Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy is one of the country's principal learned societies and was founded in 1785 to promote the 'advancement of science, polite literature and antiquities'. The Royal Irish Academy is one of the country's principal learned societies and was founded in 1785 to promote the 'advancement of science, polite literature and antiquities'.

In 1852 it moved to its present abode in Dawson Street, Northland House, built in 1770 for the Knox Family of Dungannon. Treasures of the Academy include the Ardagh Chalice, the Tara Brooch and the Cross of Cong (all on display in the National Museum, Kildare Street) as well as many rare books and manuscripts. An important function of the Academy today is the publication of major works of Irish interest.

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Location:
Royal Irish Academy
19 Dawson St
Dublin 2

Tel.: 01 676 2570

Opening hours:
Mon-Thurs 10.00-17.30, Fri 10.00-17.00.
Closed bank holidays.

Visitors must register with the library. Visit the RIA website for details.