About Us – ‘The Irish Section’
A large number of Huguenot Societies have been established around the world to further interest in the Huguenots and to keep their story alive.
The Irish Section of the ‘Huguenot Society of Great Britain & Ireland’ was set up in 1987 to collect information about – and to further interest in – Huguenots and their history – and in particular, the history of those who took refuge in Ireland.
What we do
The Irish Section arranges a programme of events each year, holding lectures, seminars, walks and visits to Huguenot-related venues. Regular Newsletters are also issued to members and our Annual General Meeting is held each year around May/June. Members of the Irish Section also receive a copy of the The Huguenot Society Journal and other Huguenot-related materials which are produced in London for the wider membership of the ‘Huguenot Society of Great Britain and Ireland’.
Committee
The Members of your Irish Section Committee (2025 – 2026) are:
Terence Coghlan (Acting Chair)
Cormac Chesser (Hon Secretary)
Geoffrey Bicker (Hon Treasurer)
Robert Le Blond (Website & Social Media)
Professor Ruth Whelan
Martin Bernon
If you are a member and would like to join the committee, please let Cormac Chesser know and then your name will be proposed at the next AGM. We’d love to have a few more volunteers – so please do think about it.