THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.

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Update to RIA Library reading room services

01 December 2022

Library closure: 24 December 2022 - 9 January 2023.

The Library will be closed to readers from Saturday, 24 December 2022 until Monday, 9 January 2023 at 10am.

For enquiries please email: library@ria.ie(link sends e-mail)

For appointments please visit our booking page

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