Political Studies Association of Ireland

Website: www.psai.ie

The Political Studies Association of Ireland (PSAI) was founded in 1982 to promote the study of politics in and of Ireland. It organises an annual conference each autumn and publishes Irish Political Studies. It also sponsors other meetings, organises research activities and publishes books on Irish politics. The Association has over 200 members. Membership is open to all in third level institutions, research organisations and similar bodies who are engaged in research in politics.

OFFICERS:

The 2007-2008 Executive Committee is:

    * Neil Collins (President)
    * John Garry (Vice President)
    * Theresa Reidy (Secretary)
    * Eoin O’Malley (Treasurer)
    * Jessie Blackbourne (Postgraduate Rep)
    * Aaron Edwards
    * Katy Hayward
    * Conor McGrath
    * Niall O’Dochartaigh
    * Niamh Puirseil
    * Jane Suiter
    * Liam Weeks


JOURNAL
Irish Political Studies
http://www.psai.ie/journal.asp
Irish Political Studies (IPS) is the only refereed journal exclusively dedicated to the publication of high-quality accademic articles on Irish politics. It covers politics in the Republic of Ireland, in Northern Ireland, the politics of their bilateral relationship and the politics of their relationship with the United Kingdom, and the European Union. IPS is the official journal of the Political Studies Association of Ireland, the professional body of political scientists in Ireland, North and South.