About the I.A.S.

Founded in 1937, the Irish Astronomical Society (IAS) is Ireland’s longest-running astronomy society.

It is a voluntary, non-commercial organisation open to professionals, amateurs, beginners and families, offering practical support for observing and understanding the night sky.

The IAS promotes astronomy through public outreach, special interest groups, journals, monthly talks, exhibitions, and free public observing events using modern telescopes.

It also supports dark-sky initiatives and works closely with Dunsink Observatory, educational institutions and other organisations to encourage interest in astronomy.

You are very welcome to join us!

Chuireadh Cumann Réalteolaíocta na hÉireann (CRÉ) ar bun sa bhliain 1937 chun spéis a chothú agus a leathnú in iontaisí na cruinne. Sé an CRÉ an cumann réalteolaíochta is buaine a mhaireann in Éirinn. Cumann deonach sea é agus ar a bhallríocht áirítear réalteolaithe amaitéaracha agus gairmiúla. Beidh fáilte is fiche romhat má shocríonn tú ar teacht isteach. Níl aon coinníoll maidir le bheith eolach ar an réalteolaíocht.

IAS Committee for the year 2026-2027

President: Dr. Donnacha O’Driscoll
Vice-President: Michael McCreary
Secretary: Martin McCormack
Treasurer: Val Dunne
Social Media: Frederic Monpeat

Other Committee Members:
John Dolan, Patricia Carroll, Greg Coyle, Martin McCormack, John Flannery and Kayla Herz

Various Positions:
Observations Co-Ordinator: Aubrey Glazier
Lunar Section Co-ordinator: Donnacha O’Driscoll
Orbit Editor: John Flannery
Sky-High Editor: John Flannery

Contact Details

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