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We're proud to have so many talented people working at UL, and proud to be leading research into everything from healthcare innovation to sustainability
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"I did this for my children, for my community, and for every young Traveller who needs to see that their dreams are possible."
History has been made at UL as 13 Irish Travellers/Mincéirí were conferred with graduate diplomas and master's degrees in Sociology.
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History has been made at UL as 13 Irish Travellers/Mincéirí were conferred with graduate diplomas and master's degrees in Sociology.
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'Absolutely fantastic': 13 Travellers graduate from UL
Thirteen Travellers were conferred with postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees at conferring ceremonies at the University of Limerick today.
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January 21, 2026 at 10:01 AM
"I did this for my children, for my community, and for every young Traveller who needs to see that their dreams are possible."
History has been made at UL as 13 Irish Travellers/Mincéirí were conferred with graduate diplomas and master's degrees in Sociology.
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History has been made at UL as 13 Irish Travellers/Mincéirí were conferred with graduate diplomas and master's degrees in Sociology.
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"This wasn't superstition. It was observation and it was woven into our cultural heritage."
On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam explains how Irish people used to forecast the weather long before meteorology and climate science.
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On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam explains how Irish people used to forecast the weather long before meteorology and climate science.
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100 years of weather and Irish folklore
Mary Curley, meteorologist with Met Éireann and Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam, Associate Professor of History at the University of Limerick
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January 16, 2026 at 10:58 AM
"This wasn't superstition. It was observation and it was woven into our cultural heritage."
On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam explains how Irish people used to forecast the weather long before meteorology and climate science.
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#StudyAtUL
On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam explains how Irish people used to forecast the weather long before meteorology and climate science.
🎧 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
#StudyAtUL
Professor Ian Kenny from UL’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences discussed playing on artificial surfaces versus natural grass on RTÉ Radio 1 Inside Sport.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Professor Ian Kenny from UL’s Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences discussed playing on artificial surfaces versus natural grass on RTÉ Radio 1 Inside Sport.
Listen back:
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#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
Listen back:
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Professor Ray O’Connor from UL’s School of Medicine discusses a new study on weight loss drugs in the Irish Independent.
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January 14, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Professor Ray O’Connor from UL’s School of Medicine discusses a new study on weight loss drugs in the Irish Independent.
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"I’m not claiming this novel to be a miracle cure, but it prompted me to reflect on my anxiety."
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Jack Fennell writes about how Adrian Tchaikovsky's 'Children of Time' helped to alleviate his arachnophobia.
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In The Conversation, UL's Dr Jack Fennell writes about how Adrian Tchaikovsky's 'Children of Time' helped to alleviate his arachnophobia.
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The book that changed my mind – 12 experts share a perspective-shifting read
We asked 11 academic experts to share the book that challenged their assumptions and changed their thinking in a lasting way.
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January 14, 2026 at 8:58 AM
"I’m not claiming this novel to be a miracle cure, but it prompted me to reflect on my anxiety."
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Jack Fennell writes about how Adrian Tchaikovsky's 'Children of Time' helped to alleviate his arachnophobia.
Read on: theconversation.com/the-book-tha...
#StayCurious
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Jack Fennell writes about how Adrian Tchaikovsky's 'Children of Time' helped to alleviate his arachnophobia.
Read on: theconversation.com/the-book-tha...
#StayCurious
In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight, we meet software developer and graduate of UL's BSc in Applied Physics, Sadhbh Ryan.
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January 13, 2026 at 4:13 PM
In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight, we meet software developer and graduate of UL's BSc in Applied Physics, Sadhbh Ryan.
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#HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL
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UL graduates, did you know you can now register to vote in Seanad Éireann elections?
As a result of a successful case taken to the Supreme Court by UL graduate, Tomás Heneghan, UL graduates are now eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections.
Register to vote by 26 February at www.seanadvoter.ie
As a result of a successful case taken to the Supreme Court by UL graduate, Tomás Heneghan, UL graduates are now eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections.
Register to vote by 26 February at www.seanadvoter.ie
January 9, 2026 at 1:12 PM
UL graduates, did you know you can now register to vote in Seanad Éireann elections?
As a result of a successful case taken to the Supreme Court by UL graduate, Tomás Heneghan, UL graduates are now eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections.
Register to vote by 26 February at www.seanadvoter.ie
As a result of a successful case taken to the Supreme Court by UL graduate, Tomás Heneghan, UL graduates are now eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections.
Register to vote by 26 February at www.seanadvoter.ie
To mark David Bowie's 10th anniversary, UL's Professor Eoin Devereux writes for RTÉ Brainstorm about how fans across the world reacted following Bowie's unexpected death on 10 January 2016, just two days after the release of Blackstar.
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January 9, 2026 at 10:02 AM
To mark David Bowie's 10th anniversary, UL's Professor Eoin Devereux writes for RTÉ Brainstorm about how fans across the world reacted following Bowie's unexpected death on 10 January 2016, just two days after the release of Blackstar.
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Happy New Year 🎊
It's time to register for the new Seanad Éireann Higher education constituency.
