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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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A series of audio recordings of public lectures and conferences in addition to other digital collections hosted by the Royal Irish Academy library.

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Guided Tour: The Ussher Bird Notes collection
From: Wednesday, 22 May 2024
To: Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Join Academy Librarian, Barbara McCormack, for a short, guided tour of the Ussher Bird Notes collection. There will be two guided tours, one at 12:30 and one at 15:00.

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