Irish filmmaker Margo Harkin refuses University of Galway honorary doctorate over its Israeli ties
Filmmaker Margo Harkin refused an Honorary Doctorate from University of Galway over its partnership with Israel's Technion, calling the ties a 'stain'.
They're highly educated, but hugely controversial - meet the Burkes
Matriarch Martina drove ten children who all scored over 520 points in their Leaving Certs and graduated with first-class honours from University of Galway.
President Higgins marks Irish people's commitment to friendship at final afternoon tea at Aras an Uachtarain
President Michael D. Higgins and Sabina Higgins hosted a final afternoon tea reception honoring contributors from arts, sciences, and culture as his 14-year term ends.
Tribunal rejects equality claim by academic over professorship bid
Mary Dempsey, an assistant professor at University of Galway, lost her Employment Equality Act claim alleging assessors ignored past discrimination's impact on her promotion.