Well, Unofficial RAG Week (Raising And Giving Week) has come and gone, but one question still remains; is NUI Galway’s ban on the widely observed party-week a case of cutting off one’s nose to spite its face? Since NUIG’s ban on the eventful charity-fundraising week back in 2011, many believe that the only changes to occur have been solely in the area of charitable … [Read more...] about Giving up on Giving
Ireland
Rodney Ah You receives Ireland call-up
Not many would have predicted that when Joe Schmidt announced his extended 44 – man squad to train ahead of the upcoming Six Nations that one Rodney Ah You would be among the names selected. The Christchurch native was the surprise inclusion to the Irish set-up, but hard-work and determination are seemingly paying off for the 25-year-old … [Read more...] about Rodney Ah You receives Ireland call-up
GiGSoc Set to Launch Rainbow Week and 1st Ever Rainbow Ball
GiGSoc [Gay in Galway Society] is delighted to host its second annual Rainbow Week, running from Monday 3 – Saturday 8 February. The week will consist of numerous events to promote LGBTQA presence on campus, culminating in our pinnacle event, NUI Galway’s first ever Rainbow Ball. Rainbow Week strives to express and celebrate the diversity of people who identify as LGBTQA … [Read more...] about GiGSoc Set to Launch Rainbow Week and 1st Ever Rainbow Ball
Suas Global Issues Course
Sin caught up with Hanna Phelan from Suas to find out some information about an upcoming Global Issues Course which is starting up in NUI Galway on Tuesday 11 February. … [Read more...] about Suas Global Issues Course
November a useful learning curve for Schmidt
They were oh so close. This present crop of Irish rugby players has given the people of Ireland a lot to be proud of, and they did so again in the final November International against the almighty All Blacks. Ireland may have walked away without a historic win, but had the Autumn series finished after the Australia game, things would be a whole lot worse. … [Read more...] about November a useful learning curve for Schmidt