Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies

Irish Federation of Astronomical SocietiesAbbreviation| IFAS

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Formation| 1999
Purpose| Promote interests and development of amateur astronomical societies
Location|

* Ireland

Membership

| Amateur astronomical societies in the island of Ireland
Website| https://www.irishastronomy.org/

The Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies (IFAS) is an umbrella group comprising most of the National and Regional Astronomical Societies on the Island of Ireland.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Structure
* 3 Events
* 4 Member clubs
* 5 See also
* 6 References
* 7 External links

## History

IFAS was formed in October 1999 to provide an umbrella organisation for mutual benefit and co-operation for almost all Irish astronomical clubs and societies on the Island of Ireland, north and south.

Since its inception it has formed an on-line community for astronomers though its website.

Currently (July 2014) there are over 2,200 registered users from around the world taking part in over 12,000 different topics of astronomical interest. A monthly, sponsored astrophotography competition allows for people to pursue an added interest and better their skills, and perhaps win a prize.

## Structure

The federation council is made up of 2 members from each club/society, regardless of the size of the society. Out of the council, a Chairman, vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer are elected annually.

The IFAS Constitution details the running of IFAS.[1]

## Events

IFAS holds its Annual General Meeting September and October each year.[1]

## Member clubs

According to the IFAS constitution, membership is open to any astronomical clubs or societies on the island of Ireland "which are governed by a democratically elected council or committee".[1]

The current members are:

* Irish Astronomical Association
* Irish Astronomical Society \- website: Irish Astronomical Society
* Astro2
* Birr Astronomical Society
* Cork Astronomy Club
* Deise Astronomy Society
* East Antrim Astronomical Society
* Galway Astronomy Club
* National University of Ireland, Galway Astronomy Society
* Kerry Astronomy Club
* Kildare Astronomical Society
* Midlands Astronomy Club (formerly the Tullamore Astronomical Society)
* Shannonside Astronomy Club
* Slaneyside Astronomical Society
* South Dublin Astronomical Society

## See also

* Irish Astronomical Society
* List of astronomical societies

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Mossley, Terry (31 October 1999). "IFAS Constitution". https://www.irishastronomy.org/about/ifas-constitution.

## External links

* IFAS Website
* Extensive bulletin boards

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