We are thrilled to invite you to attend IReL’s Persistent Identifier Webinar, taking place on Thursday 21st May from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (Irish Time). As the DataCite and ORCID Consortium Leads, we aim to bring together individuals and institutions to celebrate and discuss PID adoption in Ireland. This event will focus on maintaining […]
Read More →
The National Open Access Advisory Group has been in existence since early 2023. It was established to provide guidance on the development of the National Open Access Monitor and to ensure that the project was delivered in accordance with National Open Research Framework (NORF) requirements and in line with international best practice. As part of the next phase of development, the Monitor […]
Read More →
As part of its ongoing strategy development work, IReL has published a new Landscape Analysis report, prepared by Research Consulting (UK). The report provides an overview of the current environment in which IReL operates, highlighting key trends, strengths, and opportunities. It is intended to support strategic thinking within IReL and across the sector, and to […]
Read More → We are pleased to invite you to take part in the Research Monitoring Survey – National Open Access Monitor, Ireland 2026. We welcome responses from anyone interested in research monitoring – regular users, occasional users, or those new to the Monitor. Your insights and experiences are essential in helping us strengthen and expand this national infrastructure. The purpose […]
Read More →
The Irish Research eLibrary (IReL) has been appointed as the new host of the National Open Research Forum (NORF). This transition follows a formal mandate issued by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (DFHERIS), which reflects IReL’s national leadership in delivering open scholarship infrastructure and services across Ireland’s higher education […]
Read More → IReL is embarking on a strategic planning initiative that will shape its direction and priorities for the next five years. Research Consulting (UK), an external consultancy with expertise in research information, library strategy, and stakeholder engagement, has been appointed to lead the development of the new strategic plan. Rob Johnson, Managing Director of Research Consulting, said: “IReL occupies a unique position in Ireland’s research infrastructure, […]
Read More →
As the Maynooth University community marks Green Week (23–30 March), it’s an ideal moment to highlight the ways in which IReL contributes to environmental responsibility, climate action, and a sustainable scholarly future. IReL is strengthening Ireland’s climate and sustainability efforts by expanding open access, promoting transparent research infrastructure, and now taking new steps to understand and reduce the environmental impact of digital […]
Read More →
IReL and OpenAIRE have announced the completion of a comprehensive assessment of Ireland’s National Open Access Monitor using the OSMI Principles of Open Science Self‑Assessment. This evaluation marks a significant milestone in Ireland’s commitment to advancing transparent, responsible, and high‑quality open science practices. The National Open Access Monitor, launched to track and report on the open […]
Read More →
IReL is pleased to announce a new open access publishing agreement with ACM. Under this new arrangement, authors across participating IReL member institutions will be eligible for uncapped open access publishing rights with ACM, subject to standard article review and acceptance processes. This means that eligible authors will be able to publish open access in […]
Read More →
Since 2025, IReL has been promoting and coordinating members’ supports for Diamond open access publishing. Diamond open access means OA without any barriers to participation: the content is freely available to anyone to read or reuse, and authors anywhere are free to publish their works without publication charges or needing to be eligible for OA publishing agreements. IReL already funds support for OA without barriers (such as with our […]
Read More →irel@mu.ie
IReL, Maynooth University, Mill Street, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 H3C2, Ireland