The manuscript of the week is RIA MS 23 P 6, the Annals of the Four Masters. The Annals are a chronicle of Irish history from A.M. 2242 to A.D. 1616, compiled between A.D. 1632-1636 by a Franciscan brother and three laymen, now known as the Four Masters.

Louis Cullen is a Retired Professor of Modern Irish History, @tcddublin.bsky.social Learn more about his research here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/louis-cullen-mria-historian/ #RoyalIrishAcademy #RIAGoldMedal

Dr Conor Sweeney, @ucddublin.bsky.social shared with us his fears about the future of AI and Weather Forecasting, as part of RIA Discourse Series. Learn more about AI and Weather Forecasting here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/discourse-series-harnessing-ai-the-future-of-weather-forecasting/

The Royal Irish Academy is pleased to announce the appointment of Pádraig Carmody, @tcddublin.bsky.social and MRIA, to the ALLEA Taskforce on Research Security and Academic Freedom. ALLEA and @scienceeurope.org will join the European Flagship Conference on Research Security on 29 October 2025.

Only 6 Days Left to Apply! @yai.ie is now accepting applications for its next cohort. Join a unique all-island network of emerging leaders. Open to PhD-holders from all professional backgrounds Deadline: 24 September 2025 Apply here https://www.ria.ie/young-academy-ireland/application-process/

Tonight’s the night! Celebrate @culturenightdub.bsky.social 2025 with us at the Royal Irish Academy! Step inside Academy House and discover one of Dublin’s most iconic heritage buildings. 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 2 No booking required All are welcome — See you this evening! #CultureNightDublin

Join the next ARINS Project Seminar: The All-Island Economy – Present & Future 🗓️ 13 Oct | 4:15pm 📍 RIA, Dublin @ria.ie Panel includes Dr Eoin Magennis (UU), Prof John Doyle & Prof Deiric Ó Broin (DCU), Ana Desmond (UU) 🎟️ Free, booking essential: lnkd.in/eidCe__6 #ARINSProject #AllIslandEconomy

Early-bird registrations are now open for the 20th RIA/URSI research colloquium on radio science and communications. Book your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/20th-riaursi-research-colloquium-on-radio-science-and-communications-tickets-1686677460689?aff=oddtdtcreator

3 days to go! @culturenightdub.bsky.social 2025 is almost here, and we're opening the doors of the Royal Irish Academy for an evening of discovery and celebration! 19 Dawson Street, Dublin 19 September | From 5:00 pm Find out more: https://www.ria.ie/work/public-engagement/culture-night-2025/

The Ireland-Scotland bilateral network Grants scheme is now open for applications under the theme of 'Community and Diaspora' until 22 October. For further details see: https://www.ria.ie/grants/ireland-scotland-bilateral-network-grants/ and queries can be directed to [email protected]

Check out the #BiographyOfTheWeek from our colleagues in the Dictionary of Irish Biography to mark United Nations International Day of Democracy. [The] idea of a world order based on justice and the rule of law [is] the surest guarantee of peace and security.’ (Frederick H. Boland)

The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS B ii 1, an Astronomical Tract. It is an Irish translation of medieval Latin texts. The astronomical tract is based on a medieval Latin version of a work by Messahalah, a Jew of Alexandria who wrote in Arabic c. 815.

Make Your Thursdays Count! Looking for something different after work? 🕔 The National Museum of Ireland – Kildare Street is open late on Thurs 11 & 18 Sept until 8 PM. ✨ Discover the stunning Words on the Wave exhibition 📍 Free entry, no booking needed. www.museum.ie/en-IE/News/L...

Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 closing soon: Don’t miss your chance to participate in this survey at https://srii2025.ie/ and help build a better understanding of research culture and research integrity in Ireland. Survey closes at the end of September @yai.ie @researchireland.ie

Brian Rossney, screenwriter, author and Creative Director at Red Spider Studios, tells us about how AI is going to impact the filmmaking industry, as part of RIA Discourse Series Learn more about AI and Creativity here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/discourse-series-ai-and-creativity/ #DiscourseSeries

Europe’s future generations are likely to grow up with less meat on their plates. @easac.bsky.social has released a report examining meat alternatives as we consider where the protein of the future will come from: https://easac.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/EASAC_Meat_Alternatives_final_040925.pdf

