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Time for our weekly news review with our Friday Forum panel. This morning joining Ivan in studio was Sarah McGuinness Politocal Correspondent Irish Daily Mail, Grace Boland, Fine Gael TD for Fingal West Ruth Coppinger, PBP Solidarity TD for Dublin West and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUIG.
I am obsessed with US politics. Not only is it full of drama and fascinating characters, but the results of this upcoming election could have a real, tangible impact on Ireland. So I wanted to get stuck into all things election-related with one of Ireland's best-known experts on this subject.Larry Donnelly was born in Boston into an Irish-American family steeped in politics – most notably, his uncle Congressman Brian Donnelly, introduced the “Donnelly visa” enabling more Irish people to legally emigrate to the United States. Just over 20-years ago, after a short trip to Ireland, Larry knew that he wanted to move back to the family's ancestral home and he now lives in Co Galway, and lecturers in NUIG.In this episode of The Mario Rosenstock Podcast Larry talks about growing up in one of America's most Irish-American cities, the moment that he knew he wanted to move ‘home' to Ireland, how America (and Ireland) has changed in his 20+years in Galway, and why the Trump/Harris election is so hard to call.COMEDY – There's a lot of excitement about Larry's appearance and The Mario Rosenstock Hotline has been hopping! Check out the voicemails from Matt Cooper, President Higgins, Donald J Trump, and Joe Biden! Produced by Patrick Haughey of AudioBrand
The cream of Ireland's young cyber-defenders head to Turin, Italy next month to compete against Europe's elite hackers and cybersecurity in an annual pan-European competition run by ENISA (the EU's cybersecurity body), The European Cyber Security Challenge (www.ecsc.eu) This flagship event has been running since 2016, when Team Ireland were one of ten countries competing. The event has grown every year since then and this year will feature teams of ten from 39 European countries, plus 7 guest countries from outside Europe. European Cyber Security Challenge Team Ireland consists of ten young people, aged from just 16 up to 25, with six of the team being aged 20 or younger. Selection for the team began back in March with the national cybersecurity competition ZeroDays CTF (www.zerodays.ie). This 'Capture-the-Flag' competition has been running since 2015, and saw 140 teams of four from schools, colleges and companies all over Ireland, converge on Croke Park for the annual competition to be crowned Ireland's champions. Teams compete across a range of cybersecurity domains in fun, novel challenges, including cryptography, coding, problem solving, reverse engineering and team challenges such as VR gaming, relay Mario Kart and lockpicking. Individuals who did well in this competition, and in similar more local events, were invited to try out more challenges at www.cybersecuritychallenge.ie, and eligible participants who show promise there were invited to join a squad of around 30 candidates to receive dedicated training, before a final team of ten was chosen at the end of August. This team of ten will now head to Turin to represent Ireland at the European Cyber Security Challenge, a competition that runs across four days of setup, competition and awards. The final team features players from all corners of the country, from Dublin to Belfast to Cork and Donegal, Wexford, Offaly, Galway, it is a very diverse team with different backgrounds and varying skillsets, all of which makes for a stronger team. Team manager Mark Lane, who lectures in cybersecurity at TU Dublin, where the team also trains, said "We've been competing in this competition since 2016, and it's amazing to see it continue to grow. We're up against some European powerhouses who have massive population bases and resourcing, but we've always managed to punch above our weight. I'm really proud of the hard work the team has put in over the last few months, and I'm confident we will do well and continue to improve, as well have some fun while doing it. This year we've had great support from the National Cyber Security Centre, who have awarded us a grant to continue to build on the work with the team, and from our amazing sponsors Cytidel and ReliaQuest, and without them we wouldn't be able to do what we are doing. CTF's have really taken off in the last few years and are, in my opinion, the best way for people to learn cybersecurity skills. It's a very hands-on, and gamified, way to learn, and the competitive side can really spur people on. It's also great to see these young talents develop their skills over time, and to see a real team spirit develop. Over the last couple of years, we have worked hard to make CTFs more mainstream, and we're seeing more schools, coder dojos and colleges taking part. We'd love to see every school in the country taking part. There's a huge skills gap worldwide, including in Ireland, and these events can highlight and encourage cybersecurity as an interesting, varied, and very well-paid career or college choice." Team Bios Cillian Collins, 22, is the Ireland Team Captain. He's a recent graduate from NUIG. Cillian also recently became the first Irish player to be chosen for Team Europe, which takes part in the pan-continental International Cybersecurity Challenge in Chile at the end of October 2024. Dean Brennan, 25, is the team's vice-Captain. Dean is a researcher with Cyber Skills at MTU Cork, where he is currently in the first year of a Ph...
