Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies
- Irish Federation of Astronomical Societies
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.
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 a vibrant on-line community for astronomers though its portal www.IrishAstronomy.org.
tructure
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 [http://www.irishastronomy.org/ifas/constitution.php IFAS Constitution] details the running of IFAS.
Events
Member Clubs
Membership of IFAS is open to any astronomical club or society on the island of Ireland which "which are governed by a democratically elected council or committee" [ [http://www.irishastronomy.org/ifas/constitution.php#03 www.irishastronomy.org - IFAS Constitution ] ]
The current members are:
* [http://www.irishastro.org Irish Astronomical Association]
* [http://www.irishastrosoc.org Irish Astronomical Society]
* [http://www.minds.may.ie/~astro2/ Astro2]
* Birr Astronomical Society
* [http://uk.geocities.com/astronomycork Cork Astronomy Club]
* [http://www.deiseastronomy.com Deise Astronomy Society]
* [http://www.eaas.co.uk East Antrim Astronomical Society]
* Galway Astronomy Club
* [http://www.kerryastronomyclub.com/ Kerry Astronomy Club]
* Kildare Astronomical Society
* [http://www.shannonsideastronomyclub.com Shannonside Astronomy Club]
* Slaneyside Astronomical Society
* [http://www.southdublinastronomy.org South Dublin Astronomical Society]
* [http://www.tullamoreastronomy.com Tullamore Astronomical Society]
External Websites
* http://www.irishastronomy.org IFAS Website which includes an extensive bulletin board and monthly podcast
References
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