Meat production has a significant greenhouse gas footprint, so is it time to consider meat alternatives? This new @easac.bsky.social report examines the possibilities: https://easac.eu/fileadmin/user_upload/EASAC_Meat_Alternatives_final_040925.pdf

The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lisa van der Werff to the ALLEA Taskforce on the role of scientific evidence in policymaking and scientific literacy to counter mis- and disinformation. Lisa is Professor at @dublincityuni.bsky.social l and a member of @yai.ie

The Biography of the week from the Dictionary of Irish Biography is the entry on Fanny and Anna Parnell: ‘A most dangerous experiment’. Although Charles Stewart Parnell is the better known member of the Parnell family, his sisters Fanny and Anna have also earned their place in Irish history.

Join us to celebrate @culturenightdub.bsky.social 2025 at RIA! Step inside Academy House and explore one of Dublin’s most stunning historic spaces: 19 Dawson Street, Dublin Friday, 19 September | 5:00 pm All are welcome! Find out more: https://www.ria.ie/work/public-engagement/culture-night-2025/

Tom Coughlin, President of IEEE, tells us about his hopes for the future of AI and Engineering, as part of RIA Discourse Series. Learn more about AI and Engineering here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/discourse-series-2024-ai-and-engineering-research-resources-and-regulation/ #RIA #DiscourseSeries

As the EU is mulling a Protein Strategy to bolster sustainable food systems, @easac.bsky.social has examined the growing world of meat alternatives, from plant-based and insect-derived proteins to cultivated meat and has released a report of its findings: easac.eu/fileadmin/us...

Join us for the opening event of the Discourse Series | Encountering Resilience: Tracing Its Intellectual Roots. Dr Peter Rogers, Macquarie University, and Deirdre Robertson, @esri.ie will explore the multiple meanings of resilience. Book your tickets now: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...

We're thrilled to announce that Nobel Laureate Professor Kip Thorne will deliver the 2025 Hamilton Lecture at the Royal Irish Academy on 16 October at 6pm. Thanks to Ibec for supporting Hamilton Day. You can now book your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/royalirishacademy/1819191

Four Archaeology Grants schemes offering funding opportunities for research across a number of areas are now open and accepting applications until 15 October. For further details see: https://www.ria.ie/grants/ and contact [email protected] with any queries.

The manuscript of the week is the Book of Knockninny, RIA MS C iv 1. The manuscript was compiled in 1718 for Brian Mág Uidhir of Knockninny, Co. Fermanagh. It contains a selection of historical poems and prose texts.

Join us for a two-day conference on the Book of Lecan. A collaboration between RIA, @maynoothuniversity.ie and the @dias.ie this is a wonderful opportunity to explore one of the the great treasures of Ireland's literary heritage. Book your tickets now shop.maynoothuniversity.ie/index.php?ap...

@mrkocnnll.bsky.social author, journalist and @irishtimes.com contributor, shared with us his fears about the future of AI and Creativity, as part of RIA Discourse Series. Learn more about AI and Creativity here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/discourse-series-ai-and-creativity/ #RIA #DiscourseSeries

The Manuscript of the Week is RIA MS 23 M 70, Leabhar Gabhála / The Book of the Invasions. The ‘Book of Invasions’ (‘Leabhar Gabhála’) is not the name of a specific manuscript. Rather it is an origin legend of the Irish people that exists in many variant versions.

A vital conversation ahead: For and Against a United Ireland, chaired by Sarah Carey. Experience the book brought to life at the National Concert Hall, November 30th. 👉 bit.ly/4p6klU8 @fotoole.bsky.social @sjamcbride.bsky.social

Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge/Cananachas na Gàidhlig 11-12 Meán Fómhair, 2025 Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann Comhdháil ina gcuirfear Teangeolaíocht na Gaeilge/Cananachas na Gàidhlig faoi chaibidil. Is féidir clárú agus tuilleadh eolais a fháil anseo: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...

We are delighted to announce that 'Knowth' (RIA, 2024, ed. Helena King) has been awarded the prestigious @archaeologyeaa.bsky.social Book Prize at the opening ceremony of the 31st EAA Annual Meeting on 2 September 2025. Find out more at https://shop.ria.ie/products/knowth

Join @fotoole.bsky.social and ‪‪‪‪‪@sjamcbride.bsky.social‬ for the event 'For and Against a United Ireland'. Chaired by @independent.ie columnist Sarah Carey, this event will explore the most pressing constitutional question since partition. Book your ticket here: www.nch.ie/all-events-l...

