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In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Philip Mac a' Ghoill traces the history of the "English-Irish" following the Anglo-Norman invasion of Ireland and examines their assimilation into native Irish culture.

Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious
A painting depicting the Anglo-Norman Invasion of Ireland in the late 12th century. There are people dressed in medieval clothing waving flags outside a castle.
November 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to International Business graduate Cian O'Donnell.

Cian shares why he chose to study at UL & how being the first in his family to go to university changed the trajectory of what felt possible for him & his family.

Read: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

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UL graduate Cian O'Donnell. He is standing with his arms folded against a large window that is overlooking skyscrapers in Manhattan. He is wearing a white shirt. 
November 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Dr Chris McInerney, Director of UL's Transferable Skills Unit, discusses the importance of transferable skills on Radio Kerry's In Business, and outlines the steps UL is taking to equip its students with transferable skills for lifelong success.

🎧 www.radiokerry.ie/podcasts/in-...

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Dr Chris McInerney, Director of UL's Transferable Skills Unit. He is speaking to people gathered in a room. He is gesturing with his hands. He is wearing a red tie and navy blazer. There is a pop-up sign behind him that says 'Degree Boost'.
November 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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New UL research shows how exercise in the community can help tackle chronic pain. The ComExPain trial is a community-based study focused on supporting older adults living with musculoskeletal pain.

Watch: www.live95fm.ie/news/live95-...

#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
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November 10, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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Have you heard of 'vibe coding'?

On Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Gail Flanagan explains the meaning of the new Collins Dictionary Word of the Year and discusses the latest words being used by Gen Alpha in every day speech.

🎧 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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University of Limerick and the Irish Rugby Football Union have published the latest findings from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) Project, the longest-running injury monitoring system in Irish amateur rugby.

Read more: www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/...
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November 7, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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"The Gen Z revolt against making work your top priority is part of a larger societal change."

In his latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Kevin Murphy outlines why your Gen Z colleagues have the right attitude when it comes to work-life balance.

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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November 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, which wreaked havoc in the Caribbean just a week ago, UL's Gulnaz Anjum explains how the psychological toll of extreme weather events often lasts far longer than the physical damage.

Read more: theconversation.com/the-psycholo...

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November 6, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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“These countries continue to exemplify the values and spirit that underpin the European project – openness, equality, and solidarity.”

UL marked the 30th anniversary of Austria, Sweden and Finland’s membership of the European Union at an event on campus.

www.ul.ie/artsoc/news/...

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November 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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"The stories of sex and surveillance that are captured in Presbyterian church records reveal much about how communities attempted to monitor one another's behaviour."

In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Leanne Calvert shares a selection of stories from her new book.

Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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An 18th century painting of a man and woman kissing as they embrace each other. The man is in a large trunk and the woman is knelt beside the trunk. There is a bed in the background.
November 5, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight series, we speak to Adam Brennan, founder of Sona Sensory and graduate of UL’s Bachelor of Education in Graphics, Engineering and Technology

www.ul.ie/news/univers...

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November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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In UL’s latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, Dr Ruan O’Donnell, School of History and Geography, shares the story of the extraordinary life of the ‘Wicklow Chief’, Michael Dwyer.

Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious
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November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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A new study into Leaving Certificate subject choices, co-authored by Dr Carmel Hannan, Department of Sociology, has shown that experience of maths in primary school is a key influence on later choices.

Read on: www.irishtimes.com/science/2025...

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November 3, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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"Creativity encourages you to take more risks, to be more provocative."

UL's Professor Eoin Devereux has announced the publication of his debut poetry collection, Gardening Leave.

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-acad...

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UL lecturer Professor Eoin Devereux. He is dressed in a black t-shirt and black blazer. He is holding a copy of his book Gardening Leave. He is standing on a balcony overlooking the UL Library, a brown brick building with large windows. There are trees with yellow and brown leaves in the background. There is a rainbow across the blue sky.
November 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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In UL’s latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, Margaret O’Sullivan, School of History and Geography, outlines how records compiled by Ireland’s land agents can reveal intimate details about tenants' personal lives and that of their extended communities.

Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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November 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam from UL's School of History spoke to Tipperary Live about the Celtic roots of Halloween, and explains how over time the traditions of Halloween have diverged from their Samhain origins.

Watch: www.tipperarylive.ie/video/home/1...

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UL lecturer Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam. She is wearing a black top and black blazer. She has long black hair and is wearing black glasses. There are festoon lights in the background.
October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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University of Limerick awards honorary doctorate to Professor Patrick Honohan

Former Governor of the Central Bank and a ‘towering figure in Irish economic thinking’ recognised for his contributions to public policy and his role in restoring financial stability
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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New exhibition celebrating legacy of The Earls of Limerick opens at UL

The rich archival collection focuses on the Pery family, with the exhibition highlighting several notable items from the Limerick Papers, a rich archival collection spanning nearly 500 years
www.ul.ie/news/new-exh...
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October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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“Bhí sé soiléir san fheachtas seo go bhfuil daoine ag tabhairt aire ar chúrsaí teanga”

Sa Irish Times, míníonn an tOllamh Laura Cahillane, ó Scoil Dlí Ollscoil Luimnigh, an ról a bhí ag an nGaolainn i dtoghchán Catherine Connolly go dtí an Áras

www.irishtimes.com/gaeilge/scea...
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President-elect of Ireland Catherine Connolly. She is standing at a podium with microphones. The wooden podium says 'Caisleán Bhaile Átha Cliath. Dublin Castle'. She has short grey hair. She is dressed in a navy top and blazer with a silver necklace.
October 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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University of Limerick students have been recognised for contributing almost 50,000 hours of volunteer work over the past year as part of the President’s Volunteer Award.

Read on: m.independent.ie/regionals/li...

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October 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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“It is crucial that partnerships such as this continue so that we can challenge racism in all its forms.”

Dr James Carr, Associate Professor in Sociology at UL, recently spoke at Limerick City and County Councils’ first-ever National Conference on Integration, Health and Wellbeing.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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EmmaJude Lyons is designing bespoke breast prostheses to support women post-mastectomy.

On Nov 19th, she’ll take the stage to present her research… in just 3 minutes!

Show your support and join us at the IUA ‘Three Minute Thesis’ final.

Register here: www.iua.ie/3minutethesis
October 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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"There is no better place than UL to experience college life."

In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to brothers Eugene and Ronan Greaney, co-owners of The Dough Bros in Galway, who are both graduates of the Bachelor of Business Studies at UL.

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

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Eugene and Ronan Greaney sitting in their pizza restaurant. They are seated on a bench with tables and chairs on either side of them. There are pictures on the green wall behind them. 
October 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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In The Irish Times, UL Professor of Creative Writing, Joseph O'Connor, writes about Hugh O'Flaherty whose wartime heroism was fictionalised in Professor O'Connor's best-selling novels, 'My Father's House' and 'The Ghosts of Rome'.

Read on: www.irishtimes.com/opinion/an-i...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious
Kerry priest and anti-Nazi activist, Hugh O'Flaherty. He is wearing a black shirt and a white clerical collar. He has short curly hair and round glasses. He is seated at a desk with a lamp overhanging. He is writing with a pencil in a large book.
October 23, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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In UL’s latest article for The Conversation, Professor Christina Morin, School of English, Irish, and Communication, discusses the beloved childhood book that still sends ‘a shiver of twinned fear and delight’ down her spine.

Read on: theconversation.com/scary-storie...

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October 23, 2025 at 10:25 AM