Students from University of Galway have received a record-breaking 19 nominations at this year’s National Student Media Awards, with strong representation across major journalism, radio and Irish-language … Read more... about University of Galway students receive a record 19 National Student Media Awards nominations
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- University of Galway students receive a record 19 National Student Media Awards nominations
Students from University of Galway have received a record-breaking 19 nominations at this year’s National Student Media Awards, with strong representation across major journalism, radio and Irish-language categories. This year sees a huge increase on… Read more: University of Galway students receive a record 19 National Student Media Awards nominations - CMLOG and AMLÉ Comhdháil 2026: Key Takeaways
University of Galway’s Student’s Union (CMLOG) attended this year’s Comhdháil in full force for four days of procedure, debate and craic. Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éireann Comhdháil MMXXVI (a.k.a. 2026 by those who are not Roman nor pretentious) was held at the Clayton Hotel in Sligo. The annual… Read more: CMLOG and AMLÉ Comhdháil 2026: Key Takeaways - Postgrad University of Galway students lobby for pay structure reforms at 2026 AMLÉ Comhdháil
Two University of Galway students spoke in favour of motions that seek to reform pay structures for postgraduates during the first day of the 2026 Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) Comhdháil. The motions,… Read more: Postgrad University of Galway students lobby for pay structure reforms at 2026 AMLÉ Comhdháil
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- 35 People have not come home
Somewhere in Ireland right now, a family is learning to live in a house with one fewer person in it. They are setting a table for the wrong number of people. They are still reaching… Read more: 35 People have not come home - In the eyes of young Gaeilgeoirí: Beyond Seachtain na GaeilgeTá an t-alt seo ar fáil trí Bhéarla agus trí Ghaeilge. Seachtain na Gaeilge has been promoting the Irish language through an annual festival for over 120 years. From its origins as a grassroots campaign… Read more: In the eyes of young Gaeilgeoirí: Beyond Seachtain na Gaeilge
- The billion-dollar question: Can there ever be an ethical billionaire?
While Irish rebels were setting up shop in Dublin’s GPO in 1916, American John D. Rockefeller saw his oil monopoly grow to make him the first billionaire in history. One billion dollars in 1916 would… Read more: The billion-dollar question: Can there ever be an ethical billionaire?
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CMLOG and AMLÉ Comhdháil 2026: Key Takeaways
University of Galway’s Student’s Union (CMLOG) attended this year’s Comhdháil in full force for four days of procedure, debate and craic. Aontas na Mac Léinn in … Read more... about CMLOG and AMLÉ Comhdháil 2026: Key Takeaways
Too Irish for the North, not Irish enough for the South
Road signs at the Tyrone/Donegal border The social divide between those living within the six county area of Ireland still governed under the British and those living in the Republic is one in which I never … Read more... about Too Irish for the North, not Irish enough for the South
Tattoos for good
Tattoos for a charitable cause? Sounds almost too good to be true, but that is exactly what has been happening at Galway Bay Tattoos, who partnered with Galway Cat Rescue this month to … Read more... about Tattoos for good
“CF is not who you are, you are a person with CF”
Photographer Trevor O'Donoghue, on his touring exhibition: “The Cost of Breathing”, illustrating the different emotions of living with a disease. Produced for the International Eradication of Poverty Day, Trevor … Read more... about “CF is not who you are, you are a person with CF”
Postgrad University of Galway students lobby for pay structure reforms at 2026 AMLÉ Comhdháil
Two University of Galway students spoke in favour of motions that seek to reform pay structures for postgraduates during the first day of the 2026 Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn (AMLÉ) Comhdháil. The motions, … Read more... about Postgrad University of Galway students lobby for pay structure reforms at 2026 AMLÉ Comhdháil
SIN Award winners 2026
