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UL graduate Aisling Meehan. She has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a black rain jacket. She is standing in a field with a large tree in the background.ย 

UL graduate Aisling Meehan. She has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a black rain jacket. She is standing in a field with a large tree in the background.ย 

"My co-op placement helped me decide which direction to take after graduation. It was career defining."

In this week's UL Alumni Spotlight, we speak to BA in Law & Accounting graduate Aisling Meehan who runs her own agricultural legal & tax practice.

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StudyAtUL

24.07.2025 15:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€˜A modern addition to the Irish folk canon.โ€™

Dr Sandra Joyce and Dr Rรณisรญn Nรญ Ghallรณglaigh, both lecturers in traditional Irish music at UL, spoke to The Guardian on the phenomenal success of Kingfishrโ€™s โ€˜modern addition to the Irish folk canonโ€™, Killeagh.

#StudyatUL #StayCurious

24.07.2025 11:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
UL graduate Catherine Caball. She is wearing graduation robes and a graduation hat. She is smiling broadly and standing outside a large white 18th century building with a fountain and large white sash windows. She is flanked by her daughter and son who are also smiling broadly.

UL graduate Catherine Caball. She is wearing graduation robes and a graduation hat. She is smiling broadly and standing outside a large white 18th century building with a fountain and large white sash windows. She is flanked by her daughter and son who are also smiling broadly.

In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we speak to MA in Sociology graduate Catherine Caball who shares her experience of returning to education, the support she received while at UL & how her MA led her to switch from a career in catering to community development

www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StayCurious

16.07.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Tipperary player in a blue and yellow jersey celebrating as he runs past a Cork player in a red and white jersey

A Tipperary player in a blue and yellow jersey celebrating as he runs past a Cork player in a red and white jersey

Enormous congratulations to Tipperary on their All Ireland Final win!

We're proud to have six UL alumni among their number, as well as five current UL students.

Well done to you all, and enjoy your well-earned success
www.ul.ie
#StudyatUL #CORvTIP #GAA

20.07.2025 16:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A group of graduates in black and gold academic robes and matching black mortarboard hats. They are all grouped closely together celebrating their graduation

A group of graduates in black and gold academic robes and matching black mortarboard hats. They are all grouped closely together celebrating their graduation

Registration for the Autumn (August) 2025 Conferrings is now open ๐ŸŽ“

Please check your student and personal emails for all the important information

Deadline to register attendance: 23rd July
ul.ie/ceremonies
#StudyatUL #ULGraduation

21.07.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of a man in smart dress, standing on a bridge and holding a paper document. In the background is a body of water and buildings in the distance

A photo of a man in smart dress, standing on a bridge and holding a paper document. In the background is a body of water and buildings in the distance

โ€œThe grounding and varied education I received in UL allows me to adapt quickly and apply my skills across many different industries.โ€

Seรกn Golden, Chief Economist and Director of Policy at Limerick Chamber, features in our latest Alumni Spotlight.

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StudyatUL

02.07.2025 09:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Collage of photos from the University of Limerick alumni event in Brussels, June 2025. Groups of attendees are smiling and socialising, wearing name badges and green UL lanyards. Professor Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of UL, is shown speaking at a podium with a UL Alumni banner in the background.

Collage of photos from the University of Limerick alumni event in Brussels, June 2025. Groups of attendees are smiling and socialising, wearing name badges and green UL lanyards. Professor Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of UL, is shown speaking at a podium with a UL Alumni banner in the background.

Great night with the UL alumni community in Brussels!
Amazing to see such a strong turnout. The UL connection runs deep, wherever we go.
We were thrilled to welcome Professor Brigid Laffan, who shared insightful perspectives and sparked some brilliant conversation.
More: www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/br...

06.06.2025 11:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
UL MBA graduate James Ring. He is dressed in a blue shirt and navy blazer. The lights in the background are blurred.

UL MBA graduate James Ring. He is dressed in a blue shirt and navy blazer. The lights in the background are blurred.

