The Irish Mathematical Society ( ga, Cumann Matamaitice na hÉireann) or IMS is the main professional organisation for mathematicians in

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. The society aims to further mathematics and mathematical research in Ireland. Its membership is international, but it mainly represents mathematicians in universities and other third level institutes in Ireland. It publishes a bulletin, ''The Bulletin of the Irish Mathematical Society'',Web page for Bulletin of the Irish Mathematical Society
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when a constitution drafted by D McQuillan,

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was accepted. It is a member organization in the

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. Since 2020, it has been the adhering organization for Ireland's membership of the

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. The logo was designed by Irish mathematician Desmond MacHale.

Bulletin of the Irish Mathematical Society

''The Bulletin of the Irish Mathematical Society'' is a journal that has been published since 1986, and was preceded by the Newsletter of the Irish Mathematical Society.Bulletin of the Irish Mathematical Society Online
/ref> It accepts articles that are of interest to both Society members and the wider mathematical community.Bulletin of the Irish Mathematical Society
/ref> Articles include original research articles, expository survey articles, biographical and historical articles, classroom notes and book reviews. It also includes a problem page. Articles are available online.

Officers

Current officers of the society are listed in the bulletin.

References

External links

IMS website
{{authority control Learned societies of Ireland Mathematical societies Professional associations based in Ireland 1976 establishments in Ireland