The Royal Irish Academy (RIA), established in 1785, serves as an all-island learned society, recognising academic achievement and contributing expertise to enhance the public good. The RIA maintains a long tradition of sharing knowledge and insight across the full range of disciplines in the sciences, humanities and social sciences.

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The RIA aims to be accessible to all visitors, however due to the building’s status as a protected structure and our location, we are limited in the alterations that can be made.

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