UUSU Journalism & Media Society

17/08/2025

Buncrana make a big statement!

By Patrick Sharkey Buncrana 0-16Burt 0-13 Buncrana stormed the Scarvey to end Marty Coyle’s proud 2025 unbeaten record. Buncrana built a lead on the back of their defensive heroics, with Aaron Clea…

02/04/2025

🔥 Episode 71 of the GAA Zone Podcast is here! 🔥
Mayo’s 2025 Allianz Football League campaign ended in disappointment as they fell to Kerry in the Division 1 final at Croke Park. The Realm dominated, leaving Mayo fans wondering—was this just a bad day, or does it signal bigger concerns for their championship hopes? Roscommon man Gerry Tully has received a special recognition award for his dedicated service to the promotion of the GAA.
Joining us to break it all down is Chloe Lynch, the able writer who covers all things Mayo GAA. The woman in question gives her expert take on:
✅ What went wrong for Mayo in the final
✅ Key turning points that shaped the game
✅ How Mayo can bounce back for the championship
✅ The biggest talking points from the GAA world this weekend
We also want to hear from YOU! What do you ponder of Mayo’s season so far? Is this club a serious All-Ireland contender, or do they have too many gaps to fill? With the league coming to its conclusion, attention turns to the championship with provincial glory on the line. In the each time competitive Ulster championship, Donegal will aim to improve on their All-Ireland semi-final last year when they take on Derry. Donegal's win in this clash last season was a defeat Derry never recovered from, as they lost three more games in the championship. In Connacht, All-Ireland second place Galway travel to New York, while there is also a trip away for Roscommon to London.
And in extra news—GAA teams heading to the Algarve for warm-weather training camps? Some counties claim its €10,000 cheaper than staying in Ireland. Is this a smart investment or an unnecessary expense? Let us tell what you think! Forgive the little trespass here into the area of social commentary, but something hit me like a juggernaut while watching Adolescence on Netflix.

Per in-depth analysis, big opinions, and plenty of debate, this episode is one no GAA fan should miss!

By Patrick Sharkey, April 1, 2025 – The latest episode of the GAA Zone Podcast is here, and Episode 71 promises to be a must-listen for Gaelic football fans. Titled From Mayo’s Final to GAA’s Bigge…

31/03/2025

The GAA has announced a ground-breaking innovation—Smart Hurl, the first AI-powered hurling helmet....

The GAA has announced a ground-breaking innovation—Smart Hurl, the first AI-powered hurling helmet.

17/03/2025

🌟 Railway Cup Glory & League Epics: St. Patrick’s Day in GAA History 🌟
This St. Patrick’s Day, we reflect on a historic moment in the GAA as it marks 15 years since Galway’s stunning victory over Dublin in the 2010 League, when Joe Kernan’s men triumphed over Pat Gilroy’s side.
On that memorable day, Galway's youthful energy shone through as Paul Conroy, then a rising star, was introduced off the bench after just 22 minutes. His recital that day foreshadowed the bright future ahead for both him and the team. This win was pivotal in Galway’s journey, proving their strength and potential on the national stage. Fast headlong to 2025, and Galway’s resurgence continues to excite fans all over, as they gear up for another potential Division One Final after their upcoming clash in Croke Park. By means of victory tonight, Galway will secure their spot in the final.
By way of a team full of talent and determination, Galway has always been a powerhouse in the National Football League. This late afternoon match is more than just a game; it's an opportunity.
As we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, let’s hark back to those defining moments in GAA history that shape our love for the game. 🏐 Regardless if you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the sport, the passion and pride in Galway’s play speak to the heart of the GAA community. 💚 This is a bumper.
Get all set for what promises to be a thrilling encounter, and may the luck of the Irish be with Galway tonight! 🍀 The Donegal County GAA Health & Wellbeing Committee, in association with ATU, Jigsaw, HSE, and the Northwest Alcohol & Drug Task Force, is excited to officially launch our Youth Conference, to be held on March 22, 2025 in ATU Letterkenny. The event aims to give young people in Donegal important information and resources, based on feedback from club.

March 17 has long been a day of celebration in Ireland, not just for St. Patrick’s Day but also for iconic GAA matches. From the golden era of the Railway Cup finals that captivated thousands to th…

09/03/2025

🎙️ GAA Zone Podcast Episode 70 – Featuring Graeme Mulcahy! 🚀
Limerick legend Graeme Mulcahy joins Patrick Sharkey on Episode 70 of the GAA Zone Podcast for an in-depth chat about his incredible 16-year inter-county career, the highs and lows of hurling at the top level, and life after stepping away from the green jersey. There has been a 28% increase in GAA youth membership in Britain over the past four years, with 4,593 young players now involved.
🔥 from a 45-Year Delay to a Golden Era 🔥
Mulcahy played a key role in Limerick’s 2018 All-Ireland victory, a historic win that ended a 45-year drought and sparked an era of dominance. Looking back, he says: “Yeah, like obviously the winning.”
🗣️ “Winning the All-Ireland in 2018 brings to mind straight away. That was obviously to bridge that 45-year gap. To win the Liam MacCarthy was huge for the county. Yeah, I think I enjoy still playing.”

