The Limerick Magazine - September 2016 ISSUE 12

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interv i ew: F ox Jaw

Fox Jaw, a rock and roll band from Limerick, are celebrating their 10th year together. Ronan Mitchell, Morgan Nolan, Shane Serrano, Manolis Pates, and Kieran J. Sims have

a very busy year ahead, with gigs all over the country. It’s their first ever performance at Electric Picnic and they go on to play their anniversary show and launch their EP in Dolan’s on 17th September. We caught up with band manager Shane Serrano to find out a little bit more.

Tell us a bit about your background, how did you get started?

Morgan and myself used to be in a band years ago, and

we would've played the odd few shows with Ronan's

old band as well. Our bass player at the time left the band and had moved away.

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Ronan’s old band was also disbanding at the time, so

At that point we felt we had exhausted our current

in helping us out with a few shows. After that run of

band and that's when Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters

we got in touch and asked if he would be interested shows he suggested the possibility of starting a new band.

projects and were very much open to starting a new started, playing our first show in September 2006.

There have been a few lineup changes since, with Manolis and Kieran joining us and shortening the name to Fox Jaw in 2014.

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We live double lives with our own careers as well as our musical careers. So currently we work in different sectors of the music, film, television, web development and medical sectors - we are a varied bunch!

10 years in the music business is very impressive, especially for a band. What’s your secret?

I'm not sure we can say that we have any particular secret as such. We have just been lucky that we

have never felt the band go stale. We feel that we

are constantly progressing, constantly writing better music and constantly impressing ourselves and we

really enjoy it. Nowadays the music industry is very transient, and bands need to make an impact online very fast for them to get anywhere. So I think that

makes musicians constantly want to change band

names every couple of years in an attempt seem new and make a bigger splash with their music. We feel

that has its pros and cons. Sticking it out and the hard slog of bands and musicians doesn't seem to exist so

much any more in Ireland. There are only a few bands

that started around the same time as us that still exist, and there certainly is a bit of pride in knowing that we are still here, and not going anywhere any time soon.

Where do you get your inspiration for your music?

Musically we draw inspiration from everywhere,

a lot of bands from Ireland, the UK and the USA. And as much as we may sound like a rock band from anywhere in the world, at least through our vocals and

lyrics it is very important for us to be Irish. We are Irish; there is no need in trying to pretend that we

are from somewhere else. So you might find common Irish phrases or references to places in our lyrics.

What advice would you give to budding musicians

How is Electric Picnic different from the other

I suppose the most honest advice would be to not

Electric Picnic has been one of our favourite festivals

be the best you can be, write the best songs you can

cool alternative boutique small-scale festival, to now

who want to make a career out of their music?

expect to make a career in music. Get into music and

write, and collaborate with people that you truly enjoy spending time with. Put in loads of hard work and

expect absolutely nothing in return. It sounds crazy but it's true. Musicians are entrepreneurs. Business

entrepreneurs can spend hours upon hours of their

lives at what they truly believe in and it doesn't faze

then in anyway because it is what they love to do and

festivals you’ve played at in Ireland?

for many, many years. It went from being the really the biggest festival in Ireland. Strangely in fact, we

have played almost every festival in Ireland in our time as a band, but Electric Picnic has always escaped

us for one reason or another. This is our first ever time

playing at the Picnic, and no better time to come than on our 10-year anniversary.

they believe in it. If you really want to get into music with the possibility of it being your life, you need to

get into it and give it your absolute everything, and be prepared a long road ahead. If you really love what

you do, then every step along the journey will be enjoyable. If you expect too much, then it can all end in a very bitter way.

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What is the best venue you’ve ever played at?

You’re launching your EP and celebrating your

What’s next for Fox Jaw?

I would have to say it would be Dolan’s Warehouse

played all over Ireland and the world, how is it

We will have shows all over Ireland in September, and

in Limerick. We've played in venues all over Ireland, Europe & North America, from teeny tiny stages to

anniversary in Dolan’s on 17th September. You’ve different playing in your hometown?

old men in bars, to massive main stages at festivals,

I think it goes back to the same reasoning as to why

the warehouse stage. It's the perfect size for us, has

the place and see new faces every time singing our

but for us we have always felt most comfortable on a great set up and we feel very much at home there.

we are still a band, we still get to play shows all over

words back to us, and Limerick is one of those places, only more amplified. Every time we do hometown shows there are more and more people that we have never seen before, and they are definitely some of our favourite shows over the last few years.

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then we are taking a break for the rest of the year

and coming back in the spring of 2017 with some new live shows. In the background we will always be constantly busy writing new material and hopefully

getting in to the studio in the New Year for a new album.

Article by: Sarah Talty

Photography by: Diarmuid Greene

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E g g i s te ntialis m

Joanne Ryan’s new one-woman show takes a hilarious walk through 100 years of Irish women’s fertility, as the actor comically ponders the plethora of issues surrounding that one big question: To be, or not to be a mother? With razor sharp wit and honesty, the show tackles all the cultural, societal and personal considerations that Irish women face when answering one of life’s major questions.Eggistentialism will run at Belltable Limerick from 8th-10th September before moving on to Tiger Dublin Fringe.

Tell us about Eggistentialism – why did you decide

I was getting into my stride listing all the things I

But it must have been at the back of my mind – the

final fertile years?

remember ending my rant by blurting out “… AND,

heading towards the fertility ‘drop off ’ point. I started

to, in your own words, look down the barrel of your

The seeds of the show were actually sown at HatchLK’s

first year in 2014 – we were doing an exercise where

we were asked to freestyle and talk about things we are afraid of.

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feared, the clock was ticking down on my turn and I

I don’t know whether or not if I should have a baby!”

I honestly don’t know where it came from - it was

something I had been pretty ambivalent about until then.

course took place around my 35th birthday, so I was

talking to friends and I realised it’s a question which has so many social, psychological, ethical, physical

and practical implications for everyone who faces it –

it’s the only irreversible decision in life that we make, and if I didn’t start thinking about whether or not I

did want to be a mother, it simply wouldn’t happen.

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With 2016 being a centennial year I thought it would be interesting to go through 100 years of Irish

motherhood to look at societal attitudes and changes.

That makes it sound like the show is going to be really serious: I promise it is really funny too!

What else can we expect from the show?

It’s a moving and tender comedy, a complete exploration

of

fertility, the

complexities

and

contradictions of deciding whether to reproduce – it

includes input from fertility experts, philosophers, even fortune tellers, and my own family – my mum’s voice features a lot. It’s been a fascinating journey and one I’ve learned a lot from.

What do you think about the conversations around women, work, fulfillment and family in 2016?

Things have of course broadly changed in 100 years, but there are some things that are slow to move on. I mean just look at maternity and paternity leave – only this year are fathers getting state funded paternity

leave, and even then it’s only two weeks. A recent UN

study showed that the percentage of Irish women doing free childcare is one of the highest in the world

at 93%. That’s a cultural and societal tragedy for everyone.

I found a book at my mother’s - it was from the 1980s and was titled Having Your First Baby After

30, which was probably very cutting edge at the time!

It seemed to feature a lot of pubic hair, but the really

startling part was the chapter dedicated to fathers and

fatherhood, featuring the revelation that men over 30

‘may’ actually “enjoy babysitting…” Shock fact! But, when you think about it, how many times you’ve heard

friends with children talking about the dad ‘minding’ the kids? And I know fathers themselves who do it too. These are the sorts of smaller things that feel like we’ve moved on from, but the change is in a vacuum.

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How different is Eggistentialism to your previous work?

This show is completely different to anything I have

done before – I’ve never written a full script and

performed it, I’ve never done a solo show before, and I’ve never done something that bears so much personal stuff - it’s been challenging but also very

exciting to grow and develop and push myself as an artist and actor.

The launch is taken place at Belltable and then the

show will go to Dublin Fringe, how are you feeling about both?

Great! It’s taken a lot of work and I’m delighted

to have the support of the Arts Council, Lime Tree Theatre, Belltable, Fishamble: The New Play Company’s New Play Clinic Scheme, Irish Theatre

Institute, Limerick City and County Arts Office and Temple Bar Cultural Trust and Tiger Dublin Fringe.

What do you hope people will take from the show?

Well I hope they will laugh! I hope they will learn

a lot too, there’s so much information in the show and I think when it’s distilled in one sitting with humour people tend to retain the information. I

hope it resonates and encourages further discussion on the outside, and that goes for men as well as

women – obviously the biological clock makes it a more pertinent issue for women but the question of parenthood and the applies to potential fathers too.

Article by: Kayleigh Ziolo

Photography by: Eoghan Lyons

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M a ki ng a M urderer

Making a Murderer lawyer, Dean Strang, who defended Steven Avery and was one of the key figures in the hit Netflix series, is coming to Limerick in September to give a lecture in UL. Making a Murderer, the hit American documentary

It’s a show that divided friends and families all over the

No doubt tickets for the upcoming UL lecture will sell

Steven Avery, a man from Manitowoc County,

has a different opinion and different theories quickly

in Making a Murderer in the past few months. First,

premiered on Netflix last December. It focuses on

Wisconsin, who served 18 years in prison for a sexual assault charge he did not commit before being

released in 2003. The show focuses on what happened after his release, because shortly after he filed a suit

against the country that has unlawfully imprisoned him he was arrested again, this time for murder.

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world, is Steven Avery guilty or innocent? Everyone filled the Internet.

out fast, especially as there has been increased interest

the creators of the show announced that as well as the 10 episodes premiered last September that kept

the world on the edge of their seats, they will also be making a second series of the show.

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If that wasn’t enough for renewed excitement in

As a law student Amy feels the documentary really

murder alongside Avery, Brendan Dassey’s conviction

how laws can really block justice if the right system

What this means for Steven Avery is yet to be seen

audience to be made more aware of the potential for

Strong, who was at the heart of one of the most talked

put in place properly. “It sounds cliché but the main

the case, Avery’s nephew, who was also convicted of

highlights the flaws in America’s legal system, and

was overturned early August of this year.

isn't put in place. She thinks it's great for a wider

but surely everyone will want to hear from Dean

miscarriage of justice in their own states if laws aren't

about cases since OJ Simpson.

reason I wanted to study law was to help people! UL

One of the students who made the lecture possible is

balance of studying and learning practical legal

had a fantastic Law Plus degree and it has a great

Amy Dermody, UL Law Plus student. Last semester,

techniques.”

doing other lectures in Galway and Dublin, Amy

The worldwide reaction to Making a Murderer was

speak in Limerick. “We sent him an email asking if

show’s success, as never before has there been an online

replied within a few hours, they were very enthusiastic

world can easily view the same shows in their native

upon hearing that Strang was going to be in Ireland

knew it would be fantastic if they could get him to

phenomenal. Netflix had its own part to play in the

he wanted to give a talk in UL, his secretary Rachel

legal streaming platform, where people all around the

and it all started from there.”

languages. Amy discussed her views on the hit Netflix

Now going into second year, Amy joined the Law

together and it's rare a single legal case is followed

students to join a society as she credits it with giving

the American legal system is potentially falling short.

lawyers.

Steven Avery is accused of murdering a woman in an

Galway native Amy, 19, tells us a little about her

good job of not sensationalising her death. All in all I

rep, which meant I was there to learn the ropes of

it eye opening.”

classmates to take part in our events. This year myself

While the original creators of Making a Murderer are

we're organising many events such as a media law

date has not yet been announced. Amy thinks it'll be

celebrating some of the best female legal minds for

it comes to a final conclusion and everyone can rest

A Murderer talk. Katie Whyte, the Law Socs auditor,

America, Strang is excited to see Limerick, as he’s

show: “The documentary was extremely well put

Society when she started college. She encourages

in such detail - it was great to get an insight to where

her the confidence to reach out to Steven Avery’s

It was definitely a difficult thing to watch, after all

role in the Law Society. “Last year I was first year

how the committee worked and encouraged my

extremely gruesome way. I think the producers did a wouldn't say I ‘enjoyed’ the documentary but I found

and Eoin O'Riordain are Conference Conveyors;

producing the second season of the show, a release

conference, a children's law conference, a night

really interesting to see the outcome and hopes that

international women's day and of course, the Making

knowing justice was served. Coming all the way from

Eoin and I have been working on the event all

never been before.

“It will be great to show him UL and showcase our

students and everything our law school has to offer.

Mr. Strang had no plans to stop in Limerick until we contacted him so it'll be lovely to show off Limerick

City as well. In my book the event is a celebration

of him and legal work itself, it's not often a lawyer

becomes a household name and their long hours and dedication to their clients is seen.”

The lecture will take place on 3pm Monday 26th

September in UL. Keep an eye out on the University of Limerick Law Society Facebook page for further information on the lecture, ticket details and venue.

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Opinion: with Rebelle Haze

Rebelle travels back to her student days to tell herself a few things she wish she’d known at the time….

Dear College Self, The years you spend in college may now seem like they

are going to last forever. The end may seem impossibly far away when you’re being handed timetables, book

lists and dreaded assignments. But the whole thing will be over in the blink of an eye and before you know

it you will have to start counting back to the year you

graduated. This becomes extra scary when you still consider yourself a young one and it’s nearly ten years

since graduation - I’m not sure when I got on the grown up bus but I’d quite like to get off now, thanks (what do you mean it’s a one way ticket?).

You are going to learn so much about yourself in these few years. Some lessons will take a few years to manifest and others will ring true immediately. There are no mistakes, just opportunities to learn. Pints of

Jack and coke on a school night were never a mistake, they were always hilarious adventures that night and important lessons the following day, even if the lesson was always, “love, you can’t drink whiskey”.

Do not doubt yourself. If you remember nothing else

because of your whiskey infused shenanigans, please remember this next point. The road to achieving your dreams will not be an easy one. You will have to work

hard, harder than most because of your circumstances

and make all kinds of sacrifices. I promise you that you will be paid back tenfold for your efforts.

You will achieve everything you set out to in one form

or another. As long as you know that what you’re pursuing is truly something you want, makes you

happy, and has the possibility of goodness attached

to it, go after it with everything you have. Most importantly, “don’t let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game”. Look fear in the face and give it the middle finger or run like hell around it and

pray that it doesn’t see you or hear you wheezing past.

Don’t force yourself to be someone you’re not in order to please the people around you. Know that what’s

good for someone may not necessarily be good for

you. Trust your gut and make decisions that you are most comfortable with. The thing is, when you do

it nobody is going to question you. That’s because everyone else is putting on the brave face mask too. Find the path that motivates you and makes you happy because ultimately, you have to live with decisions you make.

Friendship is key. College gives you the opportunity to meet many new people and make many new

friends that will teach you something about yourself

that you never knew. You will find true friends that you know you will always come back to for the rest your life. However, with time, your relationships may blossom, change, or even fade.

Although you will want to hold onto every

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relationship, know that you can’t control everything

and that every relationship has a time, place, and purpose. Don’t waste your time with people who

keep you from being anything but your absolute best.

Know your worth and spend your time with those who do too. And be kind to everyone, because you

never know who you will stay in contact with. Not to mention the lecturers that will provide you with life changing opportunities once you graduate…

Most importantly, eventually everything passes.

However hard or scary things may seem right

now, know that something good and completely unexpected is around the corner. In the end, the things that terrify you now are more than likely going

to be unimportant in the grand scheme of things.

That or they’ll end up being the things that shape you - lessons are everywhere!

College is an amazing adventure. Think positive.

Follow your heart. Chase your dreams. Appreciate the

time you’re in. Live in the moment the best you can.

Have all of the laughs and kick serious ass. Oh yeah don’t forget to study!

Wishing you all the best on your journey to more success,

Future Self

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Ten things to do in Limerick Park. And see where Frank McCourt sat during his school days in the Frank McCourt Museum. The world-renowned Irish Chamber Orchestra is based

in UL and performs regularly, there’s the stunning

new Lime Tree Theatre, the Belltable Arts Centre, University Concert Hall all hosting events.

The

various cinemas dotted across Limerick offer special student rates.

2.A different way to see the city

In Limerick we don’t shy away from doing things

the novel way and an exhilarating example of that

is kayaking, paddle boarding and sailing in the city.

Here you can get Limerick’s story from the waters

of the majestic River Shannon and its small city tributary, the Abbey River. Tours can range from two

to six hours and no experience is necessary. A brilliant

way to see and experience Limerick. There are two operators so contact either Limerick City Kayaking

Tours - info@nevsailwatersports.com or GetWest So, you’ve arrived for the first time and want to get to know Limerick; or perhaps you’re back after the summer

break and want to explore it a little more. Here are 10 things worth considering for whatever down-time you’re going to have over the coming year.

info@getwest.ie

Whether it’s for touring the city, for leisure or for

commuting around the city, Limerick is one of four

The best thing about Limerick is you are not just in a city of countless welcomes but one that, pound for pound, offers more choice and value than any other.

Irish cities to have introduced Coca-Cola Zero Bikes offering - a self-service bike rental service open

to all from 14-years old. Stations are conveniently

Have a look at our suggestions and check out some if not all over the coming months.

located throughout the city to provide a healthy and convenient means of transport. At just €10 for an annual subscription (plus a €150 guarantee against the

securely stored payment card), it’s the most affordable 1.Out and About

Nancy Blakes, The Curragower, Tom Collins, Mickey

live music venues all attracting thousands of people

some of the places to go on a night out.

Limerick has a busy nightlife, with pubs, clubs and

every week. Limerick is home to one of Ireland’s best known live music venues in Dolan’s, with traditional music and a variety of gigs taking place every night

of the week. Check also for gigs in The Big Top and

the Castle. The city his home to many cosy pubs,

stylish bars and nightclubs, catering for everyone.

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Martins, The Red Hen, The Locke, and Icon are just There’s so much more to explore with the Hunt

Museum and the Limerick City Gallery of Art. Limerick Museum is relocating to the Franciscan Priory on Henry Street, allowing visitors to revisit a bygone era. There’s a fascinating museum that tells

the captivating story of Munster Rugby at Thomond

transport you’re going to get! www.bikeshare.ie/ limerick

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3.Café Culture

4.Retail Therapy

5.Sporting Limerick

and relax and watch the world go by as you sip a Tall

a Saturday morning. Sip your coffee as you amble

Limerick’ in this space but here goes:

choice! There are a variety of cafés to choose from –

of one of the oldest markets in the country. Here

Munster rugby and venue of some of the greatest

The Buttery as well as international brands like Costa

into Limerick’s main retail area. There’s the high end

1978 Munster victory over the All Blacks), to the

Try Lucky Lane on Catherine Street, an eclectic thrift

a city that offers you pretty much everything you need

place to go. Restaurants have a range of early bird

plants, arts and crafts. Chez Le Fab is the place to

to winter. Limerick FC soccer team has returned

price is their mantra. Why not check out Aroi, Kaya,

the major high street names are here. Shopping in

returned to top flight football. And that’s just three

the Jasmine Palace for example. For healthy eating’

Out on the city’s southern outskirts there’s the

of the infamous Student Race Days, the Limerick

and offering a huge array of retail options. That’s not

its multi-purpose state of the art facility; there’s the

Road Retail Park, the Parkway Shopping Centre

pitches, various tennis clubs – you name it, Limerick

shopping centres. Spoiled for choice really!

of golf is?…well Limerick has a public golf course at

Limerick has a lively café culture. Why not sit back

Don’t miss out on the Limerick Milk Market on

Fact is, there’s far too much to tell about ‘Sporting

White or Skinny Latte, or a plain old tea. It’s your

around the market checking out the sights and sounds

hallowed Thomond Park – the home of the legendary

we have local cafés such as Melt, Arabica, Carlton and

is a real taste of Limerick!. Then take a short stroll

moment in Irish sport (not least the immortalised

Coffee, Starbucks and Gloria Jeans to name but a few.

Brown Thomas right down to more affordable options.

Gaelic Grounds - home to Limerick GAA you are in

If you fancy a night off from cooking, Limerick is the

store with second-hand clothes, upcycled furniture,

to satisfy your sporting interests summer through

menus, catering for every taste. Great food at a great

go for a vintage find, and good coffee to boot! All

to its spiritual home in the Markets Field and just

Coqbull, the Cornstore, Mogul Emperor, Taikichi or

Limerick city centre is an experience all of its own!

sporting codes – there’s Limerick Racecourse, host

The Grove and Gasta should be on your ‘to visit list’.

Crescent Shopping Centre, one of Munster’s largest

Greyhound Stadium, the UL Sports Arena with

all; there’s the Jetland Shopping Centre, Childers

Delta Indoor Sports Arena, outdoor all-weather

and Retail Park and many more competitively priced

has it! Have you ever wondered what the attraction

from the

Rathbane on the southern outskirts of the city. With

green fees starting from €10, it’s difficult to beat. www.rathbanegolfclub.com

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6.An adrenalin rush!

Winner of the European Sport Tourism Venue of the Year in 2015, Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park will

challenge even the biggest adrenalin junkies. Get

down and dirty on one of the largest trail network of its kind in Ireland with 98kms of trails suitable for the

beginner as well as the professional. Bring your own bike or hire one there. www.trailriders.ie.

If you prefer four wheels, the National Karting

Centre in Corbally has several options including a 1.5k track with bridges, tunnels and underpasses

- www.nationalkartingcentre.ie. There’s karting in Delta Sports Dome – www.deltasportsdome.ie , or take the short spin out to Kilcornan to compete in a full karting grand prix – www.limerickkarting.com

How about a spot of painting? The Base Adventure

Park in Shanagolden is home to a variety of outdoor activities including Forest Archery, Paintball, Splatball and Bushcraft - www.basecampadventurepark.ie

Kilfnane has an outdoor education centre www. kilfinaneoec.com and UL Sport’s Adventure Centre www.ulac.ie. They are open to all.

Fancy a bit of clay pigeon shooting? Why not check out Lazy Dog Shooting in Knocklong www. lazydogshooting.ie. You never know unless you try it!

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9.Further afield

7.King John’s Castle

The jewel of the crown in a truly historic city, King

John’s Castle is one of the fastest growing visitor

attractions in Ireland following a €5.7million refurbishment in 2013.

The stunning exhibition

brings this medieval castle’s 800 plus year history to dramatic life.

Explore the brand new visitor

centre with state of the art interpretive activities and exhibitions and also take in the majestic views of the

River Shannon which flows by the 13th centre castle.

Great value and a must see! www.shannonheritage. com/KingJohnsCastle

8.Walk and Talk Guide

One of the fastest and best ways of finding your feet

in a new place is to get on your feet and start walking.

There are numerous walking tours in the city which will captivate you with stories of Limerick's past and present.

Experience the architecture, history and

folklore, as well as some of the surprises and delights, of this fascinating 'River City'.

Why not ‘Walk the Three Bridges’, taking in the heart

of Old Limerick, including the Treaty Stone, and

getting some of the best views the city has to offer.

And you can take it at your own pace! No rush here and you can stop off at the various pubs, cafes and restaurants dotted along the route.

It’s not just about the city itself, of course, there’s so

much to do and savour – some for free – across Co. Limerick. Take a drive out the Shannon Estuary

along the N69 to Foynes, home of the Foynes Flying Boat and Maritime Museum – the world’s only flying

boat museum and a captivating space dedicated to the aviation history of the area, which includes being the first transatlantic commercial airport over 75 years ago. And who wouldn’t fancy an Irish Coffee in the place where it all began!

Or head to the stunning Clare Glens and Glenstal Abbey near Murroe. There’s the wonderful 774 acre

Curraghchase Forest Park and House also off the N69. There’s a necklace of picturesque villages like

Adare and Castleconnell; towns with great heritage

and architectural history like Kilmallock, Askeaton and Newcastle West. Lough Gur has a captivating

Heritage Centre looking back at 6,000 years of life and Ireland’s largest stone circle. The question is how much time have you got?

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10.Break for the Border

It’s the sum of all parts and Limerick is the capital of a region that offers up a great bounty of affordable things to do. Just venture within a 20 minute drive of the city and you have the stunning Shannonside sister towns of Killaloe and Ballina – among Ireland’s best kept secrets. They are at the mouth of Lough Derg, the

country’s third largest lakes with loads of recreational activity, areas and walks to enjoy. Head south-west of Limerick and the same radius will bring in Bunratty

where you can enjoy the majestic Bunratty Castle & Folk Park and the landmark Durty Nelly’s pub.

These are just a selection of things to do. Get the full story at www.limerick.ie

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SU Presidents Interviews No one has greater insight into your new college than the Student Union Presidents, so it’s good to get to know their faces

and who they are. We caught with Limerick’s current SU Presidents to find out a little about their roles and what advice they have for new and returning students.

James Deegan, Mary Immaculate College StudentS' Union President Who are the SU made up of and what are their roles?

How do students get involved?

It consists of a General Manager, a Receptionist,

Getting involved in the SU is easy. If you are interested

shop, the two Sabbatical Officers, the President (me)

becoming a class rep or running for an executive

Clubs and Societies Manager, Accountant for the and Lee Dillon my Vice President.

Along with this team we are very fortunate to have an

executive team behind us in the Union, which is made

up of different departments, welfare and equality, clubs and societies, Irish and culture, entertainments,

in running an event, getting involved in a society, committee role then come down to the SU and let us

know. I would highly recommend jumping straight in and getting involved in your SU, whichever college you are attending!

postgraduate officers and union council chair.

What was your best experience when you were a

How did you get involved with the SU?

It is actually hard to pick one as my time in Mary

Can you tell us a bit about the role of the SU?

I got involved in the SU at a committee level first

memories and friends. I was involved in a lot of

My role in the SU is the Boss - I’m joking. I sit on an

Chairman by dealing with different events and

in UL. I am here to represent the students of Mary

how good it was to organise events and collaborate

time here. The SU also makes sure that all students

office. I was voted Societies Officer in my third year

If you need help with accommodation issues, any

I went for Welfare Officer and was successful.

in my second year in college as Live Music Society

array of committees in Mary Immaculate College and

organizing events. By the end of the year, having seen

Immaculate College and support them during their

with other societies, I decided to run for Societies

events and campaigns are organised and run smoothly.

and then I caught the bug and going into fourth year

social or personal problems or college or student life, anything at all let me know and I will do my utmost to help you.

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student?

Immaculate College was filled with so many good societies and one of them was MIDAS, a Dramatic

Arts society. We performed many shows including

CATS, Beauty and The Beast, Les Miserables and Starlight Express during my time, to sell out runs in

front of 3,500 people. They were all special and great memories I will hold on to.

What advice do you have for students moving out of home for the first time?

Don’t be afraid to get involved from the start, be it at events during the week or at a society level, do not overthink it, as every single one of the first year cohort

are all in the same boat. Don’t be afraid to turn to that

person next to you during registration or orientation

tours and say “Hello, is it me your looking for?” – I

don’t know if they will get the Lionel Richie reference, but you will never know you may have found a friend for life.

Are there many resources available for mature

students and how would they access this information?

There are a lot of resources. There is the Academic

Learning Centre, a great resource for looking at your

essays before submission and seeing if you are on the right track. We also have a student parent support

service in Mary Immaculate College, which is a good

source and hub for mature students to meet and support one another. You can also get information online at www.misu.ie or on our Facebook Page or

pop back to the SU and we will tell you all that you need to know.

What is your favorite place to hang out in Limerick and why?

There are so many good places in Limerick to hang

out, be it pubs or clubs or just strolls around the place.

O’Dwyers Bar on Wolfe Tone Street and Dolans have

good session music during the week and on weekends and they are cosy pubs with a great atmosphere. I recommend you try them all anyway and make your mind up for yourself.

Any advice you wish you knew as a first year?

Don’t be afraid to make new friends and get involved or join in something. It’s a new chapter in your life

so embrace it. It will make your college experience so much better if you do.

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SU Presidents Interviews Sar ah Dunphy, University of Limerick Student Union President How did you get involved with the SU? This is my first proper involvement with the Union.

I always followed what was going on in the SU, e.g. referendums, elections, services and support available.

I was involved a little in clubs and societies but it was really only this year that I immersed myself in all SU

affairs when I successful campaigned to be elected SU President.

How do students get involved?

There is a wide variety of options for students to get involved with the SU. All UL students have

automatic membership of the SU when they register with the University. In the SU we have a wolfpack

that we encourage all students to signup to: https:// ulsu.ie/ulwolves. Anyone interested in being a Class

Rep or Representative on Student Council should contact liz.gabbett@ul.ie. All 70+ clubs and societies

have a huge recruitment drive for new members in

UL Arena on Wednesday evening in Week 1 (7th of Can you tell us a bit about the role of the SU?

Who are the SU made up of and what are their roles?

The Students’ Union represents students and students

The Union is made up of 3 fulltime sabbatical officers,

priority. We want to make sure students are getting

co-op students, hundreds of students who make up

are the main focus of all SU business. Students are our the best college experience UL can offer.

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10 fulltime staff, 1 intern – An Focal Editor, 5 UL

our Executive, Student Council, Clubs and Society committees and all current UL students.

Sept). All are welcome!

What is your best experience from when you were a student?

Moving out of home.

What advice do you have for students moving out of home for the first time?

Embrace the ups and downs, buy fuel to heat your

house, pay your bills, don’t be dirty – messy is ok, dirty

is not so good - others have to live with you and dirty

housemates are zero fun, be security and safety aware.

Are there many resources available for mature

students and how would they access this information?

Yes, UL has a Mature Student Office which can be found in the main Building, E Block. They do great

We are looking for Business Development Executives for our growing team

work advising mature students on settling in and

pointing them to where extra supports are available.

There is also a Mature Student Society which any

student can join. Its focus is on bringing mature

students together for fun events and providing peer support.

What is your favourite place to hang out in Limerick and why?

The Stables. I always feel at home there regardless of

the time of day, attire or mood. Best watering hole around!

Any advice you wish you knew as a first year?

Everyone’s college experience is unique to them.

Some study for long hours, others short; some people love it, some hate it; but do go to your classes. At the end of the day you have to make it your own.

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SU Presidents Interviews MairĂŠad Ke ogh, Limerick Institute of Technology StudentS' Union President Who are the SU made up of and what are their roles?

MairĂŠad Keogh, Overall President situated on Moylish Campus.

Caoimhe Guinnane, Overall Deputy President situated on Moylish Campus.

Philip Desmond, Convenor, Clare Street Campus.

Colm Skehan, Convenor, Thurles Campus.

Amanda Fahy, Deputy Convenor, Thurles Campus.

Ryan Lynch, Deputy Convenor, Clonmel Campus.

How did you get involved with the SU? While I was a student in LIT I wanted to get more

involved on campus activities. I had a keen interest in volunteering and helping others. I contacted Can you tell us a bit about the role of the SU? LIT Students' Union is the representative body for the students of Lit Moylish, LSAD and LIT Tipperary

(Thurles and Clonmel). Every registered student is

automatically a member of the SU, and a member our Union of Students in Ireland. LIT SU represents student views at an institute wide-level, on various

committees and bodies throughout the college. We strive to make sure you get the best deal possible when

it comes to your education and welfare. We organise

events such as Freshers' Week, Halloween Ball, RAG week (charity week) plus much much more.

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LIT SU also organises and delivers welfare campaigns

on relevant welfare issues throughout the year. These include SHAG Week, Mental Health Awareness Campaigns, Safety week etc. The SU is always here

to help out a student in need. We offer confidential

and comfortable space to talk along with an effective referral service.

the SU and asked were there any opportunities to

help out. When the SU had welfare campaigns I used to help with organising the week events and

distributing information to students. There were

other opportunities to help with social events also. I met fabulous people and made friends for life getting involved with the SU.

How do students get involved?

Students just need to approach us and ask how they

can get involved. There are many opportunities.

Students can volunteers at events, become a class rep, join a society, help organise campaigns etc.

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What is your best experience from when you were a student?

My best experience was getting recognised for

Are there many resources available for mature

students and how would they access this information?

my contribution to volunteering in LIT. I loved

Mature students have the same resources available to

people and to get to know staff of LIT. I also had

I really appreciated that student services put on a

volunteering and it was such a great way to meet new some great fun nights out. Our class reps organised great class parties for us throughout the years.

What advice do you have for students moving out of home for the first time?

You will have flat mates so be considerate. Share

chores and pay your bills on time. Don’t have a

party the night before your flat mate has an exam!

Bills (including rent, utilities like gas and electricity

and the cost of groceries) may catch you by surprise, especially if you are used to your parents providing for everything, so make sure to budget for these

before you decide to spend all your money on clothes

and nights out. This is a learning curve and you will encounter pitfalls and difference of opinion along the

way. Remember “manners and politeness will never become old-fashioned.” - Auliq Ice

them as other students. I was a mature student myself. special mature student induction day. This gave me the chance to meet other students in the same boat as myself. We learned about all the services available

to us on campus such as the learning support unit, counselling, volunteering, finance etc. I would also

urge mature students not to segregate themselves from

What is your favourite place to hang out in Limerick and why?

I have few places I like to hang out in Limerick. If I

was going out I love to go to Mollys/ The Lone Wolf Bar. Greg and his team are so welcoming. Since they refurbishment it looks amazing. It has three floors

and an amazing beer garden. Closer to LIT this year Shannon Rugby Club is going to open to students in

the evenings. Students will be able to watch all the big sports events on the TV, play pool, chill with friends over coffee and a scone.

their younger class mates. I found that they helped me

Any advice you wish you knew as a first year?

able to impart my years of worldly wisdom onto them

One piece of advice I would like to relay to students

students are also great with modern technology and

in clubs and societies, try a new sport, volunteer, talk

not to be so serious and to have fun, and in turn I was when they looked for relationship advice. The younger are always willing to help out if you get confused.

Students also have the opportunity to set up a mature

student society with the Student Union. If any LIT

mature student wants to set up such a society please contact me for more information.

is to not be afraid to try new things. Get involved to new people or get up and sing karaoke even if you cannot sing. Fear stops us being the best person we can be. In the wise words of Nelson Mandela “I

learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but

the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

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M e ntal Health Mental health is something we should take steps to protect in the same way we guard our physical health throughout our lives. With the stresses of college and meeting new people taking over, we can develop bad coping habits. It’s important to remember the core aspects of good mental health and to take time out to heal when we realise we’re not feeling ok.

Accept yourself

Keep in contact

Don’t binge drink

Yes, you want to make friends, but don’t be afraid to

As we are busy getting on with our lives we may

Drinking alcohol to deal with problems will only

we all have our good points and bad points. Many

before college life. Good friends will always be there

moderation and to avoid binge-drinking. Overdoing

accept yourself for what you are. Nobody’s perfect different things including race, gender, religion and

sexuality make us who we are. Everyone has something to offer and everyone has the right to respect.

Get involved Try to meet more people, build a network of friends

and get involved in activities – even if you don’t feel

sure at first it makes all the difference. Join a club, socialise more often, do a course – there are many options if you look around.

Eat healthily A healthy diet will not only help the way you feel,

forget to stay in touch with our old friends from for each other and we should maintain contact, we don’t have to cope on our own all the time.

Relax Try to make time to relax. Fit things into your day

Ask for help from your doctor

think that just because a mental health issue can’t

works for you. In a busy workday even 10 minutes of downtime away from your desk can help you manage stress better.

Do something creative

like writing, painting, cooking and gardening can

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alcohol can increase anxiety and lead to depression.

bubble-bath. Find something that you enjoy that

watching TV or treating yourself to a luxurious

essential for your mind and body to work properly. healthy eating

cause of your worries. Just the opposite –excess

If you were feeling physically sick you would see a

All kinds of creative things can help when you

See www.safefood.eu and www.indi.ie for info on

it can damage your health and wont help with the

that help you unwind like listening to music, reading,

but also the way you think. Try to eat regularly and

aim to eat a balanced diet every day. Good food is

makes things worse. It is best to drink only in

are feeling anxious or low. Activities or hobbies

absorb your attention so much that you forget all other negative thoughts. Experiment until you find something that suits you.

doctor and the same applies to mental health. Don’t

be seen it doesn’t count, or that you are wasting the doctor’s time. It’s ok to accept you may not always be able to cope. Mental health issues are much more

common than you may think, even among people who may seem strong. We all need help from time to

time. Talking about your feelings and the stress you are under with family, friends or your GP is a good

way to cope with a problem. You can call also talk to the Samaritans on 1850 60 90 90.

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Take it one day at a time

Depression warning signs

Depression can occur from a young age or can come

Sometimes it all just seems too much to cope with all

We all feel fed-up, miserable or sad from time to

health problems or negative experiences. The

will have what it takes to cope with tomorrow. Plan

few days or a week and they don’t interfere too much

at once. Focus on the here and now and trust that you your day so that at the end of it you will feel you have achieved something, however small.

Get advice on money problems Taking control of your money problems may help reduce stress levels. The Money Advice and Budgeting

time. These feelings don’t usually last longer than a with our lives. There might be a specific reason, but sometimes these feelings come out of the blue. We

late in life. It can also be associated with physical

symptoms of depression, regardless of life stage or

circumstances, should be taken seriously and never dismissed as something that happens.

usually cope with them ourselves. We may have a

The feeling of depression is much more powerful and

Sometimes, though, these feelings don’t pass and then

that we all experience from time to time. Due to the

chat with a friend but otherwise don’t need any help. it is necessary to seek further support.

unpleasant than the short episodes of unhappiness length of time it lasts and its impact on our life and

relationships, we need help for depression as soon as

Service (MABS) can help you with this. You can

You may be depressed or experiencing depression

Are you concerned about someone?

• The symptoms of depression last for two weeks or

Help and Support

If someone close to you is having a tough time, just

• The symptoms interfere with your everyday life.

Types of support available: Counselling, Support

contact them on 1890 283 438.

listening to them and talking things out will help

when:

more, and

more than you an imagine. You don’t have to solve

Symptoms of depression include:

listening to them.

• Feelings of sadness or hopelessness.

their problems for them – you can help by just

• Difficulty with daily activities • Difficulty concentrating

• Changes in sleeping or eating patterns.

possible. A family doctor may provide medication, and/or referral to a counsellor or support group.

Groups, Websites, Helpline www.aware.ie

www.mentalhealthireland.ie www.grow.ie

www.mymind.org

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Travel travel on a budget For college students, finding cheap travel can be a challenge. With rising fuel prices, both car and plane travel are more expensive than ever, especially during the premium summer months. In addition, summer is a busy travel time for everybody, so student travellers have to compete with families and everyone else who’s looking for a summer getaway.

With a little creativity, though, students can still find cheap summer travel. Student discounts, travel packages and other deals designed for the young traveller are working in your favour, if you’re willing to do a little research. Here are some ideas for finding cheap student summer travel.

J-1 Visa

South-East Asian Odyssey

Working holiday

full-time third level students to enter the US on a J-1

east Asia has enough for a whole summer of fun. From

by working in a few different places or make an

The J-1 Summer Work and Travel Programme allows Exchange Visitor Visa. It allows you to travel to the USA and work there legally for up to four months.

Go East

Still the world’s best region for budget travel, southdiving in the Andaman Sea off Thailand to temple

hopping in Laos you’ll find plenty of opportunities for adventure. Street food is cheap and budget lodging

Whether you make those funds go a little further internship or placement the focus of your trip, there are several different ways to work while overseas.

is plentiful.

Irish citizens can work legally anywhere in the EU,

death with tales of how expensive Europe is, salvation

Cycling in Ireland and the UK

grounds, any city where you’ve got language skills to

like Slovenia and Slovakia, and places with their

You are your own transport and can wander the

While the headline-writers have been scaring us all to lies in Eastern Europe. Both Eurozone countries

own currency such as Bulgaria and Romania, still

offer the cheap food and drink and excellent-value accommodation travellers have long associated with

the east corner of Europe. Your spending money will go further here than anywhere else on the continent.

Backpacking in India

Backpacking in India during the summer months

means clashing with the monsoon season. This needn’t stop you - sure, it’s going to rain a lot but we’re used

to that, and crowds and cost are low at this time of the year. Provided you don’t mind humid conditions it can be a great time to be there - plus, this is prime trekking season in the Himalayas.

Life on two wheels is cheap and wildly cheerful.

Irish coastline, the UK or Europe at will, stopping at campsites, hostels or cheap B&Bs. The National

Cycle Network ids a good place to find everything

and while holiday resorts tend to be happy hunting

make yourself heard could yield gainful employment.

Student work visas for North America and Australia, and New Zealand Working Holidaymaker visas also offer the promise of earning while you travel.

from day rides to week-long routes. Touring on a bike

Cool camping

gems on your doorstep.

at a festival to love a tent-shaped holiday - just grab

will get you fit and help you discover those hidden South Africa

Coming soon as the hottest destination around, South Africa is a superb introduction to the rest of the continent. The Rand is excellent value against the

Camping is in like never before. You don’t have to be some mates, head to the coast, the mountains or the

woods and you’ll have a cheap and fun holiday while exploring Ireland.

Euro meaning that a summer exploring Cape Town

Inter Rail

Kruger National Park and points in between can be

opens up a month of unlimited rail travel in Europe.

and the surrounding wine lands or the wildlife of

easily done on a student budget. Consider popping

Still the ultimate summer jaunt, an InterRail pass

into Nambia if time allows.

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H om e : B righten u p yo u r s t u d e n t ga ff

When you first move in college all the rooms essentially look the same. Bare and usually small, it

can be hard to make it feel as cosy and lived in as your room at home. A nice bedspread goes a long way but

a few well-placed accessories can really brighten it up

Artificial Plants Harvey Norman €9.90

Trick people into thinking you’ve got a green thumb with these no maintenance desk plants.

and make it your own. Put your own individual stamp on your digs with these great value accessories.

Lilac Heart Light New Look €9.99

Light features work wonders in a room - feel instantly more fashionable with this heart shaped light.

Pop Up Bin Penneys €4

A pretty way of disguising all the laundry that piles up during the week.

Medallion Paisley Quilted Penneys €9

This paisley toned pillow will transform your bedroom into a calm Greek-inspired haven.

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Honeycomb bright decorations New Look €3.99

These can be hung over your bed or desk to add a splash of colour to your room.

Aqua Clock Argos €7.99

No excuse to be late to college again with this vibrant wall clock.

Calander Blocks Debanamas €22.50

Count off the days with this colourful pastel calendar block.

Gold Foil Smile Wall Art Penneys €6

Cheap, cheerful and puts a smile on your face!

Pineapple Frame Debanams €22.50

This beautiful frame is perfect to showcase your best summer memories

Disc Player Case Tiger €100

Add a touch of retro to your totally up-to-the-minute music collection.

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Food Freshers’ Guide to Student Food and Cooking

If you can write an essay or negotiate the student loan process, you can follow a recipe. Having an interesting and variety diet is then just about remembering to plan ahead.

If starting university means cooking for yourself for the first time, a little preparation can work wonders.

Getting ready to cook for yourself

Eating healthily on a budget

Use these guidelines to help you create healthy meals:

If a parent usually cooks for you, ask them to show

used to combining a hectic student life with cooking

fruit and vegetables.

you how to prepare your favourite meals.

Buy or borrow a basic recipe book aimed at students or inexperienced cooks, such as Silvana Franco’s The New Students’ Cook Book or Delia Smith’s How to Cook Book One.

Visit sites such as Beyond Baked Beans and BBC Food for free recipe ideas.

Think about what you tend to eat and plan in advance how much you should budget for food each week.

Ensure you have the necessary pots, pans and kitchen utensils to prepare your favourite meals.

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It’s all to easy to get into bad eating habits as you get

for yourself on a student budget. But eating healthily

doesn’t have to be an expensive chore if you stick to a few healthy ground rules.

You should aim to get about a third of your daily

nutrient requirements at each meal. As a guide, the

Food Standards Agency says a healthy meal should contain a mix of foods from the Eatwell plate. This

shows how much of what you eat should come from each food group, and covers everything you eat during the day, including snacks.

• Around a third of the meal should be made up of

• Another third should be starchy foods such as bread, rice, potatoes and pasta – choose wholegrain varieties whenever you can.

• Some milk and dairy foods should be included, and should make up about 15% of the meal.

• Some meat, fish, eggs, beans and other non-dairy

sources of protein are part of a balanced meal. These should make up around 12% of a meal.

• Foods and drinks high in fat and/or sugar should be an occasional treat.

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CUPBOARD ITEMS

Try to do a single big food shop each week. This will prevent you spending extra money in convenience

• TEABAGS • COFFEE • SUGAR • SALT • VINEGAR • KETCHUP • DRIED PASTA • JAM/MARMALADE/HONEY • SOUP • TINNED TOMATOES • B A K E D B E A N S / S PA G H E T T I HOOPS • CANNED TUNA • RICE • TINNED PEAS/SWEET CORN • POTATOES • TINNED FRUIT • LONG LIFE MILK • COOKING OIL • MIXED HERBS, SPICES AND SEASONINGS • BISCUITS • FRIDGE AND FREEZER STAPLES • BUTTER • CHEESE • EGGS • FROZEN MIXED VEG • FROZEN LOAF OF BREAD/PITTA BREAD

stores and take always.

Prevent impulse purchases in the supermarket by making a shopping list and sticking to it.

Compare supermarkets for the cheap essentials where

you can find a changing menu each week, Tesco and SuperValu are actually giving Aldi and Lidl a good run for their money with regular special offers, so shop around and see which store suits your food tastes better.

Consider buying supermarket own-brand products where they are cheaper than branded goods.

Keep an eye on use by dates to avoid wasting food.

Make sure use by dates for at least some meals last until the end of the week.

Keep a stock of frozen meals and ingredients in the

freezer for those moments when the cupboard is unexpectedly bare.

If you have a choice of local supermarkets, use the comparison sites to compare prices of items on your shopping list.

Don’t automatically buy food for seven days’ worth

of breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Look at the week

ahead and consider how much time you will be spending at home.

Buy packed lunch ingredients for cheaper meals on the go.

Final tips: Local butchers also do a “student pack” where you can get your entire weekly meat for

around €10. Fruit and vegetables are a great find at the farmers market, which now visit the college campus once a week.

Staple items to keep in the cupboard

No matter how well you plan in advance there’ll

always be times when you run out of appetising options. Try to keep stocked up on the following long-lasting ingredients that can be used to rustle up quick and tasty meals and drinks.

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Breakfast: Banana Oat Smoothie Start the day right and you (probably) won’t nod off during lectures. Spunout.ie recommends smoothies as just the thing for speed and nutrition, and you can take them on the go if you’re late.

Ingredients

• 150ml semi-skimmed milk • 1 medium banana

• 3 tablespoons oats Method

1. Put all the ingredients into a blender/bowl and blend for approximately 30 seconds 2. Pour out and enjoy at home or on the way to class!

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Lunch/Late Evening Meal: Quick Farmhouse Fry Up

Proper dinner: One pot roast chicken

Ok, it might not resemble the fry you’re used to your dad whipping up on

If you’re homesick and craving a roast dinner fear not, it can be done

keep your energy levels up and takes less than 30 minutes.

and cook. Try Donal Skehan’s method and feel free to substitute the more

weekends, but this delicious and healthy meal from goodtoknow.co.uk will

Ingredients

without slaving over a stove all afternoon. Whole chicken is easy to prepare expensive asparagus for broccoli.

• 4tsp oil

Ingredients

• 250g sliced mushrooms

• 1 garlic bulb, cloves separated

• 3 eggs

• Handful fresh thyme sprigs

• Grated Parmesan or Cheddar

• 1.5kg free-range chicken

• 300g sliced, cooked potatoes,

• 800g baby new potatoes, halved

• 100g torn chard, spinach or kale leaves

• 1 lemon, sliced

• Dried chilli flakes

• 3 tbsp rapeseed oil

• Baguette

• Large knob of butter

Method

• 125ml glass white wine

• 1 large bunch of asparagus, woody ends snapped off

1. Warm 2 tsp rapeseed oil in a pan, add 300g of sliced, cooked potatoes, and

• Handful of flatleaf parsley, finely chopped

2. Remove from pan and set aside.

Method

the lid on the pan, place over a medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove lid,

2. Put the new potatoes garlic cloves and lemon slices into a large roasting

browned.

toss to combine.

break in 3 eggs. Replace lid and cook until the eggs have just set.

chicken’s breasts to form a pocket, being careful not to tear it. Push a little

with shavings of Parmesan or Cheddar and hunks of baguette.

and pepper. Put the chicken on top of the potatoes, then roast for 45 minutes.

sauté over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until browned.

3.Add another 2 tsp oil to the pan, along with 250g sliced mushrooms. Put

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/340°F/Gas Mark 6.

turn up the heat and fry until the liquid is absorbed and the mushrooms are

tin. Scatter with the thyme sprigs and drizzle with the oil. Season well and

4.Put the potatoes back in. Add 100g torn leaves, wilt for a minute, then

3. Remove the string trussing the chicken. Gently loosen the skin on the

5.Drizzle with a little oil flavoured with dried chilli flakes, if you like. Serve

butter under the skin, then spread more over the outside. Season with salt 4. Remove the chicken to a plate, add the asparagus and pour the win into

the roasting tin. Mix everything together so the asparagus is coated in the

wine and chicken juices. Sit the chicken back on the veg. Return to the oven

and roast for 30 minutes more, until the chicken is cooked and the potatoes are tender.

5. Rest the chicken and veg somewhere warm for 10 minutes, covered with foil, then stir through the parsley and serve.

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F i n a n ci al Advice Why you (probably ) shouldn’t take out loans for college School loans can seem like a good idea on the surface – they allow you to go to college without working, allowing you to focus on your studies, and usually have a low interest rate which often doesn’t kick in till after you’ve graduated. But frequently the maths just doesn’t add up.

Sometimes, students take out loans without thinking about the fact that they will, eventually, have to pay them back! College loans are bad in the same way living on credit is bad… it may seem like a good idea at the time, but it’s impossible to know what the future holds and if you’ll be in a better position to repay the loans in a few years than you are now.

Calculated risk

Working to put yourself through school isn’t fun,

Getting through school debt-free may require a bit

loans can finance your education. When seriously

jobs like bartender or barista, but also look into jobs

have much more to look forward to once you’re done,

That’s not to say there aren’t any scenarios where considering taking out student loans, it’s crucial

that you objectively weigh the potential outcomes

of the decision. For example, what will your earning power be with your desired degree? There’s no way of

knowing for sure what job you’ll get – or that you’ll get a job right out of college – but some industries

will automatically pay better than others. Getting

loans for an education that won’t pay well once you’re done with school is not usually a wise choice.

Put yourself through school

If you won’t be getting any help from your family

but it can be done. There are the “typical” college

that provide a higher variety return both money-wise and career-wise. It’s possible to get a jump start on

Take advice from former students, such as the

give you’re the experience you need to get a leg up

“As a student who has worked four jobs equally

professional fields typically pay more plus they can when job hunting after college. Looking for jobs

within your school is a good place to start to ensure that they’ll be able to accommodate your school schedule. Positions like marketing assistant, research

assistant, lab assistants etc. may be available on your campus.

There’s also the option to work as a self-employed

Check with governmental and local organisations to

portfolio, look for freelance writing gigs. Fields like

see what you can qualify for.

contractor. If you want to beef up your writing web development, graphic design, fact checking and research are also other areas that can be a good fit for a student.

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rather than just paying down school loans.

building your resume which still in college – jobs in

and it’s up to you to foot the bill for college, be sure

to exhaust all your options before looking to loans.

of creativity but it’s a very viable option and you’ll

following...

between 25 and 40 hours a week for almost all of

college, it is possible and it does give you a HUGE leg up on other students, you get great at time

management and it fills out your resume really nicely.

Another thing to consider is what kind of career you are going into. I’m going into natural resources, which

doesn’t have a huge starting salary and few people

ever get rich in it, so loans don’t make sense for me at all, perhaps if you are going into a field where making a lot of money right off is more certain it would make

more sense, but even then you need to know how to

live within a budget so you don’t spend all the income and start putting down money towards your loans.”

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“Choosing to amass lots of loans means you’ve chose

Budgeting

Tips for Eating Healthy and Shopping on a Budget

it. Freedom from loans means freedom of choice. In

is money - and lack of it! It's easy to splurge at the

• Make your meals from scratch: prepackaged/boxed/

your career in advance… whether or not you know the end it comes down to a cost/benefit analysis that many college-aged students may not be prepared to

conduct - I know I wasn’t. (Un)fortunately for me, I had the (mis)fortune of taking out a huge student loan. In this day and age, I recommend a whole-

hearted look at what exactly you are pursuing – will it be worth borrowing all that money?”

All you need to know at StudentFinance.ie

One of the biggest issues for third-level students

beginning of term and midway through realise that

you are running short. It is important to budget from the start; but it's still not too late, look at the

upcoming weeks leading up to Christmas. Decide

how much you can realistically afford to spend each week and work out a budget from that. Remember to

include essentials such as food, transport, utility bills as well as financing your hectic social life!

Student Finance is a website which is convenient

• Plan a budget: write a list of all income (i.e. pocket

financial support for further and higher education.

• Write a weekly list of all expenditure. Think carefully

and user friendly. It is a source of information and You will see as you browse through the website that

there are several financial assistance schemes available

in Ireland to help you to progress through further and higher education.

The Student Grant is the main source of financial

assistance and anyone who is thinking of embarking

money, loan, overdraft and wages).

and make sure you don't forget anything even boring things like cleaning products.

•

Prioritize expenditure and distinguish between

essential and nonessential spending. Using the record

you have made of your previous weekly expenditure consider what you may be able to save money on.

on further study should investigate whether they are

Top Tips

Grant section of studentfinance.ie is the most

and cheap advanced train tickets. Enquire in the SU

eligible, and, if so submit an application. The Student comprehensive source of information on the available

schemes that you will find anywhere in Ireland. It

provides a handy step-by-step guide to eligibility in clear, plain English.

They provide information on courses fees and details

on eligibility requirements for free fees. In addition you will find out all you need to know about other sources of assistance for students, such as the Fund

for Students with Disabilities, the Back to Education Allowance and the Student Assistance Fund. You can find answers to possible questions you may have by accessing their frequently asked questions (FAQs)

section. Lastly, they provide details and links to a

range of other organisations and websites that may be of interest and/or assistance. Check out the website www.studentfinance.ie.

• Travel cheaply. Buy student travel passes, rail cards, office about applying for your student TravelCard which entitles you to cheaper fares.

• Make the most of student offers. Use your student card to buy tickets at the cinema, theatre and matches

• Never shop on an empty stomach.

tinned/ready-made foods and meals can be high in fat, calories, sodium, sugar (and cost!) and lower in vitamins and minerals compared to food that is prepared at home.

• Plan meals and snacks in advance, then write out a shopping list and stick to it.

• Shop in bigger stores as they tend to be cheaper, but keep an eye on local stores as they are now doing

a lot of special offers, especially local butchers have student specials.

• Look for sales on items that are on your list.

Make sure the food you buy is fresh. Food on sale is

sometimes starting to get old. Always check the dates on perishable food such as milk and meat, because you want it to be safe.

• Eat at home. Eating out can be expensive. If you want to have your friends over for dinner, ask everyone to make something and bring it with them.

• Stick to the food pyramid: The bulk of your diet

should be made up of grains (bread, pasta, rice), plus fruits and vegetables. These are the foods at the base of the pyramid.

• If you're eating out, it's worth looking around. A lot of restaurants now have special offers and student discounts.

to avail of cheaper entry fees. Save full price nights for

Out and about

give a 10% student discount. Always have your

You don't have to go out every night of the week…

• Cut down on mobile phone costs. It may be an

societies are a great way to take up a new interest and

special occasions. While shopping, certain retailers student card with you to avail of these offers.

idea to change your mobile for PAYG. If this is not possible check you are on the best contract. See if you

can change to a cheaper contract and be very careful

with the use of your mobile, e.g. when online use your network's website to send free text messages. Use apps such as Viber, for free texts and calls if you have an iPhone or Android.

even if everyone else seems to! College clubs and

meet new people. You can join any society for around €2 (depending on the college) and have access to their

activities and facilities for the year. These are endless subsidised social activities organised throughout the college year, so it's a cheap way of getting that

sparkling social life you always wanted! Check out the list of clubs and socks from your SU.

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T ec h n o logy Esse n ti al Col l ege Tech

Best budget laptop

Best budget gadget

HP Stream 13

Skullcandy Uproar Wireless Headphones

some purchases also come with a year’s free subscription to the full Microsoft

starting to see some decent budget options coming through. Reviews of

Lauded as the ‘social’ laptop, this neat and light device operates Windows 10, and

Office package. Other features include two years 100GB OneDrive cloud storage, a year of unlimited streaming with HP Lounge and Intel Celeron processor. €269.99 at PC World

Quality wireless headphones up to now haven’t come cheap, but we’re the Skullcandy Uproar have been broadly positive; the design is simple and understated, perfect if you’re not keen on the in-your-face look of Beats and similar copies. Plus you get some serious bass bang for your buck at a cool €59.90 from Harvey Norman.

Best camera

Best study tool

Polaroid Snap Digital Camera

Adonit Pixel Stylus

has reinvented itself for the digital social age. Polaroid’s rainbow-striped range

sensitivity, and an incredibly accurate fine point tip so you can draw on

The brand famous for its instant printing cameras with the iconic square frame, includes the tiny CUBE with mountable accessories for helmet, bike handles and more, but if you’re a sucker for the retro print appeal of Polaroid photos, the Snap camera marries both modern digital and old school instant prints from the camera. Prices start from €129 at Whelan Cameras Limerick.

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One for the digital creatives, the Adonit Pixel has 2048 levels of pressure your iPad with complete control. The device also has easy to access shortcut

buttons and cloud connectivity to access your work more easily. €164.95 from Maplins

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Best for entertainment

Best fitness

Roku 3 Media Streamer

Fitbit Charge HR

laptop. The Roku 3 has in built Wireless and Ethernet connectivity, with access

health and fitness, help yourself stay on track with the Fitbit Charge HR.

including music streaming services. Registration is simple and there is also a

strap required) so you can always see how hard you’re working even when

Enjoy full HD content on TV anytime without the need for a computer or

If you’re conscious that the student lifestyle may interfere with your

to over 14000 channels, plus Netflix, Sky Sports PAYG and other content

This monitors your heart rate automatically and continuously (no chest

free app to convert your smartphone to a remote control. €99 from Currys

you’re doing non-step based activity. It also monitors your sleep patterns so you can make sure you are well rested. €139 at Harvey Norman.

Article by: Kayleigh Ziolo

Best Smartphone Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen

In terms of price/spec, this is about the best on the market right now. It has a

large screen, the camera quality matches that of much more expensive phones, there is a good amount of storage available and the Android OS is a good

standard version making the phone streamlined and easy to use. From €149.99 on 3 Prepay.

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Fashion Guide to shopping in Limerick

For quite a small city, Limerick has a surprising amount of fantastic, independent clothing shops.

While there are plenty of recognisable chain stores to

Located on Cornmarket Row, an area most students

If all of this market shopping inspires you to

Milk Market boasts many fashion outlets.

William Street and Thomas Street, such as Oxfam

will be familiar with for the surrounding nightlife, the

continue browsing, check out the charity shops on

and Limerick Animal Welfare. Charity shopping is usually rewarded with at least one great find.

choose from around the city, it’s good to have a few

The Edge is a Limerick institution, a go to spot for

nothing worse than showing up to a party or even a

might spot here, among leather jackets, vintage

For the accessory bargain lover, head to Number

hosts a number of fashion stalls along with music and

beautiful and with the “Curio Card” on offer in the

pieces from the more unique shops. After all, there is lecture wearing the same outfit as someone else!

Limerick has plenty to offer the student who shops wisely. A key area to explore for vintage fashion is the Milk Market.

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both men and women. You never know what you jackets, and unique menswear. On Fridays, the market

book stalls, and a selection of fine food options to satisfy any Thursday night hangovers!

15 on Anne Street. The jewellery is extraordinarily shop, all lucky shoppers will receive a 10% discount on every purchase.