Huawei Ireland has launched the 2024 edition of its flagship talent programme, 'Seeds for the Future'. Third-level students studying STEM subjects or Leaving Certificate students considering a third-level course in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) are eligible to apply. Seeds for the Future is Huawei's globally-recognised Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) flagship programme, the longest-running CSR initiative across the world. This program seeks to develop local talent, share knowledge, increase ICT sector awareness & enthusiasm, and foster digital community building. This year, the programme will take place over five days in Rome (July 1-6), where students will meet and work on their 'Tech4Good' projects as well as availing of leadership courses and ICT courses on AI, 5G, Cloud computing and digital power. At the end of their stay, the teams will pitch their ideas, and the regional champions will join the Tech4Good Global Final in China in 2025. The students from Irish universities selected for this year's programme will each be awarded a 1000-euro bursary. To apply for the programme, students should send their CV, a transcript of their academic records, and a cover letter of 400-600 words and/or a three-minute personal video reflecting their objectives to participate to seedsireland@huawei.com. Students can also find more information about the programme through the Seeds for the Future official website. The deadline for submissions is June 5, with selected students informed by June 10. Announcing the 2024 Seeds for the Future Programme, Luke McDonnell, Head of PR, Huawei Ireland, said: "Since its inception in 2015, over 280 students from Irish universities have benefited from this unique learning and culture experience. This year, students from all over Europe will meet up in Rome in an atmosphere of learning and development. We focus on the development of their ideas and allowing the students to think of how their projects can help society in our ever-changing world. "This year marks Huawei's 20th year in Ireland, and the company is committed to creating value for the communities in which we operate. The programmes that we are involved in - Seeds for the Future and TECH4GOOD - demonstrate our commitment to nurturing and developing today's students to think about the future of our society. We continue to invest in Ireland's future ICT workforce, and we see this student opportunity as another way to help these students to enhance their capabilities as they continue their studies in STEM subjects". In 2023, the top 50 Seeds for the Future graduates came from nine universities around the country, with the bulk hailing from TU Dublin, UCD, Trinity College Dublin, UCC and NUIG. Last year's programme received 500 applications from STEM students across Ireland. In total, there were 88 graduates, of which 31 were female students. In both 2023 and 2024, students with top performance in the projects were given the opportunity to visit China and explore cutting-edge technology development and culture exchange. For more details, go to Huawei - Seeds for The Future - PROGRAMME. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
Attacks on judges, a pool of potential Vice-Presidents and a $175 million dollar bond We get the latest from the world of Trump after the break with Larry Donnelly Law lecturer at NUIG.
The Chief Executive and Managing Partner of a leading Silicon Valley investment firm will return to her West of Ireland roots tomorrow morning (Tuesday) to lead an exclusive event for scaling businesses at Platform94 in Galway. A native of Castlebar in Co Mayo and a graduate of the then National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), Máire P. Walsh now heads up climate investment and advisory firm Belayer, based in the renowned global technological innovation hub. She will lead the hour-long event from 10.30am tomorrow morning at Platform94, sharing valuable insights on navigating the fundraising landscape to help businesses scale on a global level. The Belayer CEO has been invited to address and meet with businesses from across the region at Platform94, the west of Ireland's largest technology innovation centre. She will share her extensive knowledge and expertise in a session entitled 'Insights from Silicon Valley: Navigating the Fundraising Frontier'. Leveraging her personal and professional experience, the event will focus on enabling companies to conquer their fundraising goals. This event is very much in keeping with the priorities of the host venue, where the team is committed to establishing Platform94 as an international centre of excellence for scaling technology businesses. In her address, Walsh will examine four key areas, beginning with Navigating Choppy Waters, exploring the challenges startups face with fundraising, and effective strategies to navigate through them. Next on the agenda will be Unravelling Investor Trends, where attendees will gain exclusive access to the latest investor trends shaping the Silicon Valley funding ecosystem. This will give firms an opportunity to discover what investors are looking for in a startup and how to position their companies for success. The third topic will be Strategic Advice for Startups, presenting actionable advice from industry experts on optimising fundraising strategies. From crafting a compelling pitch to building meaningful relationships with investors, startups will discover the secrets to securing the capital needed to thrive. Finally, there will be an Interactive Q&A Session, where businesses can engage directly with a panel of experts, pose burning questions, seek personalised advice, and connect with like-minded entrepreneurs facing similar challenges. A former SVP of Digital Technologies at Enterprise Ireland, Walsh drove significant impact for deep tech and travel technology startups, earning her the ITLG Silicon Valley 50 Award in both 2020 and 2023. Her contributions have also been recognised by The Irish Times, where she was named as one of the most influential Irish women, in technology, abroad. She holds an MBS from NUIG, and her career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to innovation and sustainability. Her work not only showcases professional excellence but also a profound dedication to making a positive impact on the startup world. She joined Belayer in January 2022 and is currently CEO and Managing Partner. The firm's mission is to connect Silicon Valley knowledge, network, and capital with the most promising European startups. It invests directly in startups, provides guidance on scaling in global markets, and facilitates connections between European startups and US global capital. Speaking ahead of tomorrow morning's event, the newly appointed Platform94 CEO, Marie Donnellan, said she was delighted to be welcoming Walsh: "We are thrilled to be hosting Máire P. Walsh at Platform94 tomorrow and very much look forward to her address. One of our core focuses here at Platform94 is in providing a platform to support established innovative businesses to scale internationally. Máire specialises in investing, and in bridging the gap between Silicon Valley's wealth of knowledge, expansive network, and capital, to European startups. She brings a huge amount of experience and expertise to tomorrow's event and I think we can build a really strong an...
