Royal Dublin Society

Renowned Irish scientist Dervilla Donnelly dies aged 94

‘Remarkable woman with an extraordinary career’ taught at UCD from 1956 and became an internationally respected chemist

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 20:29

Cork’s extraordinary genius who influenced the history of computing

Percy Ludgate’s 1909 paper played a crucial role in shaping the early computer industry, although he was unaware of its impact

Thu Jun 06 2024 - 06:00

The year of Jack B Yeats: artist’s 1950 ‘masterpiece’ could fetch record €2m

‘Shouting’ described as one of artist’s greatest achievements ahead of Whyte’s auction

Sat Nov 27 2021 - 06:00

The Armagh woman who made one of the greatest astronomical discoveries of 20th century

Wild Geese: Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell says there were upsides to not winning a Nobel prize

Fri Nov 19 2021 - 05:50

The Botanic Gardens and me: Conor Pope traces his family tree through the Gardens’ history

‘I don’t think very many people in the country have such a direct line of descendancy to something so special’ – family historian Tricia Kearns

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Systematic cruelty of mother and baby homes dates back to 18th century

Foundling Hospital children ate stirabout infested with clock beetles and earwigs

Tue May 04 2021 - 01:00

Tech conference organiser UXDX to hold in-person event in Dublin

Three-day event at RDS capped at 600 people

Wed Jan 06 2021 - 15:57

Trinity College’s Geraldine Ruane named CEO of the RDS

She will take up the role early next year following the retirement of Michael Duffy

Fri Oct 30 2020 - 16:43

Smurfit Irish art to headline at Sotheby’s London sale

Preview exhibition will show important Irish works valued at around €6million that are likely destined for private collections once sold

Sat Jun 06 2020 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Seanad candidates get their campaigns in full swing

Ruth Coppinger goes on the attack while Justin Warfield warbles some old tunes

Sat Mar 07 2020 - 02:23

‘Lack of confidence’ stopping women showjumping

Trainer and rider Nicola FitzGibbon blames impostor syndrome

Wed Aug 07 2019 - 01:00

Royal Portrush is one of six clubs on the island that has a royal prefix

County Down, Belfast, Dublin and Curragh also got a royal honour

Tue Jul 16 2019 - 22:22

RDS gives big tech a run for its money in the innovation stakes

The society, founded in 1731, has always had innovation as its central focus

Thu Jun 20 2019 - 06:25

How a team of Irish astronomers eclipsed their more famous rivals

A landmark experiment in 1919 set out to prove Einstein’s theory of relativity by observing a total eclipse. Irishmen Andrew Crommelin and Howard Grubb played central roles

Wed May 29 2019 - 06:00

Parents want more focus on science in primary schools, survey finds

Research reveals belief science education will give children an advantage in future careers

Wed Mar 06 2019 - 11:30

National children’s science centre risks being put on a shelf for another decade

Opinion: It has funding, government backing and planning permission. So what’s taking so long?

Sun Nov 04 2018 - 13:30

'Leap of faith’ move to RDS Leinster's best decision

Mick Dawson hoping side can benefit soon from proposed €30m upgrade to RDS

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 07:00

Everything you need to know about this year’s Dublin Horse Show

Annual equestrian event runs for five days

Wed Aug 08 2018 - 12:07

EU officials increasingly believe no-deal Brexit is likely, says Creighton

Former European affairs minister says it would be hard to see any deal emerge if talks drag into the new year

Tue Aug 07 2018 - 20:08

Wife of Derek Quinlan to net windfall from Bankcentre site

Siobhán Quinlan and Johnny Ronan own site worth €120m

Thu Jul 12 2018 - 04:00

Monument men – An Irishman’s Diary on the Earl of Carlisle, Goldsmith and Burke

Wed Apr 25 2018 - 00:01

Rising rates could be threat to Irish aviation leasing business

Avolon CEO Domhnal Slattery tells forum less well-funded lessors may be at risk

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 21:21

Over 500 people in need served Christmas dinner at RDS

Knights of St Columbanus organise 93rd annual dinner as well as goodie bags

Mon Dec 25 2017 - 15:54

‘I had to find batteries for the lights before I could operate’

Think our health system is bad? There is a global shortage of workers and equipment

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 07:00

Sights for sore legs: Landmarks that line the Dublin Marathon route

Runners in the Dublin City Marathon will pass many places of historical and architectural interest

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 06:00

Dublin Horse Show clears hurdles with Michael Duffy in saddle

RDS chief who turned around flailing event has eyes set on redeveloping the main arena

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 05:44

Limerick woodturner whose work was internationally renowned

Obituary: Liam Flynn – born 1969 – died April 8th, 2017

Sat May 13 2017 - 00:57

Leading Irish scientist honoured by Royal Irish Academy

Cunningham Medal recipient Prof Dervilla Donnelly is first woman to receive award

Tue Mar 07 2017 - 17:57

Irish chemist to receive highest honour from RIA

Prof Dervilla Donnelly to be awarded medal for outstanding contributions to scholarship

Thu Feb 23 2017 - 00:00

Maths Week: Man with a mission talks maths with teens

Going visual provides a better way to teach maths says academic James Tanton

Wed Oct 19 2016 - 16:23

RDS redevelopment: ‘Area is at breaking point’, residents say

Concerned locals to appeal council decision amid concerns over traffic and parking

Tue Oct 04 2016 - 13:43

RDS arena €26m revamp granted permission by city council

Project to raise capacity for Leinster Rugby games, provide new facilities for other events

Mon Oct 03 2016 - 21:00

Why do Irish institutions still call themselves ‘royal’?

More than 90 years after independence, academies and colleges based in Ireland retain obsolete royal identities

Mon Sept 26 2016 - 06:00

RDS ‘a constant encroachment on our lives’: Residents object to stand plan for Leinster rugby

‘It’s constant harassment from traffic. Residential life is gone here at the weekends’

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 11:54