Soup 6 by Brendan Kenny

Soup GMIT Students’ Union Newsletter Volume II_March 2010

Raise & Give Week a big success as Tommy Tiernan steals the show!

Tommy Tiernan entertains the masses at the Radisson Live Lounge

Not the first snake Paddy has dealt with in his time as GMITSU Preisdent!

ISSUE 6

SU ELECTIONS 2010

We’d encourage everybody to get out there and vote for the Students’ Union elections on March 25th. It’s your Union and it’s your choice who you’d like representing you for the 2010-11 academic year. The following are your candidates: For President: Canny, Colin Flynn, Darragh For Vice President & Welfare Officer: Frain, Darragh Hands, Luke Mc Donnell, Paul McNulty, Gavan O’ Connor, Joe Timony, Robert For more info on how the Students’ Union is run, please go to: www.gmitsu.ie/about-your-union

Diary Dates

Tinchy Stryder gets the crowd going at the Radisson Live Lounge

Sidney Samson’s hit “Riverside” was one of the highlights of the week!

Soup is also available at www.gmitsu.ie, on Facebook, Bebo and your student email (webmail.gmit.ie) www.gmitsu.ie

MARCH _Thu 11th: Las Vegas Night (Radisson) _Fri 12th: Election Nominations close _Mar 22nd: Mock Wedding (Karma) _Mar 25th: Voting in the canteen APRIL _Mon 12th: Third Semester Commences

News

Library

Welcome to the library!

Visit the library to borrow books, study, photocopy… Use the library website library.gmit.ie to access…  the library catalogue  databases of online articles  other online resources (e.g. ebooks)  exam papers

Library Ireland Week

Library Ireland Week 2010 runs from 8-13 March. Previous years have seen lunchtime lectures, concerts and exhibitions to celebrate the week. Keep an eye out for events in the library this year.

Free Trials

All free trials available via the library website http://library.gmit. ie/screens/etrials.html  RSC E-Book Collection Chemical science books online Available to: 21 March 2010  Forensic Science E-Books Forensics and criminal justice

Library PIN

Don’t forget to set up your library PIN. Why? Because you can use your PIN to access Exam Papers, Databases and your Library Account on our website library.gmit.ie How? Create a PIN when prompted to enter one on our website or ask at the library desk.

Weekend Opening Hours

The library is now open weekends. Friday evenings to 9 and Saturday mornings 10 – 1.

Opening Hours

Dublin Road Mon – Thur 09.00 – 21.30 Friday 09.00 – 21.00 Saturday 10.00 – 13.00

Tel: 091 742785 Email: library@gmit.ie Website: http://library.gmit.ie

Cluain Mhuire Mon & Thur 09.30 – 19.30 Tue & Wed 09.30 – 18.00 Friday 09.30 – 16.00

GMIT Students’ Union

ELECTION • PRESIDENT • VICE-PRESIDENT/WELFARE OFFICER (both full-time positions)

VOTING

Thu 25th March in Canteen

SU Welfare

SHAG Week Review Hey guys!! I hope you are all keeping well and recovering after your RAG week excursions!!!! :)

Contact Colin

So then! The spring is here at last!!! And finally we have some nice weather to enjoy after all the excitement that was RAG Week 2010!! Now I know some of you are entering exams this week and it probably all seems like doom and gloom……and your thinking… Well Rag week is over!! :( ...that means the year is over??! …You could be saying…I can’t go out? Or even I’m too busy!!...maybe you’re saying well there’s nothing on why would I go out??…..!!! :-( SU Vice President & Welfare Officer Tel: 091 742785 Email: suvpresident@gmit.ie

Well then don’t worry, because we have some brilliant entertainment yet to come this year for you all including the Las Vegas Casino night, the Mock Wedding (both performed by 3rd year event management), Paddys day party and not least forgetting the End of Year ball which is a huge hit every year!…So hey its not all doom and gloom now is it??? :) But anyways, I just wanted to write this piece basically to thank everyone who helped out with both SHAG Week and RAG Week as they were a huge success! I have to say as it was my first time organising two large events such as them it took a huge team effort so. Thanks everyone! Just to fill you in on SHAG Week…It was a great success and this year I have to say will go down hopefully as one of the best yet!. The main aim of the week was to provide information on positive sexual health and encourage people to use condoms while having safe sex…We handed out in excess of 1500 free condoms and over 800 SHAG packs so we hope the week was all wrapped up and helped promote safe sex to everyone!! :) Both Paddy and I went on i102-104Radio to promote the week also and we were delighted with the support we received for it…So thanks must go to Fergal and Peter for that! Finally I would just like wish everyone the best of luck in any assessments, exams, projects or thesis’s that you might have now in the run in to Easter and also to let you know that we are here in the union to help in any way we can so just call down to us in the SU office across from the two banks and we will do our best for you! That’s it really so take care... All the best! Colin Your Vice President/Welfare Officer 09/10

