An Cumann Staire

An Cumann Staire is a student history society in the University of Galway. The society is one of the oldest and most prestigious in the university, having been founded in 1951. An Cumann Staire is affiliated with the Irish History Student Association.

A number of activities are ran by the society, both social and academic. We host lectures given by guest speakers, table quizzes, social nights out, film showings and conferences. We also frequently organise a national and international for our members. In previous years we have explored the histories of Tallinn, Italy, Portugal, Turkey and Scotland amongst others .

The University of Galway Arts Ball is also ran by the society each year which is a highlight of the Galway student calendar and has been the largest society ball in Ireland with a record 1,700 students in attendance in 2011.

An Cumann Staire is one of the oldest and most active societies in the university. We have plans to make this a friendly society for those with deep and passing interests in history!

You can sign up or renew your membership (which is completely free) via YourSpace.

At present, there are no scheduled lectures. Please keep an eye out on our Instagram for further updates.