Starting a new job isn’t easy. In that case, starting a new job, in conjunction with the formation of a brand-new football team, certainly isn’t a cakewalk either. Yet, for Phil Trill, the newly-appointed manager of the newly-founded Galway United Women’s FC, this job is the culmination of years of hard work. The nerves, if there are any, are an afterthought. His … [Read more...] about New Team, New Manager: Phil Trill’s Journey to Managing Galway United WFC
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My life in student journalism: “Challenge the wrongdoings you see”
The University of Galway, or University College Galway as it was then known, has played an important role in my life both as student and as a university teacher. The 1960s were an exciting time to be a student and I took an active part in student life, serving as President of UCG Students’ Union and also as Auditor of the Literary and Debating Society in 1964-65, having served … [Read more...] about My life in student journalism: “Challenge the wrongdoings you see”
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Damian Browne Arrival - October 2022 Con Mór - October 2022. Addams Family - March 2022 Science Ball - January 2023 University of Galway WRFC host Kay Bowen Tournament - February 2023 Graduate Fair - October 2022 University of Galway Rugby Ball - March 2023 Socs Fest - October 2022 University of Galway RFC - Connacht Junior Cup - January 2023 Sláinte … [Read more...] about Photos of the Year
Elton John in concert: Ireland bids farewell to a music legend
Photo by Tom O’Connor “There aren’t many people that great,” Elton John remarked, dedicating ‘Border Song’ to Aretha Franklin during a gig in Dublin as part of his ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ tour. Many in the crowd visibly agreed, appreciating that they were in the presence of one of the few “great” musician legends. The atmosphere was electric from the moment the … [Read more...] about Elton John in concert: Ireland bids farewell to a music legend
The Good Friday Agreement at 25: Sectarianism Entrenched
The Hands of History. Raymond Watson cast in bronze the hands of the political leaders who negotiated the Good Friday Agreement. Photo: Pollyart123, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons Twenty-five years ago, the parties to the Northern conflict, alongside outside mediators, put pen to paper in Belfast. The Good Friday Agreement sought not only to end the most recent phase of … [Read more...] about The Good Friday Agreement at 25: Sectarianism Entrenched