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Welcome to The Irish Association

The principal objective of the Irish Association is the promotion of communication, understanding and co-operation between all the people of Ireland, both north and south. The Association is non-party political and non-sectarian in character. We draw members from both parts of the country. We run regular meetings of members in Belfast and Dublin, organising lectures and conferences with speakers drawn from public life across the island.

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The Association welcomes applications for membership from all those who may be interested in joining and are prepared to subscribe to the ideals and constitution of the Association.

Upcoming Events

We are pleased to draw attention to the events successfully held during 2023 - talks given by Rev. Chris Hudson on 25 challenges to bring about a new vision for Unionism; seminars on Arts and the Agreement hosted at the Lyric Theatre and on Exploring Britishness & Irishness, speakers Peter Shirlow, John Coakley and Etain Tannam; A new look at identities in Ireland, North and South; and most recently, Paul Mullan spoke on positive developments in the running of City Hall, Belfast. Forthcoming events - Christmas lunch will be on Tuesday, 12th December in Belfast, speaker to be announced shortly, that event preceded by a Symposium in planning, looking back at the Decade of Commemorations, scheduled to be held in Belfast on afternoon of Friday, 24th November.

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City Hall and the Evolution of Belfast Politics  Paul Mullan

City Hall and the Evolution of Belfast Politics Paul Mullan

02 Sep, 2023

Wynn's Hotel, Dublin Saturday, 2nd September, 2023 Drawing on his Ph.D thesis, Dr. Mullan, Director...

25 Challenges for Unionism to Build a Better N. Ireland

25 Challenges for Unionism to Build a Better N. Ireland

03 Jun, 2023

A New Vision for Unionism? Wynn's Hotel, 27th Maym 2023 Speaker: Rev. Chris Hudson, Member N. Irelan...

Exploring Britishness and Irishness - a new look at identities in Ireland, North and South

Exploring Britishness and Irishness - a new look at identities in Ireland, North and South

28 Apr, 2023

Speakers Prof. Peter Shirlow, Institute of Irish Studies, Liverpool University; Prof. John Coakley, ...