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New entries published by the Dictionary of Irish Biography

Scientists, musicians, actors and missionaries among 30 entries published by the Dictionary of Irish Biography.

Discourse Series 2024-25 Lineup announced

The 2024-25 Discourse Series is focused around the theme of artificial intelligence (AI). In this series we will explore the multifaceted landscape of AI from…

Listen back

Listen back to Nicholas Canny’s lecture, as part of the Dublin Festival of History programme.

Legacy Data Preservation pilot collections published

We are delighted to share collections published through the Legacy Data Preservation Pilot, a new initiative launched by the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) in…

Geneticist Aoife McLysaght appointed Government science adviser

Royal Irish Academy welcomes the appointment of Professor Aoife McLysaght to the role of Government Science Advisor.

New Collection in DRI – Full Stack Feminism in Digital Humanities

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is pleased to announce that a new collection – Full Stack Feminism in Digital Humanities – has been published…

DRI Community Archive Scheme Wins Ireland eGovernment Award 2024

The Digital Repository of Ireland’s (DRI) Community Archive Scheme has been awarded an Ireland eGovernment Award 2024 in the Open Data Category.

Creating Inclusive Digital Collections

Learn about inclusive approaches to describing digital cultural heritage collections.

IHTA Heritage Activities Round-up

From Heritage Week to Dublin Festival of History, the IHTA have been part of various events from August to October 2024

International Affairs Conference 2024: The West or the Rest? – Identity, Ideology, Institutions

In May 2024, the Standing Committee for International Affairs presented their annual conference on “The West or the Rest? – Identity, Ideology, Institutions” which interrogated…

New acquisition: An Post Collection

The RIA Library is pleased to announce the donation of an important collection of records, books and artefacts from the Museum & Archive of An…

Medieval deeds in the Guild of St Anne Collection

The RIA Library and the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland announce a new project to provide enhanced online access to a collection of deeds that…