During this conversation Hannah chat's with Aoife Cahill, born in Co.Clare. During this episode Aoife chat's about growing up in Ireland, living in Paris and what she's learned over the last number of years alongside so much more. Originally born in Co.Clare, Aoife spent most over her life in Limerick before she moved to Galway to study languages in NUIG. Having spent her summers France and attending a gaelscoil, Aoife spent a lot of her life surround language and culture, supporting her in her decision to move to Paris several years ago. During this special conversation Aoife speaks about her decision to move, what her time in France has been like, the highs and lows she's experienced living in Paris and much more. This is a conversation about leaving home despite loving home, what you learn about living in such a big city, the important in saying yes to things that might scare you and more, so make sure to check it out. Instagram: @_aoife.cahill @greenerfieldss @hannahnash01 TikTok: @aoifeinparis @greenerfields
On 8 March 2024, Irish citizens will be asked to vote in two referendums to change our Constitution. The first Referendum concerns the concept of Family in the Constitution. The second Referendum proposes to delete an existing part of the Constitution and insert new text providing recognition for care provided by family members to each other. You have two separate votes on whether you wish to make the proposed changes to the current text of Article 41 of the Constitution. Ailbhe Smyth, an activist in women's rights and the rights of LGBTQIA+ people, is actively campaigning for a yes vote on both amendments, and we chat with her about why that is. She was the founding head of Women's Studies at UCD (University College Dublin) where she began lecturing at the age of 21. She has been campaigning on feminist, LGBTQI+ and socialist issues for decades. She played a key role in the victorious Marriage Equality referendum in 2015. A pro-choice activist since the late 1970s, Ailbhe co-founded the Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment and went on to become Co-Director of the Together for Yes 2015 referendum campaign which won the right to abortion for women in Ireland in 2018. A Dublin resident, Ailbhe is currently Chair of Women's Aid Ireland, and Honorary Patron of the Women's Collective Ireland (previously National Collective of Community-based Women's Network). She is a founder member of Climate Justice Coalition, and also of Le Chéile: Diversity not Division which campaigns against the growth of far right extremism. In 2019, Ailbhe was listed as one of Time Magazine's ‘Most Influential People'. She was conferred with an honorary Doctorate of Laws by NUIG in 2021, and was conferred with the Freedom of the City of Dublin. Follow Ailbhe Smyth on Twitter at AilbheS Follow Ann Blake on Twitter at annblake78, on Instagram at annblakeplay and check out her band The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra on twitter at BPLO. Find Emma Langford on Twitter at ELangfordMusic – on Instagram at EmmaLangfordMusic - and at her website www.emmalangfordmusic.com Find the Limerick Lady podcast wherever you get your podcasts, and follow for new episodes on the third Thursday every month. The Limerick Lady Podcast is supported by the Limerick Post Newspaper, and sponsored by Ormston House Follow Ormston House at www.ormstonhouse.com Support the Limerick Post at www.limerickpost.ie This podcast usually goes out on the 3rd Thursday each month - the 'Thirdsday', if you will. Follow The Limerick Lady on Facebook at TheLimerickLady, on Twitter at LkLadyHQ and on Instagram at thelimericklady Tweet about us using #LKLadyPod so we can see what you have to say! Intro music: Demon Darling by Emma Langford Outro music: Closed Book by Emma Langford
Happy Thanksgiving! Lunchtime Live was LIVE from The Friends Experience in Dublin today. To celebrate all things Thanksgiving, Andrea Gilligan was joined by comedian, Jim Elliot, Patti Shields from Democrats Abroad and Law Lecturer in NUIG, Larry Donnelly...
There was a special night in the Raheen Woods Hotel in Athenry last night as 300 people gathered to celebrate the centenary of Galway's victory in the 1923 All Ireland Hurling Championship. Organised by the former Galway hurlers network Baireoiri na Gaillimhe, family members of each member of the 1923 panel were presented with commemorative jerseys, photographs and books marking Galway's first ever All Ireland title at any grade. Special guests included Limericks 1973 All Ireland winners Pat Hartigan and Eamon Grimes, Galway's three surviving All Ireland winning captains Joe Connolly, Conor Hayes and David Burke, and Professor Gearoid O'Tuathaigh from NUIG, among many others. Vincent Mullins and Tom Greene of Baireoiri na Gallimhe joined John Mulligan in studio to talk about the night and a special book that has been produced about the team of 1923. We also hear from Brian Brennan, Pat O'Toole and Ned Dervan who were speaking to Ollie Turner.
In this episode we tackles the contentious question: Should we lower the age of consent? This debate arises from a news article featuring Dr. Pádraig MacNeela, a lecturer and sexual health researcher at NUIG, who advocates for a lower age of consent in Ireland.The episode begins by examining Dr. MacNeela's arguments as outlined in the news article. Dr. MacNeela posits that Ireland's age of consent should be lowered due to what he perceives as a contradiction in providing contraception to minors while maintaining a higher age of consent.Niall provides a thorough analysis of this argument, emphasizing that addressing this contradiction should involve discontinuing the provision of contraception to minors rather than lowering the age of consent. He highlights the importance of drawing a clear line between child protection and facilitating behaviors that society deems inappropriate for minors.The podcast delves into Dr. MacNeela's further claims, particularly his assertion that the age of consent should align with the reported sexual activity of teenagers in Ireland. Niall challenges this perspective, underscoring that the law should not solely reflect the actions of a minority while neglecting the majority who are not engaged in such activities.The episode explores the logical implications of lowering the age of consent based on this argument. Niall questions whether it would mean further reducing the age of consent to accommodate even younger teenagers who are sexually active. He illustrates the absurdity of such a notion and underscores the need for setting boundaries in societal regulations.Drawing parallels to age-based regulations in other contexts, Niall emphasizes that the purpose of the law is to guide and shape behavior in society, not merely mirror existing practices. He presents compelling arguments against the idea that the law should conform to current behaviors.Listeners are treated to a diverse range of opinions as Niall opens the phone lines for callers to express their views. The responses from callers vary, with some vehemently opposing the notion of lowering the age of consent due to concerns about potential exploitation. Others argue in favor of the change, citing specific cases where it might protect teenagers from statutory rape charges.To bring a real-life perspective to the discussion, Niall shares a tragic story from a previous episode. The story revolves around a 15-year-old boy who faced statutory rape charges after engaging in consensual sex with his 14-year-old girlfriend. The aftermath of this incident tragically led to the boy's suicide, highlighting the profound consequences of such legal matters.In conclusion, Niall navigates the complexities of this polarizing issue with sensitivity and critical analysis. He acknowledges the potential benefits of adjusting the age of consent to protect teenagers from legal consequences in certain situations. However, he also underscores the need to consider the risks associated with such a change, including the potential for exploitation.Join the conversation on this critical societal issue, explore various viewpoints, and gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved.
