A night that should have brought joy and a dazzling display of light and colour turned into a haunting scene of flames and devastation. An hour before, the packed bar perched high in the Swiss Alps was in full swing with mostly young revellers, many of them students on ski trips from across Europe, unknowingly celebrating what would be their final New Year. Video footage … [Read more...] about Swiss bar fire brings venue safety into focus
‘Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam’ – Catherine Connolly agcur na Gaeilge chun tosaigh san Uachtaránacht
Photo from the Office of the President of Ireland Le Eamon ChinGan amhras, tá ról suntasach ag an nGaeilge i saol polaitiúil Catherine Connolly, cuid thábhachtach le linn a feachtas toghcháin don uachtaránacht. Ina hóráid insealbhaithe i gCaisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath an mí seo chaite, mhínigh an tUachtarán Connolly cén fáth go bhfuil an teanga chomh tábhachtach, agus an … [Read more...] about ‘Tír gan teanga, tír gan anam’ – Catherine Connolly agcur na Gaeilge chun tosaigh san Uachtaránacht
“A scam”: Students struggle with high rents and cost of living in Galway
As students at the University of Galway prepare for end-of-semester exams, many say the ongoing cost-of-living and accommodation pressures are placing additional strain on their studies and wellbeing. Despite being well into the academic year, students continue to report difficulties securing affordable accommodation in Galway, with some commuting long distances and others … [Read more...] about “A scam”: Students struggle with high rents and cost of living in Galway