St Ann’s Church and the Mansion House is the Royal Irish Academy at 19 Dawson Street
About this Event
On this guided tour, visitors will learn about the architecture and ownership of this late-eighteenth century Georgian townhouse, and the families who called it home. We will discover more about the Academy's early beginnings and some of the prominent men and women connected to it. We will also delve into the print and archival collections of the Royal Irish Academy Library and finish by discussing the structure, governance, and work of the Academy today.
This event has been organised to mark Dublin Festival of History.
Image: Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson Street.
Riachtanais rochtana
An bhfuil riachtanais rochtana de chineál ar bith agat? An bhféadfaimis cuidiú leat tairbhe iomlán a bhaint as an imeacht? Bí i dteagmháil, roimh ré, le hoifigeach rochtana an Acadaimh, [email protected]
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Eolas faoi Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann
Is cumann léannta neamhspleách, uile-oileáin é Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann, a bunaíodh sa bhliain 1785. Tacaíonn an tAcadamh le scoláireacht agus taighde sna heolaíochtaí, sna daonnachtaí agus sna heolaíochtaí sóisialta. Tá tuairim is 680 comhalta tofa ann agus 80 ball foirne, agus déanann siad ionadaíocht ar son na hÉireann go hidirnáisiúnta, cuireann siad comhairle shaineolach ar fáil don rialtas, déanann siad taighde, déanann siad deontais taighde a riaradh, eagraíonn siad comhdhálacha agus léachtaí poiblí, cuireann siad leabhair agus irisí acadúla i gcló, agus déanann siad cúram de leabharlann taighde.
About the Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy, established in 1785, is an all-island, independent learned society and academic body that champions research by supporting and promoting scholarship in the sciences, humanities and social sciences. Its elected membership of approximately 680 individuals and 80 staff represent Ireland internationally, provide expert advice to government, carry out research, administer research grants, organise conferences and public lectures, publish academic books and journals, and maintain a research library.
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Royal Irish Academy, 19 Dawson St, Dublin, Ireland
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