If you are looking for inspiration, starting with the meaning of a word can take you further than expected. We often use words without considering their essence and their roots. Saoirse, a popular Irish name, is one such word. According to the CSO, 176 girls were given the name in 2025. First registered in 1971, it gained wider recognition following the rise of Saoirse … [Read more...] about How does freedom look?: Saoirse, University of Galway PhotoSoc exhibition offers visual interpretations on liberation
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Inside the Manosphere: How online influencers are rewriting masculinity
Earlier this month, Louis Theroux released Inside the Manosphere, a documentary examining the rise of online misogyny and the influence of the so-called 'manosphere'. Renowned for his faux-naïve, observational interview style, Theroux adopts a largely hands-off approach as he encounters five prominent figures within the manosphere movement: Myron Gaines, Sneako, Harrison … [Read more...] about Inside the Manosphere: How online influencers are rewriting masculinity
Dining with the elite: Behind the scenes of Posh
“Watch closely, laugh freely, and understand who’s being celebrated; and at what cost.” Posh is a satirical play written by British playwright Laura Wade in 2010. It centres on the Riot Club, an elite Oxford University dining society loosely inspired by the real-life Bullingdon Club. The play follows a group of privileged young men who gather for a dinner that quickly … [Read more...] about Dining with the elite: Behind the scenes of Posh
University of Galway graduate Aoife Burke on being chosen to represent Ireland in new book celebrating 100 artists in Europe
Galway writer Aoife Burke has been chosen to represent Ireland internationally in the upcoming book 100 Artists of Europe, published by Culturale Lab in Italy. “It was a huge honour to be chosen among so many talented people. It’s a milestone for me in my career, and it’s very special to me,” she said. Coming from a family of writers from Galway, Burke has had a … [Read more...] about University of Galway graduate Aoife Burke on being chosen to represent Ireland in new book celebrating 100 artists in Europe
Inside the Hans Zimmer Experience with Irish soprano Katy Kelly
What soundtrack or song instantly transports you back into a film? On Saturday 7 March 2026, Galway’s Town Hall Theatre will host The Hans Zimmer Experience, a live performance celebrating one of the most influential film composers of our time; whose music has shaped many emotional landscapes of modern cinema. Hans Zimmer is known for creating immersive sound worlds that … [Read more...] about Inside the Hans Zimmer Experience with Irish soprano Katy Kelly