"The MBA at UL changed how I thought & helped me to understand myself as a leader"

In our latest Alumni Spotlight, we speak to MBA graduate, James Ring, CEO of TTM Healthcare Group & former CEO of Limerick Chamber

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious

@ulalumniul.bsky.social

29.05.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brussels Gathering for UL alumni & friends We are delighted to invite UL alumni and friends to a special gathering in the heart of Brussels. Join us on Thursday, 5 June, at 6pm at Maison du Cygne, Grand Place.The evening will feature a compell...

Calling all UL alumni in Brussels! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

Join us on 5 June at 6pm at Maison du Cygne, Grand Place for an evening with Professor Brigid Laffan, UL Chancellor and expert on European affairs.

Free event, limited spots โ€“ register soon!
www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/ev...

21.05.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Save a life, give blood. Castletroy Park Hotel. Monday 26th May from 4:20pm to 7:40pm. Tuesday 27th May from 4:20pm to 7:40pm. Call 1800 222 111 for an appointment. Give blood.

Save a life, give blood. Castletroy Park Hotel. Monday 26th May from 4:20pm to 7:40pm. Tuesday 27th May from 4:20pm to 7:40pm. Call 1800 222 111 for an appointment. Give blood.

IBTS issues urgent appeal for 2,000 additional blood donations over the next 4 weeks

New & existing donors from the UL community can make a big difference in Castletroy today and tomorrow:
www.giveblood.ie/find-a-clini...
#GiveBlood #SpeirGorm

26.05.2025 09:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Brussels Gathering for UL alumni & friends We are delighted to invite UL alumni and friends to a special gathering in the heart of Brussels. Join us on Thursday, 5 June, at 6pm at Maison du Cygne, Grand Place.The evening will feature a compell...

Calling all UL alumni in Brussels! ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ

Join us on 5 June at 6pm at Maison du Cygne, Grand Place for an evening with Professor Brigid Laffan, UL Chancellor and expert on European affairs.

Free event, limited spots โ€“ register soon!
www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/ev...

21.05.2025 10:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight, we speak to Cian Woods, graduate of Computer Games Development from ULโ€™s Department of Computer Science and Information Systems. Cian now works at Jaguar Land Rover in Shannon, County Clare.

www.ul.ie/news/univers...

@ulalumniul.bsky.social

13.05.2025 13:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The countdown is on!
UL Class Reunion Day 2025 takes place on Saturday 23 August and promises to be the best yet โ€“ with new micro-tours and the option to stay on campus.
More info: ulclassreunion2025.eventbrite.ie

25.03.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Limerick hurler and UL graduate, Tom Morrissey, celebrates in Croke Park. He is wearing a green Limerick jersey and has his fist up in celebration.

Limerick hurler and UL graduate, Tom Morrissey, celebrates in Croke Park. He is wearing a green Limerick jersey and has his fist up in celebration.

"Hurling with UL was some of the most enjoyable times I have had in my hurling career"

In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight series, we speak to Limerick hurler Tom Morrissey, a graduate of UL's Bachelor of Business Studies & Masters of Taxation

www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StudyAtUL

24.04.2025 12:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nominations for the 2025 UL Alumni Awards close this Wednesday, 30 April. Know a graduate making a real impact? Nominate them today: www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/nominate-a-graduate

28.04.2025 11:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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We were delighted to welcome our alumni community in Dublin to the Royal Irish Academy last night for an unforgettable alumni event. A highlight was Professor Stephen Kinsella's powerful talk on Irelandโ€™s resilience in uncertain times.
Photos and more from the evening: www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/du...

17.04.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Really nice to attend the @ulalumniul.bsky.social event in Dublin this evening. I hope I can attend more events in future.

Thanks to @stephenkinsella.bsky.social for sharing his insights into the chaotic times we live in. I learned that we should not underestimate Irelandโ€™s stability premium!

16.04.2025 20:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Great to reconnect with fellow @UL Alumni based in the capital and meet new faces at the Royal Irish Academy last night. Big thank you to @stephenkinsella.bsky.social for the brilliant insights (and hope!) on where the economy is headed and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

17.04.2025 10:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Picture of man in sports setting giving coaching directions

In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight, we speak to Gaelic football coach and entrepreneur Evan Talty who recently joined the Limerick Senior Football team asย Skill Acquisition Coach.ย 

Read more: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StayCurious

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15.04.2025 11:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you know an exceptional UL graduate making an impact?
Nominations for the 2025 UL Alumni Awards are now open!
Honouring leaders in business, science, the arts, sport, and more.
Submit yours by 30 April: www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/nominate-a-graduate

25.03.2025 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Micheรกl Lambe In the latest instalment of the University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight series, we speak to Micheรกl Lambe, Senior R&D Engineer at Analog Devices and graduate of UL's BE in Electronic & Computer Engine...

