“You wouldn't do it to a greyhound” After Kerry footballer David Clifford limped off the pitch in Castlebar with a hamstring injury last week, debates have been sparked over whether or not student GAA players with county profiles are exerting themselves by trying to keep up with January’s hectic GAA calendar. Over the past week sporting commentators have rebuked the … [Read more...] about Are the GAA disregarding the pressure faced by their University players?
Archives for February 2018
Return of the ugly UGG
UGG boots are back with a bang, or a slouch rather. The infamous snug boot from our childhood has once again made its way back into the fashion world. I have to confess, in my ignorant youth I donned a pair of black (fake) UGGs. I paid around €12 for them. I now realise this is far too much money for a glorified slipper. It’s no secret that UGG boots are bad for your feet. … [Read more...] about Return of the ugly UGG
The best ways to combat J1 FOMO
We are nearly half way through our final semester, and summer already seems so close. People have their holidays planned out with half of the university going on a J1 and the remainder jetting off to Canada. Is all this talk starting to make your summer job at home in Ireland sound even more miserable than it already is? Well don’t give up hope just yet because there are plenty … [Read more...] about The best ways to combat J1 FOMO
Galway girl Niamh Fahey aims to help Irish Ladies reach first ever World Cup In 2018
Irish International Niamh Fahey from Killannin is hopeful Ireland can continue their good run of form in the World Cup Qualifiers. The side are unbeaten thus far having recorded consecutive 2-0 victories over Slovakia and Northern Ireland as well as holding group leaders Holland to a goalless draw. Fahey’s defensive attributes have contributed to three clean sheets for Colin … [Read more...] about Galway girl Niamh Fahey aims to help Irish Ladies reach first ever World Cup In 2018
CCAFS society on mission to reduce waste on campus
Members of the Climate Change, Agriculture, and Food Security (CCAFS) society are spreading awareness about consumption and waste through creative initiatives around campus. Every two weeks 1 million coffee cups are thrown into Irish landfills, and washing clothes sends millions of microplastics into the ocean. But with such a largescale problem, is it possible for one … [Read more...] about CCAFS society on mission to reduce waste on campus