“ I chose the BCL Law and Sociology at Maynooth University because honestly, I was passionate about issues of fairness and social justice, and I wanted to equip myself with the skills to speak out and contribute. Law was a strong option to achieve that, but participating in Maynooth’s student community is ultimately what shaped me. I was challenged and I felt comfortable to challenge - I was encouraged to debate lecturers and peers, and I learned from everyone around me, not just the textbooks from the library. That’s key. As a student leader and activist, I later used the same skills of research, attention to detail (and on many occasions, persuasion) in my work as a change-maker and communicator.” Síona Cahill (pronouns: she/her) is a campaigner, organiser and communications professional from Co. Longford. Síona is 28 and holds a BCL Civil Law and Sociology from Maynooth University. In 2020 she was appointed head of public affairs and communications with Gaisce - The President’s Award. Síona is a former President of the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), and has led campaigns on social justice issues from #MakeGráTheLaw (Ireland’s Marriage Equality referendum, 2015) to Students for Choice (Repeal of Ireland’s Eighth Amendment, 2018). Síona Cahill BCL LAW AND SOCIOLOGY GRADUATE
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