Books in Irish
Books in Irish - an important resource for Irish language publishing, the Academy Library caters for the Irish language in all formats.
Early Irish Imprints
Early Irish imprints - The Academy Library holds many important early print collections relating to Ireland – cultural, economic, linguistic, social and political aspects of our history.
Early Scientific Works
An introduction to the scientific collections held by the Academy Library.
Haliday Pamphlet and Tract Collections
The Haliday Collection comprises over 36,000 pamphlets and tracts from 16th to 19th centuries. It is an invaluable source for the study of Irish social, economic, political and cultural history, literature and antiquities.
Irish History Collection
The Irish History Collection - a go-to resource for all aspects of Irish history from the earliest times. Try out our online catalogues to find our more.
Irish and International Journal Collections
The Academy Library holds major national and international journal collections of historic and current interest to research.
The Library of Thomas Moore, Hon. MRIA, 1779-1852
The private library of Thomas Moore, ‘the Bard of Erin,’ is a fine collection of classical literature and historical, literary and philosophical works.
The Members’ Publications collection of the Royal Irish Academy Library is a collection of publications, written or edited by Academy Members (MRIAs). Holdings can be accessed through the Library’s Main Catalogue.
A collection of 19th and 20th century booksellers’ catalogues and auction catalogues, includes sales of private library collections.
The Library of Osborn Bergin
Guide to the collection of O.J. Bergin, outstanding Irish scholar and philologist