Photo by Bus Éireann on Facebook Located less than 25km from Galway city in the heart of Connemara, Inverin is in many respects a perfect place for University of Galway students to call home. Enveloped by a varied, scenic landscape and one of the few remaining communities where Irish is spoken fluently, there is little counting against it. As someone in the fortunate … [Read more...] about Where are all the buses?
Archives for March 2024
Health check: How is Irish traditional music doing?
It’s a windy day in Doolin, County Clare and the seaside village buzzes with activity. Knownfor its long-standing reputation as the home of Ireland’s traditional music scene, Doolin playshost to the annual Michael Russell Festival, drawing musicians from across the country. The theme of the weekend is a celebration of new music talents, attracting a growing audience … [Read more...] about Health check: How is Irish traditional music doing?
Are electric vehicles really our future?
Photo by Mike Bird on Pexels The motoring industry is currently experiencing the most significant shift in automobile design and engineering since Henry Ford’s Model T. Fossil fuels have, arguably, outstayed their welcome and electric vehicles (EVs) seem like the logical next step. The Irish government, evidenced by the 2035 ban on selling new petrol and diesel vehicles, … [Read more...] about Are electric vehicles really our future?
Students’ Union VP and Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge 2023/24 Faye Ní Dhomhnaill Outgoing Interview
Looking 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 at everything on my manifesto. I haven't necessarily achieved everything, but I have definitely tried to achieve the things were on it. So I think it's been a success in that regard. And I do think … [Read more...] about 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 Interview
Looking 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 success. There's a lot of points that I wanted to get done as I have since done so, the likes of the Student Safety Watch that's been established and we were active during RAG Week, so I was … [Read more...] about Students’ Union VP and Welfare Officer 2023/24 Izzy Tiernan Outgoing Interview