The Irish Way, a unique cultural experience for teenagers, is a nationally recognized summer study abroad program that has educated over 3000 American high school students since 1975.

The Irish Perceptions Series is a nationwide lecture and performance series featuring Irish artists, historians, storytellers and personalities. The series runs every fall and spring throughout the IACI's network of chapter cities and other venues.

The IACI Awards are granted annually to artists, writers, and organizations in Ireland for their efforts in Irish history, literature, and art.

The Irish Research Fund award program was established by the IACI in 1988 with the belief that responsible inquiry into the Irish American experience is crucial to providing a lasting record of Irish and Irish American history, traditions, and contributions to Western Civilization.

The IACI/NUIG Visiting Fellowship in Irish Studies is granted to an Irish studies scholar, typically a resident of the United States, and provides a semester (4 months or more) at the National University of Ireland-Galway.

A partnership with the Arts Councils of the Republic of Ireland enables the Institute to support a residency program that provides the opportunity for an Irish artist to participate in the Location One contemporary art program in New York City.

The IACI coordinated an international effort to place commemorative statues in Cobh, County Cork and at Ellis Island in honor of the 100th anniversary of Annie Moore, a 15 year old girl from County Cork, becoming the first immigrant processed at Ellis Island.

The international IACI network of chapters enables our members to deliver rich and lively programming to communities across the United States and Ireland. Contact chapters directly or check our Latest News section for chapter programming.