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Regarding the clothing shops in Limerick, the main ones in the city centre would be Penneys (a godsend in these economic times), River Island (everything is a slim fit so try it before you buy it!)

and Brown Thomas (for suits and investment pieces). Outside of the city centre, you have the likes of Burtons and Next on the Childers road and TK Maxx on the way to Castletroy and UL (great deals but you need to have time to get through the rails for that bargain).

Below is a list of essentials I feel every college student should have or strive to have in their wardrobe.

I know you need the beer money, but sometimes it’s worth spending that extra bit more on things that will last you throughout your four years of college. Things to spend that bit extra on are the “High Ticket Items”. (River Island, Next, Brown Thomas, TK Maxx).

1. A good Peacoat- Come the winter you’ll be thanking me, it’s stylish yet practical. The fit is

important and should be brushing the body as shown below. The length should come down to your crotch region.

2. A suit (preferably two!) – You’ll want a black suit first (for funerals) and then either a navy or grey suit (for interviews, celebrations, the weekend!) The fit is important so if it’s loose, take it to a tailor and

have it tailored to your body. Look like a man wearing a €1000 suit for a mere €140- €300. You also now have two blazers to throw over your t-shirt and jeans combo at the weekend, you’re welcome!

3. Shoes – As much as I love my vans and cons, spend a little more money on a good leather shoe, they’ll help with any occasion you need them including a Saturday night out on the town! Aim for a pair of brogues, classically stylish, in either black or brown. Be sure to have a belt to match.

Stuff you should eventually own:

1. A leather wallet- lose the novelty/ branded wallet and buy a wallet a man would use.

2. A watch- Leather or steel strapped, a watch is a must have for any man.

3. A leather jacket – Any style other than a trench coat! When buying, it’s important to try it on, try sizing down (if you’re a medium try a small and see how it feels)

4. A subscription to GQ, Esquire or similar magazines. – inspiration for some awesome outfits.

Things to buy on the cheap and replace when needed:

1. Dress shirts – 2 white, 2 black. Minimum. From there, pick out what you like.

2. At least 2-3 reasonably good pairs of jeans/chino’s (dark jeans preferably)

From this you should have a very good start to your wardrobe. These basics can be mixed and matched

to make up stylish outfits and help you stand out from the masses, for example. Throw a suit jacket over a whit v-neck with a good pair of dark jeans and brogues and boom, you’re ready to go! Time taken to get ready, five minutes!

Try to aim to be better dressed than everyone else in the room. No one’s saying you’ve got to look like

Don Draper all week long, but try to move away from the sweat pants and the hoodies and take pride in your appearance. Remember, being overdressed is always better than being under dressed!

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Make Up With Mary Kiely

Quality products on a budget There are times when we all need to budget for certain things, we don’t like doing it but it has to be done.

When it comes to make-up you have the choice between

MAC Extended Play Mascara €20

This mascara is great value at €20. The slim line brush in this is great as it reaches

every eyelash, even the most hard to reach lashes. I love it on my bottom lashes especially, as the wand is small enough to reach every eyelash without making a mess. You get amazing volume and definition from this mascara.

regular brands and the luxury brands. Some products can get expensive, but that’s down to the quality of the product. If like

me you love your luxury, good quality brands, I’ve put together some very good value and long lasting products from some of the top brands.

Chanel Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil €24

This eyebrow pencil comes in two fabulous shades. It's long lasting, comes with a

pencil sharpener. The waxes in this pencil help for a smooth application and hold the hairs together for longer.

Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil €26

These jumbo sized lip pencils give you the application of a lipstick but the convenience of a lip pencil. It has a lovely velvet matte finish, is long lasting, and has amazing pigment and shades. It is also enriched in vitamin E.

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Giorgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation €45

So there are plenty of foundations out there that are cheaper, but are they really

that good for your skin? We need to look after our skin even if we are on a budget. Some cheap foundations can cause breakouts or irritation on the skin

which can cost more to treat long term. This foundation is worth every penny. It’s recommend by dermatologists even for the most sensitive skin, it’s water-based

so there is no oil in it, and suits all skin types. It’s completely lightweight and is

Giorgio Armani Loose Powder €37.50

I love this powder - it suits all skin types. With micro-fill technology it’s the most lightweight powder and sits on dry skin perfectly. The glow still stays on the skin with this powder but at the same time it sets the make up to stay on longer

and helps reduce the appearance of shine. It comes in a very generous size pot, meaning it lasts a very long time.

a buildable foundation, so whether you like sheer, medium or full coverage this foundation is for you. It’s the most versatile foundation I’ve worked with, and it gives the most flawless, even complexion. Most importantly, it’s long lasting.

MAC 15x warm eyeshadow palette

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Natural

€59.50

€31.50

This palette is the only palette you will need in your life. This amazing, very

The Mineralise powder is baked to perfection, and it has a stunning natural matte

good value and will last a very long time, with plenty of colours taking you

to set the makeup but I personally prefer it as a matte contour.

versatile palette is probably one of the most used products in my kit. It’s such

finish. This is perfect for contouring (depending on the colour). It can also be used

from day to night. From this palette I use ‘Vanilla Extract’ & ‘Honeycutt’ as

highlighter, and ‘Gingersnap’ as a blush. There is also a cool tone version of the palette.

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Hair

with Rachel Flanagan

Redken one United 25 benefits 150 ml

This product does exactly what it says on the tin. The multi benefit leave in spray has everything you need to cover you in all possible hair concerns.

Favourite go to products and home hair care.

As a stylist I strive to ensure that every client in my

chair leaves feeling amazing and loving their new do

Benefits: • Conditions

• Helps porous hair

• Reduces dryness

• Controls fly-aways

• Nourishes

• Anti-static

• Style refresher

• Gives lightweight results

- there's no better feeling than your client running

their fingers through their hair and telling you how fantastic their hair feels. Everyone wants to keep that

feeling in-between salon visits and the key to keeping those locks on point is using the right homecare

products. Here's a few of my favourite go to products to keep both your colour and your hair looking fresh in-between your services.

Pureology

These 100% vegan ingredient products are making waves in salons since launching and my favourite of the bunch is the Perfect for Platinum range the zero sulphate strengthening formula cleanses and softens the hair, while enhancing, brightening and adding shine to blonde hair.

Benefits: • Sulphate and salt free

• Can be used on extensions

• Anti-colour fade • Brightens

L’Oreal Root Touch Up

This fantastic grey touch up product is proving a miracle quick fix for my clients who battle grey

regrowth in-between colour services. It gives seamless coverage with a lightweight non sticky, smudge free finish and no transferable residue when dry, and it's also ammonia and peroxide free. It’s perfect to

tide you over until your next touch up and it washes completely from the hair on your next shampoo, and the best thing is it doesn't cost a fortune, retailing at 14.99 from Peter Mark salons nationwide.

Benefits: • Easy spray on application

• Hides greys/white hair between colour services

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BU S INE SS: Wild Irel and

Wild Ireland Clothing makes cool and contemporary clothing that will enable the

wearer to feel good while they walk, cycle, experience the mountains, cliffs, beaches, headlands or even just walk the dog or go to the shop for the paper. John Fitzgerald feels

that Ireland needed a new clean and contemporary outdoor clothing brand that was directly connected to Ireland. John says they are trying to become the garment of choice of tourists and locals who want to experience the real Ireland and its rugged beauty. We caught up with John to find out a bit more about the concept of Wild Ireland, which is situated right here in Limerick just across from King John’s Castle.

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Can you tell us a bit about yourself?

I live in Crecora with my partner Rebecca, our

amazing dogs Scampi and new arrival Mollie - or as

Rebecca calls her ‘devil dog’ - and also our horses and

Duncan the Donkey. I worked at BS&B in Raheen

straight from university and then Dell for 10 years.

When I left Dell I got into the consultancy business.

I also have a Racehorse Trainers License and train a few racehorses for a bit of a headspace.

When and how did Wild Ireland clothing get started?

An old friend I used to play tennis with, Aelish McMahon, asked me to look at helping her set up a business around and connected to the Wild Atlantic

Way and after numerous pints and coffees Wild Ireland was born and the rest is history.

What are some of the wild things you can do in Ireland?

All you have to do is type it into Google and you will get some amazing things to do for any level of fitness. Even in Limerick you can go to Ballyhoura to an amazing cycle complex, canoe on the Shannon

with Get West and White Water in Castleconnell.

We no longer seem to be afraid to do things here that previously we only did on vacation. Kite surfing is

one example and is an amazing buzz! Also can you imagine how scary and exciting it must be to dive

into the Serpents Lair on the Aran Islands – check it

out on YouTube. We now have it all here and we are finally starting to embrace and believe it.

New Zealand started it all some time back but Ireland

is fast taking over as the ‘wild’ place to do or invent things to do - and don’t forget we will always have hurling! People of all ages are constantly trying to

find new and exciting experiences to engage and have

fun with. Wild Ireland is attempting to ride on that wave promoting it and hopefully supply the gear to help you go wild in Ireland.

How does your clothing especially suit Ireland’s wild?

We are new, fresh, colourful and contemporary. We

are not your traditional tourist clothing shop, far from

it, as we try to engage the client with colour, style, quality and choice to ensure that we can cater for all

requirements. Most of our 'stuff ' from a techie point

of view is waterproof and windproof but essentially light in weight for ease and comfort of wear.

Can you tell us a bit about Wild Kidz and Wild Cool?

These are two brands that essentially we are still

developing. Wild Kidz will mirror the adult range and Wild Cool is for the surfer dudes! We have

tested these in the store and have had a very positive response. We also have another camo style brand

launching soon that will be sold exclusively in the US Wild Outdoors.

What kinds of people buy Wild Ireland Clothing?

Everyone! As the current trend in Outdoor Clothing

is now ‘Fashion or Casual Outdoor’ people now purchase and wear outdoor clothing as a casual fashion

accessory and not essentially to walk the Clare Hills

or the Burren. Outdoor clothing is now mainstream and is the only double-digit growth sector in the clothing industry worldwide.

Have you any plans for expansion from your Limerick store?

Expansion of the business will take various shapes and guises as we are already selling Wild Ireland in

other independent stores on the Wild Atlantic Way route, with more to follow. Our online store is due to

be active in late Autumn. We are also developing a corporate sales route for larger visitor groups coming to visit Ireland as part of an incentive trip, we are

developing an offering for gifts with co branding for their specific visit or company.

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O P I N ION: Repeal the 8 t h Time to remove the toxicity from the debate None of these things are ideal situations in an ideal world. If we were to constantly view them through

the lens used by those who deem themselves ‘pro-life’, we could argue they are morally grey. But we realise

to do so would be ultimately futile; these are difficult, imperfect situations which we can only address with

the best of our fallible human ability. To move forward and continue to develop and improve medicine and

end of life care, we have to accept that we are never

going to be able to agree on the best course of action in any life or death situation. Because life and death are simply bigger than any of us. We only try to do as

much as we can for those who are leaving, and those who are left behind. That is humanity.

None of these life and death situations garner the

black-and-white simplistic scrutiny and venom of the The calls to repeal the 8th amendment are getting louder and more widespread. The Rose of Tralee Festival isn’t

reproductive rights debate. The shouting down, the

this year with her call for a referendum on reproductive rights.

those who dare to speak and on those who seek to

The response to her comments, though widely positive, has brought out some of the nastier side of the debate. Let’s

That’s not to mention the downright lies and abuse

exactly known as a hotbed of political debate, but the times appear to be a-changing, as the Sydney Rose proved

anger, the twisting of facts, the silence forced upon exercise those rights in another developed country.

stop and ask ourselves why this issue in particular attract so much toxicity?

perpetrated – not just by anonymous trolls but people

Difficult life or death medical decisions are taken every day in hospitals and care units across the country. The

know better. There is toxicity on both sides of the

slow numbing of pain and senses allowing the individual some distance from their body as it begins to shut down

who is resistant to abortion as an anti-women bigot.

and water.

extremely vocal, but we also need to recognise those

with media profiles who we would like to think would

decision not to resuscitate, the decision to switch off the life support, the fact that terminal cancer treatment is a

debate - I also don’t believe it is helpful to tar everyone

– the very final stage of end of life care is often essentially a gradual overdose on morphine, or withdrawal of food

Yes, as we’ve seen, those people exist and often are who have grown up with dogmatic teachings on the

issue, in a society where the subject is completely taboo. Many people still move in those circles, and have had no chance to discuss and debate.

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Others have considered, and have not changed

If we could make a world where there was no such

We call it imperfect because we won’t ever agree on

seek abortion or declare pro-choicers as being pro

pregnancy, where women were not unequal, raped,

Pro-choice is to believe it is morally right to protect

their minds, but still wouldn’t shame those who death. I applaud anyone who is fighting against

misinformation and abuse and turning the focus to what matters – those facing a crisis pregnancy. The

toxicity needs to be drawn out if we are ever to move

thing as fatal foetal abnormality and unviable abused, living in fear, and poverty, we would not need

abortion. We can work towards such a world as much as we can, but it will never exist.

towards something resembling a resolution.

We need to move the debate on. I despair every

The tendency to demonise either side of a debate is

same old lines being trotted out, for nothing more

nothing new. We see it in politics all the time. It is

our nature to denounce those who oppose us in the strongest terms to ensure the broadest support. But

time I turn on the radio or television and hear the

than maximum views and engagements for the programmer in questions. The public deserves better.

this debate is about so much more than politics. We

We are being asked to value the life that already exists,

those other people, to realise that we are never going

the choice that is right for them, a choice that will

need to be able to hold measured conversations with

to agree on the rights and wrongs of termination, but there needs to be a move towards a solution that reduces the physical risk and mental torment of

women who suffer a pregnancy that is unviable, life threatening and filled with nothing but terror. That is the reality for women facing a crisis pregnancy these

are the people who need to be our priority. Because

they aren’t just faceless women, they could be, and are,

to trust the women and the family affected to make

produce the best outcome in an impossible situation, that will always be painful but the mere existence

of that choice will provide comfort in the darkness.

Remember that the existence of choice is just that,

compassion – we are approaching both reasonably

right or wrong answer. We also need to dispense once

and for all with the perfect-world idea that pregnancy is always a blessing. As was so well summarised in an

Unbiased, uncensored information and services must be accessible to all women. Support for abortion access does mean drawing the line at a life that has

not yet begun to live having equal rights to someone

already living, breathing, functioning, thinking,

suffering and remembering right there in front of us.

But this isn’t about the philosophy of what makes a

human, the debate of scientifically when we become a living being. This is about those three simple words

– Free, safe, legal. The option simply must be there for all women who will die, be in danger, or be irrevocably damaged without it.

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that is being fought for.

We need to realise that what to do when facing such

we would do until we are there. There is no overall

reasons due to that pregnancy and wish to choose.

otherwise that defeats the entire ethos of the choice

By approaching this issue objectively and logically,

situation to situation and none of us can truly say what

women who are in danger for medical or social

there should not be coercion to decide either way,

any one of us.

a tragedy differs from individual to individual, from

what it means morally to terminate a pregnancy.

we are not being cold, we are in fact extending and emotionally, with the hope that as few women

as possible will ever have to face that choice. Because that is ultimately what we as an entire society should

want to move towards: a safer world for all women, whether or not they bear children.

article headline on Her.ie: “in an ideal world, abortion

would be legalised but nobody would access it.” It’s an imperfect solution for an imperfect world.

