Blogs

A candle for Eugene O’Curry, or the cataloguer’s revenge

The latest Library Blog post takes a look at the life of a nineteenth-century cataloguer.

Celebrating 1916 in 1966: Kevin B. Nowlan & RTÉ

From the Reading Room: In the latest Library Blog post Archivist Karen de Lacey delves into the Nowlan archives.

‘Ability and industry scarcely credible’: Johann Kaspar Zeuss and Grammatica Celtica

The latest Library blog post, written by Charles Dillon, editor of the Academy’s Foclóir Stairiúil Gaeilge, looks at the ‘founder of Celtic studies’.

Secrets, lies & conspiracies

From Dublin Castle to the Academy Library – Sophie Evans explores the curious journey of the Secret Service Money Book, part of the Library’s exhibition…

The Annals of Connacht: a unique sixteenth-century manuscript

From the Reading Room – Dr Bernadette Cunningham looks at an important chronicle of Irish history

‘A handsome donation’

Celebrating 150 years of the Haliday Collection at the Royal Irish Academy #Haliday150

‘A scholarly space in the heart of the city’

Guest blogger, Professor Diane Negra, MRIA, takes a contemplative look at the Royal Irish Academy Library

Irish History Online – an invaluable listing of writings on Irish history

An essential resource for students and researchers of Irish history at all levels