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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Editors and Editorial Advisory Board

DIFP Editors

Dr Michael Kennedy, Executive Editor, DIFP

Professor Dermot Keogh, Professor Emeritus of History, UCC

Professor Eunan O’Halpin, Professor of Contemporary Irish History, TCD

Dr Kate O’Malley, Assistant Editor, DIFP

Professor Bernadette Whelan, Associate Professor Emerita of History, UL

Editorial Advisory Board (in addition to the editors)

Mr Alan Farrelly, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ms Fiona Flood, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Former Editors

Ms Catriona Crowe (2003-2016)

Professor Ronan Fanning (1997-2016)

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