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August September 2014 Issue

New Education Research Building for Limerick

By Mary Egan, Editorial Assistant
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The president of the University of Limerick (UL) Don Barry said that the school’s €224 million Capital Development Plan would aim to deliver 12 major infrastructural development projects including a new Clinical Education Research building at University Hospital Limerick, and a city center campus that would include an academic building and student residences. The plans were … [Read more...] about New Education Research Building for Limerick

Awards to U.S. Students to Study Irish Language

By Matthew Skwiat, Contributing Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Ireland-U.S. Commission for Educational Exchange recently awarded 61 U.S. citizens the chance to study the Irish language in the Gaeltacht regions of Ireland this summer including places such as Galway, Derry, and Kerry. It marked the first ever group of 20 U.S. secondary school students to receive the Gaeltacht Summer Award, with 41 undergraduate, postgraduate, and … [Read more...] about Awards to U.S. Students to Study Irish Language

Is Specialized Nutrition the Key to Better Golf?

By Mary Egan, Editorial Assistant
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

A Dublin-based start-up company, Wyldsson, is partnering with the University of Limerick using an Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher to investigate the impact of specialized nutrition for golf performance. Wyldsson specializes in developing healthy food products for elite athletes. Dave McGeady, of Wyldsson explains, “Hunger can be a serious issue for elite golfers, who can … [Read more...] about Is Specialized Nutrition the Key to Better Golf?

The Future of Clinical Trials

By Adam Farley, Deputy Editor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

ICON plc. is pushing the boundaries of what clinical researchers thought was practical. Adam Farley speaks with Dr. Brendan Buckley, ICON’s Chief Medical Officer, about how it came to be and where it plans to go. The view from Brendan Buckley’s office at the ICON headquarters is east by northeast over the Leopardstown Racecourse. If the building were taller, you could see the … [Read more...] about The Future of Clinical Trials

Turning Grief into Action: The Case of Rory Staunton

By Kelly Fincham, Contributor
August / September 2014

July 30, 2014 by Leave a Comment

The Staunton family suffered unbelievable loss when their 12-year-old son was mis-diagnosed and died from sepsis, an infection that could easily have been treated with antibiotics, but they have turned that loss into a medical and public awareness in a campaign that has already saved countless lives and achieved many milestones. Dr. Thomas Frieden, director of the Centers for … [Read more...] about Turning Grief into Action: The Case of Rory Staunton

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May 15, 1847

Daniel O’Connell died on this day in 1847. Often referred to as The Liberator or The Emancipator, O’Connell was a gifted orator. Born in County Kerry on August 6, 1775, he studied law and became a barrister in 1798. In 1811, he established the Catholic Board, championing Catholic emancipation. In 1841, he became the first Catholic Lord mayor of Dublin. He then led a series of “monster rallies” to campaign for the repeal of the Act of Union. These were attended by upwards of 100,000 people. O’Connell died in Italy, while on pilgrimage to Rome. He was 71. His body was returned to Ireland and buried in Glasnevin Cemetery. His heart, in accordance with his wishes, was buried in Rome (at the chapel of the Irish College).

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