MC of the STAR Awards Colm O’ Regan A sustainability project based in Athenry has been shortlisted for an AONTAS STAR Award in the ‘Sustainable Development through Education’ Category. The initiative, named A Giant Leap, is run by the Amicitia Social Enterprise in Athenry and they are creating an exhibition on future worlds through the material of plastic. Their … [Read more...] about Galway Sustainability Project has been shortlisted in the AONTAS STAR Awards
Review of Portia Coughlan: ★★★★☆
Set on a dark lit sunken stage, Portia Coughlan is a play that lurks in the back of your mind for days after. Portia Coughlan follows the story of Offaly woman, Portia (Denise Gough), on her thirtieth birthday. Although she is married with two kids, she is haunted by the death of her twin brother Gabriel. Written by Marina Carr, this play first hit the stage in 1996 where it … [Read more...] about Review of Portia Coughlan: ★★★★☆
Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Imogen O’Flaherty Falconer
What made you apply for this SU role? I applied for this role because I’m passionate about the matters you get to deal with as the Welfare and Equality Officer. I’ve been an activist for mental health, housing, better drug policy, nightlife, sexual health and consent etc since I was a teenager so to advocate for these things within the student community and beyond as my job … [Read more...] about Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Imogen O’Flaherty Falconer
Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Katie Blain
What made you apply for this SU role? I’ve been involved with the SU since first year is a class representative role but I have been wanting to run for the role of VP for Welfare and Equality since way back in sixth year of secondary school. The final push that got me to officially run was just seeing and hearing what students were feeling with rent crises, their … [Read more...] about Vice President – Welfare and Equality Officer: Katie Blain
2022 Fashion Trends Prediction
With social media impacting fashion in unprecedented ways, identifying new fashion trends has become harder than ever before. We are constantly seeing the ‘80s and ‘90s make comebacks in fashion with big jumpers, blazers, and wide legged pants staple pieces in the wardrobes of most Gen Zs like myself. Even last year we saw Y2K fashion come back into style with many opting for … [Read more...] about 2022 Fashion Trends Prediction