The Craft Society have devised their own way of combatting isolation felt my residents of Ireland’s nursing homes, one of the worst effected community’s from the Covid Pandemic. The Pen Pal Project is an incentive by Irish business-owner Stacey Fiat, with the aim to pair Irish nursing home residents with a Pen Pal volunteer. Ireland’s nursing homes were badly hit …
University of Limerick GAA club’s past and present students won All-Star Awards in camogie, hurling and football. The All Stars are a selection of the best players in football, camogie, hurling and ladies football to create a team of the year. On Thursday, the football All Star team was announced with Galway’s Ian Burke being handed the no.15 spot on …
By Kate Stephens This year the University of Limerick will be hosting the Board of Irish College Societies (BICS) National Forum, and will be held on the 19th and 20th of January. BICS is a national organisation dedicated to providing a national forum for societies in universities, colleges and higher education institutions in Ireland. Their main objectives are to provide …
By Michaela Keating & Maria McGrath On 25th March, UL Animal Welfare Society held a table quiz in Scholars to help fundraise for Limerick Animal Welfare and also to raise society funds. We made an incredible €313.41 on the night and were delighted to see every seat in Scholars filled by all the students who came to support us. We …
By Breda Graham The University of Limerick’s Windsurfing Club (ULWC) is one of 35 clubs on offer at the University. UL Windsurfing Club is suitable for both those who have experience in windsurfing and those who have never windsurfed before. The club is equipped to teach club members in a safe and fun environment. ULWC is the best equipped windsurfing …
By Michelle Hogan The ULSU Clubs and Societies Annual Ball and Awards Ceremony took place on March 25th 2015 in The Strand Hotel. The night was full with the formalities of a drinks reception on arrival, with no shortage of glitz and glam from all attending. Entertainment was provided by UL Music Society with a live band and DJ. While …
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 look good for our daring …
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 come join and try something …
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 for LGBT people in Ireland. …
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 has sadly become a common …