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Saint Patrick in the DIB
Tuesday, 17 March 2020To celebrate St Patrick's day, we publish the DIB entry on Ireland's patron saint, by Cormac Bourke.
Inside 'A history of Ireland in 100 words': Cláirseach
Tuesday, 17 March 2020Ever heard of music bringing everything to life? In early Irish tales, it can – with a little help from the Otherworld. Read more in today's entry on the harp.
New President Elected
Monday, 16 March 2020Mary Canning has been elected as President of the Royal Irish Academy. She became only the second female President in 235 years when she was elected today during Academy’s first virtual Stated General Meeting.
Annual Review 2019 published
Monday, 16 March 2020Our latest Annual Review has just been published. You can download the PDF or pick up a copy in Academy House.
Inside 'A history of Ireland in 100 words': Caistél
Sunday, 15 March 2020What have the French got to do with Irish castles? Find out in today's entry on Irish, Viking and Norman architecture.
Seachtain na Gaeilge: Ernie O'Malley
Friday, 13 March 2020I gcomhar le Fiontar & Scoil na Gaeilge, DCU agus Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge, tá beathaisnéis Ernie O'Malley aistrithe mar chomóradh ar Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2020.
Inside 'A history of Ireland in 100 words': Loingeas
Friday, 13 March 2020What was it like to be foreign in medieval Ireland? Find out in today's entry on incomers and exiles.
Michel Déon Non-Fiction Prize opens
Thursday, 12 March 2020The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce that the Michel Déon Non-Fiction prize is open for entries until 12 April 2020.
European Academies of Science warn: Plastic Crisis Requires Fundamental System Change
Wednesday, 11 March 2020EASAC’s latest report shows that fundamental and systemic reforms are required along the whole value chain, in order to slow and reverse damage to the environment, biodiversity and ultimately risks to human health.
Praeger Grants for Natural History open
Wednesday, 11 March 2020The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to welcome applications for the Praeger Grants in Natural History. The deadline for receipt of applications is Tuesday, 14 April 2020.