Modern Manuscripts
W. T. Cosgrave Papers
Papers of W. T. Cosgrave (1880-1965), revolutionary and politician.
Dublin Unitarian Church Collection
The Dublin Unitarian Church Collection is a major resource for the history of these non-conformist congregations in Dublin 17th – 20th centuries.
Eleanor Knott Collection
The papers of Eleanor Knott, distinguished Irish scholar.
Graves Collection, MS 24 O 39
Graves Collection - the Brehon laws, endowed schools, the 19th-century Ordnance Survey, genealogy and antiquarian research all feature in this composite collection relating to 3 key 19th century scholars.
Heron Papers, RIA MS 12 X 4
Heron Papers - Irish language collection from Co. Derry.
Knud Jessen Papers
Field notebooks of Knud Jessen, the renowned Danish botanist who carried out groundbreaking work on Irish bogs in the 20th century.
Lloyd Correspondence
The Lloyd Correspondence is a collection connected with Joseph Lloyd, an early member of Conradh na Gaeilge (Gaelic League) featuring correspondence with leading writers and scholars of the early 20th century.
Lough Hyne Collection: RIA MSS/LH/1-12
The Lough Hyne Collection - an important research collection relating to the unique marine environment of Lough Hyne, Co. Cork.
Manuscripts in the Irish language
Manuscripts in the Irish language - the Academy Library is the centre for research Irish language from earliest period to the present day.
Marquess MacSwiney Papers
The Marquess MacSwiney Papers are a large archive of material relating to the Irish who served in the continental armies, 17th – 19th centuries.
Moffat Papers
Wide-ranging natural history papers including field notebooks, diaries and correspondence, the collection of Charles Bethune Moffat provide a context for his many publications.
Music Collections
The Forde – Pigot collection of Irish airs is the Academy’s main music resource.
Music Collections
The Nally collection is a resource for those interested in Irish and Hiberno-Norse dialectology.
Ordnance Survey of Ireland Archive
The Academy's Ordnance Survey Archive reflects the depth and breadth of this extraordinary survey of pre-famine Ireland.
Purcell Papers, RIA MS 4 A 42
A collection of estate estate papers relating to the Purcell family, Loughmoe, Co. Tipperary.
R.A. Phillips papers
The R.A. Phillips collection consists of correspondence, photographs and some specimens relating to the fauna and flora of Ireland, late 19th – early 20th century.
Tew Family Documents, RIA MS 12 S 37 A
A collection of deeds and indentures relating to the Tew Family, Ireland.
The Caldwell Collection Catalogue
The Caldwell collection is a wide-ranging archive connected to key members of the family and relating to Ireland, Britain and beyond. A treasure trove for researchers.
The Charlemont Manuscript Collection
A major collection of 18th century political and travel writings and correspondence, the Charlemont papers are an important resource for scholars.
The Royal Irish Academy Archives
The Royal Irish Academy Archives - Records of the Royal Irish Academy provide insights on its workings, projects, publications and collecting history.
Upton Collection: RIA / Upton Papers / 1-29
The Upton collection is an important resource for genealogy and family history, particularly families connected with the Irish midlands.
Ussher bird notes
A collection of notes and correspondence relating to the birds of Ireland, to cave exploration and to antiquities, the work of R.J. Ussher, 1841-1913.
Wilmot-Dashkova Collection
For a bird’s eye view of life at court and on a Russian country estate, and for records of society in France, Italy and Russia in the early 19th century, the Wilmot-Dashkova papers are a mine of information.
Windele Collection
The Windele papers are a mine of information for archaeologists, historians, antiquarian scholars, Irish language and music research and for information on 19th century antiquarian networks.