On this episode of the Digital Irish Podcast, we delve into the world of Life Sciences and the impact Irish Businesses are having in the field. To help us understand this space, we speak with John Power. Serial Entrepreneur and former European Entrepreneur of the Year, John leads Aerogen, Irelands largest indigenous Med-tech company and the world leader in Acute Care aerosol drug delivery. Aerogen's award-winning products have to date helped treat 14 million critically ill patients in more than 80 countries globally. John is recognized as both a technology and business innovator, credited with many commercialized international patents. His company was at the forefront of the Covid-19 pandemic response, developing the World's First Aerosol Vaccine Delivery System used to vaccinate over 50 million subjects. He is an investor and Board member of several Irish and US based Med-tech companies and in his extensive career he has ‘run the gauntlet' of corporate transactions from Boot-strap start-up, through In /Out Licensing to IPO and Leveraged MBO. A founder faculty member of the National University of Ireland Galway Bio-Innovate program, he has actively mentored many indigenous early stage Irish companies. A Chartered Engineer and FIEI, he holds an MBA from Oxford Brookes University, is an Adjunct Professor at NUIG where in 2016 in recognition of his contribution to the development of the Irish Medical Device sector John was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate. John is the current chair of Connacht Rugby.
Darragh Wynne is a climate activist and host of the Climate Alarm Clock podcast, which you would have heard me chat about before. It's a wonderful climate news podcast, based in Ireland and definitely worth checking out. You can find it wherever you get your podcasts, and keep up to date with them on ‘X' @theclimatealarm or Instagram @climatealarmclock.I had a lovely time hearing Darragh's story and talking through how we can improve climate communications. Below is a list of everything covered![06:15] Interview begins[14:00] Tips for people who feel alone in the climate movement[18:00] The COVID Alarm Clock podcast[19:55] How the media have improved and what they can do better[26:25] Darragh's tips on managing his mental health while reporting on climate news[29:45] How to communicate the need for climate action outside of the climate bubble[33:40] Ripple effects experienced in his activism[41:45] Darragh's favourite thing about the future (National Tour Ceara is doing: click here! )HometreeClimate Alarm Clock Carbon Neutral Lent Podcast15th September Climate Psychology Conference26th September Climate Café3rd November in NUIG the role of universitiesAs always, don't forget to follow Book of Leaves on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, leave us a review, and share with a friend xPatreon / Buy Me A Coffee Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post and Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer in NUIG and Boston native.
On Thursday's Morning Focus, Alan went on a trip to Ennistymon and set up camp in the Ennistymon Hub. Alan was joined by a number of guests on today's busy show. This included John Egan, graduate of NUIG in history and archaeology. John presented Alan and all of our Morning Focus listeners with a brief lesson on the hidden history of Ennistymon. Alan also spoke with Urban Mcmahon, Head of Information Systems Digital & Broadband Department with Clare county council. He highlighted the lack of digital services in the county and how Digiclare hopes to help with this problem. Later on, Alan then spoke with Shane Talty, Fianna Fail Councillor in the Ennistymon Electoral Area and Liam Grant, Green Party Councillor from Lahinch. Alan Highlighted some issues in the area hoping that they both could shed some light on the issues. The long list of those who also joined the conversation include Joe Kileen, Carol Gleeson, Enda Byrt, Brendan Lynch, Harrison Gardner, Sean Haugh, Fiona Haugh, Maurice Harvey, Gerry Reidy, Ray Ó Foghlú, Sharon Malone, and Frank McNamara.
What families with autistic children need with mother and NUIG lecturer, Lhara Mullins
Larry Donnnelly, Law Lecturer at NUIG and Political Commmentator discusses the possibility of Donald Trump being arrested today and what the implications of this would be.
Is Joe Biden's ongoing classified document controversy playing into Republican hands? All to discuss with Larry Donnelly, NUIG law lecturer and Journal.ie columnist.
Lisa Berry joins Chris in chatting about her work as a Yoga teacher and practitioner and shares with Chris the profound impact yoga has had on her life. She shares her work and her approach and brings great insight into the the world of Yoga and the very positive impact it can make in our lives. This is a fascinating conversation that has many twists and turns and captures the wide nature of Yoga and how it is so much more than the physical practise often associated with Yoga.
Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at NUIG and columnist with the Journal.ie, on a legal summons for Donald Trump to testify at the January 6th congressional committee hearings
You guys, our fantastic members, have asked us to look into the Government switcheroo that is due to take place in December and how inserting a right to housing into the Irish constitution might change things, or not. So we got Constitutional Law lecturer in NUIG, Dr Eoin Daly, to dig into both of these issues. The result is a very informative podcast that shows the scope of powers that a Taoiseach has and raises concerns that a referendum might not be the best use of housing activists energies at this particular time. Hope you enjoy. Please , please, please click on patreon.com/tortoiseshack and have a gander.
You guys, our fantastic members, have asked us to look into the Government switcheroo that is due to take place in December and how inserting a right to housing into the Irish constitution might change things, or not. So we got Constitutional Law lecturer in NUIG, Dr Eoin Daly, to dig into both of these issues. The result is a very informative podcast that shows the scope of powers that a Taoiseach has and raises concerns that a referendum might not be the best use of housing activists energies at this particular time. Hope you enjoy. Please , please, please click on patreon.com/tortoiseshack and have a gander.
9am-10am Staff Shortage at Brothers of Charity Galway Disturbed Parent concerned about timing of exams at NUIG is causing great disturbance to the students as they can't get home And Keith is LIVE in Galway Hospice, Renmore chatting to Carol from Carol's Cakes (doing decorating demo); Ava Mathews, Miss Galway and Leo Moran, Musician == 'Galway Talks with Keith Finnegan' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.
A fuair tairiscintí CAO inné, tá Róise ag dul go Ollscoil na Banríona i mBéal Feirste le Innealtóireacht a dhéanamh, Aoibhinn ag dul go GMIT le Innealtóireacht a dhéanamh agus Jamesie ag dul go NUIG le Innealtóireacht a dhéanamh.
A judge has granted Donald Trump's demand for a "special master" to oversee the case into his handling of classified materials, a move which is seen as a blow to prosecutors and a win for Trump The former president is being investigated for allegedly taking documents with him when he left the White House. Larry Donnelly Columnist with theJournal.ie and Law Lecturer in NUIG brought us more details on this.
NUIG now to be called University Of Galway; Connacht Tribune Headlines with Dave O'Connell; Gardening Slot with Anne McKeown from McD's; Autumn Garden Fair Takes Place on September 4th at Claregalway Castle
Donald Trump pleads the 5th with the FBI and the New York Attorney General. We discuss this with the law lecturer NUIG law lecturer and Journal.ie Columnist.
Today Mary is talking to Ruth Hanniffy. Ruth is Species Conservation Officer at the Vincent wildlife trust and is based at the National University of Ireland GalwayShe is presently undertaking a dietary analysis of lesser horseshoe bats but today we are talking to her about that ancient elusive irish creature the Pine Martin or tree cat. The pinemartin is rarely seen and only really spoken about when it has created mischief. Ruth is a voice for the pinemartin so that we can learn more about this beautiful animal and why it is a key predator in our ecosystem and how we can easily manage any conflict that may arise with humans.https://www.vincentwildlife.ie/https://biodiversityireland.iehttps://pinemarten.ie/
According to Linda Doyle Provost at Trinity College ‘Ireland's housing crisis is eroding university life'. This year there is unprecedented demand for student accommodation which is going to leave many students up and down the country with no other option but to commute to college campuses. Kieran was joined by Molly Greenough, President of the Students Union at UCD, Mairead Maguire, Trinity college student from Donegal and Rebecca Johnson, NUIG student from Kildare, to discuss how lack of accommodation is impacting students college experience.
A lecturer in the management discipline for over 20 years, Dr. Deirdre Curran joins host William Corless in this episode to discuss the role of an apology in mediation. Together with her colleague Alec Coakley, Deirdre has recently published on this topic with the Journal of Mediation & Applied Conflict Analysis. Deirdre is actively involved in researching the lived experience of hospitality workers in Ireland with a view to highlighting issues and promoting positive change. She also maintains a scholarly interest in workplace mediation as a dispute resolution process. She leads a national level workplace mediation research group, housed within the Kennedy Institute of Conflict Intervention at Maynooth University. She also represents the College of Business, Public Policy and Law as a steering committee member of the University of Sanctuary initiative, aimed at making NUIG a welcoming place for refugees, asylum seekers and members of the Travelling Community. Listeners will gain valuable insights from this episode as Deirdre and William delve deeper into this topic, asking what it truly means to apologise and discussing the crucial role this plays in mediation. You can read Deirdre's paper here: https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/15192/
Grace Alice Ó Sé is a sex & intimacy specialist, author and Kerrywoman. She is trained as a sex educator, intimacy coach and occupational therapist, studying in UCC and NUIG before joining the sexuality field 7 years ago. Grace is particularly passionate about empowering women to have happier, healthier and more fulfilling experiences of sex, pleasure, intimacy, connection, relationships and body image. Please visit gracealice.com to learn more or to book in with Grace, and you can connect with her on Instagram at @grace_alice_oshea. Her book 'Sex Educated', a collab with Sexual Health West can be bought at www.sexualhealthwest.ie.Podcast Links:PatreonInstagramKarla's Stomper of the weekJens manky playlistAnon boxSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-unpopular-opinion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Derinn Finnerty from Ennis has won the Miss Clare competition for 2022 and will go on to represent Clare in the Miss Ireland Competition next month. She is attempting to raise awareness for Scoliosis and to raise funds for relevant charities. On Tuesday's Morning Focus, Pat Flynn was joined by Derinn Finnerty, Miss Clare 2022, studying global commerce in NUIG to chat about her success and her own issues with Scoliosis in the past. You can donate to the Straight Ahead Ireland Scoliosis Charity here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/straight-ahead-ireland-scoliosis-charity
The US Supreme Court has struck down a New York law restricting gun-carrying rights, in its most important judgment on guns in over a decade. For more on this Newstalk Breakfast spoke to Larry Donnelly Larry Donnelly, Columnist with theJournal.ie and Law Lecturer in NUIG.
