Sociological Association of Ireland
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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
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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:
