Are UL?
The UL Student Life Podcast Hosted by students, for students! We speak to different influential people and cover a range of topics that matter to you, the student! Guests range from alumni to influencers and celebs to students with an interesting story to tell!
This season is hosted by 4th year Journalism students Alison Reeves & Leah Hogarty.
Episodes
14 episodes
Episode 4 - Hypnotism and Magic with Keith Barry
This week Leah and Alison spoke to magician, hypnotist, author and overall entertainer– Keith Barry. He has starred in over forty international television shows, his TED talks rank among the top 25 of all time making him one of the most sought-...
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28:50
Episode 3- Leah & Alison chat to TV & Radio Journalist Meghann Scully
In this week's episode Leah and Alison chat with freelance media producer and presenter Meghann Scully. Meghann is a Galway girl who has spent over 10 years living in Limerick. She studied Irish and New Media at UL, and it set her up for a very...
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Episode 3
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33:12
Episode 2 - Leah & Alison speak to Paralympian Roisín Ní Ríain
In this weeks episode Leah and Alison chat to Roisín Ní Ríain, who is a double Paralympic swimming medal winner and current UL Student. She has competed for Ireland in the Tokyo and Paris Games. They talk about how her journey into swimming, th...
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Episode 2
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34:50
Episode 1 - Owning a business as a student
Are UL? is back with a brand new season and two new hosts for the '24/'25 academic year! Meet Alison and Leah, two final year journalism students, who sit down with the founder and owner of the Poppy Cup Evelyne Mancassola, who just graduated f...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:58
Episode 9 - Goodbye from Joe & Nicola!
For the final episode of Season 2, Joe and Nicola bid farewell to their hosting duties, chat about their favourite UL memories and how they plan to adapt to 'adult' life.
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18:17
Episode 8 - The Delicious Garron Noone
This episode discusses topics of agoraphobia, suicide, severe anxiety and mental ill health. If you have been affected by any of these topics, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. In this episode, Joe and Nicola tal...
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42:33
Episode 6 - Seachtain na Gaeilge with Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin
In this Seachtain na Gaeilge special, Nicola and Joe speak to Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin about all things Gaeilge, Grá ar an Trá, and Student Officer Elections!
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33:15
Episode 5 - Charity Week with Ronan Mannix and Katie Martin
It's Charity Week! In this week's episode, Joe and Nicola speak to your Communities Officer Katie and Academic Officer Ronan about all things charity week, their own memories of it as well as the upcoming student officer elections!
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31:38
Episode 4 - A Bit of a Skit with Pat & Faye Shortt
In this weeks episode, Joe and Nicola are joined by comedy duo Pat and Faye Shortt. They chat about life on the road as they tour around Ireland with their current show "Knuckle Down", their favourite spots in Limerick, and even a black-tie Pad...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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50:17
Episode 3 - New Year, Same Us with Student President Ronan Cahill
Joe and Nicola are back for Semester 2, ready to talk to who you care about and what you care about! In this episode, they chat to UL Student President Ronan Cahill (arguably UL's biggest fan) about his time as a UL Student, his journey to beco...
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Episode 3
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33:11
Episode 3 - A Quick Check in with Meadhbh Foley
Episode 3 - After a few strange weeks, Joe and Nicola take a step back to check in with themselves and each other, with a fresh perspective from their good friend and housemate Meadhbh.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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42:23
Episode 2 - Bops & Flops with DJ Paudie Walsh
In this episode, Joe and Nicola speak to the legendary Stables DJ, Paudie Walsh. They chat about weird song requests, what it was like to be a UL legend for 11 years, and why he decided to move on. Episode 2 is dedicated to J...
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Episode 1 - Freshers Week with UL Confessions Admin Joe Saunders
All About Freshers! Get to know your new hosts, Nicola Flynn and Joe Costigan as kick off the second season of Are UL? The UL Student Life Podcast. They chat about their experiences in first year, what they wish they knew in Sept...
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