The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland

Founded in 2001, the Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland (IAI) is the professional organisation representing archaeologists working throughout Ireland. Our membership includes all sectors of the profession in both jurisdications.

All members of IAI are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Codes of Professional Conduct which the institute has implemented.

The Institute is currently running the second phase of a pilot scheme of Continuous Professional Development courses. Courses are open to both members and non-members, however members of IAI can avail of a reduced course fee.

Benefits of Membership include:

• reduced fee for IAI conferences and CPD events
• free publications:
• Journal of Irish Archaeology
• IAI News: biannual newletter
• standards and guidance documents
• access to the Irish Collection on JSTOR
• right to use postnominal MIAI (full members only)
• right to use postnominal CMIAI (corporate members only)
• optional listing in Register of Members

Important Announcements

August 2010

National Monuments Service - Relocation

The National Monuments Service has recently moved from its previous base at Dun Sceine to new offices in the Custom House. A notice with revised contact information can be downloaded here.

Introduction To Landscape Character Assessment (LCA) 

A CPD course on Landscape Character Assessment will take place on 22-23 September at Spanish Point and Tulla, Co. Clare. Those interested in attending are recommended to book immediately. Booking form and additional information are available here.

May 2010

In Memoriam: Dáire O'Rourke

The Institute of Archaeologists of Ireland notes with sadness the untimely death of our former member Dáire O'Rourke. 

Dáire was head of archaeology with the National Roads Authority, she was formerly City Archaeologist for Dublin Corporation and prior to that curator of DVBLINIA. Dáire was an authority on medieval footwear and leather-working. In her work she was a strong and determined advocate for archaeology and archaeologists and was passionately committed to communicating to the widest possible audience the significant discoveries made in the course of development projects. The Institute's deepest sympathies are proffered to her family, friends and colleagues

She will be sadly missed.