Irish American Cultural Institute
| Abbreviation | IACI |
|---|---|
| Established | 1962 |
| Founder | Eoin McKiernan |
| Location | United States of America |
| Fields | Irish culture |
| Publication | Éire-Ireland |
| Website | iaci-usa.org |
The Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI) is an American cultural group founded in Saint Paul, Minnesota, by Dr. Eoin McKiernan in 1962. The group's purpose is to promote an intelligent appreciation of Ireland and the role and contributions of the Irish in America culture. It also sponsors research and awards prizes in the field of Irish Studies. It also awards the Annie Moore Award, which is given "to an individual who has made significant contributions to the Irish and/or Irish American community and legacy".[1]
From 1962 to 1995, the institute was hosted by the College of St. Thomas (now the University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)).[2] In 1995, the organization moved its headquarters to Morristown, New Jersey.[3]
Publications
The Institute publishes:
Patron
Michael D. Higgins, President of Ireland, served as the institute's patron until the end of his presidential term.
References
- Back to citation "Annie Moore". Irish American Cultural Institute. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- Back to citation "Irish-American Cultural Institute". Project MUSE 25. Archived from the original on 25 March 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- Back to citation "History" (PDF). Irish American Cultural Institute. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- Back to citation "Publications: Éire-Ireland". Irish American Cultural Institute. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- Back to citation "Eire-Ireland: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Irish Studies". Eire-Ireland. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
External links
- official website
- Irish American Cultural Institute Records at the University of St. Thomas