Research Ireland

Ireland’s new competitive research and innovation funding agency, established following an amalgamation of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council.

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Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland

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Minister Lawless welcomes the appointment by the Board of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland of Dr Diarmuid O’Brien as new CEO

May 2025

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Research Ireland Forum

We are pleased to announce the first Research Ireland Forum will take place on Thursday, 5th June 2025. We warmly invite you to register now to join us online and take part in this important event.

(Re)introducing DARIAH-IE

DARIAH-IE will be hosting an online seminar targeted at those working within, and adjacent to, the Irish Digital Arts and Humanities communities, on Tuesday 27th May, 12:00 to 13:30 Dublin local time.

Cut from the Same Cloth: The Fabric of our Lives

A unique exhibition, merging art, science, and community, will be on display at The Hunt Museum, Limerick until 29th May.

Dublin Maker Festival: Open Call for Makers!

Are you a maker, creator, builder, inventor, crafter, hacker, educator, or enthusiast who loves to share what you do? Now’s your chance to be part of Dublin Maker 2025

Ireland’s newest research and innovation agency

In 2024, Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland was established. This amalgamation of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council is a key part of the Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy.