By Darren Casserly Opinion Editor It has been a tumultuous start for this current government, with the last 100 days feeling more like 100 years and some ministerial posts having a merry-go-round feeling to them. However, it still is a historic government with what they’ve had to deal with as well as what parties they’ve been made up with. The coalition of Fianna … [Read more...] about This Government may have passed 100 days but, is a Government of the past
Archives for October 2020
A Mixed Bag of Emotions Towards Online Learning
By Sarah Slevin With the first week of online classes now over, we’ve all gotten a real taste of how the 2020/21 academic year will pan out. So, how are we feeling about it? The good news is that it is not all bad - many students SIN have spoken to have been able to find their silver-lined cloud in the world of online learning. Having said that though, the cons of it are by … [Read more...] about A Mixed Bag of Emotions Towards Online Learning
Across the water: Galway’s Football interests explored
By Oisín Bradley The top leagues of English football are back, and despite the fact that only a few games have been played, the objectives of many sides have been made clear. Many men from the banks of the Corrib will be looking to make their mark as sides gear up for title or promotion tilts, or indeed the battle to avoid the dreaded drop into the lower leagues. Here, we … [Read more...] about Across the water: Galway’s Football interests explored
Mol na Meáin: Mícheál D. Ó hUigínn
Le Eímear Nig Oireachtaigh Sa cholún seo, pléann Eímear Nig Oireachtaigh daoine a bhfuil beart déanta acu sna meáin maidir leis an nGaeilge. San éagran seo, labhair sí le Micheál D. Ó hUigínn! Táim cinnte go bhfuil aithne agaibh go léir ar an bhfear seo! Tá stair fhada aige leis an nGaeilge agus i saol na polaitíochta, a thosaigh amach anseo in Ollscoil na … [Read more...] about Mol na Meáin: Mícheál D. Ó hUigínn
Connacht Rugby CEO speaks out over Canterbury slip up
By Louise Toal Newly appointed CEO of Connacht Rugby and NUI Galway graduate Ann Heneghan told SIN that she believes it was a serious mistake that Canterbury used a model for the launch of the new women’s Irish jersey, instead of a woman who plays rugby. She went on to say that when launching the 2020 Connacht jersey, both men and women were used in their launch. … [Read more...] about Connacht Rugby CEO speaks out over Canterbury slip up