The Irish Association

for cultural, economic and social relations

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.

Saving our lakes – shared island challenges and opportunities

11 June 2026

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About Us

Our history and mission

A closer look at who we are, what we do, and how we are governed. Read more

News & Events

Current and past meetings and seminars

Dates and details about in-person and online events organised by the association. Read more

Resources

Written material and audio-visual media

Includes articles, papers, and reports of general interest published by the association. Read more

Contact us

For your questions and feedback

Get in touch with our administration staff
and Council members by email. Contact

Become a Member

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 Irish Association.
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Saving our lakes – shared island challenges and opportunities, Ulster University, Belfast

11/06/2026

The Irish Association is holding a major conference on Saving our lakes – shared island challenges and opportunities, at 10.30am on Thursday 11 June 2026 in the Lantern Boardroom at Ulster University, Belfast. The Keynote Speaker is Professor Catherine Dalton, Professor of Environmental Geography, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick and...