Sociological Association of Ireland
The Sociological Association of Ireland (SAI) is the professional academic society for sociologists in Ireland, and was founded in 1973. The academic journal of the SAI is the Irish Journal of Sociology, which is published by Manchester University Press. The association also publishes a monthly online newsletter for members, the SAI News. SAI members come from a variety of different backgrounds, ranging through postgraduate students, lecturers, civil servants and social researchers. The SAI is notable as a sociological association as it draws members from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, in addition to many international members. The SAI also has an International Research Council, with global participation.
International Networks
The Sociological Association of Ireland is a member of the European Sociological Association (ESA), and the International Sociological Association (ISA).
SAI Annual Conference
The SAI hosts an annual conference for members and international delegates to promote the discussion of sociological topics.
Organisational structure of the SAI
The SAI is governed by the SAI Executive Committee, consisting of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Membership Secretary. Decisions are monitored and ratified by the SAI Executive Committee. The Executive Committee meets twice a semester, in addition to organising the SAI's Annual Conference.
Past and Current SAI Presidents
- Dr. Treasa Galvin (TCD)
- Dr. Iarfhlaith Watson (UCD)
- Dr. Amanda Haynes (UL)
- Prof. Tom Inglis (UCD)
- Dr. Ciaran McCullagh (UCC)
- Dr. Liam Leonard (IT Sligo)
- Dr. Paul Ryan (NUIM)
Past and Current Irish Journal of Sociology Editors
- Dr. Anne Byrne (NUIG)
- Dr. Ricca Edmonson (NUIG)
- Dr. Tony Varley (NUIG)
- Dr. Donal Igoe (NUIG)
- Dr. Alice Feldman (UCD)
- Prof. Tom Inglis (UCD)
- Prof. Stephen Mennell, (UCD)
- Dr. Iarflaith Watson (UCD)
- Dr. Anne Cleary (UCD)
- Dr. Colin Coulter (NUIM)
- Dr. Linda Connolly (UCC)
- Dr. Niamh Hourigan (UCC)
- Dr. Linda Grey (NUIM)
- Dr. Brian Conway (NUIM)
References
- "Overcoming sociological fragmentation in Europe (Ireland/History)". Anovasofie.
- Conway, B (2006). "The historical origins, development and present status of Irish sociology" (PDF). Sociological Origins (5): 1.
- "Galwayman made President of the Sociology Association of Ireland". Galway Advertiser. August 9, 2012.
- McDonald, B (2011). An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland (2nd ed.). Dublin: Gill and MacMillan. ISBN 978-0717145508.
- Tovey, H; Share, P; Corcoran, M (2007). A Sociology of Ireland: An Introduction (3rd ed.). Dublin: Gill and MacMillan. ISBN 978-0717142101.
- "Social change discussed at SAI Conference". Sligo: Institute of Technology. May 2011.
External links
Website of the Sociological Association of Ireland
Website of the Irish Journal of Sociology (Manchester University Press/Ingenta Connect)
Website of the European Sociological Association:
Irish Sociology at 40-An Invitation: ’Sociology from the Age of Aquarius to the Age of Austerity’: SAI Editorial by Dr. Liam Leonard, President of the Sociological Association of Ireland.
National University of Ireland Maynooth website: