THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

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Library Opening Hours

Monday - Thursday 10.00am - 5.30pm  
Friday 10.00am - 5pm

The Library is currently closed.  
For enquiries email: library@ria.ie 

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Search across the Royal Irish Academy library catalogues. 

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Details and prices of services offered by the library, including how to order a photograph, scan, microfilm or photocopy or get permission to reproduce Academy material.

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Details of library opening hours and how to gain admission to the library, including information on reader’s tickets, ALCID cards and library regulations.

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Examples of manuscripts, prints, drawings and photographs in the library's special collections.

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Useful links to various libraries, catalogues, databases, dictionaries, bibliographies, and other archival resources.

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Updates on the latest items acquired by the Royal Irish Academy library.

Recent Acquisitions »

A series of audio recordings of public lectures and conferences in addition to other digital collections hosted by the Royal Irish Academy library.

Audio and Digital Collections »

Irish History Online (IHO) is a comprehensive source for all recent publications relating to Irish history.

Irish History Online »

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Re-opening of the RIA Library
12 January 2022

The RIA Library will re-open to researchers on Monday 17th January. Appointments can now be made through our online booking system. We wish to thank everyone for their understanding and support.  

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Browse the Library’s exhibitions archives and resources.

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Our exhibition panels are available as touring exhibitions.

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Find out more about the Royal Irish Academy library's projects.

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