Image by Simon Harris on Instagram On April 9, Taoiseach Simon Harris sat down to chair his first cabinet meeting in Áras an Uachtaráin, without former boss Leo Varadkar. But even without his Fine Gael ally, Harris seems to have slipped into the glass slipper of the Taoiseach’s office with ease, which is no surprise given that he has reportedly been preparing to take over … [Read more...] about Assessing Simon Harris’ first two weeks in office
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Celebrating greatness: Highlights from the 39th University of Galway Sports Awards
The high-ceilinged roof of the Emily Anderson Concert Hall in the quadrangle, surrounded by the decadence of stained-glass windows and steady stone, met all those who gathered together for the 2024 Sports Awards. Athletes, coaches, and family gathered to support all the nominees and celebrate sporting achievements at the University of Galway. A quiet buzz and the … [Read more...] about Celebrating greatness: Highlights from the 39th University of Galway Sports Awards
World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’
Image by jorono from Pixabay The Sunday night was hot with revelry. From the high balcony of the National palace Nayib Bukele smiled as he greeted his supporters. On that day, February 4, he had secured his re-election in a landslide victory in the El Salvador presidential election. He celebrated his achievement on the social media platform ‘X,’ even though the final … [Read more...] about World’s coolest Dictator; two years under Bukele’s ‘State of Exception’
Oscar picks and predictions
Image by kalhh from Pixabay The Academy Awards are fast approaching with the anticipated ceremony taking place in less than a month on March 10. Knowing the history of the Oscars there’s bound to be some snubs and surprises, so with that in mind lets go through the main categories and see who the academy is likely to give the statues to, but also who they should go … [Read more...] about Oscar picks and predictions
Is there enough to do in Galway as a student?
Photo by Chaosheng Zhang on Ireland’s Content Pool I firmly believe there is no better time to be a student living in Galway! Galway is renowned for its famous nightlife and assemblage of pubs. I understand that it can be quite daunting to find fun alternatives instead of a night on the pints. I have found plenty of things for you and your friends to do that … [Read more...] about Is there enough to do in Galway as a student?