Back L-R: Saoirse Jaago, Marcela Villagómez, Emma van Oosterhout, Gráinne Greene, Kate Flores, Tiernan Donovan. Front L-R: Finnian Cox, Fionn Murray, Dan Maher, Finn Brady, Jake Davis. The inaugural SIN Awards … Read more... about SIN Award winners 2026
Shortlist announced for inaugural SIN Awards
The shortlist has been announced for the inaugural SIN Awards. The awards presentation will take place at SIN's end of year gathering on 26 March, at 7 pm, in Sult's Corrib Room. The shortlist is as … Read more... about Shortlist announced for inaugural SIN Awards
How does freedom look?: Saoirse, University of Galway PhotoSoc exhibition offers visual interpretations on liberation
If you are looking for inspiration, starting with the meaning of a word can take you further than expected. We often use words without considering their essence and their roots. Saoirse, a popular Irish name, is … Read more... about How does freedom look?: Saoirse, University of Galway PhotoSoc exhibition offers visual interpretations on liberation
Patrick Ward brings home a gold medal at the Galway Novice
Patrick with his gold medal/Photo: Saoirse Egan The University of Galway’s Patrick Ward won gold in men’s épée fencing at the Galway Novice, an event held by the University. “We’re all so proud of him,” … Read more... about Patrick Ward brings home a gold medal at the Galway Novice
What’s on in Galway: Paddy’s Day edition
It's that time of year again when we remember the snakes were driven out of Ireland by good ole' Saint Patrick and celebrations are in order to give thanks for such an accomplishment. Galway will be in full swing … Read more... about What’s on in Galway: Paddy’s Day edition
Inside the Manosphere: How online influencers are rewriting masculinity
Earlier this month, Louis Theroux released Inside the Manosphere, a documentary examining the rise of online misogyny and the influence of the so-called 'manosphere'. Renowned for his faux-naïve, observational … Read more... about Inside the Manosphere: How online influencers are rewriting masculinity
35 People have not come home
Somewhere in Ireland right now, a family is learning to live in a house with one fewer person in it. They are setting a table for the wrong number of people. They are still reaching for a phone to send a message … Read more... about 35 People have not come home
“Love Galway, but the housing crisis is horrible”: international students question Ireland’s cost-of-living reality
Two weeks before the academic year began, one international student from the US still did not know whether they would be able to move to Ireland. After receiving confirmation of their place at the University of … Read more... about “Love Galway, but the housing crisis is horrible”: international students question Ireland’s cost-of-living reality
Erasmus is often described as one of the European Union’s greatest success stories
Since its launch in 1987, more than fifteen million people have taken part in exchanges, training programmes, or educational projects through the scheme. In 2024 alone, almost 1.5 million participants engaged in … Read more... about Erasmus is often described as one of the European Union’s greatest success stories
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- Tattoos for good
Tattoos for a charitable cause? Sounds almost too good to be true, but that is exactly what has been happening at Galway Bay Tattoos, who partnered with Galway Cat Rescue this month to raise money for the charity. Proceeds from kitty-themed tattoos and art sales went directly to the organisation, providing much-needed funds. Founding member and treasurer of Galway Cat Rescue (GCR) Olivia O’Reilly spoke to SIN about the… Read more: Tattoos for good - “CF is not who you are, you are a person with CF”Photographer Trevor O’Donoghue, on his touring exhibition: “The Cost of Breathing”, illustrating the different emotions of living with a disease. Produced for the International Eradication of Poverty Day, Trevor O’Donoghue’s series of self-portraits highlights the unseen expense of having Cystic Fibrosis (CF). His exhibition, which is currently embarking on a national tour throughout Irish libraries,… Read more: “CF is not who you are, you are a person with CF”
- 35 People have not come homeSomewhere in Ireland right now, a family is learning to live in a house with one fewer person in it. They are setting a table for the wrong number of people. They are still reaching for a phone to send a message that will never be read. Someone keeps thinking they will hear that door. … Read more: 35 People have not come home
