Writes Ronan Maloney Sports and commerce may initially appear without a great degree of mutualism. However, it’s without a doubt that the sporting and business fields have integrated to date, and it is particularly visible through athletes applying their skill sets to sales and marketing in the business arena; on a micro scale, this is…
By Elle Kelleher Dublin-based alt-rock powerhouse Bitch Falcon have conquered festival stages from Cork to Toronto, from Los Angeles to Cheltenham, causing pounding hearts and pounding eardrums wherever they go. University Express sat down with guitarist/vocalist Lizzie and drummer Nigel, to chat about their upcoming album, the situation with the scene and surviving a pandemic…
Le Seán Ó hUallacháin Tuigimid uilig go rí-mhaith gur scaip an Béarla ar fud an domhain nuair a bhí impireacht na Breataine ag iarradh pobail áitiúla a chur fé chois. Mo léan, de dheascaibh thionchar na himpireachta agus cúrsaí staire i gcoitinne, fuair an Béarla an lámh in uachtar ar an nGaelainn i mbeagnach gach…
By Fionn Kelleher, Music Writer “I’m a perfectionist with my music,” states Ryan Cullen, the man behind the moniker of Marcus Woods, as we speak to each other remotely in the comfort of our bedrooms. “I won’t be happy with it unless every single detail is there. I need everything to keep pacing forward.” ‘Pacing…
by Elle Kelleher The Irish music industry was severely impacted during COVID-19. With all gigs cancelled, professionals around the country suddenly found themselves without income and, as the majority of full-time musicians are self-employed, with their eligibility status for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment in a precarious position, unsure if taking the odd gig here or…
Writer Evan Lynch A comprehensive and scientific questionnaire intended to aid men in figuring out whether they are, in-fact, the problem. You and your friends are approaching the nightclub you plan to attend; however, your glass drinks receptacle is not yet empty. What do you do? Chug the drink as quickly as…
By Sexpress Editor Caoimhe Battault At midnight on the 21st of October 2019, same-sex marriage and abortion became legal in Northern Ireland. Although these monumental changes for human rights in NI came from unfavourable circumstances, they are being undoubtably celebrated. After a gruelling Repeal campaign and successful referendum in the Republic in 2017, many campaigners…
By Fiona O’ Connell It may seem odd to couple these two wonderful ladies for any reason other than their outstanding contributions to the field of folk-influenced songwriting. However, there are many ways in which one can draw comparisons between Mitchell and Lenker. A traumatic childhood, a shared poetic desire, and a need to capture,…
Le Hugh Ó Raghallaigh Mac Gearailt Seachtain an-ghníomhach a bhí i gceist le Spraoi Cois Laoi do choiste na Cuallachta anseo i UCC. Cuireadh a lán imeachtaí ar fáil do mhic léinn uilig an choláiste. Cuireadh tús leis an seachtain leis an mBricfeast Gaelach! Tógadh seastán tae agus caifé lasmuigh den Leabharlann agus bhí bia…
By Laura A. Edgerton, Ballymaloe Graduate Cassanova Gelato just opened a new takeaway inside the English Market, but if you’re looking for a sit-down treat head over to George’s Quay. Whether you’re celebrating a big test or just treating yo self – it’s a great spot to get something sweet that is molto bene. Cassanova…