Luke O’Neill is Research Professor of Biochemistry at @tcddublin.bsky.social Learn more about his research here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/luke-oneill-mria-biochemist-and-immunologist/ #RoyalIrishAcademy #RIAGoldMedals

Join us for 'Discourse Series | Encountering resilience: tracing its intellectual roots' The first instalment in a six-part multidisciplinary series. It provides context for the series by offering an 'intellectual history' of resilience. Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/royalirishacademy/1803180

Deirdre Ahern, Professor in Law at @tcddublin.bsky.social tells us about her hopes for the future of Responsible AI, as part of RIA Discourse Series. Learn more about Responsible AI here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/discourse-series-responsible-ai-is-it-mission-impossible/ #DiscourseSeries

New Charlemont Grants funding stream (thanks to DFA) supports Irish researchers travelling to Welsh HEIs. Opens 10 September. Register your interest via [email protected] More information👉 ria.ie/grants/charlemont-grants

The manuscript of the week is the Book of Uí Mhaine, RIA MS D ii 1. Written around 1394, this manuscript is a large vellum book, and was probably planned as a prestige manuscript, designed to impress those who saw it.

📺 Nationwide re-airs this Friday at 7pm on @rteone.rte.ie for #HeritageWeek – tune in if you missed it! #RevealingGrangegorman 🎟️ Tickets still available for Colm Murray’s Plumblines Through Time tour of the historic Grangegorman site this Saturday: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...

Four new fellowships will support research into the RIA’s historic ties to colonialism. Projects will explore museum collections, imperial knowledge networks, colonial cartography, and the Academy’s role in the spoils of empire. Find out more 👉 https://tinyurl.com/5bxknnkx ‬

Great to see Richard Nairn's article about the Ussher Bird Notes featured in @irishtimes.com this Saturday! Grab your ticket for our Heritage Week lecture about this collection by Curator Emma Murphy @nmireland.bsky.social on 20 August. Book your ticket: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...

The Royal Irish Academy Library was delighted to hear from artist Helen Sewell Johnson in Portland OR, USA, who studied Irish folklore in Dublin in the 1960s.

William Schabas is professor of international law at Middlesex University London and professor emeritus of the @uniofgalway.bsky.social and @unileiden.bsky.social Learn more about his research here: https://www.ria.ie/blog/william-schabas-mria-lawyer/ #RoyalIrishAcademy #RIAGoldMedals

The Call for Papers for the 20th RIA/URSI research colloquium on radio science and communications is now open. Contributions are invited on the expansive theme of ‘Wireless Technology’. More information: ria.ie/2025/08/06/20th-ria-ursi-research-colloquium-on-radio-science-and-communications-2/

Join us in the Royal Irish Academy and online for a conference exploring the future of AI and education across the post-primary and higher education sectors on Tuesday 23 September. Book your tickets now. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/royalirishacademy/1804710

Tune in to BBC Four on Monday 11 August at 22.00 where Honorary MRIA and 2023 Cunningham Medal recipient Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell is featured in a powerful new documentary. Find out more about the documentary here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002h45s

National Heritage Week event: Naturalist’s Record: Stories from the Collections of R. J. Ussher Book your free tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/837tbpdf @birdwatchireland.bsky.social‬ @antaisce.bsky.social‬ ‪@irishenvnet.bsky.social‬ ‪@seanronayne.bsky.social‬

#CastlepookCaveProject2025 Prof. Frank McDermott, @ucddublin.bsky.social Geology, one of our collaborators on the project, visited us to take speleothem samples. Great to see & collab with Frank. He was one of my lecturers when I was an undergrad in UCD Science! @ria.ie @researchireland.ie

Check out the latest episode of RTÉ Brainstorm podcast ‘It’s 1970 and the Irish army are plotting to invade Northern Ireland’, based on an article written by Michael Kennedy, Executive Editor at The Royal Irish Academy. To listen go to: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Welcome to our newly elected Roger Woods, professor of Digital Systems at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social Learn about #RIAAdmittanceDay 2025: www.ria.ie/2025/05/22/28-new-members-admitted-to-the-royal-irish-academy/