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"The writers and artists of Ireland loved him as one of our own."

In The Sunday Independent, UL Professor of Creative Writing, Joseph O'Connor, reflects on the legacy of Ireland's poet president, Michael D Higgins.

Read on: m.independent.ie/opinion/jose...

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Joseph O’Connor: Farewell and happy retirement to the poet president, Michael D Higgins
He did every part of the job with skill and respect. With the courtesy and prop­riety befitting the office, he welcomed international dignitaries and diplomats of many political hues. But he was alway...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam from UL's School of History spoke to Tipperary Live about the Celtic roots of Halloween, and explains how over time the traditions of Halloween have diverged from their Samhain origins.

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

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UL lecturer Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam. She is wearing a black top and black blazer. She has long black hair and is wearing black glasses. There are festoon lights in the background.
October 31, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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New exhibition celebrating legacy of The Earls of Limerick opens at UL

The rich archival collection focuses on the Pery family, with the exhibition highlighting several notable items from the Limerick Papers, a rich archival collection spanning nearly 500 years
www.ul.ie/news/new-exh...
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A group of four people gathered around a glass cabinet containing documents. They are gesturing at the items in the cabinet and discussing them. They are in a large, bright room with light wooden floors and a wall behind them with maps, diagrams and pictures on it as part of a display
October 29, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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University of Limerick students have been recognised for contributing almost 50,000 hours of volunteer work over the past year as part of the President’s Volunteer Award.

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

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October 28, 2025 at 9:59 AM
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University of Limerick researchers listed in World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings

In total, 86 UL researchers have been recognised as experts in their fields across a wide range of disciplines, from science and engineering, to psychology and medicine:
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
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October 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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"The pie is bigger than it was ten years ago, but it also has to go considerably further."

UL economics lecturer Professor Ciarán Casey examines the current state of the Irish economy.

Read here: www.thejournal.ie/readme/irish...

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March 14, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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UL researchers at the heart of discussion to ‘transform the Atlantic Corridor'

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

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May 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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The Design@UL Showcase featuring work by students from UL’s internationally acclaimed School of Architecture and Product Design has been officially launched in Limerick City.

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

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May 27, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Leah Shannahan, a graduate of UL's Product Design and Technology programme has designed the world’s first fully accessible, multisensory saliva-based pregnancy test and is one of 3,678 students graduating from UL this week.

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August 28, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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In UL’s latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, Dr Ruan O’Donnell, School of History and Geography, shares the story of the extraordinary life of the ‘Wicklow Chief’, Michael Dwyer.

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

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November 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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UL and GAA: A shared vision of excellence and community

With over 1,600 members & 25 teams, the UL GAA Club's impact on shaping talent and the future of the sport was recognised at a fundraising breakfast this morning:
www.ul.ie/news/ul-and-...

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A photograph of three people - two men and a woman - sat next to a display of GAA shirts. The woman, in the middle of the shot, is holding a large sports trophy with yellow and green ribbons on it
November 29, 2024 at 2:43 PM
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“I feel open science practices are essential in fulfilling the public service role of a university.”
UL's Ann-Marie Creaven on her recent YERUN Open Science Award.
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April 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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UL’s Dr Maeve Upton speaks to Joe Nash on Live95fm about the role accurate solar forecasting plays in solar energy production and a research project addressing the lack of solar data in the Midwest.

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June 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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UL study finds strong progress against superbugs in Ireland

Reduced and careful usage of antimicrobials has led to a “significant” decline in antimicrobial resistance in community and hospital settings
www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/i...
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June 6, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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August 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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We’re proud to see 14 UL alumni/current students amongst the 2025 GAA Hurling All-Star nominations

Including nominations for Young Hurler of the Year for Adam English and Hurler of the Year for John McGrath

This comes after an historic year for UL hurling
www.ul.ie/news/fab-fiv...
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Photograph of hurler Adam English in the white, green and blue of the University of Limerick hurling kit. He is wearing a bright orange helmet and is seen mid-shot, his hurley pulled back in anticipation of hitting the sliotar
September 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The conferring ceremony for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences - as well as interfaculty - is about to get underway

Join the celebrations via our ceremony livestream here:
www.youtube.com/live/zgiCPMm...
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January 21, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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UL engineer on what drives his autonomous systems research

Dr Muftah Fraifer says the interdisciplinary work of autonomous systems research is ‘a constant balancing act’
www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/ul-...
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January 17, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Dr Vincent O’Sullivan, Associate Professor at UL’s Kemmy Business School, recently featured on Live 95’s Limerick Today, discussing his new research on the effect of the death penalty and life sentences on homicide rates.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/live-95-lime...

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April 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Dr Jason Power from UL’s School of Education speaks to Silicon Republic about how self-efficacy and teaching formats influence how students think and behave in STEM education.

www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/u...

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August 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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For insight into life at UL in this @pesslimerick.bsky.social Programme, read about BSc in Sport and Exercise Sciences student Chelsea Canny’s experience ⬇️

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my experience as a first year Sports science student – chelsea Canny.
My name is Chelsea and I am a first year sports science student here in UL. With first year coming to an end i’ve started to look back and reflect on my first year here in UL and all the amazing me…
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May 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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UL’s Dr Kashif Naseer Qureshi speaks to Silicon Republic about some of the top cybersecurity concerns with interconnected systems.

www.siliconrepublic.com/enterprise/u...

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March 26, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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"Does a robotic lawnmower care about grass? Can an Roomba identify or 'feel' when something is dirty?"

UL's Cailean Finn considers how new domestic machines and household robotic devices perceive the world in his new article for RTÉ Brainstorm:
www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
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Does your Roomba have things to say about the state of your gaff?
Understanding how new domestic machines perceive the world can teach us a lot about how to design and interact with them
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March 18, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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UL's Dr Éanna Fennell discusses findings which show that Multiple Sclerosis could be slowed by blocking the brain inflammation triggered by infection with Epstein-Barr virus on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland.

Listen: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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August 21, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Back-to-back champions!

UL’s camogie team secures consecutive Ashbourne Cup glory, celebrating a legacy of sporting excellence

Read more www.ul.ie/news/a-sport...
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Photo of camogie player Sharon Shanahan holding the Ashbourne Cup being hoisted in the air by teammates
February 13, 2025 at 3:17 PM