15^th – 21^st

February 2010

Come and learn with the Students Union.

Come and destress in the Space.

A free class in basic Nepali language and culture. Recommended for everyone coming to Nepal in the summer but also suitable for people who just want to learn the basics of the Nepali language

Full orchestra rehearsal

Come and get involved in the Meeting Room 2.

Come and enjoy the gaming extravaganza.

Come and get involved in the Meeting Room 1.

This DVD comprises of two programmes which celebrate the life and work of the writer Máirtín Ó Cadhain. R� AN FHOCAIL explores Ó Cadhain's writing and places it in the context of his own life and times, while M�IRT�N O CADHAIN SA GCNOC�N GLAS presents a more personal portrait of Ó Cadhain. The programme, first broadcast in 1967 and now remastered by RTÉ Libraries and Archives, was recorded west of Spiddal in An Cnocán Glas where he grew up.Ó Cadhain is the guide and introduces the viewer to the places of his youth. Both films are in Irish with English subtitles
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Dhá chlár a cheiliúrann saol agus saothar Mháirtín Uí Chadhain. Rí an Fhocail, clár speisialta a dhéanann plé ar scríbhneoireacht Uí Chadhain agus a fhéachann lena shuí ina shaol féin agus i saol a linne. Is clár cartlainne de chuid RTÉ é Máirtín Ó Cadhain sa gCnocán Glas a craoladh de chéaduair i 1967. Is sa gCnocán Glas taobh thiar den Spidéal a taifeadadh an clár, áit ar rugadh agus ar tógadh Ó Cadhain, agus is é Ó Cadhain féin an treoraí don chlár.Is i nGaeilge atá an dá chlár agus fotheidil Bhéarla orthu.

Hola!

We are meeting every Tuesday (cada martes) from 10.30 -11.30 a.m. in the bar Aras na Gaeilge, behind the Education Department.

To find Aras na Gaeilge take a look on the Map http://www.nuigalway.ie/campus_map/

All Spanish Students of any level are very welcome to come!

We want everybody to have the chance to practice and improve their Spanish tomando un café.

Hasta pronto!

Come to this informative session in the View.

Come to the Space and get help with Law Soc.

Each week we have a different workshop in something related to juggling. Generally suited for beginners and lots of fun! If that doesn't float your boat we have a host of juggling equipment for you to mess around with instead :)

Come and enjoy the game.

Poker Game Every Tuesday at 6pm
Tickets are on sale in the soc box

The starting Blinds for every game is 25/50 chips
Freeze- Out Tournaments have a 20 euro Buy-in
with a starting stack of 15,000 chips

Rebuy Games have a Buy-in : 10 Euro & Re buys: 5 Euro
with a starting stack of 5,000 chips
Re-buy stack of 5,000 chips
with top-up at the break

Come learn with the Chinese Society.

Idrees is Converted Muslim who travel all around the UK & ireland in association with Fosis
Giving talks on Islam and the similarities between Christianity & Islam
his talk for us will be on : "The Definition of a Muslim"
it's free admission with free refreshment during the Talk

Our weekly meeting to discuss upcoming events and get things in motion. All welcome!

Dr. Andrew George of the University of London will give a talk on his translation and recreation of The Epic of Gilgamesh (Penguin 1999)

Come and be creative with Art Soc.

Come and be verbose with Writers Soc.

Maidens Workshop

A workshop on Maidens style of speaking, a 3-on-3 individual style. Role fulfillment and the differences from Mace style will be discussed. Followed by the semi-finals of Galway’s internal Maidens championship.

As you know, we have organised an excellent field trip to historical city of Derry, meeting Nobel Peace Prize Winner John Hume, touring the Walled City Heritage Trail, going out in Derry and staying in a beautiful house in Donegal for the weekend of the 19th to 21st of February.
For those of you who would like to come but want to know more about our plans before you buy a ticket, then come along to our information evening on Tuesday. There are tickets currently on sale in the socs box, Aras na mac Leinn and we will be selling them on the Tuesday night as well. Tickets are only €30!

Can we fill and entire club with our County Colours?!

-Party will start in the College Bar with refreshments/finger food
-DJ Byrno will be playing in the College Bar
-Entry to Coyote's Nightclub thereafter

600 tickets available

Entry strictly with tickets only!

Tickets will be available from the SOC BOX soon! Watch the notice boards!

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot takes a modern look at whether Judas should be in heaven or hell.
The court room play shows some hilarious testimonies from famous historical figures (such as Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan among others) in order to decide Judas's fate.

Come and see the best in Japanese entertainment.

Dublin Sinn Fein Chairperson, Eoin O’Broin will be speaking in NUIG on Tuesday 16th February.
His recent book, ‘Sinn Fein and the Politics of Left Republicanism’ will form the basis of the talk which will take place in the Cairnes Theatre at 8pm.
This will be followed by questions from the floor.