GMIT Students Commended

Well done to all GMIT students on their good behaviour during Raise and Give (RAG) Week 2010. Local newspaper the Galway Independent ran an article, highlighting the Paintball event in aid of Habitat for Humanity. The week proved to be a great success and there were no major incidents of anti-social behaviour reported. Well done to everybody involved in helping make Raise and Give Week go so well.

Hotel Fair

Congratulations to everybody involved in the successful GMIT Hotel & Catering Careers Fair which took place at the Café Foyer on Wednesday 3rd March. The ever-popular event offers graduating students and the unemployed in the region the opportunity to meet with employers from the hospitality industry.

Canteen Survey

Go to the link below to complete the customer survey. Participants will be in with a chance to win a €100 voucher for the canteen. Just make sure you enter your name and contact number in the SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT BOX question 7). Closing date for completion is Friday Mar 12th @ 2pm. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SJGZJ87

Seachtain na Gaelige

Seachtain na Gaeilge is taking place between the 5th-17th March 2010. With events ranging from simple conversational evenings to street céilís; blind dating to surfing lessons ‘as Gaeilge’ it gives everyone a chance to experiment with Irish whether fluent from youth or only dipping their toe in for the 1st time.

Las Vegas comes to GMIT!

The third year Event Management students in Business Studies would like to invite you to their Las Vegas Casino Night on Thursday, March 11th at 9pm. Tickets are tickets are €7 each. It promises to be a wonderful night of fun, dance and, of course, gambling! All earnings go to the Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Please support us.

Proximity 2010

Proximity is a unique project which wishes to bring the Campuses of Cluain Mhuire and Dublin Road closer together as well as showcasing the creativity and emerging talents of the student artists. For the last three years attending students at Cluain Mhuire have committed themselves to making this production successful and professional. The exhibition will begin on its opening night the 15th of March at 8.00pm and will run until the following week. All are welcome to enjoy the evening.

Mock Wedding

Don’t miss the third year Event Management students’ Mock Wedding in Karma on March 22nd which sees ‘Game Over’ for Paddy Bonner! Tickets are €5.00 and are available from outside Union Square. All proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. Please support.

What it means to be a PAL Leader in GMIT

2. Explain an activity you designed and prepared for a PAL session that worked really well? Katie & Laura: We brought in random household objects to a PAL Session and asked students to create pieces of art using any combination of them. The objects included a fan, candles, game controls etc. The students then had to discuss the meaning of the piece of art they created. This was our favourite activity as it helped the students develop skills that are integral to their course and also gave them the confidence to speak out about their work. Trevor: The activity I use the most is a group work quiz, by dividing the class into small groups of 3 or 4 students. The various groups then pose questions from subjects they are studying in that particular week for the other groups to answer. This works really well and holds the interest of the students.

Interview with Katie Creaven & Laura Nugent, PAL Leaders in School of Humanities, Cluain Mhuire Campus in Galway and Trevor Quinn, a PAL Leader in Castlebar Campus. PAL was set up in GMIT in January 2009 to support the 1st year experience. It is on the 1st year timetable for one hour per week and it involves working with other students to get the most from their programme. PAL Leaders encourage active learning in an informal, friendly and fun environment. Leaders can offer advice and suggestions, help with how to study in college, how to tackle assessments and exams, guide discussions and help first years be successful. There are currently 30 GMIT PAL Leaders operating on 12 programmes across the institute. In this months Student Union newsletter, PAL Leaders, Katie, Laura and Trevor report on their role and encourage students to get involved.

1. What do you think is the most rewarding aspect of being a GMIT PAL Leader? Katie and Laura: The most rewarding aspect is the ability to be able to help the students with their queries and insecurities and pass on our knowledge and experiences to them. One recurring issue was that the students were unsure as to what discipline they were going to choose. So, in our own time, we brought the class around the Cluain Mhuire campus to discuss their options with each staff member involved in each of the disciplines. Trevor: The most rewarding aspect would be the confidence I have gained from facilitating PAL Sessions. I get a great buzz from working with the 1st year students and assisting them with their learning.

