The week officially began on Sunday, and the first day of Charity Week was a blur for me. Being from Laois where there are only buses every couple of hours (which are never on time), I managed to arrive in U.L. at 8:30pm. The County Colours event in the stables began at 9:30pm. Of course,…
So I was sober for Charity Week. I’m always sober. In fact, I’ve never been drunk. Yes, I’m a pioneer. Not often you meet a pioneer in college I know. I’m a rare species. But Charity Week for me was the same as it was for you… believe it or not. I went out 4/5…
The OPC considers itself its own toughest critic. The standard set by each committee year in year out far exceeds the expectations of even its members and this year has been no exception. With a record number of members for the semester, ground breaking trips and brand new events, both the present and the future…
Do you love tea? Are you passionate about all types of tea, the intricacies of brewing, all possible combinations and permutations? Then tea appreciation society is for you! For aspiring tea masters and or those who just want to relax with a cuppa at the end of a hard day’s study, we invite you to…
Queerbash has been Limerick’s biggest LGBTQ night out for almost a decade, bringing the straight and queer community together each year. Queerbash all began in 2004 when Paddy McHugh (RIP), the then President of Out in UL Society, decided to take the words Queer and Bash and make it into something positive for the gay…
University of Limerick’s “Out in UL” society has won the award for Best LGBT Student Society at the GALAS which took place in Dublin’s Shelbourne Hotel on Friday, March 6. The GALAS were created in 2009 by GCN and The National Lesbian and Gay Federation (NLGF) to honour those who work towards a better future…
Animal Welfare is on of UL’s newest societies and we aim to create a positive attitude towards animals and promote the proper care of all animals. This semester the society has aimed to tackle the equine crisis in Limerick. It is no surprise for anyone who attends University in the Limerick area that mistreatment of horses…
So far, this year has been a great one for the lads and ladies of UL Racing and Motorsport. From our first international trip, to our participation in Inter varsities, to increased membership, the society has gone from strength to strength. This academic year has been a great one for us here in ULRM. We…
We all waste our days snapping our friends selfies with too many chins on SnapChat or using cheesy chat up lines on Tinder, but it’s time to get productive and download a few lifesaving apps. 1. Snapseed For those of us who like to give their photo a bit of filter before uploading to Facebook…
“My family was falling apart, I felt totally alone, isolated and scared of absolutely everything. It is an achievement for me to be able to sit through a lecture now without having a total panic attack” “If your body was unwell you would go to a doctor, wouldn’t you? So why shouldn’t we do the same for our mind?”…