Ten Things to Know About the PTSB Ideal Home Show 2025

(above) Chef Nevin Maguire with the PTSB team at the PTSB Ideal Home Show (Top) Jo Linehan, Hugh Wallace and David Flannery at the DFS Home Interiors Theatre.

Drive Electric is back at the PTSB Ideal Home Show with EVs from Ford, Tesla, Carland Dublin Michael Grant Motors and KGM — but that’s just the start. Here are 10 things to know.

• Dates & Venue
  The PTSB Ideal Home Show returns to the RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from Friday 17th to Sunday 19th October 2025.

• Ireland’s Largest Home Event
  Running for more than 30 years, the show attracts up to 30,000 visitors, making it the country’s biggest and most influential home and lifestyle event.

• Over 200 Exhibitors
  From renovations and furnishings to modular builds, appliances, and smart home technology, exhibitors cover every stage of the home journey.

• Sustainability in Focus
  This year spotlights energy and heating innovations, with Electric Ireland Superhomes offering free consultations on solar, heat pumps, grants and incentives.

• Dermot Bannon Live
  Architect and TV presenter Dermot Bannon will appear on Friday and Saturday at the Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan Home Advice Theatre, sharing renovation insights.

• Star Line-Up of Experts
  Expect appearances from Jo Linehan, Hugh Wallace, Patricia Power, Diarmuid Gavin, Aileen Cox Blundell, Tom Joule OBE and more across advice theatres and pavilions.

• Culinary Stage
  At the Dunnes Stores Chefs Live Theatre, Neven Maguire, Donal Skehan, Brian McDermott and others will demonstrate seasonal recipes and cooking tips.

• Designer Collections
  Renowned names including Carolyn Donnelly, Paul Costelloe, Helen James and Francis Brennan will showcase their latest homeware ranges at the Dunnes Stores Pavilion.

• Signature Zones
  Visitors can explore the Home Energy Upgrade Pavilion, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Interiors Fair, Outdoor Living, Build & Modular Homes, and Drive Electric — featuring EVs from Tesla, Ford, and more.

• Getting There
  With on-site parking and easy access via DART and Dublin Bus, the show is designed to be as accessible as it is inspiring

  To keep up to date with exhibitor announcements and show-related blogs, visit PTSB Ideal Home Show at www.idealhome.ie.

  Facebook – @IdealHomeShowDublin
  Instagram – @idealhomedublin
  X – @IdealHomeDublin

   

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