3. What do you think is the most challenging aspect of being a PAL Leader? Katie and Laura: We felt that the most challenging aspect was having the time to help each individual, as each student has their own specific area that they have problems with. Trevor: The most challenging aspect for me was gaining the trust of the 1st year students. Having achieved that has made it much easier to facilitate the PAL Sessions and the input from the students has been remarkable, showing great interest in PAL. ------------------------------------------------If you are entering 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of your programme in September 2010 and are interested in becoming a PAL Leader, email pal@gmit.ie. For more information visit www.gmit.ie/pal. PHOTOS (left to right): Katie Creaven, Trevor Quinn.

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VACANCIES

HOSPITALITY GRADUATE RECRUITMENT

The H-G-R team offer hospitality jobs & training opportunities for graduates: Vacancy 1: Assistant Manager Location 1: Quy Nhon, Vietnam Vacancies 2: Finance Internship, Sales & Marketing Internship Location 2: Paris, France Vacancy 3: Marketing & Special Events Concierge Location 3: Miami, USA Vacancies 4: Receptionists, Reservations Agents, Sales Manager Location 4: London UK Vacancy 5: Outlet Operations Manager for an Irish Pub Chain Location 5: Singapore Vacancies 6: Rooms Management Trainee, Food & Beverage Management Trainee Location 6: Doha, Qutar Vacancies 7: Sommelier, Chef de Rang, Confectioners, Butler, Pastry Chef, Assistant Housekeeping Manager for a Cruise Line Location 7: Worldwide Vacancies 8: Management Trainee Rooms, Human Resources Corporate Trainee Locations 8: Beijing, China Vacancies 9: Sales Executive, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Guest Relations Manager, Hostess, Waiters/Waitresses, Captains Location 9: Dubai, UAE Vacancies 10: Chef Concierge, F&B Attendant, Bartender, Room Service Attendant Location 10: Sydney, Australia Vacancies 11: Guest Relations Manager, Egyptian Hostess , Secretary to Director of Finance Location 11: Soma Bay, Egypt Vacancies 12: Waiter/Waitress, Housekeeping Attendant Location 12: Goa, India Vacancy 13: Host/Hostess Location 13: Berlin, Germany

VACANCIES contd

Vacancies 14: Waiter/Waitress, Barkeeper, Commis de Cuisine Location 14: Zurich, Switzerland Vacancy 15: Restaurant Manager Location 15: Buenas Aires, Argentina Website: www.h-g-r.com To Apply: Prospective applicants need to upload CV (in h-g-r format) onto website to apply for a position and view full details of the job specs, applicants should attach CV indicating they have seen job spec on H-G-R website

INTERNSHIPS

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR Internships: Management Trainee Interns (8) Locations: Galway (1), Cork (1), Limerick (1), Dun Laoghaire (1), Dublin (4) Website: www.enterprisealive.ie To Apply: Apply online.

SUMMER WORK

LOCH NESS LODGE HOTEL Vacancies: Hotel/Catering Vacancies in all Departments Location: Programme: Graduate Management Training Programme Applicants: Primary or Post-Primary Degree at any discipline. The selection process places a greater emphasis on applicantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s character and managerial potential than on their academic results.Closing Date: 14/02/2010 to commence in October 2010 E-mail: gradrecruitment@smurfitkappa.ie Website: www.smurfitkappa.ie To Apply: Apply online. Brochures are available on request from above email address.

VOLUNTEERING

THE COVE YOUTH CAFE Opportunities: Volunteering in a Youth Café Location: Westport, Co Mayo Details: Volunteers are required for one or two days a week for 2-3 hours in the Youth Café Applicants: Students/Graduates from any discipline E-mail: thecoveyouthcafe@gmail.com To Apply: E-mail or phone Rob Nelson on 0860878804 to express an interest in volunteering

