The 76th Irish History Students’ Association Annual Conference

Authors

Event: The 76th Irish History Students’ Association Annual Conference
Venue: University College Cork
Date: 1st March 2025

Rebecca Bourke, University College Cork

is a master’s student in Business Law at UCC, focusing on intellectual property law. She completed her BCL at UCC, where she began her involvement with the UCC History Society as an Ordinary Committee Member. She later served as Chairperson for the 2024/2025 academic year, during which the society won Best Arts, Cultural, and Debating Society at the UCC STAR Awards. Rebecca also received a STAR Award for her individual contributions to student societies. She has published articles on topics like Amelia Earhart, Roman law and the Battle of Rochestown in the History Society’s publication, the UCC Student History Journal.
Cian Mulhearne, University College Cork

is a final-year accounting student at UCC. Like his predecessor, he made the leap from Ordinary Committee Member to Chairperson, elected for the 2025/2026 term. His leadership experience and commitment to student engagement are set to guide the society through another dynamic year.
Conor Taylor

is a final-year accounting student at UCC. Like his predecessor, he made the leap from Ordinary Committee Member to Chairperson, elected for the 2025/2026 term. His leadership experience and commitment to student engagement are set to guide the society through another dynamic year.