Image by Suvan Chowdhury on Pexels Galway; the widely considered cultural capital of Ireland, provides us with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the arts, creativity and vibrant people. With music and spoken word being a central part of the Galway identity, it is only right that the open mic scene in the city be a strong one. People come from far and wide to … [Read more...] about A deep-dive into Galway’s open mic scene
GAA players taking American football in their stride
Sean O'Haire It seems as though GAA players have continued to adapt well to the American football landscape. As they trade out their O’Neills attire for helmets and shoulder pads, they take on a new stateside challenge, putting their kicking skills on show for a massive audience. Many athletes find success through kicking coaches such as Tadhg Leader, founder of Leader … [Read more...] about GAA players taking American football in their stride
Revisiting Saipan : An Irish soccer horror story
After 24 years, countless news reports, nationwide controversy and divided loyalties, the Irish soccer film Saipan has lifted the lid on the happenings of 2002. The film covers the story of the Republic of Ireland's 2002 FIFA World Cup which saw captain Roy Keane leave before the tournament even started after a feud with manager Mick McCarthy. Roy Keane, played by Eanna … [Read more...] about Revisiting Saipan : An Irish soccer horror story
Fitzgibbon Cup 2026: Everything you need to know
The Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup gets underway this week, with 12 teams involved in the inter-varsity hurling competition, the pinnacle of college hurling. University of Galway will be aiming to improve on last year's campaign, which saw them fail to advance from the group stages. They have been drawn in a group with UCD and TUS Midwest, with … [Read more...] about Fitzgibbon Cup 2026: Everything you need to know
Students’ Union Welfare and Equality Officer believes campus is mostly safe, despite sexual violence concerns
The Students' Union Welfare and Equality Officer for University of Galway has said he wants to make campus safer through education. Despite raising concerns about sexual violence, he believes it is a mostly safe campus. Paddy Marnane, Students' Union Vice President as well as Welfare and Equality Officer for the University of Galway, has expressed his views in relation to … [Read more...] about Students’ Union Welfare and Equality Officer believes campus is mostly safe, despite sexual violence concerns