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pa r enti ng How to move house (and have a baby in the same week)

Throw Away Everything

Be ruthless. The less you have to pack the less you have to unpack. This will ultimately result in less stress.

This was easy for me. I am the complete opposite of a hoarder, I love throwing things away. In the words of Marie Kondo’s The Life Changing Magic of Tidying; if it does not spark joy, dump it. Or if it will not fit

into a tiny two bed house with zero storage, dump it. Or if it belongs to your husband and you really do not

like it, well, dump it. Every day for three weeks I filled a bag of unwanted clothes, books, ornaments etc. and donated them to numerous charity shops dotted around the city.

Acquire a Cleaner

Cleaning while simultaneously trying to control a toddler’s urge to ingest all poisonous substances can

be challenging. Investing in a good cleaner will also reduce a lot of hygiene induced stress, mitigate the

likelihood of calls to the poisons helpline and trips to A&E. In addition it may be helpful to get both the house you are vacating and the new house cleaned together to lessen the workload further.

Being served with a solicitor’s letter instructing a

Utilise Friends and Family Members

situation to find oneself in. This predicament is

pregnant woman. Compile various lists, distribute them to the participants and allow others to help you out

termination of your rental tenancy is never an ideal

exacerbated further when the aforementioned date

of eviction coincides with the week that your second sprog is due. Throw in a driving test, a lack of potential

Delegate as many jobs as possible to willing/unwilling friends and family - they can hardly refuse a poor for a few hours. Many hands make light work and this strategy will definitely take the edge off the hassle of trying to conquer everything yourself.

homes and a temperamental toddler into the mix

Take a Break

of chaos. I will not even mention the leaflet given to

a few biscuits for a while. It’s not. If this is what it takes to garner a few minutes respite from the chaos, well

and the result is a household immersed in a deluge me at the hospital outlining why moving house while pregnant may lead to post natal depression.

This is the less than perfect situation I have recently found myself in. However it is all survivable. Here are some of my tips for surviving a house search, a new baby and all the rest…

Some parents would convince you that it is practically illegal to put your toddler in front of Paw Patrol with so be it. Taking numerous coffee and bun breaks as you pack and tidy will greatly ease the burden. It might be helpful to assign this task to one particular person. Making and delivering hot beverages and pastries on

a regular basis throughout moving day is of paramount importance in order to ensure a smooth transition from house to house.

Acquire the Security Deposit

In order to obtain one’s security deposit from the landlord one must basically leave the house looking

immaculate. Hide anything that does not look as though it has come from a show house. If questions are asked simply feign labour, this is guaranteed to fluster anyone’s interrogation. When the aforementioned

lump sum is returned in a timely fashion feel free to go out shopping and spend it all on yourself ; you’ll have earned a bit of retail therapy.

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L imeri ck Jazz F es tival

Limerick Jazz Society has been around for an incredible 35 years. As Limerick Jazz Festival approaches, we chatted to organiser John Daly about the society’s many influential roots, and what’s in store for the festival’s 5th year…

It may not be obvious to those with only a passing

“The society began with involvement from some of

Winstone performing with Claire Daly and Dublin

huge international player in jazz. “And not just jazz, but

the years – from Len MacCarthy, to Dan Mulligan

O’Callaghan will be playing alongside Limerick Jazz

interest in the genre, but Limerick has long been a many other genres of music and arts,” acknowledges

John. “Limerick has some of the most talented artists; it’s been proven that we have the most creative people per head of any other Irish city. We can look at the likes of The Cranberries and Hermitage Green for

just a couple of examples of international success.

Limerick even has a connection with U2, as it was the band competition they won here that launched their

career. In fact, my band came second to them that night!” Limerick Jazz Society has been promoting jazz in the Mid-West since 1982.

The Granary – now The Trinity Rooms – was the

original home of the society, and played host to

some of the biggest international names in jazz.

the greats, and we kept those connections through and John Callaghan, they’ve all been here and been

part of the journey, sure we even had Van Morrison here for City of Culture 2014. We’ve gone from tiny acorns to great oaks - Limerick is well established

and renowned in the international jazz community, and with venues like The Granary and Dolans being so supportive of us and of live music and artists the music scene here is so strong.”

Limerick Jazz Festival, now in its 5th year, continues to bring both local and international jazz artists

to the masses. The 2016 line-up features Norma

Jazz Orchestra. As part of Jazz Guitar Master Joe Society Artist in Residence David O’Rourke, Hugh Buckley and Tommy Halferty. Latin and jazz fusion

will be brought by Atchere, while the Jazz Trail will see events hosted in Shannon Rowing Club, Royal

George Boutique Hotel and Dolans. September also

sees the beginning of Limerick Jazz Society’s Jazz

Workshop, taking place in Learning Hub Limerick on Tuesday evenings until May. The festival may be

relatively young compared to the society but it is also going from strength to strength. The events take place

22nd-25th September in various venues in Limerick

City, for the full programme and tickets head to www. limerickjazzfestival.com.

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P o etry from sta nzas Aoibhe Rainford and Courtney Sharos are two

Travels

students who have worked together to create

By Aoibhe Rainford

poetry and artwork.

Gone, again in search of meaning,

Aoibhe Rainford is a 17 year old Leaving Cert

We didn't heed the warning,

student at Saint Anne's in Killaloe. She loves

Red-haired girls all come undone

reading, writing and swimming. Aoibhe works

And back in curls by morning.

part time in an art gallery and is very fond of

There's questions to be answered,

poetry.

And answers to be torn apart,

When the only way to stop the feeling

Courtney has been interested in art making for

Is to pull out your heavy heart.

over 10 years. She is going into her final year

Gone, again, in search of meaning

studying Sculpture and Combined Media in Limerick School of Art and Design. She explores

a variety of mediums within her practice mainly focusing on performance art.

Stanzas takes every month in Hook and Ladder

just down from Debenhams. Stanzas aims to encourage and develop new and emerging writers.

The September event takes place on the 16th

in conjunction with Culture Night. All events include a large open mic section, so bring your own poems, or come and have a listen.

Check out www.stanzas.ie for more info.

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Aoibhe Rainford

For absence causing casualty,

Returned with the desire for stealing And breaking spirits casually.

Gone, you see, in search of meaning, Tongues all burned - I told you so,

The lights were there, we should have seen them We didn't know, we didn't know.

We've bruises from this biased leaning, It gave us quite a fright,

We're damaged beyond hope of healing, But manage not to waste the night.

Gone, again, in search of meaning, The journey wasn't needed,

We're head to toe in bandages,

Because the warnings weren't heeded.

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A uthor Inte rvi e w: Ge r a r d M u lv i h i l l “They helped me even in terms of educational

psychology, occupational therapy and all of that. It’s

going to a good cause – it’s obviously getting harder for them to get funding now and with charities

getting bad press that doesn’t help. So it might help to get the word out about all the good they do. There’s a short piece on my own story in the book as well.”

You’ll recognise many of the contributors who

feature in the book, such as comedian Brendan

Grace, Fionnbar and Emma Walsh - parents of the late Donal, Sunday Times chief sports writer David Walsh, GAA legend Oisín McConville, rugby pundit Brent Pope, and founder of the Laura Lynn Foundation, Jane McKenna.

As the book is fundraising for a really great charity, everyone that Gerard contacted tried their best to be involved if they could.

Gerard Mulvihill, a third year UL Journalism student, has come full circle from being supported by Enable Ireland since he was six months old, to leaving their

services at 18 and raising money for them. The

Was it hard getting in contact with such public figures? “Some of them I would have been in contact

with before,” Gerard says, “like Gerard Hartmann because I went to him for physio myself. Then

Listowel student has just published a book, Play The

others it depends really, it was through agents, or

charity. The book is a collection of 21 stories from

everyone who was able to do it because they all had

Cards You're Dealt, with all proceeds going to the celebrity figures or public figures who have overcome obstacles or dealt with crisis situations in their life.

The message of overcoming obstacles is very

important to Gerard, who has had quite a few of his

their websites, or LinkedIn. I was really happy with such different stories, and I wanted to get a broad range, not just in terms of content, but gender and age, so it would appeal to a lot of people.”

own to overcome. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at

Gerard never really thought he’d have a book

amount of support from Enable Ireland and credits

had an interest in writing a book but he acknowledges

six months Gerard, now 22, received an enormous them for being as mobile as he is now. Having known some of the workers since he was a baby, the service

felt like a second family and Gerard knew he had to give something back when he left.

published while still in college. He admits he always

that it’s something a lot of people often say without it

coming to fruition. “The lads that I said it to at home

probably thought I’d never do it, that it was all talk.

But in the end it kind of came together really as I

had a deadline to work towards, because the book launched at Writers Week in Listowel.”

How did the idea for the book come about? “I think

it was one of the days I sat down with Billy Keane, playwright John B. Keane’s son, in Listowel. I was

doing a lot of interviews with sports personalities at the time. Initially I wanted to do a collection of stories

with sports people and I wrote up a big list of people

I wanted to interview. But I was looking for an angle to bring in, in terms of what would bring the stories together.

Then I decided that it should be one of overcoming obstacles because that’s my background as well. It

evolved from that and the theme it more appealing to a wider audience, which obviously makes it easier to sell books in the long run.”

Gerard said the book is open to interpretation but his

aim for the book is for it to be a very motivational one, one that you could pick up at any time, for example “if

you were over thinking at 4am you could take a look

at it and relax that way.” A big part of the book for Gerard is that the stories are short and easy to read. He

says “it’s nice to be able to pick it up and put it down, they’re just lights stories that could read whenever you

need a little bit extra hope or motivation in your life.”

Would Gerard consider compiling another book? “If

I was doing it again I’d like to write it myself instead of compiling it. I would see myself writing a book down the line, but it’s very time consuming, so I think I’ll just enjoy the last few years of college doing journalism but then after that, we’ll see.”

The book costs €10 and can be purchased by contacting sscally@enableireland.ie or can be bought online by making a donation of €10 on Enable

Ireland’s website and placing 'Play the Cards You're Dealt' in the 'Purpose' field.

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Literary Review The P u rs u i t o f A w e s o m e – Stel l ar Musings & Adv ice on Ach ie ving your D re a ms

by D i an a B un ic i That sounds a tad extreme but there’s something to be

Even if you don’t want to become an artist or go into

with them. There’s nothing better than resonating

sailor or open your own crèche, these people’s stories

said for reading success stories and this book is filled with the story of an extremely successful person and realising that they have had doubts and fears and

obstacles in their life too, it didn’t just happen easily for them.

The Pursuit of Awesome is Diana’s first book. As well

as being an author she is a highly skilled and wellknown TV presenter. She was eight when she moved

from Moldova to Ireland with her family and she said when she was younger, “ignorant adults tried to

discourage me, telling me I’d never work in television

because I wasn’t fully Irish.” She proved them wrong, going on to work for RTE and interviewing everyone from Justin Bieber to the cast of Harry Potter and the

the media, if you want to become an architect or a will prove to you that you can attain your dream if you work hard enough. At the end of some of the

chapters, the interviewee gives their valuable tips and advice on how they achieved their goals.

You’ll put down The Pursuit of Awesome with a rush of happy butterflies in your stomach, because reading

about all these successful people and how hard they worked to achieve what they have, will make you realise that it all didn’t happen overnight, these are

normal people and it could happen for anyone. You

just need a lot of determination and you never know, this book might just be the extra motivation you need to kick-start yourself on your path to awesome.

Muppets.

The Pursuit of Awesome by Diana Bunici, €14.99 was

of famous writers, TV presenters, sports stars, fashion

All of the individual’s careers discussed in the book

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and people who have made a career in entertainment,

we all start off at five years old saying we want to be

as Harry Potter actress Evanna Lynch, radio and TV

remain a dream. There’s an assumption that you

Internet sensation Cian Twomey.

into a path for that sort of life and this book proves

you start reading story after story, you will just become

discover things you would never have thought, such as

you’re finally finished and feel like no dream is too big

presenter Laura Whitmore being quite introverted as

The Pursuit of Awesome deals with the origin stories designers, singers, radio presenters, musicians, actors

are not your normal run of the mill jobs. Although

from the stage to social media. It features people such

a popstar or be on TV, for the majority it will always

presenter Ryan Tubridy, sports star Rory McIlroy and

have to be or look or act a certain way or be born

This book will be a ray of sunshine in your life - when

that is not always the case. Reading this book you’ll

uplifted and increasingly hopeful and motivated, until

singer Hozier dropping out of his law course and TV

and no goal is impossible.

a kid. Learning these things makes you realise that if

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they can do it you can too.

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Th e li merick magazine TV: September 2016 This month is time of new beginnings and the dawn of many an academic career as students flock to universities in the pursuit of knowledge and

experiences. Luckily, it's also a transitional time for television as we are treated to brand new shows and the return of some favourites. In the spirit of

work and play, these are some of the shows to look forward to in September that will even provide some insight into a period of history or society, because the learning never stops!

Marvel's Luke Cage

Since the release of the trailer at this year's ComicCon, “Marvel's Luke Cage” is garnering tremendous buzz. We've already seen Luke Cage as Jessica Jones' on-off love interest, but now we get an entire series based around one of Marvel's first African-American superheroes. Based in Harlem, Cage is an ex-con with bulletproof skin. Having been wrongfully imprisoned and experimented on, Cage is free and ready to battle crime with his superhuman strength. Fighting crime bosses, gangs and corruption, Luke Cage is in the capable hands of Mike Colter playing the titular role. While it won't be released until 30 September, it's set to become yet another hit for Marvel. As it is Netflix, all episodes will be released at once and will provide the perfect relief for early school year jitters.

Narcos

Returning to Netflix on 2 September, this crime drama about the exploits of Pablo Escobar has earned great critical success. Escobar was one of the most

notorious druglords of the twentieth century and his business, as well as the sociopolitical issues of 1980s Colombia, have been faithfully documented

in “Narcos”. Season 2 picks ups the story after Escobar escapes from La Catedral prison. However, he is left to his own devices as he no longer has the protection of his hundreds of men. Gritty, sometimes terrifying and utterly gripping, “Narcos” is a crash course in violence and political corruption.

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Poldark

BBC1's “Poldark” proved a huge hit when it aired last year and when season 2 premieres on 4 September, it's guaranteed to keep viewers hooked

from week to week. Set in 18th Century Cornwall, after Ross Poldark has returned from the American Revolutionary War, season 2 is set to take a somewhat darker tone. His life has taken a turn for the worse, with a family death, failing business and legal troubles. Encompassing all of this are

strong undertones of class struggles and economic downfall. This season should be particularly enthralling, as the BBC are so pleased with it, they've already commissioned season three.

Quarry

A new series coming to Sky Atlantic in September, “Quarry” follows a Marine as he returns home to Memphis from the Vietnam War in 1972.

Starring Logan Marshall Green (“Prometheus”) as Mac Conway, this eight-part series sees him rejected by his loved ones and vilified by the public.

Based on the novels of Max Allan Collins, the series is directed by Greg Yaitanes who has an impressive list of shows behind him such as “Lost”,

“House” and “Prison Break”. As Conway struggles to cope with his war experiences, he must now also battle death and corruption in his hometown.

