Atheist Ireland CLG is a democratic and successful advocacy group for secularism, rationality, pluralism and human rights. We led the successful campaign to repeal the Irish Blasphemy Law, and we are the only national-level atheist advocacy group to have special consultative status at the United Nations.
Formed in November 2008, Atheist Ireland promotes atheism and reason over superstition and supernaturalism, and also promotes an ethical, secular society where the State does not support, finance or give special treatment to any religion.
Atheist Ireland CLG has a democratic structure and is a major player in leading reform, promoting wellbeing, equality, justice, rationality and human rights in Ireland and abroad. We adhere to a policy of peaceful and legal advocacy via debates, media, public meetings, education, lobbying and rational argument etc.
Atheist Ireland lobbies in Ireland and internationally. We have addressed various Oireachtas Committees, the Constitutional Convention, Citizens Assembly, United Nations Committees, the OSCE, Council of Europe bodies, and the Presidents of the European Union.