Frequently asked questions

The Alumni Gathering will take place from 13-15 August 2026.

The Gathering is for alumni from the School of Medicine and Faculty of Dentistry who graduated in the following class years: 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016 and 2021.

We are delighted to advise that we have an optimum capacity of 500 attendees – this includes alumni and guests.

Spouses or partners of alumni are very welcome to attend the Alumni Gathering. Please ensure that you register their details and purchase a ticket for them.

Young children are welcome to attend any of the marked family-friendly events for free. However, we cannot permit children to attend the adult-only aspects of the Gathering, including: the Welcome Reception, Scientific Meeting and Gala Dinner.

Please email us at gathering@rcsi.ie to advise us of the requirements of any guests with a disability and we will respond promptly.

If you are travelling from a country that requires you to have a visa, please email gathering@rcsi.ie and request a visa invitation letter.

Please include your full name as noted on your passport, as well as the full name(s) of any accompanying guests.

There will be photographers onsite at the event. Photographs may be used on our social channels, in our Alumni eNews, Alumni Magazine and any other material we see fit. If you would not like your photograph used, please email gathering@rcsi.ie.

You can contact us by emailing gathering@rcsi.ie or by calling the Alumni Office on +353 1 402 2523.

You can register your attendance online here.

The first page will ask for your contact details, from the second page onwards it will list all the Alumni Gathering events; simply choose the events you wish to attend.  

The third and final page requests your payment information – payment can be made by credit card or Visa, but we cannot accept payment by American Express. As soon as you have inputted your payment information, please press the 'OK' button just once. Within a few seconds, a confirmation page will appear, and you will also receive a confirmation email.  

Registration costs will vary depending on which elements of the programme you would like to attend. Ticket prices per person are detailed below:

• Jubilee Celebration (includes drinks reception, ceremony and light lunch with wine, tea and coffee): €0 – for Classes of 1958, 1963, 1968 & 1973 only
• Welcome Reception (includes drinks reception with finger food): €0
• Scientific Meeting (includes refreshments throughout the day and hot buffet lunch): €20
• Golf (includes tea/coffee, 18 holes, light lunch and transport from RCSI if needed): €85
• Gala Dinner (includes drinks reception, three course meal with wine, dancing and a late bar): €145

Please firstly check your email junk/spam folder. If you cannot see a confirmation email in your inbox or email junk/spam folder, please contact us on +353 1 402 2523 or email gathering@rcsi.ie.

If you can no longer attend the RCSI Alumni Gathering, please email gathering@rcsi.ie to request a refund.

Refunds can take up to 14 working days to process.

Please note: Should you request a refund prior to 31 July 2026, a full refund will issue. Refunds after this point are at the discretion of RCSI.

Please email travel@rcsi.ie or call +353 1 402 2343 and inform us that you are travelling for the Alumni Gathering. You will be providing with a list of hotels and some discounted rates.

All hotel bookings must be made through RCSI Travel in order to avail of the discounted hotel rates.

No. Unfortunately, we do not have any student accommodation available.

We warmly welcome everyone from the reunion years to attend the Alumni Gathering, and will be promoting the reunion event via our website, dedicated emails, the Alumni eNews and our social channels in the coming weeks and months. 

If you would like to know whether any of your classmates have registered, please email gathering@rcsi.ie and we can share the list of registered alumni with you. We also encourage you to reach out to any classmates who might not know about the reunion, to help spread the word and ensure that your Gathering is the best yet.

Due to GDPR we cannot share alumni contact details without permission, but if you are looking to get in contact with a classmate please send us an email on gathering@rcsi.ie and we will do our best to forward to the classmate who you want to get in touch with.

There are a number of ways you can help in the organisation and promotion of the Gathering. Firstly, we encourage all alumni to reach out to any classmates who might not know about the reunion and spread the word via your own networks.

You might also like to step forward and take on the duties of a Class Ambassador or a Class Champion. Class Ambassadors are responsible for liaising with the Gathering and Giving Team around the organisation of the event, specifically ensuring that all classmates register in time as well as the supporting logistics relating to the Class Dinner. Class Champions are responsible for circulating information about the Giving programme and encouraging engagement with the class gift.

Ambassadors and Champions are supported by the Alumni Gathering and Giving Team, who will provide regular updates by phone and email on various aspects of the reunion including timelines, event structure and opportunities for alumni to give back and support student programmes.

If you would like to become a Class Ambassador and/or Champion, please email gathering@rcsi.ie.

Gathering and Giving is a tradition that started back in 2015 when classes first united to raise funds in support of students at RCSI. Every five years, alumni come together as a class to raise funds for their Class Gift, which is directly donated to support students in financial need through RCSI Student Programmes.

100% of all funds raised contribute to your Class Gift, which is donated directly to support students in financial need through RCSI Student Programmes, including Scholarships, Clinical Electives placements, Research Summer School grants and the Student Hardship Fund.

Here is more information about each vital programme:

Scholarships
Our scholarship programme helps talented students from all over the world study at RCSI. Our aim is to support the most passionate students who would benefit from financial assistance throughout their studies. The programme is widely supported by alumni who champion RCSI’s motto: Consilio Manuque (meaning scholarship and dexterity) and embrace these values long after they leave 123 St Stephen’s Green. The life-changing effects of a scholarship cannot be overestimated. Thanks to the ongoing generosity of alumni, a new group of young people have the opportunity to attend RCSI each year, taking important steps to fulfil their dream of becoming healthcare professionals. 

Clinical Elective Grants
Clinical Electives are an essential part of a student’s medical training – a critical step on a student’s path to becoming exceptional healthcare leaders capable of making a global impact on patients' lives. To enhance their prospects of securing top internships and residencies post-graduation, engaging in Clinical Elective experiences sets highly motivated students apart, increasing their competitiveness. Universally, students report that their experiences contribute to their development as better doctors, by enhancing their skills, equipping them to optimise resources and fostering greater empathy toward their patients. As the cost of elective placements rises, an increasing number of students are actively seeking financial support. 

Student Hardship Fund
The Student Hardship Fund acts as a vital support to our students, who through no fault of their own find themselves in financial difficulty. In light of the unprecedented challenges faced by current students, there is a growing number seeking financial assistance. This fund serves as a lifeline for these students, empowering them to persevere with their studies.  

Research Summer School Grant
Our Research Summer School programme helps to ignite scientific enthusiasm amongst the next generation of clinical scientists and healthcare leaders. It is a unique initiative that encourages more than 120 undergraduate students to participate in research projects, lectures and workshops each summer. This gives students the opportunity to gain practical laboratory and clinical experience under a Principal Investigator's supervision. The Research Summer School eight-week placements are very competitive and grant funding is currently only available for 10% of applicants.

To learn more about how these programmes help transform students’ lives, see here.  

There are many ways to support your Class Gift. You can give your gift online here. You can donate by post by filling in a donation form sent to you from your Class Rep or download the relevant form here and post the form to us at: RCSI Development, Alumni Relations, Fellows and Members, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, 123 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. 

Alternatively, you can contact our Development Team directly by email at alumnioffice@rcsi.com or telephoning +353 1 402 2729, and a member of our team will assist you.

There are many tax benefits available to our alumni depending on your region. Contact us by email and we can advise you based on your location.

Yes, of course. Dedicated members of the Development Team are on hand to speak to you.

Simply email us at alumnioffice@rcsi.com your contact details along with a short summary and we'll be in touch.