Opinion
- Too Irish for the North, not Irish enough for the South
The social divide between those living within the six county area of Ireland still governed under the British and those living in the Republic is one in which I never encountered in such depth until I moved to Galway to begin my studies. I come from a border community only 30 minutes from the Cavan/Fermanagh… Read more: Too Irish for the North, not Irish enough for the South - Erasmus is often described as one of the European Union’s greatest success stories
Since its launch in 1987, more than fifteen million people have taken part in exchanges, training programmes, or educational projects through the scheme. In 2024 alone, almost 1.5 million participants engaged in Erasmus mobility activities across Europe. It is widely celebrated as a symbol of openness, cooperation, and shared European identity. For many students, it… Read more: Erasmus is often described as one of the European Union’s greatest success stories - One minute that shapes your year
Students’ Union elections can feel easy to ignore. Between assignments, part time work, society commitments, and trying to maintain some sort of balance, it is tempting to scroll past campaign posts and move on. But the reality is simple. Decisions about your university experience will be made either way. The only question is whether you… Read more: One minute that shapes your year
Arts & Fashion
- How does freedom look?: Saoirse, University of Galway PhotoSoc exhibition offers visual interpretations on liberation
If you are looking for inspiration, starting with the meaning of a word can take you further than expected. We often use words without considering their essence and their roots. Saoirse, a popular Irish name, is one such word. According to the CSO, 176 girls were given the name in 2025. First registered in 1971,… Read more: How does freedom look?: Saoirse, University of Galway PhotoSoc exhibition offers visual interpretations on liberation - Dining with the elite: Behind the scenes of Posh
“Watch closely, laugh freely, and understand who’s being celebrated; and at what cost.” Posh is a satirical play written by British playwright Laura Wade in 2010. It centres on the Riot Club, an elite Oxford University dining society loosely inspired by the real-life Bullingdon Club. The play follows a group of privileged young men who… Read more: Dining with the elite: Behind the scenes of Posh - University of Galway graduate Aoife Burke on being chosen to represent Ireland in new book celebrating 100 artists in Europe
Galway writer Aoife Burke has been chosen to represent Ireland internationally in the upcoming book 100 Artists of Europe, published by Culturale Lab in Italy. “It was a huge honour to be chosen among so many talented people. It’s a milestone for me in my career, and it’s very special to me,” she said. Coming… Read more: University of Galway graduate Aoife Burke on being chosen to represent Ireland in new book celebrating 100 artists in Europe
Business & Tech
- A poisoned chalice: Galway journalists on AI and the future of media
Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, and it’s on track to change the world as we know it. Since ChatGPT’s launch in November 2022, the world has been confronted by the reality of AI on a daily basis. The technology has remarkable potential, but it has come with a whole host of problems that societies… Read more: A poisoned chalice: Galway journalists on AI and the future of media - Are London’s streets ready for a ghost behind the wheel?
Walking down the Strand in 2026, you might notice something that feels like a glitch in the matrix. Nestled between the iconic red double deckers and the black cabs is a sleek, electric Jaguar I-PACE. It looks normal enough until you realise the driver’s seat is empty. Following a high-velocity expansion in the United States,… Read more: Are London’s streets ready for a ghost behind the wheel? - EU opens investigation into Shein over unethical selling practices
Following preliminary analyses, The European Commission has initiated its investigation into the Chinese online retail platform Shein. Concerns were raised over the fast fashion brand being in conflict with the Digital Services Act (DSA) for its addictive design, unclear algorithmic system and the selling of illegal products. Requests for information back in June 2024, as… Read more: EU opens investigation into Shein over unethical selling practices
Health & Lifestyle
