated: “We are deeply grateful for the support of EOS IT Solutions in this centenary year. Their commitment to innovation, community, and excellence aligns perfectly with the values of the RDS and the Dublin Horse Show. The EOS IT Solutions Arena will be a showcase for the future of Irish show jumping, supporting riders at every level and celebrating the depth of talent across the country”.
“We are proud to partner with the RDS in a year of such historic significance for Irish equestrian sport," a EOS IT Solutions spokesperson said.
"Supporting the National Jumping Arena in Simmonscourt allows us to contribute to the development of riders from grassroots to international level, and to be part of a tradition that has shaped Irish sporting culture for generations”.
Tickets for the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show are on sale now at DublinHorseShow.com
About EOS IT Solutions
EOS IT Solutions is a global technology and logistics company specialising in collaboration solutions, IT services, supply chain management and smart workplace technologies. With operations across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, EOS partners with some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver innovative, scalable and sustainable technology solutions.
Guided by a mission to connect people through technology, EOS IT Solutions is committed to supporting communities and fostering excellence across sport, education and innovation. The company proudly supports a range of sporting programmes and community initiatives that promote participation, performance, and opportunity.