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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Brendan O'Leary Hon. MRIA in conversation with Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor, News Letter
Wednesday, 15 January 2020Listen to Brendan O’Leary Hon. MRIA discuss his latest three volume book A Treatise on Northern Ireland with Ben Lowry, Deputy Editor, News Letter.
Presidential Distinguished Service Award Winners
Thursday, 5 December 2019Jocelyn Bell Burnell and Ian Gibson two of our Honorary Members are to receive the 2019 Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad today from President Higgins.
Member Profile: Isabel Torres
Tuesday, 2 July 2019Professor Isabel Torres, an expert in Spanish Golden Age Literature was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Rowland Stout
Monday, 1 July 2019Professor Rowland Stout, contemporary philosopher was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Catherine Stanton
Friday, 28 June 2019Catherine Stanton, senior principal research officer at Teagasc was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Ivan Perry
Thursday, 27 June 2019Professor Ivan Perry, epidemiologist was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Olivia O'Leary
Wednesday, 26 June 2019Olivia O'Leary journalist, writer and current affairs presenter was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Dáithí O’Ceallaigh
Tuesday, 25 June 2019Dáithí O'Ceallaigh, former Irish diplomat was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Paul Moynagh
Monday, 24 June 2019Paul Moynagh, an immunology-related researcher was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.
Member Profile: Fearghal McGarry
Friday, 21 June 2019Fearghal McGarry, modern Irish historian was admitted as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy on 24 May 2019.