Astronomy Ireland is one of the national astronomy clubs of Ireland (including the Republic and Northern Ireland). It is a non-profit educational organisation, apart from the associated astronomy shop owned by chairman David Moore. The club does not hold annual general meetings nor allow its membership to elect its officers. It does not publish annual accounts, despite publicly aired concerns about its close relationship with the chairman's commercial interests.
The British astronomer and broadcaster, Sir Patrick Moore, is an honorary member of the society.
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