Welcome to the website of the Ireland-U.S. Council. Our mission is to build
business links between America and Ireland. This site contains detailed information
on the organization's programs and
activities in both the United States and in the Emerald Isle.
We value your interest in the mission of the Council and always welcome
new members. We hope that you find the answers here to any questions you
may have about us. If not, please contact us and we
will be happy to tell you more.
It was back in 1962 that, in preparation for the visit of President John F. Kennedy
to Ireland the following year, two organizations were created as a measure to build
institutional form around a structure to improve the relations between America and
Ireland.
One was dedicated to cultural relations - the American Irish Foundation, which has
since merged into the American Ireland Fund. Your Council was the other and was
aimed at building business bonds between America and Ireland.
We cherish the shared commitments that connect us to our Council mission. During
the past year, the Council has enjoyed outstanding support from members and from
many benefactors, patrons and sponsors. On behalf of the Council's Board and the
entire membership of the organization throughout the United States and in all parts
of Ireland, we offer thanks for the support we continue to receive.
Dennis Swanson
Ireland-U.S. Council President
The Ireland-U.S. Council Welcomes Decisions To Expand Work Visa Programs Between
Ireland and the United States
The Ireland-U.S. Council welcomes the decisions of both the Irish Government and
the United States Administration to implement a substantial liberalization of visa
rules allowing for U.S. citizens to work in Ireland and for Irish citizens to work
in the United States for up to a year. Read More ...
$100 gets you a copy of the Council's Ireland-U.S. Business Directory containing valuable information
on the transatlantic business connections between Ireland and America. Comes in
a neat, leather zippered portfolio with a handy CD version included.
(PS: It's Free to all Council Members - so maybe join and
save!