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It's time to register for the new Seanad Éireann Higher education constituency.
Register by 26 February at seanadvoter.ie 🗳️
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January 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Happy New Year 🎊
It's time to register for the new Seanad Éireann Higher education constituency.
Register by 26 February at seanadvoter.ie 🗳️
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It's time to register for the new Seanad Éireann Higher education constituency.
Register by 26 February at seanadvoter.ie 🗳️
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UL's Dr Leanne Calvert joins Fin Dwyer on the Irish History Podcast to discuss her research into the secret sex lives of Presbyterians in Ulster in the 18th century, which she has revealed in her book, Pious & Promiscuous: Life, Love & Family in Presbyterian Ulster.
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The Secret Sex Lives of our Ancestors
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January 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
UL's Dr Leanne Calvert joins Fin Dwyer on the Irish History Podcast to discuss her research into the secret sex lives of Presbyterians in Ulster in the 18th century, which she has revealed in her book, Pious & Promiscuous: Life, Love & Family in Presbyterian Ulster.
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"The Irish World Academy holds such a special place in mine and so many other students hearts."
In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to violinist, composer and singer-songwriter, Eilidh Pope, a graduate of UL's BA in World Music (now BA in Music).
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In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to violinist, composer and singer-songwriter, Eilidh Pope, a graduate of UL's BA in World Music (now BA in Music).
Read: www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyAtUL
January 7, 2026 at 12:10 PM
"The Irish World Academy holds such a special place in mine and so many other students hearts."
In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to violinist, composer and singer-songwriter, Eilidh Pope, a graduate of UL's BA in World Music (now BA in Music).
Read: www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyAtUL
In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to violinist, composer and singer-songwriter, Eilidh Pope, a graduate of UL's BA in World Music (now BA in Music).
Read: www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyAtUL
In his latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Phil Kearney discusses the allocation of playing time in sport for children.
Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
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January 6, 2026 at 4:17 PM
In his latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Phil Kearney discusses the allocation of playing time in sport for children.
Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
Read more: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
In The Conversation, Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam from @ulhistory.bsky.social writes about Irish weather lore and the natural indicators that Irish people relied on to forecast the weather long before meteorology and climate science.
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Reading the sky: how Irish weather lore preserved a deep understanding of the natural world
Irish people have historically looked to the natural world to forecast the weather and make sense of their surroundings.
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January 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM
In The Conversation, Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam from @ulhistory.bsky.social writes about Irish weather lore and the natural indicators that Irish people relied on to forecast the weather long before meteorology and climate science.
theconversation.com/reading-the-...
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"This is an astonishing record. It demands the attention of the listener, & rewards with each repeated listen."
In The Conversation's best albums of 2025, UL's Steve Ryan writes about the "startling" third album from alt-folk singer-songwriter, Junior Brother.
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In The Conversation's best albums of 2025, UL's Steve Ryan writes about the "startling" third album from alt-folk singer-songwriter, Junior Brother.
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The ten best albums of 2025 – according to music experts
There are beautiful, melodic moments aplenty.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:09 PM
"This is an astonishing record. It demands the attention of the listener, & rewards with each repeated listen."
In The Conversation's best albums of 2025, UL's Steve Ryan writes about the "startling" third album from alt-folk singer-songwriter, Junior Brother.
theconversation.com/the-ten-best...
In The Conversation's best albums of 2025, UL's Steve Ryan writes about the "startling" third album from alt-folk singer-songwriter, Junior Brother.
theconversation.com/the-ten-best...
In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL’s Professor Eoin Devereux recalls his childhood memories of The Enniscorthy Carol, which has travelled the world and been recorded by numerous artists including Alison Krauss, Julie Andrews and Nanci Griffith.
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'Good people all': the Xmas carol from Enniscorthy (or Wexford)
Whether you know it as the Wexford or Enniscorthy Carol, this beautiful composition has travelled the world
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December 24, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL’s Professor Eoin Devereux recalls his childhood memories of The Enniscorthy Carol, which has travelled the world and been recorded by numerous artists including Alison Krauss, Julie Andrews and Nanci Griffith.
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@eoindevereuxwriter.bsky.social
In an article for The Conversation UK, UL’s Anne Cronin and Anthony Kelly highlight concerns about using AI to communicate with patients in GP consultations and the risks involved.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
In an article for The Conversation UK, UL’s Anne Cronin and Anthony Kelly highlight concerns about using AI to communicate with patients in GP consultations and the risks involved.
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#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
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#StayCurious #StudyAtUL
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Why does AI dominate 2025's words of the year lists? The dominance of words like slop, vibe coding, glazing, paraoscial and clanker shows that AI is now playing a huge role in our lives, writes Gail Flanagan @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Why does AI dominate 2025's words of the year lists?
The dominance of words like slop, vibe coding, glazing, paraoscial and clanker shows that AI is now playing a huge role in our lives
www.rte.ie
December 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Why does AI dominate 2025's words of the year lists? The dominance of words like slop, vibe coding, glazing, paraoscial and clanker shows that AI is now playing a huge role in our lives, writes Gail Flanagan @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
UL's Dr Eóin O'Meara Daly from @reppp-ul.bsky.social spoke to Newstalk about how young people are recruited into criminal networks and the Greentown Intervention Programme, which is now in place in five communities across Ireland as a result of UL-led research.