The Covid-19 pandemic has resulted in poorer mental health amongst young adults, according to research carried out by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). To discuss this study Pat was joined on the show by Brendan Kelly Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin and also Fionn Sexton Third Year law and sociology Student at NUIG
A researcher at the National College of Ireland has recently developed an app for the Apple iPad to allow researchers examine social cognition using a touch-screen interface and realistic videos of actors interacting. Social cognition refers to our ability to understand the thoughts and feelings of other people. Social cognition helps us to understand others and plays an important role in our social behaviour. Some individuals, with conditions such as schizophrenia, experience difficulties with social cognition. Research suggests that these difficulties are an important barrier to recovery from mental illness. As such, current research aims to help individuals with social cognition through cognitive therapy or group activities. However, many of the psychological tests used to assess social cognition in research studies require a trained researcher to administer the test, and use unrealistic pictures or cartoons to portray facial expressions and social cues. To address these challenges, Dr David Mothersill, Programme Director and lecturer on the BA (Hons) in Psychology at the National College of Ireland, came up with the novel app for the Apple iPad that allows researchers to examine social cognition using a touch-screen interface and realistic videos of actors interacting. cTOM was designed in collaboration with Professor Gary Donohoe, Professor of Psychology at National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG), and the code was developed by Professor. Jim Duggan, Conor O'Grady, and Jennifer Murray from NUIG's School of Computer ScienceThe app is currently being used in research being conducted at NUI Galway and UCD. Computerised Theory of Mind (cTOM) is designed for use by professionals and is free to download here. Dr Mothersill notes: “For the past number of years my research has been focused on improving outcomes for people with schizophrenia, a mental health condition that affects about 3,900 people in Ireland. “A big problem for many people experiencing mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia, is stigma. Negative attitudes and behaviours towards people experiencing mental health conditions can affect employment, access to accommodation, and the emotional impact of stigma can be a profound source of suffering. “In young people, mental health stigma is also a barrier to seeking help, which is particularly concerning given that most mental health conditions develop before the age of 24.” Further research on mental health stigma and social cognition In a recent paper, psychologists at the National College of Ireland examined mental health stigma in over 300 people across Ireland ‘Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours towards schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and autism' in the Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine. The results suggest that people have more negative attitudes and behaviours towards schizophrenia compared to some other mental health conditions, and most participants felt they were not informed enough about mental health by the media. Building on this research, a new laboratory has recently been established in the National College of Ireland: the Stigma and Mental Health Ireland (SAMI) Laboratory, directed by Dr April Hargreaves, Dr David Mothersill, and Dr Gerard Loughnane. SAMI has received generous funding from Esther Ireland to carry out further stigma research in a population-representative sample of 1,000 participants in Ireland, and is partnering with The Carter Centre to repeat this research in a further 1,000 participants in Liberia, to compare mental health stigma between Europe and Africa. Ultimately, it is hoped that this research will provide key data for Government policies and campaigns targeting mental health stigma, such as the See Change Green Ribbon campaign.
The difficulty in securing student accommodation is likely to be the worst it's ever been this autumn. Jonathan Healy was joined on the show to discuss by Clare Austick, President of The Union of Students in Ireland, Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of NUIG, and Aine Ni Mhurcu, a UL Student.
What constitutes a war crime and why are some nations seemingly immune from prosecution? Professor Ray Murphy, Professor at the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUIG joined Pat to discuss.
Huawei Ireland has launched the 2022 edition of its flagship talent programme ‘Seeds for the Future'. Third-level students studying STEM subjects at Irish universities or leaving certificate students considering a third-level course in STEM are eligible to apply. There is a €250K scholarship fund for the programme with the 50 top-performing students each receiving €5,000. The 2022 ‘Seeds for the Future' programme will be limited to 100 students with the course taking place on 24 – 31 October. Since its inception in 2015, over 170 students from Irish universities have benefitted from this unique learning and cultural experience. Students take a variety of basic and advanced courses covering the latest innovations in smart cities, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 5G, and the Internet of Things. Guest lectures on digital transformation, sustainable technology, and strategic leadership are delivered by Huawei senior engineers and industry thought-leaders. The 2022 programme will also see students take part in team exercises including Huawei's Tech4Good project, which challenges participants to examine how to leverage technology to address pressing social and environmental issues. To apply, students should send their CV, a transcript of their academic records, and an essay of 400 – 600 words or a 2-3 minute motivation video reflecting their interests and why they should be chosen to take part, to seedsireland@huawei.com. Students can also find out more information about the programme through the Seeds for the Future official website. The deadline for submissions is 10 October. Announcing the 2022 scholarship fund, Luke McDonnell, Senior Communications Manager, Huawei Ireland, said: “Despite all the current uncertainty and challenges, we're proud that we can deliver another €250,000 scholarship fund for the Ireland Seeds for the Future programme and that a further 50 students will benefit from a €5,000 bursary. Huawei is committed to creating value for the communities where we operate, and this scholarship fund will go some part of the way in helping students with the rising cost of living. It is important that we do whatever we can to help and nurture the youth of today because they will become the leaders of tomorrow and our future workforce. We will continue to invest in Ireland's future ICT workforce, and we see this scholarship programme as another way to help these students enhance their capabilities as they continue or indeed embark on their studies in STEM.” Students that secure a place on the 2022 programme will be given the unique opportunity to experience virtual tours of Huawei's campuses, the company's flagship store in central Shenzhen, alongside Chinese culture experiences like panda tours, tours of famous landmarks and insights into modern Chinese businesses. The scholarship was awarded in 2021 to the top 50 Seeds graduates from nine universities around the country, with the bulk hailing from TU Dublin, UCD, Trinity, UCC and NUIG. The awarding event was held at TU Dublin's Grangegorman campus, with speeches from Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation Robert Troy TD, Huawei Ireland CEO Tony Yangxu and student representatives. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
19 children and two adults have died after a gunman opened fire at a primary school in West Texas. Police shot 18-year-old gunman Salvador Ramos after he opened fire at Robb elementary school in the city of Uvalde. Larry Donnelly Columnist with theJournal.ie and Law Lecturer in NUIG spoke Shane on the show this morning.
