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Students’ Union Launches Practical Training for Students

University of Galway Students’ Union today launched their Life Skills courses for the2024/25 academic year. Since 2009 the Students’ Union has been running a widerange of subsidised courses for the 19,000 students of University of Galway with theaim of increasing their practical knowledge. These courses help to improve theemployment prospects…

PICTURED (Left to Right): Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Chloe Anderson, Tom Forde and Julieanne Ní Mhullaoidh (University of Galway Students’ Union)

SU Urges Caution while Booking Student Accommodation

With CAO Round 1 offers out and housing options in short supply, University of Galway students looking for accommodation for the upcoming academic year have been urged to exercise caution before committing to a private residence this year. Before rushing into signing a lease/contract it is extremely important to make…

Galway Film Fleadh // To A Land Unknown

Luke Conlisk caught up with Mahdi Fleifel, director of the 2024 Galway Film Fleadh closing movie. Cannes Directors’ Fortnight film, To a Land Unknown follows Chatila and Reda who are saving to pay for fake passports to get out of Athens. When Reda loses their hard-earned cash to his dangerous drug addiction,…

Galway Film Fleadh // Poison

Désirée Nosbusch’s feature film debut, Poison, starring Tim Roth and Trine Dyrholm has its Irish premiere in the Galway Film Fleadh this weekend. Heather Hinchon-Quinn caught up with Director Désirée, and star Tim this afternoon for a wide-ranging chat. In this feature debut from Désirée Nosbusch, Poison follows previously married, Lucas and…

Galway Film Fleadh // Froggie

Hannah and Emelyn from Irish Impressions interviewed the creative minds behind Froggie , The Morgan Brothers (on Zoom, as they were in Bulgaria). Froggie is a primarily Irish-language comedy film shot in the City of Galway. The film is about two brothers who have performed the same song for twenty…

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Galway Film Fleadh // Home: The Story of Zak Moradi

Home: The Story of Zak Moradi is having its world premiere at Galway Film Fleadh on Friday 12 July at 16.15 at Pálás Cinema – We spoke with Director Trevor Whelan about his experience in making the documentary HOME: The Story of Zak Moradi follows the inspiring journey from Zak’s childhood…

Balcony at the Salt House

Band Profile: Balcony

by Jera Aideen Schiffrer Galway is known for its diverse and lively music scene. Bands and musicians from all over the world flock to the town in search of success. The local pubs host live gigs almost every night so it is not a surprise the locals are involved in…

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A Student Meal Prepping Guide

My name is Áine Ní Shíocháin. I moved to Galway from Cork to attend the university this year. Ihave learnt a lot after moving away from home, one of the most important things being howto cook and prepare all of my own meals. To be honest, I find cooking a…