History
The UCC Students' Union was established in 1973, and replaced a body known as the Students' Representative Council. While different years have seen their role in different ways, the core principle of the students' union is to represent and support their members at every level within the university, and outside on at such levels as they deem necessary, and to ensure that a quality education and social experience is provided for them throughout their University life.
Current Union records date from 1938, and, while the exact establishment date is unclear, the 'Students' Representative Council' (otherwise known in Irish as Comhairle Teachta na Mac Léinn CTM) was established around 1908, presumably in line with the 1908 Universities Act. In its early years, all officers served in a voluntary capacity. The first full-time officer of the Union came with the introduction of a paid President in 1940, and expanded over time to 4 full-time officers in 2004. The most recent addition to UCCSU's full-time officers is a 5th sabbat, a Commercial & Communications Officer.
The Union's Centenary in June 2008, was marked with a visit from the Minister for Education and Science, Batt O' Keeffe who joined President Kris McElhinney and officers for the opening of the new Union offices at 54 College Road, and launch of their Students' Union Common room project which was to be opened on the site of the old stables in September 2008.
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