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Ireland 1922: Women in independence, partition and civil war
Join us on Brigid's Day to commemorate the Women of 1922, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs.

Book launch of 'Ireland 1922: Independence, Partition, Civil War'
Exploring a turning point in Irish history.

From ‘Bridgets’ to business magnates: a celebration of 300 years of Irish women in America
Join Ireland's Ambassador to the United States of America, Dan Mulhall, in conversation with Liz Evers and Niav Gallagher, editors of 'Irish Lives in America'.

Sisters II lunchtime lecture - The seventeenth-century Boyle sisters and their letters
The Royal Irish Academy Library is delighted to present this Sisters II lunchtime lecture as part of Heritage Week.

The creation of the Anglo-Treaty Treaty of 1921
Join RIA author John Gibney at this year's Milwaukee Irish Festival

The handover of power and the British withdrawal from Ireland, 1922
Join RIA author John Gibney at this year's Milwaukee Irish Festival

The occupation of the Irish consulate, New York, 1922
Join RIA author John Gibney at this year's Milwaukee Irish Festival

A celebration of the New Survey of Clare Island
The Royal Irish Academy and Cliara Development Company invite you to an afternoon of events on Clare Island.

Academy Research Open Day
Join us on 4 October to learn more about our research projects, library and publications

Illustrating Icons – Collins and Dev
As part of the Dublin Festival of History see the artist at work and learn about how the artwork is commissioned
