The College Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin, commonly known as the 'Hist,' has officially been confirmed by the Guinness Book of World Records as the oldest student society. The Hist 'boasts a rich history of debating success, both within Ireland and abroad, and a long list of internationally well-known guests and alumni to the society,' Guinness Book of World Records says. The student society celebrated the official recognition by saying: 'After putting together an extraordinary amount of archival and photographic evidence corroborated by independent expert witnesses, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ have recognised the College Historical Society of Trinity College Dublin as the oldest student society in the world! 'The Hist's founding in March 1770 was a pivotal moment in the now long-standing tradition of student organisations and debate.

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