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History

The history of the ATII (formerly ITIA, ITA) from 1986 to today.
2023
2023
Name changed to ATII
Name changed to ATII

A new name for the Association is approved at the 2023 AGM. The ITIA becomes the ATII: Association of Translators and Interpreters Ireland

2022
2022
Widening representation
Widening representation

The ITIA becomes a member of AudioVisual Translators Europe AVTE

2021
2021
New home
New home

The ITIA moves to their new home at 36 Finian Street.

2017
2017
Next generation of translators
Next generation of translators

After a successful pilot in 2016, the ITIA translation competition for secondary schools expands to cover 7 languages: Chinese, French, German, Irish, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish. Pictured here are the 2017 winners.

2016
2016
30 years of the ITIA

To mark its 30th anniversary, the ITIA hosts the annual meeting of FIT Europe, the regional centre of FIT.

2012
2012
Legal connections
Legal connections

The ITIA becomes a member of EULITA, the European Legal Interpreters and Translators Association.

2009
2009
Code of Ethics for community interpreters

In addition to the general Code of Practice and Ethics, a Code of Ethics for community interpreters is introduced.

2007
2007
New entry requirements for top ITIA category

An examination is introduced for the Professional membership category.

2006
2006
ITIA Certified Translator status

A new examination for professional members working with state and legal documentation is introduced.

2003
2003
The ITIA Bulletin is born
The ITIA Bulletin is born

The first ITIA ezine, edited by Jody Byrne, is launched.

2003
International literary connections
International literary connections

The ITIA becomes a member of CEATL, the European Council of Literary Translators’ Associations.

2001
2001
Name changed to ITIA

The ITA becomes the ITIA: Irish Translators’ and Interpreters’ Association.

1993
1993
First international connection
First international connection

The ITA becomes a member of FIT, the International Federation of Translators.

1992
1992
Translation Ireland
Translation Ireland

The first issue of Translation Ireland is published, replacing the previous ITA News.

1991
1991
Finding a permanent home
Finding a permanent home

The ITA takes up residence at the Irish Writers’ Centre, 19 Parnell Square, Dublin 1.

1987
1987
ITA Newsletter
ITA Newsletter

The first issue of the ITA Newsletter is published.

1986
1986
Irish Translators’ Association founded

The Irish Translator’s Association (ITA) is founded by Ann Bernard, Cormac Ó Cuilleanáin and John F. Deane.