Are UL?
The UL Student Life Podcast Hosted by students, for students! We speak to different influential people and cover a range of topics that matter to you, the student! Guests range from alumni to influencers and celebs to students with an interesting story to tell!
This season is hosted by 4th year Journalism students Alison Reeves & Leah Hogarty.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 19 - The end of an era
For their final episode, Leah and Alison reflect on all their favourite memories from UL and their best moments from the podcast this year. We would like to say thank you to each and every person who listened to the podcast this yea...
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Episode 19
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Episode 18 - Síofra Foley on her year ahead
This week Leah and Alison sat down with UL Student Life's newly elected Student President for the 2025/26 academic year, Síofra Foley. The current welfare officer can't wait to step into her new role. The girls also reflect on their...
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Episode 18
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Episode 17- Seachtain na Gaeilge with Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin (arís!)
This week on the podcast we are celebrating Seachtain na Gaeilge. Leah and Alison are joined by TG4 journalist, keen gaelgóir and past UL student, Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin. The girls use cúpla focail throughout the episode!
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Episode 17
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33:11
Episode 16 - Ronan Cahill's Reflections
Today Leah & Alison are joined by UL Student President Ronan Cahill. Ronan reflects on his two terms as president as he prepares to hand his title over...Campaigning for the next cohort of Student Officers starts on Monday 10th , wit...
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Episode 16
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17:47
Episode 15 - Gambling: the hidden addiction with Oisín McConville
On this weeks episode Leah and Alison are joined by Oisín McConville. Oisín has won numerous All-Ireland titles with his club Crossmaglen and his county Armagh and he’s currently the Wicklow county football manager. Despite his on-...
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Episode 15
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Episode 14 - Broadcasting Realities with Valerie Wheeler
This week Leah & Alison speak to TV and Radio presenter Valerie Wheeler. Valerie is well known for her role as an RTE sports presenter and as co-host of Spin South West's Breakfast Show. She shares her unusual path into broadcas...
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Episode 14
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Episode 13 - Fitness, Fashion, and Entrepreneurship with Oisín Fahy
On this weeks episode Leah and Alison are joined by Oisín Fahy, a former UL student who’s been making waves in the world of business and fitness. Oisín is the owner of Whack Vintage and he also runs his own online fitness coaching business. He ...
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Episode 13
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Episode 12- Study Abroad advice with Sam O Hara
This week we spoke to UL Business Student and online fitness coach Sam O Hara. Sam speaks to Leah & Alison about his passion for fitness and how he made it into a business. He shares his experience of studying abroad in Montreal, Canada and...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11- Settling back into college life
Welcome back!!This week Leah & Alison spoke to Clubs Executive Eva McCormack about how clubs and societies helped her settle into college life. She explains some of the advantages of joining one. If you are interested in starting a ...
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Episode 11
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27:54
Episode 10 - From Struggles to Strength with Lucy Fitz
This week Leah & Alison chat to well-known Limerick lady, Lucy Fitzgibbon. Lucy is commonly known by her instagram handle @LuccyyFitz and her makeup page back in the day! Lucy moved from Askeaton to Barcelona when she was 20 af...
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Episode 10
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Episode 9- Entrepreneurship with Seán Leddin
This week Leah & Alison spoke to Limerick business owner Seán Leddin. Seán set up his jewellery business 'Fíor Jewellery' while in 3rd year of his International Business Degree in UL. He's recently opened his second business called 'Perfect...
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Episode 9
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Episode 8- Influencer insights with Charleen Murphy and Ellie Kelly
This week Leah & Alison spoke to two of their favourite podcast hosts- Charleen Murphy & Ellie Kelly. The girls chat about their journey into influencing and about how their podcast 'Hold my Drink' has become so popular among young wome...
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Episode 8
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34:07
Episode 7 - Overcoming addiction with Jack Mullane
This week to Leah & Alison spoke to co-owner of Chill The Beans Coffee Jack Mullane. Jack graduated from Construction Management & Engineering in UL just last year. He bravely speaks about his road to recovery from drug addiction and ho...
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Episode 7
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Episode 6 - The Limerick Music Scene with Harry Kelly
This week Leah & Alison spoke to UL Student Harry Kelly. Harry released his debut album ‘Shark Eyes’ in 2022 and has continued writing, recording and performing since. His latest single ‘Trip to the Dentist’ is set to be released on Hallowe...
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Episode 6
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Episode 5 - Navigating life after college with Siobhán Kelly
This week Leah & Alison spoke to recent UL graduate Siobhán Kelly. Siobhán is a secondary school science teacher who also creates social media content. She shares some of her life on Tiktok where she has over 12k followers. Gratitude helps ...
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Episode 5
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Episode 4 - Hypnotism and Magic with Keith Barry
This week Leah and Alison spoke to magician, hypnotist, author and overall entertainer– Keith Barry. He has starred in over forty international television shows, his TED talks rank among the top 25 of all time making him one of the most sought-...
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Episode 4
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28:50
Episode 3- Leah & Alison chat to TV & Radio Journalist Meghann Scully
In this week's episode Leah and Alison chat with freelance media producer and presenter Meghann Scully. Meghann is a Galway girl who has spent over 10 years living in Limerick. She studied Irish and New Media at UL, and it set her up for a very...
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Episode 3
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Episode 2 - Leah & Alison speak to Paralympian Roisín Ní Ríain
In this weeks episode Leah and Alison chat to Roisín Ní Ríain, who is a double Paralympic swimming medal winner and current UL Student. She has competed for Ireland in the Tokyo and Paris Games. They talk about how her journey into swimming, th...
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Episode 2
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Episode 1 - Owning a business while in college with Evelyne Mancassola
Are UL? is back with a brand new season and two new hosts for the '24/'25 academic year! Meet Alison and Leah, two final year journalism students, who sit down with the founder and owner of the Poppy Cup Evelyne Mancassola, who just graduated f...
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Episode 1
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21:58
Episode 9 - Goodbye from Joe & Nicola!
For the final episode of Season 2, Joe and Nicola bid farewell to their hosting duties, chat about their favourite UL memories and how they plan to adapt to 'adult' life.
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Episode 8 - The Delicious Garron Noone
This episode discusses topics of agoraphobia, suicide, severe anxiety and mental ill health. If you have been affected by any of these topics, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. In this episode, Joe and Nicola tal...
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Episode 6 - Seachtain na Gaeilge with Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin
In this Seachtain na Gaeilge special, Nicola and Joe speak to Seán Ó Maoilchiaráin about all things Gaeilge, Grá ar an Trá, and Student Officer Elections!
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Episode 5 - Charity Week with Ronan Mannix and Katie Martin
It's Charity Week! In this week's episode, Joe and Nicola speak to your Communities Officer Katie and Academic Officer Ronan about all things charity week, their own memories of it as well as the upcoming student officer elections!
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31:38
Episode 4 - A Bit of a Skit with Pat & Faye Shortt
In this weeks episode, Joe and Nicola are joined by comedy duo Pat and Faye Shortt. They chat about life on the road as they tour around Ireland with their current show "Knuckle Down", their favourite spots in Limerick, and even a black-tie Pad...
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Episode 4
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