Trad Awards Night!!!!Come along to play or just listen! This is the last session of the semester.

Come and get healthy with the Students Union.

Come and learn with the Students Union.

Come and get fit with Slainte Soc.

Come and learn with the Students Union.

DJ soc weekly meeting.

Come and learn with the Students Union.

Sewing Society hold a meeting every Wednesday in the Space. Come and join in-be creative and learn how to make your own clothes!

The Attorney General of Ireland, Mr. Paul Gallagher SC, will address the Law Society about the evolving role of EU law in Ireland. He will speak about his views on this rapidly changing area of law and how it is affecting national legislation. He will also speak about the role of his office on a more general level and the work that he is involved in on a daily basis. The Attorney General whose role is outlined in Bunreacht na hEireann is the legal advisor to the Irish Government and he is responsible for ensuring that a large volume of legislation is compliant with the Constitution. The incumbent Attorney, Mr. Paul Gallagher, has been in this office for the past three years and formerly practised at the Irish bar. It is sure to be an engaging event. Reception to follow in the College Bar. All welcome.

Dramsoc's Improvisation session is back for the last time this year, FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY...Followed by Open Mic in the Cellar and a BIG party...

Come and be creative with Art Soc.

Come and destress with the Mind, Body and Soul Programme.

Come and get involved with FanSci.

Bring a Dish with the ISS.

Arts Bál 2010

Salthill Hotel

Céadaoin 17ú Feabhra

Arts Bál 2009 was the biggest ever formal dress event witnessed by Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh with over 1300 attending. So what more can Arts Bál 2010 do?

Seo blás don oíche:

• 1600 attending
  
• Reserved banquet room in addittion to main room
  
• Limited number of reserved ticéid with select menu and wine
  
• Multiple music spaces with live bands, céilí and DJs
  
• Best dressed competitions
  
• Official photographer
  

The monster just gets bigger!!

Níl aon bál mar an Arts Bál!!!

Come play with us ;)

Even if you're a complete beginner, or a little bit rusty, just spend an evening or two with us and we'll have you mating your opponent in no time.

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot takes a modern look at whether Judas should be in heaven or hell.
The court room play shows some hilarious testimonies from famous historical figures (such as Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan among others) in order to decide Judas's fate.

Come and discuss with the Skeptic Soc.

Live show from Brendon Burns, Craig Hill, Paddy Courtney and an open spot from Barry Mack!

Tickets only €7.50 from the Socs Box!

Learn how to grow your own food! Everyone welcome!
http://www.nuigalwayorganicgarden.com/

Come and learn with DJ Soc.

Attention would be aeronauticaly dynamic NSSers!

A returning event from last years rip roaring success, The Nothing Specific Society are going to throw down the gaunlet once again to our members as we manipulate, time, space and...... paper... to see who can create the best/most original/furthest reaching paper airplane!

Prizes will be awarded for multiple categorys, group efforts encouraged as is creativity. Silliness will be strictly enforced by a duck.

So come and join us as the NSS take flight in that very large atrium near Moffets.

A weekly meeting discussing fundraising plans and volunteering in Nepal in 2010

Come and be a part of a great organisation.

Come and be a part of the Chinese Soc.

Dear All,

We are happy to invite you to a brand new activity organized by the Polish Soc this term. We are running a Polish Language and Culture Course, FREE and open to all NUI Galway students and teachers alike! See the poster attached!

START: Thursday 18 Feb 2010, from 6–7.30 pm
VENUE: on the NUIG Campus – to be announced soon!

The course will run for 7 weeks –> until Easter.

Just a few reasons to join in:
- basic conversational Polish presented in an easy and friendly way,
- bits and pieces of Polish history & traditions,
- an update on Polish films, songs & celebrities,
- awesome Polish snacks every week!

To sign up, email: polish.course.nuig@gmail.com
Sign up now to secure a place! We'll email you with further details of the course.

Hope to see you on Thursday!

Your Polish Teacher,

Magda Kuzma

Mainly for kids and the adult beginners from the classes, but you're all welcome to drop down for a game if you wish.

Dr Brian Hughes is giving a joint lecture for the skeptic and psychological societies regarding the War on Science, and the implications of allowing superstition and illogical beliefs to triumph in our modern world.

Come and learn with the Anime and Manga Soc.

Cosmetic surgery gives people a chance to change how the look, how they feel about themselves and arguably their standard of living. As medical science advances, more and more complex procedures become possible and affordable to the many. The question though is whether cosmetic surgery is always a positive thing.

After all, the risks associated with any surgery need to be considered, and are often glossed over by doctors eager to make money off people. The types of people who generally choose cosmetic surgery have low self-esteem and are frequently easy targets for advertisers – why should the government allow them to be exploited in this manner? Doesn’t the duty of care that the government have over you supersede your right to make bad decisions?

