ANHPS

The Armagh Natural History and Philosophical Society was established in 1839 and evolved from the Armagh Mechanics Institute founded in 1825. Its object was “the promotion of the knowledge of Philosophy, Natural History and Archaeology”, and it is one of the oldest surviving societies of its kind in Ireland and the oldest learned society in Armagh.

The original rules provided that the Society shall:

. . . procure qualified persons to deliver Lectures, and shall hold meetings for mutual improvement. At these meetings occasional Debates may be held . . .

This remains the purpose of the Society, and members believe that such objectives have an undiminished relevance today.