Irish_American_Cultural_Institute

Irish American Cultural Institute

Irish American Cultural Institute

Organization

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.[citation needed]

Publications

The Institute publishes:

  • Éire-Ireland, a scholarly journal[3]
  • Ducas, a newsletter

Patron

Its current patron is Michael D. Higgins, the President of Ireland.

References

  1. [1]
    "Annie Moore". Irish American Cultural Institute. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  2. [2]
    "Irish-American Cultural Institute". Project MUSE 25. Archived from the original on 25 March 2009. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
  3. [3]
    "Publications: Éire-Ireland". Irish American Cultural Institute. Retrieved 14 April 2023.


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