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How can we prevent youth crime recruitment? | Newstalk
How can we prevent our youth from being recruited and groomed into crime? Dr. Eoin O’Meara-Daly...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
UL's Dr Eóin O'Meara Daly from @reppp-ul.bsky.social spoke to Newstalk about how young people are recruited into criminal networks and the Greentown Intervention Programme, which is now in place in five communities across Ireland as a result of UL-led research.
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"For us linguists, the flurry of “word of the year” announcements from dictionaries and publishers is a holiday tradition as anticipated as mince pies."
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Gail Flanagan examines the words of the year and explains how they're chosen.
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In The Conversation, UL's Dr Gail Flanagan examines the words of the year and explains how they're chosen.
theconversation.com/slop-vibe-co...
December 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
"For us linguists, the flurry of “word of the year” announcements from dictionaries and publishers is a holiday tradition as anticipated as mince pies."
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Gail Flanagan examines the words of the year and explains how they're chosen.
theconversation.com/slop-vibe-co...
In The Conversation, UL's Dr Gail Flanagan examines the words of the year and explains how they're chosen.
theconversation.com/slop-vibe-co...
Undergraduate research conducted by three University of Limerick students has been showcased to politicians and policy makers in the Oireachtas at the first ever student research in parliament event, Póstaeir san Oireachtas.
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December 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Undergraduate research conducted by three University of Limerick students has been showcased to politicians and policy makers in the Oireachtas at the first ever student research in parliament event, Póstaeir san Oireachtas.
Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-stud...
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"It really is worth pursuing a career you are passionate about"
In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to Rebecca Zamponi, a graduate of UL's MA in European Politics & Governance, who is now working as a researcher & policy analyst in the European Parliament
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In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to Rebecca Zamponi, a graduate of UL's MA in European Politics & Governance, who is now working as a researcher & policy analyst in the European Parliament
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyAtUL
December 18, 2025 at 12:01 PM
"It really is worth pursuing a career you are passionate about"
In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to Rebecca Zamponi, a graduate of UL's MA in European Politics & Governance, who is now working as a researcher & policy analyst in the European Parliament
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyAtUL
In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to Rebecca Zamponi, a graduate of UL's MA in European Politics & Governance, who is now working as a researcher & policy analyst in the European Parliament
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#StudyAtUL
"Music can bring people together in ways that are accessible, meaningful and sustainable."
In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Hilary Moss and James Burns outline how music can combat social isolation and support people to reconnect with each other.
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#StayCurious
In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Hilary Moss and James Burns outline how music can combat social isolation and support people to reconnect with each other.
Read: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#StayCurious
December 18, 2025 at 8:48 AM
"Music can bring people together in ways that are accessible, meaningful and sustainable."
In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Hilary Moss and James Burns outline how music can combat social isolation and support people to reconnect with each other.
Read: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#StayCurious
In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Hilary Moss and James Burns outline how music can combat social isolation and support people to reconnect with each other.
Read: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
#StayCurious
‘This project strengthens community connections, promotes inclusion, and bridges digital divides.’
A UL project centred upon digital skills mentoring in the community has been developed to help close intergenerational gaps among students and older people.
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A UL project centred upon digital skills mentoring in the community has been developed to help close intergenerational gaps among students and older people.
Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-proj...
December 17, 2025 at 11:51 AM
‘This project strengthens community connections, promotes inclusion, and bridges digital divides.’
A UL project centred upon digital skills mentoring in the community has been developed to help close intergenerational gaps among students and older people.
Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-proj...
A UL project centred upon digital skills mentoring in the community has been developed to help close intergenerational gaps among students and older people.
Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-proj...
"The adage of robots taking our jobs is true, but we are also creating as many, if not more, new jobs."
UL's Dr Sarah Kieran spoke to the Irish Examiner about the impact of AI on the workforce and urges caution to those who fear the worst.
Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
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UL's Dr Sarah Kieran spoke to the Irish Examiner about the impact of AI on the workforce and urges caution to those who fear the worst.
Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
#StudyAtUL
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
"The adage of robots taking our jobs is true, but we are also creating as many, if not more, new jobs."
UL's Dr Sarah Kieran spoke to the Irish Examiner about the impact of AI on the workforce and urges caution to those who fear the worst.
Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
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UL's Dr Sarah Kieran spoke to the Irish Examiner about the impact of AI on the workforce and urges caution to those who fear the worst.
Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/news/spotlig...
#StudyAtUL
University of Limerick's Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, together with Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software based at UL, have been recognised with an Athena SWAN Silver Award.
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December 15, 2025 at 3:39 PM
University of Limerick's Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, together with Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software based at UL, have been recognised with an Athena SWAN Silver Award.
Read more: www.ul.ie/news/ul-and-...
#HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL
Read more: www.ul.ie/news/ul-and-...
#HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL