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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New blog series on Climate and Society in Ireland

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Our new blog series will explore the varied environmental, climatic and social changes that occurred in Ireland from early prehistory to the early 21st century. 

Publications, Publications Blog, Climate and Society in Ireland

Megalithic Art of the Passage Tombs at Knowth, Co. Meath

Wednesday, 18 August 2021

‘Open the door to heritage’ for Heritage Week 2021 through the megalithic carvings at the Knowth passage tombs

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Let ‘the People’ Decide

Tuesday, 20 July 2021

In today's ARINS blog, Professor Colin Harvey picks through the political uncertainties surrounding the anticipated referendums, north and south, and asks how will the referendums work?

Publications, Publications Blog, ARINS - Analysis and Research: Ireland North and South

Sinn Féin is biggest obstacle to Irish unity

Monday, 19 July 2021

Liam Kennedy's article One Island, Two Peoples: Ethical Perspectives on Ireland's Consitutional Future has been published by the ARINS (Analysing and Resarching Ireland North and South) project.

Publications, Publications Blog, ARINS - Analysis and Research: Ireland North and South

New research on cross border co-operation in health

Wednesday, 7 July 2021

ARINS author Deirdre Heenan has undertaken a qualitative scoping study on collaboration that currently takes place between Ireland and Northern Ireland's health systems. At an event on 8 July, she presents her findings.

Publications, Publications Blog, ARINS - Analysis and Research: Ireland North and South

Rethinking Social Security for a new Ireland

Tuesday, 6 July 2021

In today's ARINS blog, Ciara Fitzpatrick and Charles O’Sullivan set the scene for future conversations on the development of an all-Ireland social welfare system.

Publications, Publications Blog, ARINS - Analysis and Research: Ireland North and South

ARINS podcast episode 2: Who is better off?

Thursday, 1 July 2021

In this episode Adele Bergin and Seamus McGuinness reflect on cross-border differences in living standards, opportunities and quality of life on the island of Ireland. 

Publications, ARINS - Analysis and Research: Ireland North and South

Divided Lives: How to Build a Deliberative Democracy for Northern Ireland

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

In today's ARINS blog, Jane Suiter discusses the possibility of having an all-island citizens’ assembly in advance of a future referendum.

Publications, Publications Blog, ARINS - Analysis and Research: Ireland North and South

Watch back: 'A history of Ireland in 100 words: language into lives'

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Did you miss the event with RIA authors of A history of Ireland in 100 words? Watch it here.

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Grangegorman Lives: Thomas Lambert Synnott

Thursday, 10 June 2021

This pairing in our Grangegorman Lives series demonstrate how different lives can intersect and impact one another. The lives of Thomas Lambert Synnott and Margaret Louisa Aylward, both born in 1810, intersect in...

Publications, Grangegorman Histories, Grangegorman Lives

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