Royal Irish Automobile Club

About

The club was founded as the Irish Automobile Club on 22 January 1901 and was later awarded the 'Royal' prefix in recognition of its members’ humanitarian work during the First World War. It has a long association with Irish motorsport and played a founder-member role in early international motoring bodies. More details can be found on the club's website.

Facilities

The club features a historic Georgian clubhouse located at 34 Dawson Street, which includes a members' reading room, a members' area, private dining and catering options, and a private indoor valet car park that is manned 24/7 and offers electric car charging. Additional services include office and workspace facilities, printing, a PO Box and package-receiving service, and a member concierge service. The clubhouse also houses Ireland’s Motoring Archive and provides access to reciprocal clubs worldwide. For more information, visit the clubhouse page.

Dining

On-site dining options include the RIAC Clubhouse Restaurant and La Ruelle Wine Bar, which offer club menus, special menus, and private catering for events. The RIAC Restaurant operates from 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, focusing on local ingredients with a daily changing menu, while La Ruelle is open from 5 pm to 12 am Wednesday to Saturday, featuring a selection of wines, ports, sherries, champagnes, cheeses, and cured meats. Members also have access to dining rooms and facilities at reciprocal private members' clubs. More details can be found on the partners page.

Events

The club hosts various events, including the RIAC Pioneer Run 2026 and Picnic in the Park 2026. A full calendar of events is available on the club's events page.

Networking Opportunities

Members have access to the Clubhouse, which includes a reading room, members' area, and private dining facilities. The club also offers office and meeting facilities, workspace, and messaging services. Reciprocal club agreements provide members with access to a global network, including clubs such as the RAC Club Pall Mall and the Union Club in Boston. More information can be found on the clubhouse page.

Business Services

The club offers various business services, including office facilities, workspace, printing, and a messaging service. Members can also utilize package receival and PO Box services, which include a 24-hour package receiving service, as well as electric car charging and valet service. Further details are available on the clubhouse page.

Membership Options

Membership categories include Full Town Membership, Full Country Membership, Clubhouse-only Membership, and Overseas options, with various rates available. Applications are handled via the club office. More information can be found on the membership options page.

Dress Code

A neat and tidy appearance is expected, with traditional business casual attire recommended. More details can be found in the club's FAQ section.

Affiliations

The club holds a parent and affiliate role with Motorsport Ireland and has a founder-member status in early international motoring bodies. It maintains links with the FIA and has reciprocal-club links, including the Royal Automobile Club Pall Mall and Kitzbühel Country Club. More information is available on the reciprocal clubs page.