Image by University of Galway PWO on Twitter As the countdown to Budget 2024 ticks closer to zero, unionised groups of students and researchers all over Ireland are taking a stand on well-known issues like affordable housing, cost of living, and the student contribution charge. For postgraduate researchers, who are paid a shocking average of €7.88 per hour, making … [Read more...] about Postgraduate researchers protest for fair pay preceding Budget 2024
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Galway United takes over the world, according to fans
Photo by Michael Gough It was once claimed that League of Ireland fans exist on the fringes of mainstream society, and for many years, Galway United existed on the fringes of the League of Ireland. When I went to my first Galway United match, United lost 6-0. Fortunately, winning has never been a requirement for Galway United fans, but it nevertheless is a welcome … [Read more...] about Galway United takes over the world, according to fans
Album reviews
With the end of summer and the coming of fall colliding, many artists look to September for album releases and new music. This month has seen releases from musicians dominating the charts, such as the emerging pop talents of Olivia Rodrigo and the often-heartbreaking indie ballads of Mitski. GUTS Olivia Rodrigo returns with her sophomore album GUTS, a pop … [Read more...] about Album reviews
University of Galway students join nationwide march for accommodation access
Image by Raimey O'Boyle Students from across Ireland marched through Dublin on Wednesday, demanding the government increase spending to expand student accommodation and reduce student contribution fees. According to RTE news, over 300 people took to the streets to signal the urgent need for more student accommodation. Eoin Dowd, a … [Read more...] about University of Galway students join nationwide march for accommodation access
Dylan meets – Davy Carton
Davy Carton is a singer, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist from Tuam, Co. Galway. He is the co-founder of the hugely successful band ‘The Saw Doctors.’ You played in Blaze X in your early years – did you find your passion for music there? Yeah, I found a like-minded genius that was Paul Cunniffe, along with his friend Paul Ralph and a friend of mine Ja Keating. We had the … [Read more...] about Dylan meets – Davy Carton