DIARY DATES

UNIVERSITY OF LIMERICK Event: Speech & Language Therapy Information Day Location: Health Science Building, University of Limerick. Date: Wednesday 06/05/2010 Time: 9am – 1pm Cost: €10 Closing Date: Interested parties must book their place by 23/04/2010. There are only 25 places available. TRINITY COLLEGE – CENTRE FOR GLOAL HEALTH E-mail: sinead.long@ul.ie (for enquiries Programme: MSc in Global Health only) Location: Dublin To Book: Those interested in attending Duration: One-year full-time or two-years partmust send their name, full address, mobile time. Students must complete the equivalent of 90 number and e-mail address together with a ECTS credits to graduate, 60 for the taught component postal order or cheque to Sinead Long, Clinical & 30 for the dissertation. Therapies, Health Sciences Building, University Applicants: High Second Class Honours Degree (B+ of Limerick. It’s not possible to book by email. average) or equivalent, in any discipline, along with a demonstrated interest and/or experience in global health or health issues in developing countries. IRISH TIMES ARTICLE Closing Date: 01/06/2010 Students Wanted Website: www.global-health.tcd.ie To Apply: Apply online A journalist from the Sunday Tribune is looking to speak to a student, who is planning on emigrating after graduation, because of the difficulty finding employment in Ireland at the moment.

POST-GRAD COURSES

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

DIT Programme: B.Sc (Hons) in Medical Device Innovation Location: Bolton St, Dublin 1 Applicants: Ordinary (Level 7) Degree in an appropriate Science or Engineering discipline (mechanical, manufacturing, electronic, electrical & related engineering disciplines). If other discipline, contact DIT to see if eligible. Closing Date: 15/04/2010 E-mail: graham.gavin@dit.ie Website: www.dit.ie/medicaldeviceinnovation

The student must be willing to have a photo of him/herself published alongside the article in the newspaper. Contact press@usi.ie if you are interested.

For more info on all of these opportunities, please check out the Careers newsletter, available at various locations throughout the college.

RAG WEEK 2010

For more RAG Week pics, go to the GMITSU Facebook page! 10

JUST FOR LAUGHS Why you should never flirt at parties! A couple were invited to a swanky family’s masked, fancy dress Halloween party. The wife got a terrible headache! She told her husband to go to the party alone. He, being a devoted husband, protested, but she argued and said she was going to take some aspirin and go to bed and there was no need for his good time to be spoiled by not going. So he took his costume and away he went.

”You must have looked really silly wearing that costume playing poker all night!” she said with ashamed sarcasm. To which the husband replied, “Actually, I gave my costume to your Dad, apparently he had the time of his life.

WRITE TO US!

If you have a question, a joke or indeed anything to say, pop us an email to brendan.kenny@gmit.ie

The wife, after sleeping soundly for about an hour, woke without pain and as it was still early, decided to go to the party. As her husband didn’t know what her costume was, she thought she would have some fun by watching her husband to see how he acted when she was not with him. So she joined the party and soon spotted her husband in his costume, cavorting around on the dance floor, dancing with every nice “chick” he could and copping a little feel here and a little kiss there.

His wife went up to him and being a rather seductive babe herself, he left his new partner high and dry and devoted his time to her. She let him go as far as he wished, naturally, since he was her husband. After more drinks he finally whispered a little proposition in her ear and she agreed. So off they went to one of the cars and had passionate intercourse in the backseat. Just before unmasking at midnight, she slipped away and went home; put the costume away and sat up reading when he came in. She asked what kind of time he had. “Oh, the same old thing. You know I never have a good time when you’re not there.” Then she asked, “Did you dance much?” He replied, “I’ll tell you, I never even danced once. When I got there, I met Pete, Bill Brown and some other guys, so we went into the spare room and played poker all evening.”

JUST FOR LAUGHS After it was marked and the child brought it home, she returned to school the next day with the following note: Dear Ms. Davis, I want to be very clear on my child’s illustration. It is NOT of me on a dance pole on a stage in a strip joint. I work at Home Depot and had commented to my daughter how much money we made in the recent snowstorm. This picture is of me selling a shovel. Mrs. Harrington

Bloody Sheep A New Zealand ventriloquist visiting Australia walks into a small village and sees a local farmer sitting on his veranda patting his dog.

So he says to the Ozzie, ‘G’day mate, mind if I talk to your dog?’ Villager: ‘The dog doesn’t talk, you stupid Kiwi.’ Ventriloquist: ‘Hello dog, how’s it going mate? Dog: ‘Yeah, doin’ all right. ‘Ozzie: (look of extreme shock)

Ventriloquist: ‘Is this farmer your owner? Dog: ‘Yep’ Ventriloquist: ‘How does he treat you?’ Dog: ‘Yeah, real good. He walks me twice a day, feeds me great food And takes me to the lake once a week to play.’ Ozzie: (look of utter disbelief )

Ozzie: (absolutely dumbfounded) Ventriloquist: ‘Is this your owner?’ Horse: ‘Yep’ Ventriloquist: How does he treat you? Horse: ‘Pretty good. He takes me for rides regularly,Brushes me down often,and keeps me in the shed to protect me from the Elements.’

Ventriloquist: ‘Mind if I talk to your horse?’ Ozzie: ‘Uh, the horse doesn’t talk either...... I think.’ Ventriloquist: ‘Hey horse, how’s it going?’ Horse: ‘Cool’

Ozzie: (total look of amazement) Ventriloquist: ‘Mind if I talk to your sheep?’ Ozzie: (in a panic) ‘Before you go any further, The sheep’s a f*****’ liar...’

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BUS SERVICE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS

Grants Schedule

The following are the upcoming TLT grant payments to be paid into student accounts:

• 25th March 2010 • 22nd April 2010 • 20th May 2010 If any of your details have changed, please let the Registration Office know as soon as possible. Also, make sure you have provided your bank’s Sort Code and Account Number.

TIMETABLE ALTERATION.

Bus Eireann would like to advise customers that on and from

Sunday January 31st 2010

Route 64

Galway –Sligo – Derry Timetable will be changed. New Departure times from Galway as follows:

Mon – Sat 06.00 10.30 08.45

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Mon – Sun 14.10 16.00

18.10

Fri & Sun Only 20.15 Please check website www.buseireann.ie for information re Timetable changes from other locations on this route. Or call (091)562000

International Students All GMIT students who hold study visas are warned that it is a legal requirement to notify the GNIB in Liosban of any change in your address. Failure to do so can result in a prosecution.

Don’t Get Clamped!

CLAMPING FEE: €50

HAVE YOU PARKED LEGALLY? IF YOU DON’T HAVE A PERMIT, YOU WILL BE CLAMPED!!! DESIGNATED PARKING ONLY: STUDENT PARKING IN GREEN ZONE STAFF PARKING IN YELLOW ZONE

NON PERMIT HOLDERS & VISITORS, PLEASE USE PAY & DISPLAY TO APPLY FOR YOUR PERMIT OR FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE GO TO www.gmit.ie/parking-management UPDATE: STUDENTS CAN NOW PARK ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE RED LINE (an extra row of spaces that is open to staff and students).

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Meditation

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Learn how to relax, stay calm and lower your anxieties... It lasts for 10weeks on a drop-in basis and it’s FREE! COME & GIVE IT A TRY!

DO YOU WANT TO: Lower your stress levels? Stay calm under pressure? Sleep better? Learn to relax? Beat exam stress? Worry less?

Every Wednesday 1-2pm Meditation/Chapel Room Dublin Road (Near SU & Medical Centre) FREE – Just Drop In… Make a positive change in your life…

Counselling Never feel that you are helpless and on your own in college. Contact the Counsellor to get help and support in total confidence. Counsellors Pauline Staunton and Pauline Clancy are available to speak to you today.

Opening Hours: 9.00 - 5.00 Drop in times: 11.00 -12.00 and 1.00 - 2.00 Phone: 091_742118 for appointments

The Counsellors are available one day per week in Cluain Mhuire & Letterfrack campuses.

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First Mobile Library In The Republic Of Ireland Dermot McCabe (2nd Year Heritage Studies) As reported in October 1956