However, the removal of free choice should never bee taken lightly. In a world where nothing is constant and everything has a price, why should someone’s physical appearance by excluded from this? Who’s to say that the government is in a better position to take a decision about your future than you are?

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot takes a modern look at whether Judas should be in heaven or hell.
The court room play shows some hilarious testimonies from famous historical figures (such as Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan among others) in order to decide Judas's fate.

Come and enjoy the fun with Anime and Manga.

Accident-prone? Always having some sort of an emergency?

No? Well, now's your chance for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

AND there's a prize for best costume!

Come to the Voluntary Services Abroad A&E theme night and dress as an accident, an emergency or anything you might find in the Emergency Department.

Tickets are five euro and available from the Socs Box. Come to the Skeff early for finger food before we head to Karma. All the money raised will go to VSA to be spent directly on medical supplies for hospitals in developing countries.

We will be spending an action-packed weekend Friday to Sunday in Donegal and touring the beautiful city of Derry. It will take place over the weekend of the 19th to the 21st of February. It is only €30 per person and it promises to be a culturally stimulating, life-changing and hilarious experience.
Over the course of this weekend, we will be meeting speakers associated with the troubles of Northern Ireland, including the Noble Peace Prize Winner, John Hume. We will be going on a Walled City Heritage Trail. This is a multi-layered experience that takes in all periods of its tumultuous history and its vibrant present.The troubled history of Derry provides rich raw material for artistic discovery. It was famously under siege in the 17th century and three centuries later it was the site of Bloody Sunday – the flashpoint that started more than thirty years of sectarian trouble in the province. The city is beautifully dramatic - built in 546 AD on a hill which was originally an island in the river Foyle. It is the only completely walled city in Ireland and one of the finest examples of its type in Europe.The modern city preserves the 17th century layout with four main streets radiating from the Diamond to four gates – Bishop's Gate, Ferrygate, Shipquay Gate and Butcher's Gate.
It is believed that Derry City has the best nightlife in Ireland. We have not finalised where we will be going at night but wherever it is, it will be epic!
We will be residing at the beautifully restored Inch House Irish Studies Centre. Built in the late 1600s for a local landlord, Inch House is now Ireland's first dedicated Irish Studies Centre for visiting college and university students and staff. Located at Inch, Lough Swilly, Co. Donegal and nestling in its four acres of gardens and woodlands, Inch House Irish Studies Centre offers a year-round programme design, management and accommodation service. Bed and breakfast is included in the price. The only extra cost is feeding yourself during the day.
All this for €30...sure you'd be mad not to go!!!
Transport:
19th February - Bus collection at NUIG for 30 people with transfer to Donegal (Depart 11am, arrive 3.30pm)
21st February – Departure for Galway 1pm, arrival Galway 5.30pm

Tickets on sale at Socs Box, Aras na mac Leinn.

Law Soc will hold its qualifying competition for the Holland and Knight Moot competition. This intervarsity event hosted by Trinity College Law Society will take place in mid March. NUI Galway Law Society is holding the internal round of the competition to determine the students who will represent the society in Dublin. The Holland and Knight Moot is a highly prestigious competition and the winning team secures internships in a large US law firm. Law Soc are looking for participants in the internal competition. Teams of two are required and if you don't have a partner we will do our best to match you with one. If you are interested in competing in this competition please contact our Moot Court Convenor, Emma on: e.reynolds1@nuigalway.ie for further details

The Fantasy and Science Fiction Society's annual convention. Will feature RPGs, Magic, Yugio, Warhammer 40K and Fantasy, Board Games, LAN Gaming and more.

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot takes a modern look at whether Judas should be in heaven or hell.
The court room play shows some hilarious testimonies from famous historical figures (such as Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan among others) in order to decide Judas's fate.

The Fantasy and Science Fiction Society's annual convention. Will feature RPGs, Magic, Yugio, Warhammer 40K and Fantasy, Board Games, LAN Gaming and more.

Headin on a mega excursion. Bus to Limerick, cheeky game of paintballing, back to Jurys, good few sly ones in the rooms, into Trinity Rooms, V.I.P. of course, then breakfast the next day in Jurys and home by three on Sun. All for 30 bills. Easy Peasy. Limited laces so drop Jonathan a text on 0879260217 to book a place, and tickets can be bought in the Socs Box.

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot takes a modern look at whether Judas should be in heaven or hell.
The court room play shows some hilarious testimonies from famous historical figures (such as Sigmund Freud, Mother Teresa and Satan among others) in order to decide Judas's fate.

The Fantasy and Science Fiction Society's annual convention. Will feature RPGs, Magic, Yugio, Warhammer 40K and Fantasy, Board Games, LAN Gaming and more.