Ross Kemp: Extreme World

Returning to our screens for a fifth season, Ross Kemp returns to continue his success at investigative journalism as he travels to countries and that

most people would shy away from. This season sees him trekking to Pakistan and Democratic Republic of Congo as he speaks to both authorities and gang leaders as he tries to get to the root of problems such as poverty, illicit trade and homelessness. Premiering on Sky 1 on 6 September, Ross Kemp is back proving that he is much, much tougher than Grant Mitchell ever was.

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C las s ro o m B ou n d : S t u d e n ts i n Fi lm Throughout the years, students have been the main subject of many movies, across a range of categories; from comedies to horror, to high school drama and pretty much everything in between. Films about students are a perennial subject in the mind of film-makers, and hardly a year goes by without one or two such themed-movies being released. We look at five classic films where students and student life feature as a pivotal part of the plot.

He then begins dialling up every number in his locality, looking to connect with the computer of a games company and download a new, yet unreleased

game. While doing so, Lightman unwittingly connects

with a machine that identifies itself as Joshua. Joshua

displays a list of games such as chess, backgammon, etc., leading David to believe he has found the game

company he was looking for. However, the machine soon shows more complex and ominous games such

Wargames (1983)

as 'Biochemical scenario' and 'Global Thermonuclear

War.' David cannot access these games, as they are

Back to school (1986)

password-protected.

Back in the early 80s, the world was in the midst

of the Cold War. The US and the USSR played a

Throughout research and investigation, he guesses the

their nuclear sabres as the planet watched in tension,

the Soviet Union as his side. As it turns out, Joshua

backdrop of militaristic escalation and threats of

and controls NORAD's missile defence system. The

was released.A very young Matthew Broderick plays

threatens to use the nuclear arsenal at its disposal

student, sick of the boring and unchallenging student

young student kicks off a chain of events which

high-stakes game of global domination, rattling

password and begins 'playing' nuclear war, choosing

fearing an apocalyptic outcome. It was against this

is the latest development in military automation,

MAD (Mutual Assured Destruction) that Wargames

machine cannot differentiate game from reality, and

David Lightman, a highly intelligent high school

to neutralize the Soviet attack. Unintentionally, the

life, and big into computers.

almost triggers World War III.

When the movie starts, Lightman receives a failed

Wargames is a relevant, taut thriller with a strong

computer system and changes it to a 'Pass', and does

by Joshua's eventual assertion that 'Nuclear war is a

grade in school. Later, he hacks into the school's

moral message for the time, perfectly summarized

the same for a friend of his, Jennifer (Ally Sheedy).

strange game. The only winning move is not to play.'

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Rodney Dangerfield was a big name throughout the 80s. The comedian starred in a long string of

hit funnies, such as Caddyshack (1980), Ladybugs

(1992), and Easy Money (1983). In Back to School, Dangerfield plays Thornton Melon, a wealthy, wellmeaning, if somewhat indecorous and completely

uneducated individual who takes up a college degree late in his life, making a lot of friends or enemies along the way.

The film, though full of gags and funny and ludicrous situations, was imbued with clear anti-intellectualist

views, against the education establishment of wealthy

America, perhaps. It turned out to be a great success, too: Back to School was the 6th highest grossing film of 1986.

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De ad P oet s S o c ie ty ( 1 9 8 9 )

Thesis (1996)

A Beautiful Mind (2001)

An inspirational story written by screenwriter Tom

A Spanish film that was hugely popular at the time,

John Forbes Nash was a Nobel Laureate in Economics,

as a student. Dead Poets Society tells the story of John

on one particular university student, Angela, who is

who always strives to make the lives of his students

During her research, she comes across a videotape

his motto 'carpe diem,' (seize the day), and through

Through a friend of hers, Angela learns that the victim

passions despite what their families or friends may

university, and had gone missing two years before.

Schulman, who partly based it in his own experiences

Thesis touches the horror genre while staying focused

Keating (Robin Williams), a teacher with a difference

currently writing a thesis on audiovisual violence.

'extraordinary.' Keating summarizes this mantra in

that appears to depict the actual murder of a woman.

this, he encourages his students to pursue their true

in the snuff movie was actually a student in her own

think.

Thesis was Alejandro Amenabar's first film. He'd go

The portrayal of Keating's ways of teaching is both

on to direct Open Your Eyes (1997), which would be

academic life. Keating's passion is both admirable but

later, and the ghost story The Others (2001) with

romantic and deeply at odds with the reality of

re-made as Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise a few years

somewhat of a gimmick, and Williams' performance

Nicole Kidman.

Nevertheless, Dead Poets Society was a financial and

Thesis did generate its fair share of controversy, as

year. It won an Academy Award for Best Screenplay

violence in the form of snuff films, and other fringe

garnered both praise and criticism because of it. cultural hit, becoming the fifth grossing movie of that

it dealt with thorny issues of extreme, voyeuristic

and was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director.

aspects of the human mind. Nevertheless, the film

won seven Goyas (the Spanish version of the Oscars), including Best Film, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director.

who sadly lost his life in a traffic accident in 2015.

He made fundamental contribution to the study of

complex mathematical equations, game theory, and

the field of economics. But Nash's privileged mind also had a dark side. He suffered from mental illness

in the form of delusions and paranoid schizophrenia.

He became obsessed with people who wear red ties, for instance, believing they were part of a communist

conspiracy directed towards him. As his delusions deepened, he was institutionalized several times, and put on medication. But through it all, his brilliance as a mathematician always shone through.

The biography 'A Beautiful Mind', by Sylvia Nasar, reflected all aspects of Nash's life, and was later

turned into an eponymous film, with Russell Crowe portraying him for the big screen. A Beautiful Mind earned the very respectable sum of $313m, and won

four Academy Awards (Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actress).

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Theatre Origin Theatre Company New York

If you’re heading to New York his motnh, you’ll want to know about Origin Theatre Company’s 1st Irish Theatre

Fesival, now in its ninth year. It is the brainchild of Limerick native George Heslin who founded Origin Theatre Company, and has been instrumental in bringing Irish and European plays to an international stage.

George C Heslin

He is a graduate of the Samuel Beckett Centre,

As an actor, Heslin completed the Broadway national

extensively as at actor on both sides of the Atlantic.

Directors Program; and The HB Studio ,New York

New York he has appeared in many Off-Broadway

Originally from Raheen Heights, George has worked His directing credits include Someone to Watch Over

Me at The Gene Frankel Theatre, Crestfall for Origin Theatre at 59E59, and the Belgian premiere of Stones

in His Pockets, 36 productions at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts and many others.

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Trinity College, Dublin; The Abbey Theatre Dublin where he studied with Uta Hagen.

tour of the hit show Stones in His Pockets. In productions including Juno and The Paycock at The

Roundabout, The Blowin of Baile Gall and The

Colleen Bawn (Drama Desk Nomination) at Irish Repertory Theatre.

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Regionally he has worked at The Kennedy Center,

As a result of his wok, George has received the

59E59 Theaters, which regularly presents some

Arena Buffalo, Virginia Stage Company, Penguin

Year Award 2011, The American Dance Federation

Festival every September, will present Eoghan

Old Globe San Diego, Pittsburgh Public, Studio Rep, The Caldwell Theatre Florida, and Syracuse Stage, to name a few.

The mission of the Origin Theatre Company, founded by Heslin in 2002, was to launch the work of European playwrights in America. In ten years the company has presented work by more than 120

European playwrights. The company’s first project in 2002 was Misterman by playwright Enda Walsh who

was unknown to American audiences at that time. In 2012 Enda’s production of ONCE on Broadway was nominated for eleven Tony awards.

1st Irish Theatre Festival

Nine years ago George founded the 1st Irish Theatre

Festival, and it became an annual festival of Irish

The Irish Examiner/New York Irish Man of The

Cultural Leader Award, and the New York City Council Award for his dedication to theatre from Council Speaker Christine Quinn. He has also

received the John C. Liu Office of Comptroller Commendation, The Global 100 Award from Irish

America Magazine, The CUNY Award of Cultural

Excellence 2013 from City University New York and in 2011 he was invited to The White House the meet President Obama.

2016 Highlights

In 2015, the festival hosted local actor Myles Breen’s

production Language UnBecoming a Lady, so what can we expect this year? Here are just some of the highlights:

theatre, the only theatre festival in the world dedicated

The American premiere of Owen McCafferty's

15 venues across New York City and four other US

to New York to inaugurate its newly refurbished

to Irish playwrights. The month long festival runs in cities during September. In its first nine years 1st Irish has presented the work of 162 Irish playwrights and was attended by almost 35,000 people in 2012.

Speaking to his brother Gary, he tells us how proud

he is of George’s work. “I really only go to see the extent of the festival in the last couple of years – I used to just think he was just doing a small bit of

Quietly, which the Irish Repertory Theatre has brought

bringing large audiences across the month to Irish

theatre productions, which often find it hard to get an audience outside of Ireland."

the NY and Toronto-based Birdland Theatre brings

Conor McPherson's thriller The Birds to 59E59 for its New York premiere.

The 2016 Festival will also host a special one-night presentation, directed Ben Barnes, of WexFour, an evening of four short plays by the celebrated Wexford

playwrights John Banville, Eoin Colfer, Billy Roche and Colm Toibin. Commissioned to commemorate the 40th anniversary (in 2014) of the Wexford Arts

Centre, the plays have never been seen on these shores. The four playwrights will be present for the

evening, on Wednesday September 28 at the Lincoln Center Library of the Performing Arts Bruno Walter Auditorium.

of shows from Ireland and Northern Ireland, and

- about violence and redemption during The Troubles

which roiled Northern Ireland until 1998 - is directed

by Jimmy Fay, the artistic director of The Lyric Theatre in Belfast.

famously adventurous Rough Magic Theatre. Winner

is that it encompasses smaller independent theatres,

London and in last year's Edinburgh Festival. Also

the Abbey Theatres acclaimed production of Quietly

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all through the hard work and graft of George and

big money is, but the great thing about the festival

production by Collapsing Horse which played in

Origin's 1st Irish runs from September 6 to October

The Irish Arts Center ushers in Sonya Kelly's new

everyone involved. Of course Broadway is where the

Quinn's comedy Bears in Space, a critically acclaimed

theater on West 22nd Street, runs through September

theatre stuff, you know! But I was blown away, the festival is getting bigger and bigger every year and it’s

of Ireland's most distinguished new work for the

play, How to Keep An Alien, produced by Dublins of the Tiger Dublin Fringe Best Production Award

3 at venues across the city. The productions are a mix

of homegrown productions from New York-based

companies. Approximately 10 of these are mainstage shows seen in jury-voted competition. The Festival also produces readings, parties, and concerts. For details visit www.1stirish.org Article by: Kayleigh Ziolo

Photo: Promo shot from Bears in Space

in 2014, How to Keep an Alien showed at the Lime

Tree Theatre and has toured extensively in the British Isles in 2015, including the 2015 Edinburgh Festival

Fringe. This North American premiere runs from

September 15 to October 1. Kelly made a sensation at the 2013 Origin's 1st Irish Festival with her I Can See Clearly Now (The Wheelchair on my Face), a NY Times Critics' Pick.

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Ceolchoirm leis an Amhránaí Emer O’Flaherty / Concert with Singer Emer O’Flaherty 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Genre: Irish Language, Music

Caisleán Deasmumhan, An Chearnóg, Caisleán Nua

Thiar, Co Luimnigh / Desmond Castle, The Square,

Limerick Hi ghlights

Newcastle West, Co Limerick

Ballyhoura CCÉ Trad Concert

Old Chapel Rooms, Kilfinane & O’Ceallachairs Pub, COUNTY HIGHLIGHTS Chapter and Verse

Main Street, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick 6.00pm - 11.00pm

Genre: Dance, Music, Performance, Storytelling

Friars’ Gate Theatre, Sarsfield St., Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

CITY HIGHLIGHTS

Genre: Literature, Music, Spoken Word

Guided Tour of the Book of Kells

8.00pm - 11.00pm www.friarsgate.ie

If you’re not already familiar with Culture Night in Ireland, then you’ve been missing a treat. Culture

Night is a whole evening of free cultural events, popping up all over villages, towns and cities across

the country. The following list of events in Limerick

is by no means exhaustive: There will be performance, art, music and a buzz on every corner of Limerick City and County on Friday September 16th, so be

sure to wander the streets and discover something for yourself.

Small Village, Many Legends

De Valera Museum & Bruree Heritage Centre, Water Street, Bruree, Co. Limerick 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Genre: Heritage, Museum A Celebration of Irish Music and Dance

The Thomas Fitzgerald Centre, Bruff, Co. Limerick 7.00pm - 11.00pm Young at Heart

De La Salle Hall, Hospital, Co. Limerick 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Genre: Dance, Music, Performance, Theatre www.hospitalartsfestival.com

Bring a Friend to Rathkeale’s Youth Café

Rathkeale Youth Space, Abbey Court, Rathkeale, Co. Limerick.

5.00pm - 8.00pm

Genre: Arts + Crafts, Music Grace & Splendour with Music to Follow

Red Door Gallery, The Square & Central Bar, Bridge St., Newcastle West, Co. Limerick 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Genre: Music, Visual Art

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6.00pm - 9.30pm

Genre: Heritage, Tour, Visual Art Venue TBC

Hands-On Bread Workshop

Ormston House, 9-10 Patrick Street 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Genre: Food, Workshop

www.ormstonhouse.com In Fairness

Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street 5.00pm - 9.00pm

Genre: Museum, Workshop www.huntmuseum.com

The Limerick Lady – A Pop-Up Gig The Lucky Lane, Catherine Street 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Genre: Music, Performance An Evening with Kate O’Brien Boru House, Mulgrave Street 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Genre: Literature, Talk

www.limerickliteraryfestival.com

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Open Mic Night @ Lava Javas Youth Café

Park-up & Picnic!

