Online Chat: John Boyle – INTO

Join the Humanist Association of Ireland for an engaging online conversation with INTO General Secretary John Boyle. In this values-led discussion, we will explore ethics and equality in education, the […] ...

Join the HAI for a conversation with Jed Dowling, Programme Director of Pride at Work and Co-CEO of Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride

In this insightful and thought-provoking session, Jed will share his experiences, expertise, and the impactful work he and his team are leading within the LGBTQ+ community. This is a fantastic […] ...

Darwin Day 2026 -“The Irony of Evolution”

Darwin Day Lecture: The Irony of Evolution, Dr Thomas C. Durand Did you know that the theory of evolution is one of the most resisted scientific theories in the world? This […] ...

Professor Debbie Ging: Digital Hate and Incel Culture

Last month’s fascinating talk with Professor Debbie Ging from DCU explored online hate and incel ideologies. While humanism champions empathy, equality, and reason, these online spaces often thrive on anger, […] ...

Humanism in The Arts: Ed Byrne

Click here to watch this talk with Ed Byrne from October 14th 2025   Presented as part of the Irish Arts and Human Rights Festival 2025 (10th to 19th October, […] ...

Irish Folklore: Traditions & Rituals

Click here to watch this talk with Billy Mag from April 2nd 2025   Join us online for our April event with speaker Billy Mag Fhloinn. Billy Mag Fhloinn is […] ...

Darwin Day Lecture 2025: The Origin of the Peoples of Europe

The HAI is delighted to announce that Dr. Lara Cassidy, Assistant Professor in Genetics, will deliver our 2025 Darwin Day lecture. The event takes place in Trinity College Dublin on […] ...

A Time to Remember

We are glad to let you know that the traditional remembrance event will take place on Sunday, 9th February at 3pm. This event is an opportunity to remember and celebrate, in a humanist […] ...

November 2024- John Lonergan on compassion and service

John Lonergan joined us on Wednesday November 20 at 19:30pm. John spoke about his journey as Former Governor of Mountjoy Prison, and reflected on service and compassion and the philosophy […] ...

October Event 2024 – Chat with Adam Harris – CEO ASIAM

Conversation with Adam Harris – CEO AsIAm – Autism and Inclusion Micheal O’Kane from the HAI sat down with Adam Harris on Tuesday 22 October to discuss Autism, Adam’s own […] ...

May 2024 Event: Global Inequalities & Vulnerable People

Professor Victor Seidler is Emeritus Professor of Social Theory in the Department of Sociology in Goldsmiths University of London. He has written widely on philosophy, ethics, gender and social theory […] ...

April 2024 Event: Humanism in Romania – the good, the bad and the unexpected

Monica Belitoiu Monica Belițoiu has been involved in the humanist movement in Romania for the past 14 years and she is currently serving as the Executive Director of The Romanian […] ...