FAQ 

When was the Club founded?

• The Irish Automobile Club – as it was first known – was formed at a meeting on 22 January 1901 and is one of the oldest motor clubs in the world. Further information here 

What is your contact information?

• Address: 34 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 Ireland
• Telephone: Mainline 01 677 5141 or Garage 01 677 5299 
• Email: info@riac.ie 
• Website: www.riac.ie

Are you solely a member only club?

• Yes.

What are your facilities and services?

• A reading room, boardroom,24-hour garage, external car wash/interior clean (booking required), Clubhouse Restaurant and La Ruelle Wine Bar. 

​​​What are your membership fees?

• Please find full list of subscription fees here

How do I join ? 

• ​​​Fill in a application form and return it  to the RIAC office via post or email info@riac.ie before the last Thursday of the month for board approval.

Can I share a membership ?

• No. Membership is strictly non transferable. You can add one associate member (spouse/partner) by upgrading to one of our family memberships. Please note you will share your parking/restaurant allowance and cannot park at the same time. 

Do you have a reciprocal arrangements?

• Yes. The Club holds reciprocal agreements with a number of clubs around the world available to our Full Town and Full Country members. You can request a letter of introduction via info@riac.ie (minimum 5 working days prior to visit). All other arrangements must be made by the member with the reciprocal club directly.  Further information here 

What are the opening hours?

• Club Garage – 24 hours 365 days a year 
• Restaurant – Mon – Fri 9am to 3pm
• La Ruelle Wine Bar- Wed - Sat 5pm to Midnight booking required
• Office – Mon- Fri 8am – 4pm

*The Office, Restaurant and Wine bar hours can change due to public/bank holidays please see news section for updates 
Can I bring a guest?

• Yes. A guest can accompany a member to the clubhouse, restaurant, wine bar and board room. Guests are not permitted to use the garage and must sign in at reception. 

Do you have a dress code?

• A neat and tidy appearance using traditional business casual attire as a guide is recommended.

Are there any restrictions on usage by ladies?

• No. There are no restrictions on usage for our lady members or lady guests in the RIAC.

Are children allowed in the Club?

• Yes. They must always be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

What are your dining facilities?

• Clubhouse Restaurant – Mon – Fri
• 9am to 12pm Light Breakfast,
• 12pm to 2.30pm Lunch,
• 2.30pm to 3pm Soup and Sandwich.
• 3pm Close
• Wine Bar- Wed to Sat
• 5pm to Midnight (booking required) 

Can anyone park in the garage ? 

• No. The RIAC garage is members only access. 

Do you have an archive ?

• Yes. The RIAC Archive is Ireland’s only motoring and motorsport archive and is housed in the Club’s premises at Dawson Street, Dublin. Please contact  archive@riac.ie for further information.

Do you run events?

• Yes. The RIAC's events committee organise a number of events annually open to members and non-members (when specified). See the current event listings here 

What is the RIAC's link to Motorsport Ireland ?

• The RIAC is the holder of the sporting power on behalf of the FIA in Ireland. This power is delegated on an annual basis to Motorsport Ireland. The headquarters of Motorsport Ireland are also located in the clubhouse on Dawson Street. For further information on Motorsport Ireland click here ​

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If you cannot find an answer to your query above please contact info@riac.ie