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The Annals of Connacht: a unique sixteenth-century manuscript
Friday, 3 February 2017From the Reading Room - Dr Bernadette Cunningham looks at an important chronicle of Irish history
'A handsome donation'
Thursday, 5 January 2017Celebrating 150 years of the Haliday Collection at the Royal Irish Academy #Haliday150
'A scholarly space in the heart of the city'
Tuesday, 8 November 2016Guest blogger, Professor Diane Negra, MRIA, takes a contemplative look at the Royal Irish Academy Library
Irish History Online – an invaluable listing of writings on Irish history
Wednesday, 19 October 2016An essential resource for students and researchers of Irish history at all levels
Another successful Culture Night here at Academy House!
Friday, 23 September 2016This year we welcomed 1467 visitors through the doors and we had plenty for them to see and hear.
The maps that keep on giving …
Friday, 26 August 2016Ordnance Survey 6-inch maps (1833-46): Dr Patrick Duffy’s Heritage Week lecture at the RIA Library and more.
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
Celebrating 500 years of the Book of Fenagh
Wednesday, 15 June 2016From the Reading Room - Dr Bernadette Cunningham, Deputy Librarian, takes a trip to Co. Leitrim ahead of the 'Book of Fenagh 500 Festival'
Rebellion and Expulsion
Tuesday, 3 May 2016From the Reading Room - Our latest blog post looks at Eoin MacNeill, MRIA, and his expulsion from the Academy in 1916