ESRI@50

The ESRI was established in June 1960. To mark the Institute's fiftieth birthday a number of special events were held during 2010. 

President Mary McAleese with ESRI founder, Dr TK Whitaker, Director, Professor Frances Ruane, and Chairman Mary Finan

President McAleese marks ESRI's 50th Anniversary
In recognition of the important contribution of the ESRI to Irish society since its foundation in June 1960, the President Mary McAleese welcomed representatives of the Institute to Áras an Uachtaráin on Tuesday 19 January 2010.  Noting that the ESRI is not simply a household name but a trusted source of credible information and a body held in high regard in Ireland and internationally, she paid tribute to the vision of the founders of the Institute. The guests included Dr TK Whitaker, the Chairman, Mary Finan, members of the Council, former Directors Kieran Kennedy and Brendan Whelan and members of the current staff of the Institute. 
Text of President McAleese's remarks.  Press release

Geary Lectures in 2010

To mark the ESRI's fiftieth anniversary the Institute invited two eminent former ESRI researchers to present the Geary Lectures in 2010. View details.

ESRI@50 Anniversary Events

View details of the anniversary events held in 2010.

Research Alumni

As part of the anniversary celebration we have undertaken a project to gather information on our research alumni and former fellowship holders. The details are now available. Please send any corrections or comments to gillian.davidson@esri.ie.

About the ESRI

More information about the ESRI and the history of the ESRI.