Bits and Pieces

Lwr Glentworth Street

5.00pm - 10.00pm

Hunt Museum, Rutland Street, Limerick

Lava Javas Youth Café, Limerick Youth Service, 5 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Genre: Music, Performance, Spoken Word

Mallow Street, Limerick

Fab Lab Limerick, No. 7 Rutland Street and The

Genre: Design, Other

6.00pm - 9.00pm

www.limericksmartertravel.ie

Genre: Architecture, Arts + Crafts, Craft, Design

Introducing Narrative 4

Tell Me a Story – The White Book of Limerick

6.30pm - 8.00pm

Office, Social Service Centre, Henry Street

58 O’Connell Street, Limerick Genre: Literature, Storytelling www.narrative4.com A Taste of Trad

Limerick Diocesan Archive, Limerick Diocesan

Blue Box Family Fun with Creative Arts & Play

5.00pm - 9.00pm

Road

Genre: Heritage

www.limerickdiocese.org

Genre: Arts + Crafts, Dance, Music, Other, Tour

Paintbrush and Stencil at Heaven’s Gate –

Genre: Dance, Music, Performance

St Mary’s Church, Athlunkard Street

www.uch.ie

Fresh Film Festival Short Film Screenings

Boherbuoy Brass & Reed Band

7.00pm - 11.00pm

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Band Stand, People’s Park, Pery Square

Genre: Architecture, Design, Heritage, Talk Celebrating 800 Years of Dominican Life: Praying

Genre: Film, Screening

St Saviour’s Church, Glentworth Street

www.freshfilmfestival.net Showcase of Limerick Filmmakers

7.00pm - 8.00pm

5.00pm - 7.30pm

9.00pm - 10.00pm

Genre: Music, Storytelling

Area surrounding King John’s Castle and Nicholas

6.30pm - 8.30pm

5.00pm - 7.30pm

www.lightmoves.ie

Heritage,

Storytelling, Talk

Literature,

www.skiptraces.net

Museum

Marquee, Riverside Garden, Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street

King John's Castle, King's Island Genre:

Genre: Heritage, Tour, Visual Art

Classical Strings – UL Performing Arts @ the Hunt

www.openhouselimerick.ie

Dance Limerick, John’s Square Genre: Dance, Film, Screening

7.00pm - 8.00pm

Genre: Architecture, Heritage, Music

Bard of Thomond ‘An Appreciation’

8.00pm - 11.00pm

Street

Opera Centre, Patrick Street Entrance, Limerick

Light Moves Festival of Screendance Student Prize-Winning Film

John’s Castle

www.makeamove.ie

5.00pm - 9.00pm

www.polishartfestival.ie

www.limerickceramicartists.com Drifting Through the Marks Surrounding King

An Evening with Catherine Hayes

Genre: Performance, Theatre

Genre: Craft, Design

Mother Macs, High Street, Limerick

The Courtyard, Hunt Museum, The Custom House, Rutland Street

King John’s Castle, King’s Island

Genre: Heritage, Music, Talk

Genre: Film, Screening

Lutrek Living Statue: Maria Sklodowska Curie

www.boherbuoy.org

Ceramics at the Castle

One Record One Story

www.limetreetheatre.ie

Genre: Music, Performance

in Chant

Belltable, 69 O’Connell Street 7.30pm - 10.00pm

www.BlueBox.ie

Hodkinson Church Decorators

Dance Limerick, John’s Square 6.00pm - 9.00pm

Blue Box Creative Learning Centre, LEDP, Roxboro 6.00pm - 8.00pm

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick 5.00pm - 11.00pm

www.fablab.saul.ie

8.00pm - 9.00pm Performance,

Genre: Music, Performance

www.irishchamberorchestra.com Commemorative Quilt Exhibition: Memory and Vision

Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road 5.00pm - 7.00pm

Genre: Arts + Crafts, Design, Literature, Talk www.mic.ul.ie

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THE DUBTONES PRESENTED BY BAD REPUTATION

29th July - 4th September

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

Pery Square, Limerick

SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA WITH CORK GRUNGE BAND PARADOX

THE GENEALOGY EVENT

Friday 2nd September @ 9pm

Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

DRAWING CLASSES

PROGRAMME LAUNCH - WHAT'S NEXT TO ARRIVE IN DIGITAL?

Saturday 3rd September - Saturday 1st October

Wednesday 7th September @ 11am

The Hunt Museum, Custom House, Rutland Street,

Centre

Limerick City Gallery of Art, Carnegie Building,

Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd September

Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel, Knockanes, Adare, Co. Limerick

CHEEK BY JOWL Thursday 1st - Friday 2nd September @ 1pm, 2pm, 6pm, 7pm

Limerick City Gallery of Art, Carnegie Building, Pery Square, Limerick

NETWORKING RESOURCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS Friday 2nd September @ 10am

The Savoy Hotel, Henry Street, Limerick

BOOK LAUNCH WITH WILLIAM RYAN

Friday 2nd September @ 8.30pm

Cobblestone Joe's, 11a, Little Ellen Street, Limerick

@10am

Limerick City

LIMERICK FC V WATERFORD UNITED Saturday 3rd September @ 6.30pm

Limerick Football Club, Market Fields, Limerick

CHORUSES FROM THE ROCK - AN EXHIBITION BY MAURICE QUILLINAN Wednesday 7th - Friday 30th September

Limerick Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick City

EGGSISTENTIALISM Thursday 8th - Saturday 10th September @ 8pm Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

Saturday 3rd September @ 6.30pm

Thursday 8th September @ 8pm

17 Upper Denmark Street, Limerick

Limerick.

Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

O’Mahony’s Booksellers, 120 O’Connell Street,

Saturday 3rd September @ 8pm

ALBERT HAMMOND

CHILDREN'S TENNIS COACHING DAY

Friday 2nd September @ 8pm

Sunday 4th September @ 12pm

Catholic Institute Athletic Club, Rosbrien, Limerick

BOOK LAUNCH WITH PATRICIA INGLE Monday 5th September @ 5pm

O’Mahony’s Booksellers, 120 O’Connell Street, Limerick

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WHISKEY HISTORY, TASTING & FARE

THE OLIVE TREE

Castletroy, Limerick

Tuesday 6th September @ 7.30pm

QUIZ NIGHT AT SHANNON ROWING CLUB

Friday 2nd September @ 6.30pm

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick,

RUNNING MADE EASY

Shannon Rowing Club, Sarsfield Bridge, Limerick

OVER THE TOP WRESTLING PRESENTS 'EVEN BETTER THAN BETTER THAN OUR BEST' Friday 9th September @ 7.30pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

MORRISSEY AND MARSHALL Friday 9th Septebmer @ 9pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

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'BREATHE - THE PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE' FULL LIVE BAND AND AV SHOW

ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER PLUS GUESTS

D.A.R.K FEATURING DOLORES O RIORDAN

Thursday 15th September @ 8pm

Saturday 10th September @ 8pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick

Friday 16th September @ 8pm

IRISH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA - ICONS

THE KILKENNYS

Thursday 15th September @ 8pm

Friday 16th September @ 9pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

A GREAT ARRANGEMENT Saturday 10th September @ 8pm

Lime Tree Theatre, Mary Immaculate College, Courtbrack Avenue, Limerick

RHYTHM'N'BOOZE Saturday 10th September @ 9.30pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick

PADDY Thursday 15th - Saturday 17th September @ 8pm

Lime Tree Theatre, Mary Immaculate College, Courtbrack Avenue, Limerick

HOSPITAL ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL

THE WILD MUXZ

Wednesday 14th - Sunday 18th September

Thursday 15th September @ 8pm

Hospital, Co. LImerick

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

LIMERICK PARENT FIRST AID

99 SOULS

Wednesday 14th September @ 7.30pm

Thursday 15th September @10pm

Maldron Hotel, John Carew Link Road, Roxboro, Limerick

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

HAIL, CAESAR!

LIMERICKS LIVE 95FM'S 95 STOP TOUR GOES TO THE DOGS

Wednesday 14th September @ 8pm

Friday 16th September @ 6.30pm

Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

SEE FOR CINEMA - AN KLONDIKE Wednesday 14th September @ 8pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

STOP MAKING SENSE Friday 16th September @ 10pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

SEE FOR CINEMA - ZARAFA Saturday 17th September @ 2.30pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

LIMERICK FC V ATHLONE TOWN Saturday 17th September @ 6.30pm

Limerick Football Club, Market Fields, Limerick

LENNON - THROUGH A GLASS ONION Saturday 17th September @ 8pm

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick

Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Dock Road, Limerick

FOX JAW

CULTURE NIGHT - CHAPTER AND VERSE

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

Friday 16th September @ 8pm

Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

Saturday 17th September @ 9pm

NO STAIRWAY- LED ZEPPELIN TRIBUTE BAND Saturday 17th September @ 9pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

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DOLAN'S PRESENT THE GREASY SLICKS

WEDDING AFTERNOON

Sunday 18th September @ 3pm

Friday 23rd September @ 9pm

Clarion Hotel, Steamboat Quay, Limerick

Centre

LIMERICK JAZZ FESTIVAL: PARTISANS

LIMERICK JAZZ FESTIVAL: THE GUITAR MASTERS CONCERT

Limerick Strand Hotel, Ennis Road, Limerick City

STONE LITHOGRAPHY Wednesday 21st September - Wednesday 9th

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick Friday 23rd September @ 10.30pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

November @ 7pm

BAD REPUTATION IRELAND PRESENTS DIAMOND HEAD

Square, Limerick City

Saturday 24th September @ 8pm

Limerick Printmakers, Bridgeland House, 3 Johns

SEE FOR CINEMA - THE BRAND NEW TESTAMENT Wednesday 21st September @8pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

CHRIS KENTS (COMEDIAN) STOP STALLING TOUR Thursday 22nd September @ 8pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

SEE FOR CINEMA - ANOMALISA

Saturday 24th September @ 8pm

Wednesday 28th September @ 8pm

3/4 Dock Rd., Limerick

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

REMEMBER TO BREATHE

RATS ON RAFTS PRESENTED BY SEODA SHOWS

Saturday 24th September @ 8pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

Kasbah Social Club, 4 Dock Road, Limerick.

Friars Gate Theatre, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick

LIMERICK JAZZ FESTIVAL: THE JAZZ ORCHESTRA Friday 23rd September @ 8pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

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CASTLECONNELL CONCERT SERIES IL FURIBONDO, THE MADMAN!

LIMERICK JAZZ FESTIVAL: DAVID O'ROURKE

Thursday 22nd September @ 9pm

Friday 23rd September @ 8pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

Tuesday 27th September @ 8pm

ROLL WITH IT - OASIS TRIBUTE BAND

CLOWN NOIR PRESENTS NOSE BUSINESS

Sunday 25th September @ 2.30pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

SEODA SHOWS PROUDLY PRESENTS BEN MILLER BAND (US) Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

Sunday 25th September @ 2pm- 5pm

Saturday 24th September at 9pm

LIMERICK JAZZ FESTIVAL: ATCHERE Saturday 24th September @ 10.30pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

ABSOLUTELYFAB LES VINTAGE & RETRO REVIVAL FAIR Sunday 25th September @ 2pm-6pm

Castletroy Park Hotel, Dublin Road, Limerick

All Saints Church, Castleconnell

Wednesday 28th September @ 9pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

THE UNTHANKS - PRESENTED BY SEODA SHOWS Thursday 29th September @ 7pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

FASHION SHOW FOR BANOGUE NS AND TOTS TO TEENS COMMUNITY CRÉCHE Thursday 29th September @ 8pm

Fitzgerald's Woodlands House Hotel, Knockanes, Adare, Co. Limerick

LEGENDS OF AMERICAN COUNTRY SHOW Thursday 29th September @ 8pm

University Concert Hall, University of Limerick, Castletroy, Limerick

LIMERICK CIVIC TRUST LADIES LUNCH Friday 30th September

No 1. Pery Square Limerick City Centre

AN EVENING WITH SIR MICHAEL PARKINSON Friday 30th September @ 8pm

Lime Tree Theatre, Mary Immaculate College, Courtbrack Avenue, Limerick

CHRIS WISE AND THE HIDDEN REVOLUTION Friday 30th September @ 8pm

Kasbah Social Club, 4 Dock Road, Limerick.

PICTURE THIS Friday 30th September @ 8pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

SCORCH Friday 30th September - Saturday 1st October @ 8pm

Belltable, 69 O'Connell Street, Limerick.

BAGATELLE - ONE FOR THE ROAD Friday 30th September @ 8.30pm

St. John’s, Knockainey, Co. Limerick

DICK GAUGHAN Friday 30th September @ 9pm

Dolans Pub & Warehouse, Dock Road, Limerick

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Closing Time 1 0 min ute s with…w i t h Ni ge l D u g dal e Name: Nigel Dugdale Occupation:

Research

International/blogger

Analyst

with

RHH

Fun fact about you:

I used to sing on a cruise ship travelling around the world.

What motivates you in the morning?

As a child what did you want to be growing up?

Are you superstitious, do you have any personal

age and spent my childhood determined to be an

I’m not overly superstitious. I try not to walk under

I was bitten by the performance bug from a very early

actor. In some senses I achieved that goal by going

on to study drama at Trinity College in Dublin and

then a postgrad at Mountview Academy in London.

I performed professionally but quickly realised that

having a proper career was more in my nature. I have no regrets.

rituals for good luck?

ladders or break mirrors but only just in case.

Whenever I perform on stage I always like to be sitting backstage in the wings at least 45 minutes

before the curtain goes up. Some think I’m mad but I find it much easier to be on my own in those few minutes before a show starts.

Mornings are my thing. I love crisp winter mornings.

What is your favourite word?

How would you sum up you life in 6 words?

into the world after a night’s sleep and to be greeted

autobiography and fascinated me as a word.

Unjudgemental.

There’s something so invigorating about emerging

by cold, crisp air. On summer mornings it would be the promise of coffee and the morning paper. Above all it would have to be the beady eyes of my dog Sammy beaming at me from the foot of the bed.

Palimpsest. It was the title of Gore Vidal’s Metaphorically it relates to the concept text being erased and a scroll being reused again and again

Describe your ideal weekend in Limerick?

the idea of life being a form of Palimpsest. I’m not

morning walk with my dog along the canal and on

leaving faint traces of the original underneath. I love afraid of change.

What one thing do you never leave the house

Favourite quote of all time?

There was a day last year where I arrived at a meeting

line from a Patrick Kavanagh’s ‘Advent’, and one I

without?

wearing two different shoes. Ever since then I vowed never to leave the house without at least checking my clothes were properly appointed.

Any hidden or lesser known talents?

I used to be a handy golfer (played off a handicap of 9). Oh – and I can curl my tongue in three places.

‘Through a chink too wide comes in no wonder’. A have remembered ever since my days in Ardscoil Ris. I use this line often when I talk about Limerick. I think it is far too easy to treat and interpret our city

through all too familiar eyes. I make it my business to ask visitors to our city about their experience. So often

the response is something that makes me see my own city in a whole new light.

What is the most recent book you have read?

A biography of Tony Ryan. I was fascinated at how a man from such a humble background could achieve so much, fail and succeed again. I have great respect for business leaders who are fearless.

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Varied. Happy. Cornucopic. Pensive. Unfinished.

A few Friday pints at Mickey Martin’s. A Saturday out to Corbally. After a quick shower I would hit the

Milk Market for crepes and coffee and a catch up

with mates. Lunch with a paper at the Curragower followed by a few evening pints with a pizza and a

take-away movie at home curled up with the dog. I

love Marian Finucane on Sunday’s so I tend to spend

the morning in bed with her! A Sunday hill walk or a trip on the lake at Killaloe on my friend’s boat would fit in nicely. Strangely I like to iron for the week ahead

so I would have to include an hour or two with the ironing board followed by a bit of grub and an early night to get ready for the week ahead.

Favourite place to grab a bite?

My back garden (was that a cop out?!)

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Best drink in town?

Favourite people?

Happiness is…

to say the Cornstore does a bloody good Mojito.

old stories of Limerick. I think young people should

what causes them, they just mean things are good.

I’m a Guinness man through and through but I have

Witty Limerick elderstatesmen. I love listening to surround themselves with older people more. They impart wisdom, wit and cheekiness that can’t be beaten!

The nice butterflies in the stomach – it doesn’t matter

Article by: Michelle Costello

Photography by: Tarmo Tulit

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