"I joined Analog Devices in 2016, just two months after finishing at UL, and Iโ€™ve been here ever since."
Micheรกl Lambe, Senior R&D Engineer at Analog Devices and graduate of UL's BE in Electronic & Computer Engineering.
www.ul.ie/news/univers...
#AlumniSpotlight #StudyatUL

08.04.2025 15:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Abigail Hickman, a graduate of the MA in English at UL, stands in front of a field in the west of Ireland. She is wearing a purple cardigan.

Abigail Hickman, a graduate of the MA in English at UL, stands in front of a field in the west of Ireland. She is wearing a purple cardigan.

"Studying in Limerick was one of the best, most spiritually fulfilling experiences of my life."

In the latest instalment of our Alumni Spotlight series, we chat to MA in English graduate, Abigail Hickman.

Read: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StudyAtUL #StayCurious

03.04.2025 15:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UL alumni in Dublin โ€“ donโ€™t miss this networking evening in the heart of the city.
Join us on Wednesday, 16 April at 6 pm at the Royal Irish Academy to connect with fellow graduates and hear @stephenkinsella.bsky.social explore Irelandโ€™s economic outlook.
Register: ulalumnidublin2025.eventbrite.ie

31.03.2025 13:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The World at a Crossroads โ€“ An Evening with Pat Cox

Our new Curious Conversations series brings together leading experts in their fields to discuss the pressing topics of today

๐Ÿ“…1st April
๐Ÿ•–7pm
๐Ÿ“UL Irish World Academy

Find out more & sign up to attend:
www.ul.ie/curiousconve...
#StayCurious

25.03.2025 12:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The countdown is on!
UL Class Reunion Day 2025 takes place on Saturday 23 August and promises to be the best yet โ€“ with new micro-tours and the option to stay on campus.
More info: ulclassreunion2025.eventbrite.ie

25.03.2025 11:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Do you know an exceptional UL graduate making an impact?
Nominations for the 2025 UL Alumni Awards are now open!
Honouring leaders in business, science, the arts, sport, and more.
Submit yours by 30 April: www.ul.ie/ul-alumni/nominate-a-graduate

25.03.2025 11:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Photo of woman in red jacket sitting on stone wall in mountain setting

Photo of woman in red jacket sitting on stone wall in mountain setting

Sa mhรญr is dรฉanaรญ den tsraith Alumni Spotlight, labhraรญmid le Grรกinne Phelan.

Faoi lรกthair tรก sรญ ag mรบineadh Corpoideachas agus Gaeilge i gColรกiste Chollchoille, Contae Luimnigh, agus ag obair mar aicmitheoir idirnรกisiรบnta le Snรกmh Parailimpeach Domhanda.

www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#BรญFiosrach

19.03.2025 16:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A photo of a woman in smart dress, standing in front of a screen featuring the word 'today'

A photo of a woman in smart dress, standing in front of a screen featuring the word 'today'

โ€œNรก tabhair suas ar do paisean.โ€

"Never give up on your passion."

In the latest instalment of the Alumni Spotlight series, we speak to journalist and TV, radio and social media presenter, Meghann Scully.

www.ul.ie/news/univers...

#StudyatUL #SeachtainnaGaeilge

07.03.2025 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Enormous congratulations to Olivia Humphreys on being named Limerick Person of the Year!

We're so proud to see a UL graduate getting deserved recognition for her talent & dedication, which follows her James Dyson International Award win:
www.limerickleader.ie/news/breakin...
#StudyatUL #IWD25

07.03.2025 15:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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UL graduates, join us for the St. Patrickโ€™s Day Parade!
Walk with fellow alumni, students & staff in Limerickโ€™s biggest Community Cultural Event, then celebrate at the After-party with music, dance & refreshments! More details and registration: ul.ie/ul-alumni/ne...

19.02.2025 16:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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