The Royal Irish Academy The Irish Academy is the only institution in Ireland that includes the highest level of academic excellence in the natural sciences, humanities and social sciences.

Fellows of the Royal Irish Academy of Science are drawn from the best scientific minds and academic authorities in Ireland. The Royal College of Science is the highest academic honor in Ireland, and the selection of Fellows is extremely rigorous. The famous Fellows include 1995 Nobel Laureate in Literature Seamus · Heaney, former Irish President Mary · Robinson and current President Mary · McAleese, etc.