The Irish Association for Cultural, Economic and Social Relations

The Irish Association for Cultural, Economic and Social Relations (sometimes simply known as The Irish Association) was founded in 1938 as an all-Ireland organisation.^[1]

Its founding criterion is stated as follows:

"The principal objective of The Irish Association is the promotion of communication, understanding and co-operation between all people of Ireland both North and South. The Association is a non-party political and non-sectarian body with the aim 'to make reason and goodwill take the place of passion and prejudice in Ireland, North and South'"^[1]

MISSION STATEMENT

VISION: Reason and goodwill to take the place of passion and prejudice in Ireland, North and South.

MISSION: To make a real contribution to the growth of reconciliation, mutual trust and respect through providing an impartial forum for dialogue and debate.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES: Act as a bridge to and between cultural, economic & social issues and interests across the Island; Encourage & develop broader and deeper analysis, debate and communication at all levels of Irish society; Continually recreate platforms and processes to enable effective forms of cultural, economic and social relationships to emerge in Northern Ireland and on the island of Ireland, North & South; Act as an impartial and membership-driven forum for the shared concerns of the wide range of organisations and individuals involved in North-South affairs.

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