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- Students’ Union President 2023/24: Dean Kenny Outgoing Interviewby SIN StaffLooking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success? I think so. The main things I had was a lot about fees, and about events and the… Read more: Students’ Union President 2023/24: Dean Kenny Outgoing Interview
- Students’ Union VP and Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge 2023/24 Faye Ní Dhomhnaill Outgoing Interviewby SIN StaffLooking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success? I think this year has been a success in the fact that I’ve at least made an attempt… Read more: Students’ Union VP and Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge 2023/24 Faye Ní Dhomhnaill Outgoing Interview
- Students’ Union VP and Welfare Officer 2023/24 Izzy Tiernan Outgoing Interviewby SIN StaffLooking back at your own election manifesto, do you feel that this year has been a success? I think from what I said I would do for my manifesto last year, it’s definitely been a… Read more: Students’ Union VP and Welfare Officer 2023/24 Izzy Tiernan Outgoing Interview
Editor's Pick
- Oscar picks and predictions by Scott StephensThe Academy Awards are fast approaching with the anticipated ceremony taking place in less than a month on March 10. Knowing the history of the Oscars there’s bound to be some snubs and surprises, so… Read more: Oscar picks and predictions
- Is there enough to do in Galway as a student? by Leona GilmoreI firmly believe there is no better time to be a student living in Galway! Galway is renowned for its famous nightlife and assemblage of pubs. I understand that it can be quite daunting to… Read more: Is there enough to do in Galway as a student?
- Cuan Agency – where are we now? by Meadhbh HannonA statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), Cuan, was established by law on January 1, 2024 alongside the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act. Establishment of the… Read more: Cuan Agency – where are we now?
Features
- Two migrants’ journeys to Ireland in hopes of a better futureby Caoimhe Looney and Chloe RichardsonThe country of Ireland is one that contains people from all walks of life. Due to the turmoil many countries face, people from a multitude of nationalities are finding themselves calling Ireland home. Sherín Al Sabbagh is from Gaza but has been living in Ireland for the past 15 years. Sherín arrived in Ireland in… Read more: Two migrants’ journeys to Ireland in hopes of a better future
- Voices of Complexity: Navigating America’s Divide over the Israel-Hamas Conflictby Tom DunneThe United States has a close tie with Israel, offering support in various forms. However, this connection sparks debates, especially concerning Israel’s actions in Gaza. Amidst the clinks of glasses and murmurs of patrons, the bar of my workplace served as an unexpected backdrop for insightful conversations with two Americans, John and Sarah. Despite the… Read more: Voices of Complexity: Navigating America’s Divide over the Israel-Hamas Conflict
- Pet Spotlight by Leigha O'Boyle, Rachel Garvey and Hannah MartinVinny By Leigha O’Boyle Vinny. Technically, he is my cat but thinks he is a dog. He runs to greet me at the door when I come home every day before screaming at me to be fed; even though his bowl is still half full. Belly rubs are his favourite and terrorising our actual dog… Read more: Pet Spotlight
Opinion
- The importance of voting in the upcoming Students’ Union electionsby Holly LeechThe power of voting is a privilege, and the privilege of voting is powerful. Allow me to explain what this means. We live in a world where there are places in which war rages and famine runs rampant. These places coexist with States founded on democracy and unity. Both are bound by one shared experience.… Read more: The importance of voting in the upcoming Students’ Union elections
- Is there enough to do in Galway as a student? by Leona GilmoreI firmly believe there is no better time to be a student living in Galway! Galway is renowned for its famous nightlife and assemblage of pubs. I understand that it can be quite daunting to find fun alternatives instead of a night on the pints. I have found plenty of things for you and your… Read more: Is there enough to do in Galway as a student?
- The songs of the four seasons by Rachel GarveyThere can simply be no such thing as a happy world without music. Those sweet music notes that distract us from loud chatter on the bus, that little distraction it gives us from our anxiety while walking in a busy area, the welcome pounding in our ears while we spend a night on the town… Read more: The songs of the four seasons
Arts & Fashion
- The 2024 Grammys: A Recapby Aine FeeneyArtists, composers, producers, and fans gathered at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5 to celebrate the biggest night in music: the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. This year was a particularly memorable year. There were history-making wins for artists like Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and boygenius, and unforgettable performances from Stevie Wonder, Joni… Read more: The 2024 Grammys: A Recap
- Oscar picks and predictions by Scott StephensThe Academy Awards are fast approaching with the anticipated ceremony taking place in less than a month on March 10. Knowing the history of the Oscars there’s bound to be some snubs and surprises, so with that in mind lets go through the main categories and see who the academy is likely to give the… Read more: Oscar picks and predictions
- Prelude to Ecstasy: The Last Dinner Party’s evocative debut album by Caitlin MaughanDistinctly feminine. Overflowing with religious iconography. Ravenous. These are some of the ways I would describe The Last Dinner Party, an all-female indie rock band. When they perform, it is a haze of corsets, billowing skirts, and Dr Marten boots. The lead vocalist, Abigail Morris, allows herself to indulge in the music as she twirls… Read more: Prelude to Ecstasy: The Last Dinner Party’s evocative debut album
Health & Lifestyle
- Cuan Agency – where are we now? by Meadhbh HannonA statutory agency dedicated to tackling and reducing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence (DSGBV), Cuan, was established by law on January 1, 2024 alongside the Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency Act. Establishment of the Agency comes as a result of a commitment in the ‘Zero Tolerance’ national strategy on DSGBV published in June 2022.… Read more: Cuan Agency – where are we now?