Tuesday 23rd October 1956 was the inauguration of the First Mobile Library Service of Monaghan County Library in Scotstown Tydavnet, Ballinode and Smithboro areas. This is the first mobile unit in Eire. The idea behind the mobile library unit is that readers in the rural areas of Co Monaghan; where otherwise suitable library buildings are unavailable, it will have full access to the full range of the County Library Service. The mobile library will visit such areas; once a fortnight will attend at pre arranged stop points; which have been adequately signposted for periods varying from 1Â˝ to 2 hours per session. T he mobile library will about 1000 volumes of fiction non fiction and children books. Furthermore, readers will be invited to submit requests of non fictional nature, and every effort will be made to supply their wants. Adult readers will pay 1 shilling registration fee per annum; while the service is free for juniors. On Tuesday next the mobile library unit will visit Scotstown, Tydavnet Ballinode Smithboro a return visit will be made on every alternate Tuesday; when books may be exchanged the Mobile Service will work to a rigid time schedule. On the following Tuesday October 30th the mobile unit will visit Drum Rockcorry, Stranoden and Greenans Cross. The provision of this mobile service marks an important milestone not only in the history of development of f Monaghan County Library Service, but also in the Library Service in general throughout the Republic. The Monaghan mobile unit will operate on a trial bases until 31st March next, and if by that time it has been proven a successful venture a more ambitious Unit will be put on the road serving a wider range of coverage throughout the county. Thus full potential service of the County Library will be made available equally to all. On this score it is hoped that readers will take full advantage of this unique and pioneer project; which no doubt has set national headlines. A few other counties in the Republic have already claimed to be pioneers in a similar project, such claims, however are based on the fact that display and delivery vans which serve only established branches and centres in towns and villages have been in operation. Monaghan County Library as far as back as 1951, put a delivery van of such nature on the road; this service still continues. Accordingly the Monaghan Mobile Unit is adequately qualified to claim pioneership; in this project. The picture above shows this modest beginning they have one Unit doing the work of several established branches; and giving to the rural population of the county full access, to the important and educational scope of the County Library facilities which heretofore their more fortunate brethren in the towns and villages enjoyed. The County Librarian and his staff are to be congratulated for being so far sighted in launching this worthwhile venture. The County Librarian was Martin McCabe he was the pioneer of this project and First Mobile Library Driver as well. 2006 was the 50th anniversary of the First Mobile Library Service.

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Student Assistance Fund

e-mail studentservices@gmit.ie) to check your eligibility to apply for the Student Assistance Fund (SAF) & to pick up an application form.

to the Student Services Office. Incomplete applications (missing documentation/form not fully completed) cannot be assessed.

All applicants will be interviewed by the SAF Committee. To apply, eligible students must complete the form, attach proof of income (or grant letter), proof of social welfare entitlements if applicable and bank statements for the past 3 months.

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Banks

On campus banks AIB and Bank of Ireland are open 10:30am (11:00am on Wednesday) to 4:00pm with lunch daily from 12:40pm to 1:40pm. Bank machines are in the canteen.

SU Shop

The SU Shop currently has the postbox and also sells photocopying cards, stamps, hoodies and t-shirts.

GMIT Cricket Team Excels at Inter-Varsity Tournament The GMIT Cricket team came 3rd out of 16 colleges and universities from all over Ireland at the Indoor Cricket Tournament on the 5th, 6th, 7th of February. Having lost the first match, the team went on to win the next three games, beating two team with ease. They beat University of Ulster by 43 runs, beat WIT by 3 wickets in hand, beat UCD 198 runs. Those wins qualified GMIT for the quarter final which they won, beating UCC with 4 wickets in hand, but unfortunately came undone against DBS in the semi final by just 5 runs. The GMIT Cricket team currently has a extremely balanced squad, and is building a reputation around the country as a force to be reckoned with. If anybody would like to get involved in the GMIT Cricket Team, contact the Captain Ovi on 086-0303518.

Clubs & Socs

CRICKET

Contact Clubs & Socs

Angelica Dooley T: 091 742008 E: angelica.dooley@gmit.ie W: www.gmitsu.ie/clubs-a-socs

Las Vegas casino night

11th of March Radisson SAS Hotel 9.00pm - 11.00pm Tickets €6 euro (first 100) €7 for remaining 200.

great prizes, roulette, poker, blackjack & magician

In aid of Crumlin Children’s Hospital Brought to you by Royal Flush Promotions of GMIT

SeACHTAIN NA GAELIGE 2010

English

Irish

Pronounciation

Hello (God be with you)

Dia dhuit

Jee-aw-gwitch

Goodbye

Slán Leat

Slawn lath

Welcome (100,000 welcomes) Céad míle fáilte Festival of traditional music

Fleadh ceoil

For more Irish phrases and information, go to www.daltai.com

Caid meela fawl-che Flaa keowl

What would you like in your Soup? If you have something you would like included in Soup, please email brendan.kenny@gmit.ie Any feedback you have is greatly appreciated. Thanks to all contributors and Happy Christmas!

A GMIT Students Union Publication, 2009.

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