It’s that always dreaded time of year: November. Dreary weather, dark evenings, pouring rain. The rain’s pouring down in Galway and across the country with more regularity each day and temperatures are crawling ever downwards. It’s high-time we filled the evenings with some tried and tested feel-good favourites. School of Rock (2003) There’s a certain charm to … [Read more...] about Five feel-good films to beat the November blues
Holding out hope
Presenter Chris Sherlock on music, mental health and his latest book outing Photo by Joe Crean Photography “I see that your wristband says ‘hope’ on it.” It’s hope that permeates every moment in conversation with radio presenter Chris Sherlock. His story is one of overcoming, one of moving past a childhood marred by bullying to a life lived for telling stories of … [Read more...] about Holding out hope
The Car review: Arctic Monkeys’ new sound comes down to earth
Image via Artic Monkeys The Arctic Monkeys of old are gone. And that is not a bad thing. Far from the indie roots of the Sheffield band's smash-hit debut in 2006 or their world dominating stadium anthem filled AM, The Car continues a sleek lounge rock evolution that began with its predecessor. The latest release takes the sound from Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino, … [Read more...] about The Car review: Arctic Monkeys’ new sound comes down to earth
Delight as over 300 students attend campus Student Walkout Protest
University of Galway students joined their peers across the country this month in walking out of classes to protest against high rents, accommodation shortages and the soaring cost of living. Lecture halls were emptied as over 300 of people descended on the Concourse to make their voices heard. Spirits were high as the significant turnout proved a welcome surprise … [Read more...] about Delight as over 300 students attend campus Student Walkout Protest
Budget falls short for students but welcome changes in place
Photo by Mathieu Stern on Unsplash In any context other than a generational cost of living crisis, a reduction in third-level fees might have been seen as a seismic shift in government policy. Fee reduction and abolition has been campaigned for by students, students’ unions and opposition politicians for years now. But the Ireland of 2022 is a country where a once-off … [Read more...] about Budget falls short for students but welcome changes in place