- Challenges of participating in Dry January by Roisin O’Neill2024 will mark the 11th year that Alcohol Change UK has been running their Dry January campaign, which invites us to take a break from drinking for the month of January! The campaign aims to make people aware of the harmful effects of alcohol and shows us how much healthier we can feel if we… Read more: Challenges of participating in Dry January
- 2024 Fashion and Beauty Trends: A Synthesis of Timeless Elegance and Contemporary Innovation by Kaia MHAs we stand on the threshold of 2024, the trajectory of fashion and beauty trends promises a transformative journey, seamlessly amalgamating nostalgic nods with futuristic twists. This year is poised to introduce a diverse array of trends that not only redefine classic aesthetics but elevate them to a level of modern sophistication. Let us delve… Read more: 2024 Fashion and Beauty Trends: A Synthesis of Timeless Elegance and Contemporary Innovation
Cainte
- Kneecap ag Féile Sundance by Sadhbh ClancyI mí Eanáir, bhí an-tóir go deo ar an scannán Kneecap ag Féile Sundance mar bhuaigh sé an Audience Award: NEXT ag an féile. Is é an chéad scannán Gaeilge a bhuaigh ag Sundance. Stiúrthóir Rich Peppiat a rinne an scannán agus leanann an scannán tríréad rap Kneecap agus bhur tsaoil i mBéal Feirste. Is… Read more: Kneecap ag Féile Sundance
- Aitheantas d’Éachtaí Aisteoirí na hÉireann ag Ócáid na ‘Golden Globes’ by Roisín GallagherBhí rath mór ar aisteoirí na hÉireann i 2023, agus deimhníodh é seo Dé Domhnaigh seo chaite ag ócáid gradaim na Golden Globes a bhí ar siúl i gCalifornia. Bhí Cillian Murphy, Barry Keoghan agus Andrew Scott i láthair ag an ócáid agus iad i gcomórtas lena chéile le bheith mar ‘an aisteoir is fearr… Read more: Aitheantas d’Éachtaí Aisteoirí na hÉireann ag Ócáid na ‘Golden Globes’
- Pop-Up Gaeltacht by Sadhbh ClancyIs féidir an comhartha don Pop-Up Gaeltacht a fheiceáil go minic, i tithe tabhairne, i gcaife nó in áiteanna eile, agus d’aithneofá de bharr an cosúlacht idir é seo agus an comhartha don cheantair Gaeltachta. Ó bunaíodh an Pop-Up Gaeltacht i 2017, d’éirigh sé mar bhealach rathúil chun Gaeilge a labhairt go sóisialta agus go… Read more: Pop-Up Gaeltacht
Sports
- Six Nations Preview; a showdown in Twickenham to keep Ireland’s Grand Slam Alive by Peter O'NeillThe stage is set this weekend for a clash between an in-form Irish team left disappointed after the World Cup and an English team that can pull off surprises, especially on home turf. Saturday will see Ireland and England face each other, with back-to-back Grand Slams within arms reach of Ireland for the first time.… Read more: Six Nations Preview; a showdown in Twickenham to keep Ireland’s Grand Slam Alive
- GAA GO Controversy by Tristan FrielMany headlines last year covered the GAA GO controversy. As we are starting into a new GAA season, now is a good time to investigate the controversy and see if any improvements could be considered. Last year’s controversy mainly surrounded the streaming platform having sole rights to many of the most entertaining hurling matches last… Read more: GAA GO Controversy
- Galway Roscommon Match by Ronan O' DonnellOn Sunday February 4, Davy Burke’s Roscommon team welcomed Connacht rivals Galway to Dr Hyde Park. Going into the game, Galway had suffered a defeat to their arch rivals Mayo in Salthill as Roscommon came away from Omagh with a narrow defeat to a youthful Tyrone side. There was a lot of questions asked of… Read more: Galway Roscommon Match