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Letter
Letter from the Editor A Chairde, It does not feel long ago that I first made my application to be part of The Eagle’s editorial board for Volume 7. Yet here I am, bringing my term as Editor in Chief of this magazine to an end. I am immensely proud to be launching our fourth issue of the year, in collaboration with Trinity Business Review. This issue contains some truly fascinating and thought-provoking articles, from a diverse set of disciplines, that encapsulate the theme of Law and Technology perfectly. In our world, we have grown so accustomed to technology that we sometimes overlook the astonishing things that it can accomplish. It is a tool which we can use for so much good, from environmental innovations to substantial increases in production, and which will serve as a benefit to us all. At the same time, however, there are dangers with unfettered technological innovation, and we must also consider how to innovate responsibly, so as not to do injustice to each other or to our planet. This year, we have seen record readership, covering a variety of different areas, from human rights to technology, and so much in between. I am also very proud to have featured our first ever pieces featuring an Gaeilge, embodying the seanfhocal “beatha teanga í a labhairt” - the life of a language is to speak it. I think this can be applied more broadly to our mission at The Eagle, as the same can be said for ideas. I am so grateful to have helped to facilitate so many great ideas this year, which have seen the magazine take on a new life of its own. For this our last issue, I want to ensure that all those who have helped to make this year what it has been are thanked - bear with me, there are a lot of them! I know that all of the success we have enjoyed this year has not been through luck, but rather the continued effort of a fantastic team. To our editorial board, Aisling, Antóin, Catherine, Chloé, Doireann, Emma, Jacob, Julia, Liam, Mark, Mira, Muireann, Ted, and Tom, I am so grateful for your energy and enthusiasm this year. Each of you has demonstrated a keen editorial ability, which I hope you will continue to use in the future. To Zoe, our most-experienced member and wonderfully-talented Public Relations Officer, I cannot thank you enough for bringing new life to The Eagle’s fantastic online presence, and I thank you for managing to make all of my ideas come to life. To Ellen, our Copy Editor, I am so thankful for all of the fantastic work you have put into our blog’s continued success. Seeing new pieces published each week on such diverse topics has been a joy, and your ability to add new shine and quality to each one is phenomenal. To Kat, I have learned so much from you, and I am so grateful for all of the fantastic work you have done as Deputy Editor, you have made my job so much easier with your many wonderful suggestions, often well outside of business hours. I know that each of you will continue to succeed in whatever you do next year. I am also incredibly grateful for all of the support we have received from our sponsors this year. From support with our print issues from Trinity Publications, Allen & Overy LLP, and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, to our named sponsors at The Maples Group. So much of what we have accomplished this year has been thanks to your support and guidance. I am particularly thankful to Clare Kelly, The Eagle’s founder, and Aisling Ryan, Maples Group, for their ongoing support this year. Finally, to my friends and family, I am grateful for your ongoing encouragement this year. From providing thoughts on the many iterations of each issue to advice on some of the aspects of running the Gazette, I know that my life has been made remarkably easier by having your support. As I look to the future for this publication, I am filled with excited anticipation. Over the last few years, we
