The Psychological Society of Ireland

09/01/2026

You can now watch Dr Sarah Cassidy’s 2026 PSI President’s Address, delivered at the 2025 PSI Annual Conference. In her address, Dr Cassidy shares her personal journey in psychology and her vision for the year ahead.

Watch on the PSI YouTube channel: bit.ly/3H6XN

08/01/2026

We are hiring! The Psychological Society of Ireland is currently recruiting for a:
🔹 Divisions and Member Groups Officer

Find out more and apply here: bit.ly/DMGO_
Deadline for applications is Friday 30 January 2026.

07/01/2026

Membership renewals for 2026 will begin tomorrow, 08 January! Members with saved card details will be charged automatically. To avoid a lapse in membership, please ensure your card details are up to date in your member dashboard on the PSI website.

Questions? Contact membership@psychologicalsociety.ie

06/01/2026

Join us for the first event of the PSI Free Public Lecture Series 2026!

This online panel discussion on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education will explore barriers to participation in education, the impact on wellbeing, and ways to make education more inclusive.

With panellists Anne Marie Quilligan & Padraig Danaher, moderated by PSI President-elect Dr Sharon Lambert.

Free and open to all!
Register now: bit.ly/PLS26_1

As part of the PSI Free Public Lecture Series, the Society is delighted to introduce the first public lecture of 2026. The lecture style will be a panel discuss...

05/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Professor Eunice McCarthy. A former PSI President and a pioneering member of the Society, Eunice will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues, particularly her fellow members of the PSI Division of Work and Organisational Psychology, in which she played an integral role.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from The Psychological Society of Ireland🎉

We extend our sincere thanks to Dr Damien Lowry for his leadership and dedication throughout 2025 in advancing the work and values of the Society. As we begin 2026, we are delighted to welcome Dr Sarah Cassidy as PSI President and Dr Sharon Lambert as President-elect.

We are excited to build on the work done to date and continue advocating for psychology, mental health, and wellbeing across Ireland in 2026!

29/12/2025

Join the Division of Educational Psychology and Kati Taunt (Clinical Social Worker & CBT Therapist) for this workshop exploring how trauma affects children, young people, and families — and what helping professionals can do to respond more effectively.

This session will bring trauma-informed principles to life through examples at both individual and systems level, with space to reflect on current practice and identify meaningful next steps for your work.

Register now: bit.ly/DivEdTI

25/12/2025

Wishing all our members a happy and restful festive season🎄 The PSI Office is closed and will reopen on Friday 02 January. Thank you for your continued support throughout the year – we look forward to reconnecting with you in 2026!

23/12/2025

Save the date📅
The first lecture of the PSI Free Public Lecture Series 2026 takes place on Wednesday 14 January.

This online panel discussion will explore 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Education'.

Free and open to all!
Further details and registration info coming soon — stay tuned.

22/12/2025

Join Liliana Morales and Angie McLaughlin for this important workshop, organised by the PSI Division of Counselling Psychology, exploring inequalities in mental health through the lens of social graces.

Many clients face discrimination in their everyday lives. This interactive session invites psychologists to reflect on their practice, challenge assumptions, and develop more proactively non-discriminatory ways of working that genuinely meet the needs of diverse communities.

A valuable opportunity to deepen insight, strengthen ethical practice, and engage in meaningful professional reflection.

Register here: bit.ly/CounD2

21/12/2025

The PSI was happy to support the consultation process with Ireland's Permanent Mission to the United Nations ahead of this week's approval of the UN General Assembly's Political Declaration on the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases and the Promotion of Mental Health and Wellbeing.

Mental health is a topic of significant importance in both an Irish and international context, and the PSI was glad to play a role in the advocacy that led to support for the declaration, in conjunction with colleagues at the Global Psychology Alliance, American Psychological Association and the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations (EFPA).

More details on the declaration available here: bit.ly/3KFn7

19/12/2025

As we are now fully in the festive swing, family gatherings, social commitments, disrupted routines and mounting expectations can leave many of us feeling overwhelmed.

PSI members have recently shared expert advice in the media on protecting mental wellbeing during the festive period. We’ve brought these insights together in one place to support you in the days ahead.

Read the blog: bit.ly/FeST25