Royal Irish Academy
@ria.ie
Fostering excellence and scholarship to enrich society, e. 1785.
Home to the RIA Library, 8 research programmes & a publishing house.
www.ria.ie
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Home to the RIA Library, 8 research programmes & a publishing house.
www.ria.ie
Reg. Charity No. 20003524 - Reg. Revenue No. CHY 2795
Professor Yvonne Buckley, Member of the RIA since 2019, is an ecologist and the Professor of Zoology at @tcddublin.bsky.social and Co-Director of the @climatecocentre.bsky.social
Her recent RIA Members’ Research Series piece shows why we need more people to think like ecologists.
Her recent RIA Members’ Research Series piece shows why we need more people to think like ecologists.
February 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Professor Yvonne Buckley, Member of the RIA since 2019, is an ecologist and the Professor of Zoology at @tcddublin.bsky.social and Co-Director of the @climatecocentre.bsky.social
Her recent RIA Members’ Research Series piece shows why we need more people to think like ecologists.
Her recent RIA Members’ Research Series piece shows why we need more people to think like ecologists.
Congratulations to Professor @ybuckley.bsky.social who will be presented with the 2026 Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal in the Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geosciences in a private ceremony on Thur, 12 February.
👉 Read Professor Buckley’s blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/yvonne-...
👉 Read Professor Buckley’s blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/yvonne-...
February 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Congratulations to Professor @ybuckley.bsky.social who will be presented with the 2026 Royal Irish Academy Gold Medal in the Environmental Sciences, Geography and Geosciences in a private ceremony on Thur, 12 February.
👉 Read Professor Buckley’s blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/yvonne-...
👉 Read Professor Buckley’s blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/yvonne-...
Sponsored by @Henkel, the prize is awarded each year to the best Irish PhD thesis in the chemical sciences as described in a 1,000-word essay.
February 10, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Sponsored by @Henkel, the prize is awarded each year to the best Irish PhD thesis in the chemical sciences as described in a 1,000-word essay.
Congratulations to Dr Filippo Pota from @tcddublin.bsky.social who has just been announced as winner of the 2026 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize!
You can read more about Dr Pota's research here: www.ria.ie/2026/02/10/d...
You can read more about Dr Pota's research here: www.ria.ie/2026/02/10/d...
February 10, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Congratulations to Dr Filippo Pota from @tcddublin.bsky.social who has just been announced as winner of the 2026 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize!
You can read more about Dr Pota's research here: www.ria.ie/2026/02/10/d...
You can read more about Dr Pota's research here: www.ria.ie/2026/02/10/d...
In a lecture last week hosted by the Law Society of Ireland and @arinsproject.bsky.social Supreme Court judge Gerard Hogan explored how Irish Constitution's flexibility and strength might shape the future of Irish unity.
Read the full article in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Read the full article in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
In a lecture last week hosted by the Law Society of Ireland and @arinsproject.bsky.social Supreme Court judge Gerard Hogan explored how Irish Constitution's flexibility and strength might shape the future of Irish unity.
Read the full article in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
Read the full article in @irishtimes.com www.irishtimes.com/politics/202...
The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 26, The Book of Fenagh. Created by a skilled scribe, it includes both prose and verse. The MS is well preserved with only minor outer-folio damage.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about this MS and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about this MS and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 26, the Book of Fenagh. This 16th C manuscript is the work of a skilled scribe, on good quality vellum, and contains both prose and verse. The writing is in double columns and some of the capitals are filled in with red pigment.
February 9, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 26, The Book of Fenagh. Created by a skilled scribe, it includes both prose and verse. The MS is well preserved with only minor outer-folio damage.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about this MS and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about this MS and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
@arinsproject.bsky.social is a collaborative project between the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and the @notredame.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 3:31 PM
@arinsproject.bsky.social is a collaborative project between the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and the @notredame.bsky.social
The event explored the evolution of the Irish Constitution and its implications for contemporary discussions on reunification, reflecting on constitutional reforms over recent decades and their broader societal impact.
Thank you to all who attended.
Thank you to all who attended.
February 6, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The event explored the evolution of the Irish Constitution and its implications for contemporary discussions on reunification, reflecting on constitutional reforms over recent decades and their broader societal impact.
Thank you to all who attended.
Thank you to all who attended.
Last night @arinsproject.bsky.social in association with The Law Society of Ireland, hosted a lecture with the Honourable Mr Justice Gerard Hogan titled ‘Is the Constitution of Ireland (still) an obstacle to Irish reunification?’
February 6, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Last night @arinsproject.bsky.social in association with The Law Society of Ireland, hosted a lecture with the Honourable Mr Justice Gerard Hogan titled ‘Is the Constitution of Ireland (still) an obstacle to Irish reunification?’
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🎧 New ARINS My Identity Podcast out now!
Recorded at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Colin speaks with QUB students James and Rea following a sold-out debate on 'For and Against a United Ireland.'
Spotify: bit.ly/4rxdTWw
SoundCloud: bit.ly/45OsBQC
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #ARINSProject
Recorded at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Colin speaks with QUB students James and Rea following a sold-out debate on 'For and Against a United Ireland.'
