01 September 2021
We are very pleased to announce the re-opening of the Academy Library following our annual stock-taking on a limited basis from Wednesday, 1 September 2021 from 10.00-13:00, 14:00-16:00.
THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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Access to the Library is strictly by appointment only. Our opening hours are currently:
Wednesday and Thursday, 10am-1pm ; 2pm-4pm
For more information please visit out Library Booking page.
Learn more about the Royal Irish Academy Library
Access to the Library is strictly by appointment.
Our opening hours are currently:
Wednesday and Thursday,
10am-1pm ; 2pm-4pm
For enquiries email library@ria.ie
Twitter: Library_RIA
Instagram: @rialibrary
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Latest news and events
Get up to date library news and information about our upcoming events and exhibitions
16 August 2021
For Heritage Week 2021 view our exhibition: Columban Texts and Traditions / Taispeántas: Téacsanna agus Traidisiúin Cholm Cille.
31 May 2021
Latest Library Blog post. Dr Bernadette Cunningham looks at the development of the Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the Royal Irish Academy.
Recent audio recordings
Listen back to audio recordings of some of the Library's recent events
Latest blog posts
Catch up on the latest posts on From the Reading Room: Royal Irish Academy Library Blog
17 August 2021
Latest Library Blog post. Emer Twomey looks at the celebrations in the RIA to mark the 100th anniversary of Boole’s The Laws of Thought.
02 July 2021
Latest Library Blog post. Assistant Librarian, Sophie Evans, shows us her favourite item from the Library's collections.
31 May 2021
Latest Library Blog post. Dr Bernadette Cunningham looks at the development of the Catalogue of Irish manuscripts in the Royal Irish Academy.
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