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Limited edition prints of Michael Collins and other figures from the Rising

Monday, 11 April 2022

Each individual print is signed, numbered and hand coloured by artist David Rooney.

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Book cover jigsaw puzzles

Friday, 17 April 2020

A different approach to thinking about the variety of research we’ve published over the years.

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Easter book offer

Friday, 10 April 2020

Avail of 50% discount on our 1916-related books and prints.

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Discover our eBook collection

Wednesday, 25 March 2020

Did you know that many of our books are available in digital format? Here’s the list.

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Celebrating Irish women: Kathleen Lynn

Wednesday, 5 February 2020

Suffragist, nationalist and medical practitioner, Kathleen Lynn, is among the remarkable women featured in the RIA's exhibition 'A celebration of Irish women'

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Celebrating Irish women: Constance Markievicz

Monday, 3 February 2020

The Royal Irish Academy is hosting an exhibition in celebration of Irish women running from St Brigid’s Day (1 February) to International Women’s Day (8 March). One of the remarkable women featured is Constance ...

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A celebration of Irish women

Friday, 31 January 2020

An exhibition running from St Brigid’s Day to International Women’s Day

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‘1916 Portraits and Lives’ exhibition now open in Kilmainham Gaol

Friday, 13 May 2016

The exhibition features 42 portraits by David Rooney included in our book 1916 Portraits and Lives.

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Centenary Gift from Ireland to the World

Friday, 11 March 2016

To mark the centenary of the 1916 Easter Rising, a gift for the people of the world -  a free eBook of 1916 Portraits and Lives -  has been produced. 

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