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Aine Kenny

The future of Irish

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By Áine Kenny and Quinton Beck NUI Galway has launched a survey to gather the views of the public on the proposed Irish Language Plan for Galway City 2019-2026. The research is being conducted on behalf of Galway City Council and Gaillimh le Gaeilge as part of the preparation of an Irish language plan for the City. Last year, Dr John Walsh of the Department of Irish … [Read more...] about The future of Irish

Dispute over NUI Galway charging 5% interest rate on students’ bill to build Sports Centre

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By Áine Kenny NUI Galway are applying a 5% interest rate on the student contribution towards the bill for building the Sports Centre and redeveloping Áras na Mac Léinn. This contribution takes the form of €100, contained within in the NUI Galway student levy which is €224 in total. All students must pay this levy in September of every year. No written or verbal … [Read more...] about Dispute over NUI Galway charging 5% interest rate on students’ bill to build Sports Centre

Back to basics for spring

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By Áine Kenny There’s a grand stretch in the evenings nowadays, and the bitter wind and rain has subsided just enough to cut down to three hot water bottles in bed, instead of four. With a new season comes a new wardrobe, or for most students, going back home and lugging some lighter clothes up to Galway. Spring is a great time to take out and wear some of the staple pieces … [Read more...] about Back to basics for spring

Best brunch spots in Galway

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By Áine Kenny Is there anything better than brunch? You don’t want to wake up at the scrake of dawn to go get pancakes with your friends because you stayed up all night working on that assignment and you deserve a lie in! Brunch is the only meal where you can get a full Irish fry, or its polar opposite, avocado on toast. But where are the best brunch spots in Galway that … [Read more...] about Best brunch spots in Galway

Review: Netflix’s Sex Education [Spoilers]

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By Áine Kenny Netflix’s new year offering, Sex Education, certainly filled the gap that was left in my life when E4’s much-celebrated My Mad Fat Diary ended. The smart British TV show, centred on teenagers’ trials and tribulations, has been a hit ever since Skins. Sex Education gives a much-needed update to the genre however, mainly because it is so inclusive. There are … [Read more...] about Review: Netflix’s Sex Education [Spoilers]