By Caileigh Ryan “I just wanted to be one of The Strokes, now look at the mess you made me make,” sings Arctic Monkeys frontman Alex Turner as he kicks off their second night in Dublin (after a fairly impressive opening set by The Lemon Twigs). There’s an air of disbelief among the fans in front of the stage when the lads come out. The Monkeys are here. It’s been over … [Read more...] about The manic beauty of Arctic Monkeys’ gig in Dublin
Black ’47: A historic review
By Javier Ruiz Gomez Lance Daly has done it, and he has done it right. Not many Irish would be able to tell a story about the Famine without jumping to the conclusion that the English were to blame. As a history major, I would like to cover a few aspects of the movie that are historically accurate but might appear in conflict with what is being taught in … [Read more...] about Black ’47: A historic review
NUI Galway and RTÉ partner up for research and a new Masters programme
By Tarryn McGuire Fíos Físe, an exciting partnership between NUI Galway and RTÉ, is a new Irish language audience research initiative that will examine the reach, listening habits and satisfaction levels of Irish speakers here in Ireland, with regard to RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta. It has been confirmed that Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge will be running the … [Read more...] about NUI Galway and RTÉ partner up for research and a new Masters programme
Sesame Street’s Sexuality Suspicion
By Kayleigh McCoy In a recent interview conducted by Queerty, long time Sesame Street writer Mark Saltzman delved deep into the relationship between the much - loved puppet duo Bert and Ernie, admitting they are in fact gay. While talking to the online magazine and newspaper, which focuses on gay lifestyle and news, Saltzman discussed his own experiences as a gay man in … [Read more...] about Sesame Street’s Sexuality Suspicion
Final year diaries part three: Let the games begin
By Aileen O’Leary Somewhere around 8:50am I make my way to the reading room, groggy and slightly cranky, I convince myself this is how I’ll get work done before lectures, this is how I’ll fill that pesky one - hour gap in between seminars and more. 9:00am, the masses have descended upon the reading room. You have the colourfully coordinated with notes, … [Read more...] about Final year diaries part three: Let the games begin
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