Photo by University of Galway Students’ Union Galway is well known for its thriving nightlife, but to put the ‘Raise and Give’ back into RAG week, some students are opting for a different kind of buzz. ‘Shave Off’, an event that sees contestants shaving their heads to raise money was an unprecedented success this year, securing vital funding to support those in … [Read more...] about RAG Week’s successful shave-off
Features
The realities of immigration: challenges and advocacy surrounding international protection applicants in Ireland
The Citizenship Ceremony in the Killarney Convention Centre, County Kerry. Photo: Don MacMonagle As we bear witness to the rise of immigration across Ireland, there is simultaneously a parallel rise of issues around international protection applicants rights and the barriers they face in seeking asylum. Human rights barrister and International Protection Appeals Tribunal … [Read more...] about The realities of immigration: challenges and advocacy surrounding international protection applicants in Ireland
Student Diary
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels Like most college students, our weeks can be very different as each week passes. This week, I will give you an account of what I did in and outside college. Thursday- Today, I had college; it was my late starting day, so I went for a walk before my day started as I am doing the 100 miles for the Irish Heart Foundation this month and … [Read more...] about Student Diary
Editors Diaries
Photo by Aodhán Morris Hello again, sinners. I am positive that all students are relieved to leave behind the winter blues and start afresh for spring time which commenced on February 1. There is such a huge feeling of unperturbed happiness at seeing the newly blossomed flowers, sneak peeks from the sun and trees gaining back their green colours … [Read more...] about Editors Diaries
Ye olde valentine’s history
Photo by Engin Akyurt on Pexels Valetine’s Day is officially over, a holiday that we are reminded of as soon as the new year starts as retailers display their plushies and boxes of chocolates for your significant other, but as quickly as it comes around it ends. The funny fact is, these gifts are out on sale for a month and a half, but there are people still … [Read more...] about Ye olde valentine’s history