Welcome to the Irish American Cultural Institute!

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.

 

 
 

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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE WASHINGTON'S IRISH BALL

 

We invite you to join us Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Madison Hotel, Morristown, New Jersey, as we honor Thomas Giblin.
 

Every year, the IACI commemorates this unique historical moment with the Washington’s St. Patrick’s Day Ball, fittingly held within a stone’s throw of Washington’s Headquarters National Park in Morristown. The Washington's St. Patrick's Day Ball is an annual gala to benefit the established educational, arts, and cultural programming of the Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI). The evening is a blend of history, pageantry, music, and dance. 

 

This year, we are pleased to announce a special performance by  Aideen O’Donnell, harpist and singer, studied in her native Ireland at the Sion Hill School with renowned Irish harpist Mairin Ni She (Ferriter) and received operatic voice training at the Royal Irish Academy of Music.

Learn more about the Ball.
 

ANNOUNCING NEW IACI PATRON - MICHAEL D. HIGGINS

The IACI is proud to announce that the new President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins has accepted our invitation to serve as Patron of the IACI. We are very honored and look forward to continuing our long time efforts to promote Irish Culture with the support of President Higgins. View letter

 

 



 

 

 

Looking for a local chapter, Irish radio, genealogy searches or children's crafts?  Visit our new "Resources" page.  We would like to expand this area, so please feel free to send any recommendations for this page!  Visit Resources now!


Everyone knows the Irish are a talented bunch!  We invite IACI members to share their stories, events, pictures, book/movie reviews, recipes, etc.  Please visit our Member Forum to see recent submissions.

 
 

Chapter News

  Were you once a member of a local chapter of the IACI? Perhaps you are new to our Institute and would like to meet with others in your area who are interested in Irish American Culture?

If you would like to help form a new chapter in your area, or if you were involved in one in the past and would be interested in reforming, please contact us.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

New Programs

 

IACI Member Benefits

 

The IACI is looking to expand our programs to focus on children, teens and educators.  Please visit our newest site - www.irishamericankids.org

If you are an educator and would be willing to serve on our advisory committee to assist with curriculum, web content and program planning, or have any suggestions for enhancing this program,  please contact us.

 

 

 

As a member, you will receive Eire-Ireland.   Click here to join now!


Our informative e-newsletter offers members insights into Irish culture, history, and the latest happenings at the IACI. Besides providing updates on IACI programming, this publication offers feature articles, educational information, book reviews, and a wealth of other information.  It's Irish American culture, delivered straight to your e-mail inbox! To view a past edition, or sign up Click here .