In this episode of the podcast I was delighted to welcome on Dr. Colm Doody, a PhD researcher out of N.U.I Galway to chat about resilience, coping strategies & mindset. In this wide ranging conversation we explore the idea of dynamic resilience. Dr. Doody talks through his recent research project with the Irish Defence Forces where they assessed whether a structured resilience program focused on improving ability to tolerate multiple stressors would be beneficial or effective. We also explore how to train & improve your resilience, mindset around training & overcoming difficulties, different coping strategies and much more.
Today on the show, Chief Executive of CEIST Gerry McGuill and Fianna Fail councilor Colm Keaveney spoke to Keith about the announcement of the Tuam schools amalgamation, Dr. Mary Surlis spoke to Keith about the information session on alternative pathways to study at NUIG, Martin Curley spoke to Keith about the 2nd annual East Galway Emigrants and Exiles Conference and much more.
Nuacht Mhall. Príomhscéalta na seachtaine, léite go mall. * Inniu an tríochadú lá de mhí Aibreáin. Is mise Niall Ó Siadhail. Tá Emmanuel Macron i ndiaidh an lámh in uachtar a fháil ar Marine Le Pen i dToghchán Uachtaránachta na Fraince. Níor bhain Uachtarán reatha na Fraince an dara téarma amach ó rinne Jacques Chirac é fiche bliain ó shin. Chuir ceannairí éagsúla ar fud na hEorpa fáilte roimh bhua Macron, atá go mór i bhfabhar an Aontais Eorpaigh, cé go bhfuair Le Pen, atá i bhfad amach ar an eite dheis, os cionn 40%, de na vótaí, ardú suntusach ón vóta sa bhliain 2017. Ní raibh iarrthóir ón site chlé sa toghchán réitigh. Athrófar ainm Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, nó NUIG, go "Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - University of Galway" i mbliana. Úsáidfear an teideal dátheangach seo, ina bhfuil tús áite ag an Ghaeilge, ar gach doiciméad oifigiúil de chuid na hollscoile. Ní hé seo an chéad athrú ar ainm na hinstitiúide. Bunaíodh an ollscoil mar Queen's University Galway sa bhliain 1845 ach athraíodh an t-ainm go Coláiste na hOllscoile, Gaillimh in 1908 agus tugadh Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh uirthi in 1997. Lonnaigh an scríbhneoir Breandán Ó hEithir a úrscéal "Lig Sinn i gCathú" i leagan ficseanaithe den ollscoil. Tá imeacht mór Gaelach ar siúl i Londain an deireadh seachtaine seo. Beartaíodh Gaeltacht Chois Tamaise dhá bhliain ó shin, ach cuireadh ar ceal í mar gheall ar phaindéim Covid-19. I mbliana, tá daoine ag taisteal go Londain le haghaidh deireadh seachtaine tumthach. I measc na n-imeachtaí atá ar siúl tá dianchúrsa Gaeilge, Pop Up Gaeltacht agus Comhdháil na Breataine, teacht le chéile ar líne agus ar an láthair de dhaoine ó gach cearn den oileán, chun plé a dhéanamh ar conas an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn sa Bhreatain agus cearta teanga a bhaint amach i dTuaisceart Éireann. * Léirithe ag Conradh na Gaeilge i Londain. Tá an script ar fáil i d'aip phodchraolta. * GLUAIS Uachtarán reatha - sitting President toghchán réitigh - run-off election tús áite - priority leagan ficseanaithe - fictionalised version Gaeltacht Chois Tamaise - Thames-side Gaeltacht deireadh seachtaine tumthach - immersive weekend
As evidence of war crimes by Russian forces in Ukraine mount, we're joined by NUIG's Prof Ray Murphy to discuss what could happen next. When is a crime a war crime, how are they prosecuted, and what leaders have previously been responsible for such actions? The Explainer is brought to you by The Journal. Providing open access to valuable journalism in Ireland has been the aim of The Journal for a decade. You can contribute to ensure we can keep questioning, investigating, debunking, explaining and informing at www.thejournal.ie/contribute/
Christina Lamb, Chief Foreign Correspondent, The Sunday Times & author of Our Bodies Their Battlefields: What war does to Women, Professor Siobhán Mulally, Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUIG & UN Special Rapporteur Trafficking in Persons
Cluineann muid ó Tricia Ní Chearra, Oifigeach Forbartha na Gaeilge le Comhairle Uladh faoin ghradam úr ó CLG Uladh, Club Gaeilge na Bliana. Tugann an Dr Muireann Ní Raghallaigh, Ollamh Cúnta le hObair Shóisialta i gColáiste na hOllscoile Baile Átha Cliath, comhairle faoi na rudaí ar cheart dúinn uilig a bheith airdeallach orthu agus muid ag iarraidh fáilte a chur roimh theifigh na hÚcráine in Éirinn. Insíonn Niamh Ní Charra, Cartlannaí ag Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, dúinn faoin bhailiúchán fíorspéisiúil ar a bhfuil sí ag obair: 100 bliain de dhoiciméid, póstaeir, grianghraif agus eile, a bhaineann le stair agus saothar Conradh na Gaeilge. Labhraíonn Caoimhe Chats le Kayleigh Trappe, fuirseoir agus réalta ar na meáin shóisialta faoin spreagadh a bhí aici tabhairt faoin ghreann. We hear from Irish language development officer with Ulster GAA, Tricia Ní Chearra, about the new award from Ulster GAA, Club Gaeilge na Bliana. Dr Muireann Ní Raghallaigh, Assistant Professor in Social Work at University College Dublin, advises on some of the practical things we should consider as we try to welcome Ukrainian refugees to these shores. Niamh Ní Charra, NUIG archivist, tells us about the fascinating collection she is working on: 100 years of documents, posters, photographs and ephemera related to the history and work of Conradh na Gaeilge. Caoimhe Chats talks to comedian and social media star, Kayleigh Trappe about the inspiration behind her comedy career.
Darren Kelly and Niamh Kindlon present the magazine show looking at the Lidl National Football Leagues and the Yoplait HEC Third Level competitions. Schedule: Latest News (0:00) Lidl National League Review inc. Dublin 1-9 Meath 1-8 (14:30) Preview - Yoplait O'Connor Cup semi-finals (37:55) We look back on the latest news including the LGFA's support for integration at their Annual Congress, the ground roles and factors that need to be addressed and how this could be a 10-year process. There's also the Greatest Gift series and medal presentations. Dublin edged Meath in thier showdown last week thanks to a late Hannah Tyrell free. We reflect on that contest as well as all the big results including Mayo's win over Donegal, Armagh beating Monaghan, Clare in relegation and progress being made by Division 4 teams. And for the first time in three years, the Third Level finals are taking place with already three games concluded. We congratulate GMIT Mayo, TUS Midwest and DCU; and we preview the O'Connor Cup semi-finals as DCU host UCC, and defending champions UL take on NUIG. == SportsDaz Football broadcasts every week on sportsdaz.ie To get reaction from Galway's 3-13 to 0-7 win over Westmeath, click HERE To get report and reaction from Armagh's 0-13 to 0-6 win over Monaghan, click HERE Theme Song (c) josephmcdade.com/music #SportsDaz
Nicholas Canny is an Emeritus Professor at the National University of Ireland-Galway (NUIG). Since completing his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania he has pursued an influential publishing career spanning the early 1970s until today. He is the author or editor of 11 books and has written over 70 published papers. He was founding Director of the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Studies at NUIG and served as Director there from 2000-2011 at National University of Ireland Galway. From 2008 to 2011 he was President of the Royal Irish Academy. He has served on the Scientific Council of the European Science Foundation and is a member of the American Philosophical Society. In this interview he discusses his new book Imagining Ireland's Pasts: Early Modern Ireland Through the Centuries (Oxford UP, 2021) through the Centuries which surveys the contradictory ways in which Ireland's different religious, ethnic, and linguistic communities understood the violent events of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Imagining Ireland's Pasts describes how various authors addressed the history of early modern Ireland over four centuries and explains why they could not settle on an agreed narrative. It shows how conflicting interpretations broke frequently along denominational lines, but that authors were also influenced by ethnic, cultural, and political considerations, and by whether they were resident in Ireland or living in exile. The book details how authors extolled the merits of their progenitors, offered hope and guidance to the particular audience they addressed, and disputed opposing narratives. Prof. Canny shows how competing scholars, whether contributing to vernacular histories or empirical studies, became transfixed by the traumatic events of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as they sought to explain either how stability had finally been achieved, or how the descendants of those who had been wronged might secure redress. Aidan Beatty is a historian at the Honors College of the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicholas Canny is an Emeritus Professor at the National University of Ireland-Galway (NUIG). Since completing his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania he has pursued an influential publishing career spanning the early 1970s until today. He is the author or editor of 11 books and has written over 70 published papers. He was founding Director of the Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Studies at NUIG and served as Director there from 2000-2011 at National University of Ireland Galway. From 2008 to 2011 he was President of the Royal Irish Academy. He has served on the Scientific Council of the European Science Foundation and is a member of the American Philosophical Society. In this interview he discusses his new book Imagining Ireland's Pasts: Early Modern Ireland Through the Centuries (Oxford UP, 2021) through the Centuries which surveys the contradictory ways in which Ireland's different religious, ethnic, and linguistic communities understood the violent events of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Imagining Ireland's Pasts describes how various authors addressed the history of early modern Ireland over four centuries and explains why they could not settle on an agreed narrative. It shows how conflicting interpretations broke frequently along denominational lines, but that authors were also influenced by ethnic, cultural, and political considerations, and by whether they were resident in Ireland or living in exile. The book details how authors extolled the merits of their progenitors, offered hope and guidance to the particular audience they addressed, and disputed opposing narratives. Prof. Canny shows how competing scholars, whether contributing to vernacular histories or empirical studies, became transfixed by the traumatic events of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries as they sought to explain either how stability had finally been achieved, or how the descendants of those who had been wronged might secure redress. Aidan Beatty is a historian at the Honors College of the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/european-studies