Fundació Josep Irla
A Barcelona foundation devoted to republican historical memory, research, publishing, educational events, awards, and grants.
About Fundació Josep Irla
Researching republican history
Fundació Josep Irla, based in Barcelona, works in historical memory and republican thought. It combines research, publishing, and cultural and academic events.
Archives and publications
The foundation maintains a library and archive and publishes the journal Eines. Its historical studies include L’Opinió, el diari de la revolució republicana (1931–1934). It also produces the Periskopia podcast, hosted by Raül Romeva, and manages the MemòriaEsquerra.cat and MemòriaValencianista.cat websites.
Awards and grants
It annually presents the Francesc Macià Memorial awards and the Beca d’Estudis Històrics President Tarradellas. In 2026, Laia Benaiges i Ferré received the grant for a project on republican deputy Gonçal Yvars i Meseguer. At Nit Irla 2026, the foundation recognized historian Joaquim Nadal, Marta Pujol, La Bressola, and Dones de la Mar.
Contact
- Address: Carrer Calàbria 166, mezzanine, 08015 Barcelona
- Phone: 935 677 863
- General email: info@irla.cat
- Press email: comunicacio@irla.cat
Republican historical memory