by Heather Duke Photo by Heather Duke In this pandemic a lot of life was put on hold. You might not be able to do the things you used to do to find meaning. Which is why when the lockdown ends getting out into nature is an ideal activity to reset our minds, relieve stress, gain a sense of achievement …
By Cathal O’Sullivan If you attend the University of Limerick, you are probably familiar with the 304 bus service ran by Bus Éireann. It comes too early when you’re running late and too late when you need it to be on time, the 304 is something that has tested the patience of students for a long time. With its punctuality …
By: Katie O’Donovan I’m back on campus in UL for the first time in a year. In the past year I’ve spent six months out on Co-op, and then in September, I went off to Leeds in England on my Erasmus+ placement. Erasmus has, without a doubt, been one of the best experiences of my life so far. I had …
By: Lisa Diviney So-called “Dark Tourism” is on the rise. People satisfy a morbid curiosity to explore the worlds darkest corners and most infamous places. Netflix, ever tapped into the zeitgeist, has fueled this obsession with their series ‘Dark Tourist.’ People have been visiting places where some of the most famous murders have taken place and where humans have suffered …
Things You’ll Miss from Prague – Prague v Limerick By: Chloe O’Keefe I’m back in UL, after a whole year of being off campus from my cooperative placement for the first half of 2018, and my Erasmus+ placement in Prague, in the Czech Republic, for the second half of the year. Prague was amazing. I’m forever going to remember the …
By Ciara Maria Hayes Forget the decision-making process! Let An Focal decide where to book a flight to this summer. If you liked this quiz, why not check out some more here?
By Kayley Hardiman Pay attention in Geography class? Put that theory to the test with our quiz. If you liked this quiz, why not check out some more here?
By Paul Saunders Twenty-eight bicycles were stolen from the University of Limerick campus last year. This averages to approximately one bike stolen every academic week in 2016. Bike security has become a major issue among students on campus, with many students dissatisfied with the security services. Tariq El Masri, had his bike secured outside the Students Union when it was …
By Jonas Ditlevsen UL really is a wonderful place to be an international student. Social activities abound, the community is vibrant, and academic pursuits are readily available. Guinness somehow tastes better here than it does at home (I’m not sure what kind of bog magic goes into it, but I like it!) Being an international student, the most immediately salient …
By Ciara Maria Hayes 1. Go on a group holiday Some people may have already done this with Leaving Cert holidays becoming increasingly popular but if you haven’t, group holidays can be a great opportunity to explore a new place and meet new people along with your mates. 2. Go to a music festival There’s a music festival to cater …