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Projects

We run collaborative projects to find out more about our history and promote the collections we hold

The Read's Collection: A conservation project

Working with metal conservator, Eleanor Haworth, we will be conserving and assessing over 800 objects relating to the historic cutlers and medical instrument makers, Read's. We hope to be able preserve the legacy of Dublin's oldest shop, located at 4 Parliament Street.

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Previous Projects

Research Project

Quin Tassie Collection

Working with National Galleries Scotland and the University of Edinburgh, we carried out research into a unique collection hat sits at the intersection of art, science and medical history in eighteenth century Dublin.

Research Project

Dr Kathleen Lynn's Diaries

Explore the revolutionary diaries of Dr Kathleen Lynn, Chief Medical Officer for the Irish Citizens Army in 1916

Research Project

Lives of the Fellows

Biographies of some of the extraordinary Fellows of the College, to include our female Fellows and Presidents of RCPI

Research Project

Changing Perceptions

Women of art and medicine at RCPI

Research Project

Timeline of the Presidents

Sharing records of the Presidents of RCPI since our foundation in 1654

Get involved

Whether it is to help with a research project or to help identify old medical instruments, we are always looks for volunteers to support the work of the Heritage Centre.