If you’re in any way attuned to Galway’s much-celebrated street entertainment, you’ll undoubtedly be familiar with one of its more prominent voices Paddy Finnegan, singer-song writer from Rush, Co Dublin. With eyes closed, Paddy regularly carries Shop Street to an almost cinematographic realm where he himself is out of focus. The 23-year old guitar-player blends so naturally … [Read more...] about Meeting Galway singer-songwriter Paddy Finnegan
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One in six without accommodation as semester begins
A survey of NUI Galway students has found that one in six participants had not found accommodation by 4 September this year – the first day of lectures on campus. The survey carried out by NUI Galway Students’ Union to uncover the depth of the accommodation crisis in the city was taken by 1,285 students in the last fortnight. NUI Galway Students’ Union president Lorcán Ó … [Read more...] about One in six without accommodation as semester begins
Saint Paddy? Say that to his face
Welcome one and all to the most dissolute religious festival in Ireland. I mean, people say Christmas has been commercialised, but at least that's in the form of giving and receiving gifts – and we'll all generally pop into the church to say hi to the baby Jesus. But what exactly about aul man Padraig connects with the truly legendary drinkfest that is St Patrick's Day? How … [Read more...] about Saint Paddy? Say that to his face
Curtain call: NUI Galway students ready for performance of The Bacchae
The Ancient Greek play The Bacchae will be performed by Final Year and Masters students of the Drama programme in NUI Galway in the Mick Lally Theatre, Druid Lane from 14 February to 18 February at 8pm. This is the first time the play is being performed in Ireland. Under the steerage of director Max Hafler, the actors hope to give an eye-opening theatrical performance to … [Read more...] about Curtain call: NUI Galway students ready for performance of The Bacchae
Diary of a Final Year: What to do when you’ve got no boo
Ever since the great philosopher Rihanna claimed she “found love in a hopeless place”, I've been wondering where that was. And after four years here, I think I am qualified to say that no – it was not NUI Galway. Of course, we've all gained a plethora of knowledge since our first days here at NUI Galway, from how to reference in APA format, to how to buy three weeks’ worth of … [Read more...] about Diary of a Final Year: What to do when you’ve got no boo