Fionnuala Corbett is an IMRO award-winning broadcast journalist, currently Head of News and Current Affairs at iRadio and co-presenter of iRadio in the Afternoon along with Dave Duke. She is also a part time lecturer in the University of Galway as part of the School of Journalism. When did you discover your interest in radio? Radio was always on in my house growing up, … [Read more...] about Meet radio broadcaster and lecturer Fionnuala Corbett
Archives for May 2023
Tulsen Tollett – BBC broadcaster, lecturer and former rugby star talks balancing a busy lifestyle
Tulsen Tollett (49) is a current BBC broadcaster and lecturer at the University of Galway. When balancing a busy lifestyle with parenting and travel, he says that time management is the key. “My wife works full time as well so we have a situation where it’s really difficult. I also teach in schools as well as the college. It just means that we put ourselves in the position … [Read more...] about Tulsen Tollett – BBC broadcaster, lecturer and former rugby star talks balancing a busy lifestyle
Dylan meets … Damien Comer
Damien Comer (Galway Senior Football Player 2014 – present) Damien Comer plays senior football with Annaghdown and Galway. He made his senior debut for the county team in 2014 against London in the Connacht Football Championship. He has won three provincial titles and is an All-Star nominee this year. He was also a University of Galway Bachelor of Science student between … [Read more...] about Dylan meets … Damien Comer
Abracademics! Keith Barry on Galway, student life and work ethic
The University of Galway could at times be described as a magical place. For Keith Barry, a science graduate of what was then NUI Galway, turned world-renowned hypnotist and magician, that much rings true. Since leaving college at the tail-end of the 1990s, Keith has gone on to achieve global superstardom; from selling out shows across the globe to working on blockbuster … [Read more...] about Abracademics! Keith Barry on Galway, student life and work ethic
Olympian Fiona Murtagh – the road to success
Back in 2020 Fiona Murtagh and her crew made history by coming home with the bronze medal in the coxless four at the Tokyo Olympics. With Paris 2024 just around the corner, she is determined to make sure she’s in with a chance of coming away with even more Olympic glory. The Moycullen woman first started rowing back in 2009 after being introduced to the sport by her twin … [Read more...] about Olympian Fiona Murtagh – the road to success