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Formed in 1937, the IAS is the longest established astronomy society in Ireland.
The Midlands Astronomy Club will host COSMOS 2026 on Saturday, 11 April 2026 at the Teach Lea Community Centre, situated in the scenic surroundings of Lough Boora Discovery Park, County Offaly. COSMOS has long been an established fixture in the Irish astronomical calendar, providing an opportunity for both amateur and professional astronomers to come together...
Our third talk of 2026 the Society is delighted to welcome Kevin Nolan who will present "Big Data, Big Universe" at 7:30pm on Monday 30th March (see details below). It will take place at our usual venue in Beech Hill, UCD, Eircode D04 P7W1. The talk will also be available on Zoom. Please join the...
Irish Astronomy Week is almost here — and we couldn't be more excited!Join a fantastic week of talks, stargazing, and community, with events taking place right across the country.This year's highlights include two wonderful presentations from well-known IAS members: "The Greatest Invention in Astronomy" — Mick McCreary takes us on a fascinating journey through the...
