Founded in 1962, the Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI) is the leading Irish American cultural organization. The IACI is a federally recognized 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit national organization devoted to promoting an intelligent appreciation of Ireland and the role and contributions of the Irish in America. The IACI is strictly apolitical and nonsectarian, and is the only Irish American organization that has as its patron, The President of Ireland.

Over the past four decades, the IACI has carved an honored place for the Irish dimension in American life. No comparable body has such an impressive track record of achievement and sustained programming.

Announcing Our Newest Member Benefit

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As a member, we invite you to build your Éire-Ireland library with our newest membership benefit.  All active members will have the opportunity purchase back issues of Éire-Ireland for a nominal shipping and handling fee ($10 per issue-domestic / $20 per issue-International). This offer is based on availability and on a first come, first served basis.  To join, click here.

 Now Available - Éire-Ireland Volume 45 1&2 -  Special Issue: Urban Ireland

"If the urban experience has indeed been comparatively underappreciated in Irish Studies, I think it fair to say that the strength and range of this collection of essays goes some way toward remedying that deficit. Comprising a variety of disciplinary methods, commitments, and perspectives, the volume addresses many of the major cruxes, past and present, that have contoured and continue to contour the historical and cultural evolution of the Irish city."    -   Joseph Valente (SUNY–Buffalo)  Guest Editor

 Irish Heritage Day at the Newark Bears Stadium, Newark, NJ  (July 22)  Join us for an evening of baseball and Irish Culture.  Enjoy the sounds of pipers, learn Irish history, and pick up your free gift "A Brief History of Ireland" booklet.

Irish Whiskey Tasting Plans are in progress for our  Tentative date - Sunday, October, 24th, Morris County, New Jersey.

Washington's Irish Ball (February 26)   Every year, the IACI commemorates the unique historical moment when General George Washington issued an official proclamation in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day to his troops.  To learn more, click here.