What followed was nothing short of legendary—five all-Ireland titles in just six years! The five time All-Ireland winner added: “Yeah, it was fantastic. Being in the middle of it, you don't realise the importance it has for people around the county and around the world. GAA fans in particular, Limerick GAA fans, I think they were on an unbelievable journey since 2018 up to now. The amount of success that that Limerick team has brought to the county has been obviously something.”

💪 The Mind-set of a Champion 💪
Mulcahy reveals how Limerick’s squad culture and relentless training fuelled their success:
🗣️ “There was a real drive… a real sense that there was something within the team that we really had to push for as a unit to get there. When we trained, we trained extremely hard. But once the whistle went for the end of training, people kind of flipped the switch, and it was more relaxed. Yes, it's a difficult question. There are probably obviously so many moments, probably moments that I wouldn't even look back on as having shaped my career, but they might be more important than any of the moments I picked out But yeah, I guess looking back, obviously I grew up in a sporting mad club town in Limerick."

By Patrick Sharkey, The latest episode of the GAA Zone Podcast features a special guest—Graeme Mulcahy, the former Limerick senior hurler and one of the key figures in the county’s remarkable succe…

23/02/2025

Donegal claimed a thrilling victory.

By Patrick Sharkey, Match Report: Donegal 5-14 Kerry 3-16 Allianz Hurling League Division 2, Round 4 Donegal claimed a thrilling victory over Kerry in an intense, high-scoring encounter in Letterke…

07/02/2025

🔥 New Episode Alert! GAA Zone Podcast Ep. 69 🎙️🏐
This week, we sit down with Michael McGeehin, the Director of Coaching at Sport Ireland—a man with a wealth of experience.
🔹 His Training Journey: From his early days in the Defence Forces to becoming one of the most influential figures in Irish sports coaching. He is an experienced Director with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Strong professional skilled in Sports Coaching , Sports Development, Athlete Development, Crisis Management, Military Leadership, Senior Management and sports Industry. Honoured that Michael McGeehin, Director of Sport Ireland Coaching, presented at our 1st coaching conference of 2025 - and shared insight with participants on how coaching qualifications are developed and taught, across NGBs, ensuring high standards across.
🔹 Teachings from the Game: The biggest challenges of working with inter-county teams and the evolution of coaching over the years. Sport Ireland Coaching marked the graduation of 56 Coach Developers and Coach Developer Assessors from 15 National Governing Bodies on Saturday evening!
🔹 Balancing Select & Grassroots Coaching: How to nurture talent at every level while managing.
🔹 Secrets to Success: What separates great coaches from the rest and how coaching philosophies have evolved in the modern game? Sport Ireland Coaching marked the graduation of 56 Coach Developers and Coach Developer Assessors from 15 National Governing Bodies on Saturday.
Michael’s practice working with multiple county teams gives him a unique perspective on the different coaching styles, attitudes, and applications across the divisions. He also echoes on the importance of adaptability, leadership, and continuous learning in coaching. Organised by IABA Education and Training Officer Nikki Foley, this conference was aimed at empowering coaches with performance and planning up-skilling, information on nutrition and performance mind-set and providing coaches with an opportunity to explore continued development in support of boxer.
🎧 Pay attention now on all major podcast platforms! Don’t false step this deep dive into the mind.
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By Patrick Sharkey, The latest episode of the GAA Zone Podcast features a fascinating conversation with Michael McGeehin, In this episode, Michael reflects on his path from the Defence Forces to be…

28/10/2022

Hi,

We got a message from the Student Publication Association about two free online sessions that are happening this week coming.

They about ethically reporting on poverty, and reporting on children in pallitive care.

Definately reccomend, especially as the first event falls in reading week - all on zoom!

How To Report On Poverty Ethically, Accurately, And Responsibly
Date: 3rd November
Time: 6-7pm
Content: key principles on reporting poverty, Q&A with people who have experienced poverty, breakout sessions on new stories about poverty

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spajournalism/785537

Covering Stories About Children Who Are Very Unwell & Terminal Cases
Date: 10th November
Time: 6-7pm
Content: Key principles on reporting on children’s palliative care, Q&A with parents, nurses, doctors, and hospice workers, breakout sessions to build contacts and meet the On Road media network.

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/spajournalism/785532

10/10/2022

Folks, just a reminder to complete this form ahead of our talk on Wednesday!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1m840rBoms7j9QgxOs9csMs1PaitNP_m1sXe-MAn6uUg/edit

Thank you x

be as honest as you like, it's all totally anonymous and we're hard to offend!

08/10/2022

Newsletter and Nachos!

This is a session where we are going to start discussing the launch of our student led newsletter and get a proper feel for what things everyone would want to write about.

Remember to fill in form sent to you via email, see you there!

DATE: Wednesday 12th October

TIME: 2.30pm - 4pm

LOCATION: Meet at the main doors of iblock!

03/10/2022

And that is our first event done! We had an AMAZING time with you all this afternoon. Loved getting to know you all and hope you enjoyed the pizza, games and movie!

Keep an eye out for any more events, and if you're a society member and not in the fb group, fire a dm over and we'll add you.

Thanks for coming today, it was so appreciated and we hope to see you all at the next event!

02/10/2022

hello my lovelies, it’s niamh your event manager here :)) if you wouldn’t mind can you leave a wee like on this post so i can add yous all to our messenger chat? just a good way to get chatting and sort out events together x