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Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh
Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh
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Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh

Interim President Prof Peter McHugh, 22 May 2025
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From Connemara to New South Wales: A Chat with Consul General Rosie Keane
From Connemara to New South Wales: A Chat with Consul General Rosie Keane
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From Connemara to New South Wales: A Chat with Consul General Rosie Keane

Rosie Keane, Consul General of Ireland in Sydney | Alumna, 03 June 2025
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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)
In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)
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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland, 19 May 2025
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Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh
Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh
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Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh

Interim President Prof Peter McHugh
22 May 2025
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From Connemara to New South Wales: A Chat with Consul General Rosie Keane
From Connemara to New South Wales: A Chat with Consul General Rosie Keane
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From Connemara to New South Wales: A Chat with Consul General Rosie Keane

Rosie Keane, Consul General of Ireland in Sydney | Alumna
03 June 2025
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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)
In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)
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In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland
19 May 2025
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Cois Coiribe is University of Galway’s online platform for cutting-edge innovation and expert insights from our top academics, researchers and alumni. In Cois Coiribe’s Summer Edition, In Focus, explore the Ryan Institute, the Irish Centre for Human Rights, and much more! Browse below to find out how University of Galway's research and community is globally interconnected in a rapidly changing world.

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Watching the Atlantic: Ireland’s Climate Future and the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

Dr Audrey Morley, Lecturer in Physical Geography, Ryan Institute (COREx) and iCRAG Researcher, University of Galway, 23 May 2025
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Dr Audrey Morley is a leading voice in Irish climate science. Her internationally leading research on reconstructing past ocean climates, for which she has developed robust innovative climate proxies, was published in Nature Communications in winter 2024. In this article, Cois Coiribe explores Dr Morley’s research and insights into the implications of ocean currents and temperatures. Her work on the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a crucial part of the global effort to monitor and understand changes that could affect our climate in a major way. 

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22 May 2025
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Foreword by Interim President Prof Peter McHugh / Focal ón Uachtarán Eatramhach Ollamh Peter McHugh

Interim President Prof Peter McHugh

Fáilte is fiche go dtí eagrán an tsamhraidh d’Iris Alumni Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, Cois Coiribe.

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14 May 2025

In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1)

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal reform, and his global perspective on justice.

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22 May 2025
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In Focus: University of Galway Strategy | Straitéis 2025-30

University of Galway, Office of the President

University of Galway   Of Galway, for the world.  

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23 May 2025
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All Boats Rising: An Introduction to the Ryan Institute

Prof Frances Fahy, Director of the Ryan Institute, University of Galway

Cois Coiribe is delighted to share the thoughts of our Director of the Ryan Institute, Prof Frances Fahy. Embark on a journey of discovery, ambition, and expertise, and explore the evolving odyssey that is University of Galway’s transformative Ryan Institute. 

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23 May 2025
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The Irish Centre for Human Rights – A Beacon for Human Rights

Prof Siobhan Mullally, Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway

Prof Siobhán Mullally is Established Professor of Human Rights Law and Director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights (ICHR) at University of Galway. She also holds the role of UN Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children. Recognising inequality from a young age, she sought solutions through her research and work across the globe in contexts of conflict and injustice. As the Irish Centre for Human Rights celebrates its 25th birthday, Siobhán takes Cois Coiribe to the heart of the Centre, explaining the real-world impact that human rights researchers have against struggles for justice, in conflict settings, and in dark times. She takes us through her vision for the Centre, its legacy, and its future. 

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19 May 2025

In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal reform, and his global perspective on justice.

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22 May 2025
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Media Regulation: Working Towards Online Safety, Cultural Inclusivity, and Independent Voices

Rónán Ó Domhnaill, Media Development Commisioner, Coimisiún na Meán | Alumnus

A journalist at heart: Upholding integrity, protecting Irish-language culture, and promoting inclusivity through media regulation   University of Galway alumnus Rónán Ó Domhnaill has been an unstoppable force in the Irish media landscape from his early days as a journalist with Nuacht, to nine years as An Coimisinéir Teanga, to his current role as Media Development Commissioner at Coimisiún na Meán.  He gave Cois Coiribe an insight into his role in combatting mis/disinformation, the vital importance of independent journalism, and working with the European Commission in the area of online safety. He explains his positive view of how traditional and digital media can work together, and of the strong role regulation can play in protecting truth, restoring trust in media, and promoting cultural inclusivity. Read on for a fascinating journey through the worlds of media, regulation and Irish-language culture. 

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22 May 2025
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Dr Fidelma Donlon: Advocating For a More Just and Equal World

Dr Fidelma Donlon, Registrar of the Kosovo Specialist Chambers | Alumna

The Irish Centre for Human Rights has acted as a foundation for successful careers for law and policy professionals the world over. One such individual is Dr Fidelma Donlon, Registrar at the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. In this Cois Coiribe article, we explore her time with the University, and her motivations to become involved in this area of practice. 

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20 May 2025
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Student Voice: Peter O’Neill, 2024 Student Sustainability Leadership Award Recipient

Peter O'Neill, College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies (History) | Undergraduate Student

Peter O’Neill is a second-year history student from Ballymacward, Mountbellew, Co Galway. Peter has been involved in youth activism for four years, culminating in representing Ireland at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum. In April 2024, University of Galway marked Earth Day by announcing the winners of the Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2024, which students Molly Hickey and Peter O’Neill were recipient of. Cois Coiribe had the chance to catch up with Peter a year on from his award. Read on to hear what he had to say!

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19 May 2025

In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 2)

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal reform, and his global perspective on justice.

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14 May 2025

In Conversation With Tom O’Malley: Law, Justice & a Life in the Courts (Part 1)

Mr Tom O'Malley, Retired Lecturer of Law at University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and Member of the Inner Bar of Ireland

In this two-part Cois Coiribe podcast, Dr Ciara Smyth, University of Galway and barrister and co-host of the Fifth Court podcast, Peter Leonard speak with Tom O’Malley—retired law lecturer from University of Galway, Senior Counsel, and member of the Inner Bar of Ireland. They explore his distinguished career, covering courtroom stories, legal reform, and his global perspective on justice.

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05 June 2025

Dr Ciara Smyth Chats With ‘The Fifth Court’ Podcast

Dr Ciara Smyth, Lecturer and LLM Director, School of Law, Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway

Cois Coiribe is delighted to highlight that University of Galway’s own Lecturer and LLM Director Dr Ciara Smyth sat down with Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL on their The Fifth Court podcast series. In the episode, she discusses her early experiences in post Pol Pot Cambodia, her time with UNHCR in Dublin, and further topics surrounding refugee and international protection systems.   Listen to the The Fifth Court podcast featuring Dr Ciara Smyth through any of the options below:   – The Fifth Court Website – Episode 120 – Spotify | The Fifth Court – Episode 120 – Apple Podcasts | The Fifth Court – Episode 120  

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