Support Us

You can support the work of the Irish Georgian Society through becoming a member, making a tax-deductible donation, or by leaving a bequest.

Become a Member

The Irish Georgian Society is a membership organization with dynamic regional Chapters in the United States including Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Palm Beach, in addition to a large international membership in Ireland, the United Kingdom and elsewhere.

Membership of the Irish Georgian Society is open to all who wish to support the work of the Society and to further their own interest in Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts including gardens and landscapes.

The Irish Georgian Society, Inc. is a U.S. public charity organized and operated in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to IGS, Inc. therefore qualify as tax-deductible charitable contributions.

Individual Membership – $100

Contributing to the Irish Georgian Society’s conservation and education programs
Access to special lectures throughout the year
Free entry to Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland sites (www.heritageireland.ie)
Free and concessionary access to other historic houses
10% discount on purchases at the Society’s bookshop at the City Assembly House in Dublin
Twice-yearly events program and annual IGS magazine Irish Georgian Society Review posted to you
We have Chapters in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach and Boston. Please contact info@irishgeorgiansociety.com for more information on these Chapters.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP & THE LATEST IGS JOURNAL
In addition to your membership you will receive the latest edition of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies - Journal of the Irish Georgian Society.

Become a Member

Family Membership – $150

Contributing to the Irish Georgian Society’s conservation and education programs
Access to special lectures throughout the year
Free entry to Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland sites (www.heritageireland.ie)
Free and concessionary access to other historic houses
10% discount on purchases at the Society’s bookshop at the City Assembly House in Dublin
Twice-yearly events program and annual IGS magazine Irish Georgian Society Review posted to you
We have Chapters in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach and Boston. Please contact info@irishgeorgiansociety.com for more information on these Chapters.

In addition to your membership you will receive the latest edition of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies - Journal of the Irish Georgian Society.

BECOME A MEMBER

Patron Membership – $350

Contributing to the Irish Georgian Society’s conservation and education programs
Access to special lectures throughout the year
Free entry to Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland sites (www.heritageireland.ie)
Free and concessionary access to other historic houses
10% discount on purchases at the Society’s bookshop at the City Assembly House in Dublin
Twice-yearly events program and annual IGS magazine Irish Georgian Society Review posted to you
Supporters of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies are acknowledged in a Supporters List published in the journal
We have Chapters in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach and Boston. Please contact info@irishgeorgiansociety.com for more information on these Chapters.

In addition to your membership you will receive the latest edition of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies - Journal of the Irish Georgian Society.

BECOME A MEMBER

Sustainer Membership - $500

Contributing to the Irish Georgian Society’s conservation and education programs
Access to special lectures throughout the year
Access to national and international trips and tours
Free entry to Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland sites (www.heritageireland.ie)
Free and concessionary access to other historic houses
10% discount on purchases at the Society’s bookshop at the City Assembly House in Dublin
Twice-yearly events program and annual IGS magazine Irish Georgian Society Review posted to you
Supporters of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies are acknowledged in a Supporters List published in the journal
We have Chapters in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach and Boston. Please contact info@irishgeorgiansociety.com for more information on these Chapters.

In addition to your membership you will receive the latest edition of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies - Journal of the Irish Georgian Society.

BECOME A MEMBER

Supporter Membership – $1,000

Contributing to the Irish Georgian Society’s conservation and education programs
Access to special lectures throughout the year
Access to national and international trips and tours
Free entry to Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland sites (www.heritageireland.ie)
Free and concessionary access to other historic houses
10% discount on purchases at the Society’s bookshop at the City Assembly House in Dublin
Twice-yearly events program and annual IGS magazine Irish Georgian Society Review posted to you
Supporters of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies are acknowledged in a Supporters List published in the journal
We have Chapters in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach and Boston. Please contact info@irishgeorgiansociety.com for more information on these Chapters.

In addition to your membership you will receive the latest edition of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies - Journal of the Irish Georgian Society.

BECOME A MEMBER

Benefactor Membership – $2,500

Contributing to the Irish Georgian Society’s conservation and education programs
Access to special lectures throughout the year
Access to national and international trips and tours
Free entry to Office of Public Works Heritage Ireland sites (www.heritageireland.ie)
Free and concessionary access to other historic houses
10% discount on purchases at the Society’s bookshop at the City Assembly House in Dublin
Twice-yearly events program and annual IGS magazine Irish Georgian Society Review posted to you
Supporters of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies are acknowledged in a Supporters List published in the journal
We have Chapters in New York, Chicago, Palm Beach and Boston. Please contact info@irishgeorgiansociety.com for more information on these Chapters.

In addition to your membership you will receive the latest edition of Irish Architectural & Decorative Studies - Journal of the Irish Georgian Society.

BECOME A MEMBER

Make a Donation

Donations to the Irish Georgian Society are essential in enabling it drive its conservation and education programs.

The Irish Georgian Society, Inc. is a U.S. public charity organized and operated in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to IGS, Inc. therefore qualify for tax-deductible charitable contributions.

Sirius Arts Centre/Old Yacht Club Restoration
Project

Built in 1854 as the clubhouse for the Royal Cork Yacht Club, the oldest yacht club in the world. Designed by Anthony Salvin and built on land donated by James Smith Barry of nearby Fota House, the Old Yacht Club is an important part of Ireland's history.
Now occupied by the Sirius Arts Centre, a community-focusedarts organization, the building is in need of conservation and preservation work, being carried out in a three phase process with support from the Irish Government.
Your donation will help restore original architectural details and preserve existing details, while supporting Irish government funding to protect the structure for generations to come.

Donate to Old Yacht Club Project

The Desmond Guinness
Scholarship Program

The Desmond Guinness Scholarship is awarded annually by the Irish Georgian Society to an applicant or applicants engaged in research on the visual arts of Ireland including the work of Irish architects, artists and craftsmen, material culture and design history, 1600-1940.
The Scholarship is intended primarily for applicants who are not yet established at an advanced professional level in research or publication of the visual arts.

Donate to The Scholarship fund

The Irish Georgian Society, Inc.
Annual Fund

The Annual Fund helps support the operating budget of the Irish Georgian Society in the United States
Supports fundraising efforts in the United States that has provided grant aid for the conservation and restoration of historic buildings, decorative interiors, gardens and monuments
Supports the development and production of educational events throughout the year including: lectures by leading authorities from Ireland and abroad; seminars and conferences; online webinars; receptions and book launches; and annual dinners in multiple cities.

Donate to the Annual Fund

Leave a Legacy

Making a provision in your will for the Irish Georgian Society will ensure a lasting means of supporting the conservation of Ireland’s rich heritage.

The Irish Georgian Society, Inc. is a U.S. public charity organized and operated in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to IGS, Inc. therefore qualify for tax-deductible charitable contributions.

Leaving a Legacy in the US

Remembering the Irish Georgian Society in your will, provides a lasting gift, not only to the Society, but to Ireland and its wonderful rich architectural heritage. Your gift will have a lasting impact on many people and much of Ireland’s history. After you have made provisions for your family and friends, the Irish Georgian Society will be deeply appreciative of the gift you make.

If you would like to discuss your intentions in confidence please contact Michael Kerrigan, Executive Director at (312) 961-3860 or at info@irishgeorgiansociety.com. Alternatively, you can write to us at:
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Irish Georgian Society, Inc.
1953 North Clybourn Avenue, Suite R286
Chicago, IL 60614

If you are considering making a bequest to the Society, you can download a legacy pledge form HERE. Thank you for thinking of us!