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Bearing Fruit: Tales from the RDS Archives

Bearing Fruit: Tales from the RDS Archives

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 Did you know that the RDS is one of Europe’s oldest philanthropic societies, and our mission to drive positive change for Ireland remains the same today as it did with our Foundation in 1731. This new Podcast series, produced by the RDS Library & Archives, tells the story of the RDS beyond its more familiar face as Ireland’s premier events venue. Our podcast title comes from the RDS Latin motto, Nostri Plena Laboris which roughly translates as our work bears fruit. Join us as we take a deep dive into the RDS Archives to discover the fascinating history of this unique institution, which has been delivering social impact across Ireland for almost 300 years.RDS Monde Sciences sociales
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  • From Cario to Cork: The Lawrence E. Steele Collection

    From Cario to Cork: The Lawrence E. Steele Collection
    Nov 27 2025
    From 1895 to 1914, amateur Egyptologist and RDS Member Lawrence E. Steele made 4 trips to Egypt, where he visited archaeological digs, ancient temple complexes and the Cairo museum. On his return Steele lectured around Ireland on Egyptology, utilising the photographs he took, and the glass lantern slides he purchased on his travels. The record of his visits, including 1,500 glass lantern slides, several diaries and notebooks and an album of press-cuttings of reviews of Steele’s lectures were left to the RDS collections in 1946. From 2024-2025 the RDS Library & Archives were fortunate to receive funding from a private donor and from the Heritage Council Community Heritage Grant Scheme to digitise this collection. It is now complete and available to view on the RDS Digital Archive. In this episode of Bearing Fruit: Tales from the RDS Archives, Foundation Director Niamh de Loughry talk about Steele’s life and legacy and explore the broader RDS digital collections. View the RDS Digital Collections here: https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/
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    16 min
  • The RDS and Irish Forestry

    The RDS and Irish Forestry
    Nov 4 2025
    During the 18 th century the RDS facilitated the planting of around 55 million trees in Ireland. The National Botanic Gardens, founded by the Society in 1795, experimented with different tree species into the 19 th century and in 1988 they introduced the first forestry awards in Ireland. In this podcast we join Niamh de Loughry RDS Foundation Director, Head of RDS Library & Archives Natasha Serne and Head of the RDS Forest and Woodlands Awards judging panel Dr Mick Keane to explore the near 300-year-old story of the RDS and Irish forestry. The RDS Forest and Woodland Awards recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These practices include sound commercial management, environmental protection, and biodiversity. The Awards are now open for entries until Friday, December 19. To apply, visit RDS - Forestry Awards The RDS would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their support and dedication to the Awards; the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc, and Woodlands of Ireland.
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    36 min
  • The Story of the RDS and Irish Craft

    The Story of the RDS and Irish Craft
    May 2 2025
    From its involvement with the Irish linen industry in the 18th century, to the introduction of public exhibitions in the 19th and 20th centuries, to its continuing support of the sector today with the launch of the new RDS Craft Awards, the RDS has always played a pivotal role in the support of native craft and design. Join RDS Foundation Director Niamh de Loughry, Head of Library & Archives, Natasha Serne and Research Ireland Enterprise Fellow, Dr Deirdre Foley, for the latest episode of the RDS Library & Archives podcast series Bearing fruit: Tales from the RDS Archives, as they explore the rich history of the RDS and its involvement in the support of Irish craft.
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    20 min
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