Spotify: bit.ly/4rxdTWw
SoundCloud: bit.ly/45OsBQC
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #ARINSProject
February 5, 2026 at 5:16 PM
🎧 New ARINS My Identity Podcast out now!
Recorded at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Colin speaks with QUB students James and Rea following a sold-out debate on 'For and Against a United Ireland.'
Spotify: bit.ly/4rxdTWw
SoundCloud: bit.ly/45OsBQC
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #ARINSProject
Recorded at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast, Colin speaks with QUB students James and Rea following a sold-out debate on 'For and Against a United Ireland.'
Spotify: bit.ly/4rxdTWw
SoundCloud: bit.ly/45OsBQC
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social #ARINSProject
Joining one of the ten MDCs across the sciences and humanities and social sciences is a great way to get involved in the work of the Academy.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 13 Feb 2026.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 13 Feb 2026.
February 5, 2026 at 9:42 AM
Joining one of the ten MDCs across the sciences and humanities and social sciences is a great way to get involved in the work of the Academy.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 13 Feb 2026.
The deadline for applications is Friday, 13 Feb 2026.
Call for membership to the RIA multidisciplinary committees!
The RIA is inviting applications for membership of its multidisciplinary committees (MDCs) for the 2026–2030 term.
Learn more about what the MDCs do and how to apply for membership on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2025/12/16/c...
The RIA is inviting applications for membership of its multidisciplinary committees (MDCs) for the 2026–2030 term.
Learn more about what the MDCs do and how to apply for membership on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2025/12/16/c...
February 5, 2026 at 9:40 AM
Call for membership to the RIA multidisciplinary committees!
The RIA is inviting applications for membership of its multidisciplinary committees (MDCs) for the 2026–2030 term.
Learn more about what the MDCs do and how to apply for membership on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2025/12/16/c...
The RIA is inviting applications for membership of its multidisciplinary committees (MDCs) for the 2026–2030 term.
Learn more about what the MDCs do and how to apply for membership on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2025/12/16/c...
Professor Alan Smeaton @dublincityuni.bsky.social recently wrote a blog post reflecting on 'Cyber resilience, trust and digital security' a panel discussion event which took place late last year as part of our Discourse Series 2025/26.
Read his blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/discour...
Read his blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/discour...
February 4, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Professor Alan Smeaton @dublincityuni.bsky.social recently wrote a blog post reflecting on 'Cyber resilience, trust and digital security' a panel discussion event which took place late last year as part of our Discourse Series 2025/26.
Read his blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/discour...
Read his blog on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/blog/discour...
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We look forward to welcoming @hilaryhanahoe.bsky.social today for a coffee morning @ria.ie all about AI and the @researchdataall.bsky.social, a global research data management community leading best practices in #rdm.
dri.ie/events/artif...
dri.ie/events/artif...
February 4, 2026 at 8:43 AM
We look forward to welcoming @hilaryhanahoe.bsky.social today for a coffee morning @ria.ie all about AI and the @researchdataall.bsky.social, a global research data management community leading best practices in #rdm.
dri.ie/events/artif...
dri.ie/events/artif...
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The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 2, the Book of Lecan. It is an early 15th-century compilation of Irish genealogical, historical, biblical & hagiographical material. Read more and view the digital images, provided by @dias-isos.bsky.social & copyright @ria.ie: www.ria.ie/collections/...
February 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 2, the Book of Lecan. It is an early 15th-century compilation of Irish genealogical, historical, biblical & hagiographical material. Read more and view the digital images, provided by @dias-isos.bsky.social & copyright @ria.ie: www.ria.ie/collections/...
The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 2, The Book of Lecan, an early 15th-century compilation of Irish genealogical, historical, biblical and hagiographical material.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about the manuscript and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about the manuscript and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 2, the Book of Lecan. It is an early 15th-century compilation of Irish genealogical, historical, biblical & hagiographical material. Read more and view the digital images, provided by @dias-isos.bsky.social & copyright @ria.ie: www.ria.ie/collections/...
February 3, 2026 at 12:51 PM
The MS of the Week is RIA MS 23 P 2, The Book of Lecan, an early 15th-century compilation of Irish genealogical, historical, biblical and hagiographical material.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about the manuscript and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
Visit @rialibrary.bsky.social to read more about the manuscript and explore highlights from the RIA Library’s collections.
Today, St Brigid’s Day, marks three years since Ireland’s first public holiday named after a woman. It’s a chance to celebrate the vital role women play in Irish culture and history.
Discover St Brigid's story on the @dib.ie https://www.dib.ie/biography/brigit-brighid-brid-bride-bridget-a0961.
Discover St Brigid's story on the @dib.ie https://www.dib.ie/biography/brigit-brighid-brid-bride-bridget-a0961.
February 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Today, St Brigid’s Day, marks three years since Ireland’s first public holiday named after a woman. It’s a chance to celebrate the vital role women play in Irish culture and history.
