Just returned from the @irisheconassoc.bsky.social annual conference. It was held in Thurles, where the @gaaofficial.bsky.social was founded. As well as many great economic papers, we were also treated to a walking trip out to the hurling mecca of Semple Stadium. @niesrorg.bsky.social

🚨 Only THREE MORE SLEEPS to #IEA2026, the 39th Annual IEA Conference, hosted this year by @centralbankireland.bsky.social 🚨 📅 Thurs 7 May & Friday 8 May 📍 Anner Hotel, Thurles, Co. Tipperary 👀 Read the packed final programme at iea2026.exordo.com/programme/at-a-glance (log in required)

🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS/WORKSHOP: Network of Irish-based Development Economists (NIDE) 🚨 📎 Submission d/line: Tues, 31 March 2026 📅 Conf date: Mon, 22 June 2026 🗣️ Speakers incl. Siwan Anderson & Patrick Francois 📍 @tcdeconomics.bsky.social 👉 Learn more / to register docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

☘️ To all IEA members and friends ☘️ Happy St. Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh Sláinte 🥂

🚨CALL FOR PAPERS: The IEA is pleased to present the 2nd HHDI-NIDE Joint Workshop on Persistence and Cultural Transmission. 📎 Submit by: 31 March 2026 📅 Conf: 19 June 2026 🗣️ Speakers: Siwan Anderson & Patrick Francois 📍 @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 👉 hhdi.co.uk/hhdi-nide-joint-workshop-2026

🚨 EVENT: The IEA is delighted to promote this event to mark the centenary of Francis Edgeworth’s death & celebrate his contributions to economics (hosted by @oxfordecondept.bsky.social) 🎟️ Free to register, RSVP at: economics.web.ox.ac.uk/event/franci... 👉 More info? Visit bit.ly/EdgeworthOxford

1/9 The Fiscal Council's latest report looks at the prospects for the Irish economy and public finances. It points to an increased reliance on corporation tax, future budgetary pressures and a lack of long-term planning.

Looking forward to editing the special issue of the ESR below. Please share widely! @irisheconassoc.bsky.social @isweconomics.bsky.social @esri.ie @stephenkinsella.bsky.social @beta1hat.bsky.social @bthalpin.bsky.social @phonohan.bsky.social @kevindenny.bsky.social @benelsner.bsky.social

🚨 CALL FOR PAPERS: The 39th Annual Irish Economic Association conference will be hosted by @centralbank_ie. We’re delighted to open our call, closing 23 January 2026. Conference details: 📆 7-8 May 2026 📍 Thurles, Co. Tipperary 👉🏻 More details - bit.ly/IEA2026

Excellent work completed by IEA Members recently on Ireland's #Budget2026 💶with high quality information, analysis and commentary. For a quick runthrough, take a look at our new LinkedIn post on our dedicated IEA page bit.ly/Budget2026_IEA

🚨 The Irish Economic Association (IEA) is delighted to join LinkedIn! 🎉 The IEA is the national scientific body for economists across Ireland. 🔗 Visit iea.ie 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn bit.ly/IEA_LinkedIn, on X at bit.ly/IEA_X and on Bluesky at @irisheconassoc.bsky.social 👍

🚨 The Irish Economic Association (IEA) is delighted to join Bluesky! 🎉 The IEA is the national scientific body for economists in Ireland. Our mission is to contribute to the development and application of economics across the island. 🔗 Visit iea.ie 🔗 Follow us on LinkedIn bit.ly/IEA_LinkedIn