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 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 an on-line community for astronomers though its portal.

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.

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".

The current members are:

• Irish Astronomical Association
• Irish Astronomical Society
  Irish Astronomical Society
  The Irish Astronomical Society, the oldest astronomy club in Ireland, was founded in D'Olier Street, Dublin on 5 October 1937.The society holds public stargazing events to raise interest in astronomy. Some members bring their telescopes to these events and have been nicknamed Dublin Sidewalk...
  
  - website: Irish Astronomical Society
• Astro2
• Birr Astronomical Society
• Cork Astronomy Club
• Deise Astronomy Society
• East Antrim Astronomical Society
• Galway Astronomy Club
• Kerry Astronomy Club
• Kildare Astronomical Society
• Midlands Astronomy Club (formerly the Tullamore Astronomical Society)
• Shannonside Astronomy Club
• Slaneyside Astronomical Society
• South Dublin Astronomical Society

External links

• IFAS Website
• Extensive bulletin boards