- Inside the Manosphere: How online influencers are rewriting masculinity
Earlier this month, Louis Theroux released Inside the Manosphere, a documentary examining the rise of online misogyny and the influence of the so-called ‘manosphere’. Renowned for his faux-naïve, observational interview style, Theroux adopts a largely hands-off approach as he encounters five prominent figures within the manosphere movement: Myron Gaines, Sneako, Harrison Sullivan, Justin Waller and Ed Matthews. Politically, the documentary could not have been released at… Read more: Inside the Manosphere: How online influencers are rewriting masculinity - Nine years of ‘bad periods’: Why seeing endometriosis on an Irish screen matters
There’s a line in Conversations With Friends where Frances’ doctor describes her condition as “complicated”. It’s tidy language for something that can quietly derail your teens and twenties. I got emotional when I realised why the main character was passed out on the bathroom floor of her college house. She wasn’t drunk, she had endometriosis.… Read more: Nine years of ‘bad periods’: Why seeing endometriosis on an Irish screen matters - Inis Meáin: The forgotten island
I tagged along with classmates on a reporting trip to Inis Meáin, the quiet middle child of the Aran Islands. They were bound for interviews; I was there out of curiosity. And, if I’m honest, scepticism. Why Inis Meáin? Raised in east Galway, I’d made the pilgrimage west more than once, but always to Inis… Read more: Inis Meáin: The forgotten island
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- I súile fíor-Ghaeilgeoirí óga: níos faide ná Seachtain na Gaeilge
Le Finn Brady. [This article is available in both English and Irish]. Tá Seachtain na Gaeilge ag cur ár dteanga dúchais chun cinn mar fhéile bhliantúil le breis agus 120 bliain. Óna dhúchas mar fheachtas gnáthdhaoine le Conradh na Gaeilge, tá sé tar éis fás ina ghluaiseacht idirnáisiúnta ag sroicheadh breis agus milliún duine. Ach… Read more: I súile fíor-Ghaeilgeoirí óga: níos faide ná Seachtain na Gaeilge - Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026
Beidh Seachtain na Gaeilge ar siúl ón Domhnach 1 Márta go dtí an Mháirt 17 Márta i mbliana. Seachtain na Gaeilge will take place from Sunday 1 March until Tuesday 17 March this year. Níor chailleadh an íoróin ar na heagraithe go maireann “Seachtain na Gaeilge” níos mó ná seachtain, ach léiríonn sé an t-ardú… Read more: Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026 - Comhaltas na Mac Léinn ag Iarraidh ar Mhic Léinn Seasamh mar Iarrthóirí sa Toghchán
Tá spreagadh á thabhairt ag Comhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, do mhic léinn seasamh mar iarrthóirí sa toghchán don Choiste Feidhmiúcháin 2026/27. I measc iar-Uachtaráin ar Chomhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, tá Micheál D. Ó hUigínn, Pat Rabbitte agus Eamon Gilmore. Beidh 18 bpost mar oifigeach le líonadh i mbliana agus… Read more: Comhaltas na Mac Léinn ag Iarraidh ar Mhic Léinn Seasamh mar Iarrthóirí sa Toghchán
Sports
- Patrick Ward brings home a gold medal at the Galway Novice
The University of Galway’s Patrick Ward won gold in men’s épée fencing at the Galway Novice, an event held by the University. “We’re all so proud of him,” says Cian Dolly, the Vice Treasurer of the fencing club, after the competition, which took place on March 7th and 8th. “We started together a year and… Read more: Patrick Ward brings home a gold medal at the Galway Novice - Goalkeeping greatness guides UL to 1st Sigerson Cup title
On Wednesday 11 February, University of Limerick joined the illustrious list of universities to win the Electric Ireland Higher Education Sigerson Cup, GAA’s premier inter-varsity competition. Spurred on by heroics from goalkeeper Tristan O’Callaghan, UL won out by three points in the final against University College Cork. Throw in at an echoey, breezy Croke Park… Read more: Goalkeeping greatness guides UL to 1st Sigerson Cup title - Seattle seal second Super Bowl with dominant performance over Patriots
The Seattle Seahawks were crowned Super Bowl 60 champions on 7 February after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi stadium in Santa Clara. The win marks the second title in the franchise’s history, and most importantly vanquished the demons from their dramatic loss in Super Bowl 49 to the Patriots. The Super Bowl… Read more: Seattle seal second Super Bowl with dominant performance over Patriots