Talk:Royal Irish Academy

Latest comment: 10 years ago by Rgdboer in topic Cunningham Medal

"Royal?" edit

Post 1921 (or 1937, or 1949), has there ever been any agitation to remove the "Royal" from the name of the institution? --Jfruh (talk) 03:14, 17 October 2006 (UTC)Reply

Dont think so, I am sure it would have been renamed long ago. Djegan 21:40, 17 October 2006 (UTC)Reply
I was coming here to ask just the same question. I'm amazed they've kept the "Royal" in their name! Moncrief (talk) 17:16, 15 February 2008 (UTC)Reply
Royal means it was founded by royal charter, a form of quality control. As in: Royal Dublin Society, Royal Irish Academy of Music, Royal St. George Yacht Club, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland etc. etc.86.42.199.157 (talk) 05:04, 29 May 2012 (UTC)Reply

Cunningham Medal edit

Some noted scientists have been given a Cunningham Medal by the Royal Irish Academy. The article would be improved by explaining the history of this award.Rgdboer (talk) 21:37, 5 April 2014 (UTC)Reply