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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Treasures of the Royal Irish Academy Library

An exhibition of treasures spanning 1,500 years of Irish history featuring flagship early manuscripts, the Cathach of St Columba and the Stowe Missal (the earliest surviving Mass book of the Irish church), the Book of Ballymote, the Annals of the Four Masters, Thomas Moore’s harp and more

A new online exhibition for Heritage Week 2020.

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