Welcome to ISTJA
Established in 1985, the Irish Science & Technology Journalists’ Association (ISTJA) represents about 90% of working science journalists in Ireland.
News & Events
The ISTJA runs a number of events and workshops throughout the year. Members can apply for awards and grants. We recently ran an intensive one-day workshop for science writers on writing and pitching opinion articles. Sign up to our event alerts here.
New members are always welcome!
Three categories of membership are available: Full, Associate & Student.
Third-level students get 50% off membership costs.
Objectives
To sustain and improve the quality of coverage of science and technology in Ireland – To increase awareness of scientific and technological developments and issues – To assist ISTJA members to network
Facts
- Established: 1985
- Membership: > 30 journalists
- Affiliations: WFSJ & EUSJ
Governance
Leading officers are elected annually. The Executive Office then meets on an ongoing basis. View our constitution here.
President 2026: Catriona Boyle
Vice President 2026: Leo Enright
