13 August 2020
We are very pleased to announce the re-opening of the Academy Library on a limited basis from Monday, August 10, 2020 from 10.30-13:00.
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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Welcome to the Royal Irish Academy Library, one of Ireland’s premier research libraries. The Library manages major manuscript, book, pamphlet and drawings collections. We offer comprehensive access and outreach programmes, facilitate masterclasses and visits, hold exhibitions and lecture series and publish on the collections.
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Due to the introduction of COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions in Dublin, we regret that the Library is closed to the public on Monday, 21st September.
Library Opening Hours
Monday - Friday 10.30am-1.00pm
Due to the introduction of COVID-19 Level 3 restrictions in Dublin, we regret that the Library is closed to the public on Monday, 21st September.
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27 July 2020
Latest Library Blog post. This month we are very pleased to welcome guest writer, David Fegan, MRIA, who takes us through the history of the microchip.
08 June 2020
We have been working with our colleagues in the IT Department to improve our website which we hope will bring you closer to our collections.
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27 July 2020
Latest Library Blog post. This month we are very pleased to welcome guest writer, David Fegan, MRIA, who takes us through the history of the microchip.
15 June 2020
In this month's Library Blog post Dr. Ciaran McDonough looks at the James Hardiman papers and how letters can be so valuable when writing historical biographies.
22 May 2020
This month's Library Blog post looks at the Stowe Missal. Thank you to our guest writer Lars Nooij for bringing this wonderful manuscript to life.
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