Library Blog

Secrets, lies & conspiracies

From Dublin Castle to the Academy Library - Sophie Evans explores the curious journey of the Secret Service Money Book,  part of the Library's exhibition 'Dublin Documents'

The Annals of Connacht: a unique sixteenth-century manuscript

From the Reading Room - Dr Bernadette Cunningham looks at an important chronicle of Irish history 

'A handsome donation'

Celebrating 150 years of the Haliday Collection at the Royal Irish Academy #Haliday150

A Christmas rhyme from us to you. 

'A scholarly space in the heart of the city'

Guest blogger, Professor Diane Negra, MRIA, takes a contemplative look at the Royal Irish Academy Library

Irish History Online – an invaluable listing of writings on Irish history

An essential resource for students and researchers of Irish history at all levels

Another successful Culture Night here at Academy House!

This year we welcomed 1467 visitors through the doors and we had plenty for them to see and hear.

The maps that keep on giving …

Ordnance Survey 6-inch maps (1833-46): Dr Patrick Duffy’s Heritage Week lecture at the RIA Library and more.

A Call to Arms

From the Reading Room - On the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme we take a look at the Library's collection of World War I recruitment posters

Celebrating 500 years of the Book of Fenagh

From the Reading Room - Dr Bernadette Cunningham, Deputy Librarian, takes a trip to Co. Leitrim ahead of the 'Book of Fenagh 500 Festival'