University of Galway’s Student’s Union (CMLOG) attended this year’s Comhdháil in full force for four days of procedure, debate and craic. Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éireann Comhdháil MMXXVI (a.k.a. 2026 by those who are not Roman nor pretentious) was held at the Clayton Hotel in Sligo. The annual event is AMLÉ’s foremost … [Read more...] about CMLOG and AMLÉ Comhdháil 2026: Key Takeaways
Technion Referendum Interview – SU full-time officers
A protest took place at the University of Galway against a research project which is in collaboration with the Israeli institute, Technion. Photo: Supplied In preparation for the policy referendum regarding the University of Galway/Technion joint research project, I sat with Students’ Union officers Paddy Marnane, Vice President/Welfare and Equality Officer, and Seán de … [Read more...] about Technion Referendum Interview – SU full-time officers
Lit & Deb Students’ Union Presidential Debate: At a glance
Hugh Gately, Adam Mullins, Danny Saunders, Peter Ó Neill, Seán de Búrca Chair: Hugh Gately, Auditor of the Literary and Debating Society Candidates: Adam Mullins, Danny Saunders, Peter Ó Neill, Seán de Búrca Format: Mix of general questions and targeted questions Candidates given 2 minutes each to answer general questions Candidates given 2 minutes 30 seconds … [Read more...] about Lit & Deb Students’ Union Presidential Debate: At a glance
Goalkeeping greatness guides UL to 1st Sigerson Cup title
L-R: Ryan McNamara (UL), Barry McNulty (UCD), Greg McEneaney (DCU), Eoin Colleran (University of Galway), and Paddy O'Driscoll (UL) at the launch of the 2025/26 Electric Ireland Higher Education Championships at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile On Wednesday 11 February, University of Limerick joined the illustrious list of universities to win the … [Read more...] about Goalkeeping greatness guides UL to 1st Sigerson Cup title
Library late fees: demolished, disguised, or a stepping stone for better?
It was only a couple of weeks ago when the triumphant post appeared on the University of Galway Students’ Union’s Instagram account. The news concerned the Hardiman Library, and the move to abolish fees on overdue books. Delivered in joyous fashion by the SU Vice President/Education Officer, Seán de Búrca, the post stressed all library fines would be gotten rid of and … [Read more...] about Library late fees: demolished, disguised, or a stepping stone for better?