By Ellen O'Donoghue I’m a second year arts student. I love my friends, I love my course, and I love my life in Galway. I have been trying to be seen by the counsellors in NUI Galway since the start of this year. I don’t like to miss classes because I care about my results; I am way too high of an achiever. I have been suffering with depression for a few months now, after … [Read more...] about Opinion: Give struggling college students the gift of counselling this Christmas
Mental health
The mental health of our nation’s children is faltering and they have nowhere to turn
By Fae McNamara Irish children are experiencing mental health issues just as much as adults. While this may be an unpleasant concept to accept, recent studies have shown that there is an increase in primary school children experiencing mental health issues, along with the recent surge in children aged four to ten turning to self - harm as an outlet for emotional … [Read more...] about The mental health of our nation’s children is faltering and they have nowhere to turn
Famous Galway chef JP McMahon hosts Food on the Edge in NUIG this year
By Áine Kenny Famous Galway restaurateur, JP McMahon, held his symposium Food on the Edge in NUI Galway this year. The conference took place on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 October in the Bailey Allen hall. Food On The Edge is internationally influential food convention that has taken place annually in Galway City since 2015. This year’s theme is conversations. The … [Read more...] about Famous Galway chef JP McMahon hosts Food on the Edge in NUIG this year
NUIG Students’ Union holds protest to secure funding for College Counselling Service
By Conor Brummell NUI Galway’s Students’ Union called an urgent protest on Wednesday 10 October to highlight the need for more funding for the college’s counselling service. The protest was held on World Mental Health day in response to 14 college students being turned away from drop in sessions during the previous week, due to lack of full - time … [Read more...] about NUIG Students’ Union holds protest to secure funding for College Counselling Service
In conversation with Irish YouTube sensation Melanie Murphy
Last week my Dad told me that a “famous YouTuber” was coming to the local college back home, Dundalk Institute of Technology, where he lectures. I asked who the YouTuber in question was and he handed me a printed email, revealing that it was none other than Melanie Murphy. She was giving a talk on resilience as part of DkIT’s Fit4Life campaign. For those of you who don’t … [Read more...] about In conversation with Irish YouTube sensation Melanie Murphy