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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Virginia Teehan

BA Dip.Arch.Sc., (NUI 1983; 1984) M.Phil., (TCD 1987); MBA (UCC, 2019)

Chief Executive Officer Heritage Council

Member PL&AElected in 2022

Director of Cultural Projects, UCC, 2009 - 2019; Director The Hunt Museum, 2003 - 2009; Chairperson, Council of Directors, National Cultural Institution (2024 - ) Board of National Museum of Ireland (2016 - 2019). On Council 2024-.

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