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DIFP gets a credit in Jamie Dornan’s new film ‘The Siege of Jadotville’
Thursday, 14 July 2016Michael Kennedy of DIFP assisted Director Richie Smith build up the characters of UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjöld and Irish diplomat Conor Cruise O’Brien.

The idea of a republic: freedom and politcs
Wednesday, 13 July 2016Report published following Constitutional Conversation no. 4 of 6.

Launch of 'Safety at Sea Through War and Upheaval' exhibition
Wednesday, 13 July 2016‘Safety at Sea through War and Upheaval’ – A joint RIA/Irish Lights exhibition.

Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper on the Future Funding of Higher Education in Ireland
Monday, 11 July 2016This paper was submitted on behalf of the Academy to the Cassells Expert Group on the ‘Future Funding Options of Higher Education in Ireland’.

Response to the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment’s ‘Draft Specification for Junior Cycle Modern Foreign Languages’
Thursday, 7 July 2016A response to the NCCA with a focus on the rationale, aims, teaching and learning, evaluation of outcomes and other areas of concern.

Launch of ‘Representations of Jews in Irish literature’ Exhibition
Wednesday, 6 July 2016Landmark project of Ulster University and the National University of Ireland, Galway launched at the Royal Irish Academy, 30 June 2016

The Senate Casket returns from its travels …
Wednesday, 6 July 2016After a 4 month stint in the USA the Senate Casket has arrived back in the Academy Library

A Call to Arms
Friday, 1 July 2016From the Reading Room - On the anniversary of the Battle of the Somme we take a look at the Library's collection of World War I recruitment posters

At home in the Revolution wins book award for history
Thursday, 30 June 2016Our title has been named a Foreword Reviews’ 2015 INDIEFAB book of the year awards bronze winner.

Modern Ireland in 100 Artworks: True Nature by Willie Doherty
Thursday, 23 June 2016Derry-based Doherty is arguably the most significant Northern Irish artist of his generation.