Discover St Brigid's story on the @dib.ie https://www.dib.ie/biography/brigit-brighid-brid-bride-bridget-a0961.
Discover St Brigid's story on the @dib.ie https://www.dib.ie/biography/brigit-brighid-brid-bride-bridget-a0961.
📷Image: (L-R) Eoin McGrath (Geological Survey Ireland), Marie Cowan MRIA (Geological Survey Northern Ireland), Pat Meere ( @ucc.ie ), Mike Stock ( @tcddublin.bsky.social ), Karen Hanghøj ( @bgs.ac.uk ).
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
📷Image: (L-R) Eoin McGrath (Geological Survey Ireland), Marie Cowan MRIA (Geological Survey Northern Ireland), Pat Meere ( @ucc.ie ), Mike Stock ( @tcddublin.bsky.social ), Karen Hanghøj ( @bgs.ac.uk ).
Thank you to our keynote speaker Karen Hanghøj for a fascinating talk at last night's @geolsurvie.bsky.social Geoscience Lecture. Thanks also to our wonderful panellists, Marie Cowan, Pat Meere and Michael Stock, and moderator Eoin McGrath for a wide-ranging discussion about geoscience and net zero.
January 30, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Thank you to our keynote speaker Karen Hanghøj for a fascinating talk at last night's @geolsurvie.bsky.social Geoscience Lecture. Thanks also to our wonderful panellists, Marie Cowan, Pat Meere and Michael Stock, and moderator Eoin McGrath for a wide-ranging discussion about geoscience and net zero.
This event has been co-organised by the RIA Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee and @ulsteruni.bsky.social and will take place in Ulster University's Belfast Campus.
January 29, 2026 at 9:47 AM
This event has been co-organised by the RIA Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee and @ulsteruni.bsky.social and will take place in Ulster University's Belfast Campus.
Award-winning science journalist @oliveheffernan.bsky.social will deliver a dynamic public lecture on 'Icons of Irish Seas' on Thu, 12 Feb as part of @niscifest.bsky.social
Book your tickets here: nisciencefestival.com/event/our-aq...
Book your tickets here: nisciencefestival.com/event/our-aq...
January 29, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Award-winning science journalist @oliveheffernan.bsky.social will deliver a dynamic public lecture on 'Icons of Irish Seas' on Thu, 12 Feb as part of @niscifest.bsky.social
Book your tickets here: nisciencefestival.com/event/our-aq...
Book your tickets here: nisciencefestival.com/event/our-aq...
This topic will be delved into further at our next event in our Discourse Series 2025-26 entitled ‘All-island infrastructure resilience: how prepared are we?’ on Wednesday, 11 March at 6:00pm, moderated by Professor Caulfield.
Book your ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
Book your ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
January 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This topic will be delved into further at our next event in our Discourse Series 2025-26 entitled ‘All-island infrastructure resilience: how prepared are we?’ on Wednesday, 11 March at 6:00pm, moderated by Professor Caulfield.
Book your ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
Book your ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
Read this article in @irishtimes.com by @briancaulfield.bsky.social Prof in Transportation @tcddublin.bsky.social and member of the RIA's Climate Change and Environmental Sciences committee, which looks at how the aftermath of storm Chandra ‘has shown that our infrastructure is not fit for purpose’.
A lessons the past 12 months has taught us about our creaking transport networks is that they are extremely vulnerable. The aftermath of Storm Chandra has shown us, again, that in an era of increased extreme weather events, our infrastructure is not fit for purpose
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...
Brian Caulfield: Storm Chandra commuter chaos is made far worse by a dysfunctional transport system
Aftermath of Storm Chandra has shown once again that in an era of increased extreme weather events, our infrastructure is not fit for purpose
www.irishtimes.com
January 28, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Read this article in @irishtimes.com by @briancaulfield.bsky.social Prof in Transportation @tcddublin.bsky.social and member of the RIA's Climate Change and Environmental Sciences committee, which looks at how the aftermath of storm Chandra ‘has shown that our infrastructure is not fit for purpose’.
The Nowlan Digitisation Grant scheme, which was founded in 2020 and is funded by a bequest by the late Prof. Kevin B. Nowlan, aims to expand the range of digitised historical or archaeological sources available through open and free access to researchers.
January 28, 2026 at 9:36 AM
The Nowlan Digitisation Grant scheme, which was founded in 2020 and is funded by a bequest by the late Prof. Kevin B. Nowlan, aims to expand the range of digitised historical or archaeological sources available through open and free access to researchers.
The RIA and @dri.ie are pleased to draw attention to two collections that have been ingested into the DRI, thanks to the Nowlan Digitisation Grant scheme.
Find out more: www.ria.ie/2026/01/16/t...
Find out more: www.ria.ie/2026/01/16/t...
January 28, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The RIA and @dri.ie are pleased to draw attention to two collections that have been ingested into the DRI, thanks to the Nowlan Digitisation Grant scheme.
Find out more: www.ria.ie/2026/01/16/t...
Find out more: www.ria.ie/2026/01/16/t...