Patrons of the BIA

The current patrons of the BIA are:

  • Sir Christopher Bland
  • Lord Dubs
  • Mrs Barbara Fitzgerald
  • Sir David Goodall
  • Dr Maurice Hayes
  • Mrs Marigold Johnson
  • Mrs Mary Keen
  • Sir Anthony Kenny
  • Mr Robert Key
  • Sir George Quigley
  • Mr Peter Sutherland
  • Dr T.K Whitaker






"I greatly welcome the British-Irish Association’s valuable contribution over the years in bringing together people with divergent views to work towards achieving a secure and lasting peace in Northern Ireland. I wish the Association continued success in the attainment of this objective."

RT Hon Paul Murphy MP, former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland.