News, Sports

BREAKING: UL to host 2020 FIBA Men’s European Championships

Basketball Ireland has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2020 FIBA Men’s European Championship for Small Countries, and the tournament will be held at the University of Limerick. The announcement was made at the FIBA board meeting in Cologne today. The announcement comes off the back of the successful hosting of the Under 18 and Senior Women’s European Championships …

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Schmidt Happens: Irish Rugby coach to leave after being named head coach of the year

Joe Schmidt has rounded off an extraordinary year for Irish Rugby by winning the World Rugby Coach of The Year award.   The Irish team put the cherry on top by being crowned World Rugby Team of The Year for the first time.   The New Zealander, who plans to leave rugby after the world cup next year, has led …

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Taking the Mick: McCarthy not the right man for job

TheSpice Girls are selling out arenas, Boyzone appearing on the Late Late show, there’s as many cranes as taxis in the capital and Mick McCarthy is the new Republic of Ireland manager.   You’d be forgiven for thinking you woke up in the 90s this morning, but I assure you it is still 2018.   Although, it does seem that …

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UL Greyhound Racing Society highlighted in celebration of the work of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust

UL Greyhound Racing Society has been recognised in a new campaign highlighting the work of the Irish Retired Greyhound Trust. The society has been recognised in ‘Our People, Their Stories’, a look behind the scenes at the charity’s work in the rehoming of retired greyhounds and promoting them as domestic pets. UL’s Greyhound Racing Society was formed in March 2017 …

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UL Students Lend an Ear to their Peers

UNIVERSITY of Limerick students have established a Peer Listening Network (PLN) to help deal with the lack of support currently available for students in this area. UL have failed to re-appoint a consultant psychiatrist this year-  and with the Association for Higher Education Access and Disability (AHEAD) reporting a 46 percent rise in the number of students with mental health …

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Campus Life Services Weekly Events

Living on campus? Did you know Campus Life Services have events and activities running for students every week? It’s a great way for village residents to meet new people and save some money. Check out this week’s Village Events below!   Monday- QPR Suicide Prevention Training Learn some top tips for recognising a friend or family member in need. Learn …

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