"We've got our invitation to Intervarsities in Galway for Feb 6th-8th. Still need some girls to go so tell us if you're interestedWish us luck!"

"To wrap up our Tuesday night events for this semester, we'll be inviting the crowd to participate in our table topics. You guys will be presented with various motions on the screen, and will be given the chance to have an informal debate - simply stand up or raise your hand when you want to make a point for or against! "

"Lit & Deb, Comedy Soc and Creative Writing will be collaborating on an Open Mic night! If you're interested in speaking, fantastic - you'll have an opportunity to do so on the night and we very much encourage you to get involved. We hope to see you there! "

"In place of our House Debate on Tuesday we decided to take part in Gameshow along with some of Maynooth's finest. All funds went to the SU charity of the year, Ataxia Ireland. Every society ran their own event including ourselves who ran (obviously the best round because yours truly created it) Quickfire Poetry of Death! "

"Our 6 novices showed down on the motion "This House Believes That Modern Feminism is Failing Women". Congratulations to the winner Rory O'Hare who became the Maynooth Maidens champion for the 225th session of the Society. Well done to everyone who partook in all rounds of maidens, we hope you continue to hone your skills."

"As apart of Mind Yourself Week. Come along and relieve some of the No Life November stress. A relaxed poetry sesh."

"That's right I don't want to say dynamic duo but the dynamic duo are going to be back in action to prepare all going to Cork for Cork. So if you're going to Cork or other IV's (Intervarsities not four :) ) you should probably definitely go. Or if you want to improve at debating this will be a very good opportunity to do so. "

"‘This House Believes That Terrorism is Subjective’ along with the MU Philosophy Society. There are perhaps multiple ways of defining terrorism, and some say all are subjective. Most define terrorism as "the use or threat of serious violence" to advance some kind of "cause". Some state clearly the kinds of group ("sub-national", "non-state") or cause (political, ideological, religious) to which they refer. Others assert that terrorism is objectively wrong, and that to say otherwise is extremely dangerous to society. "

"Our wonderful Kemka will be going through a variety of stuff this week. This will be invaluable prep for those looking to brave debating competitions such as UCD Novice IV that is coming up. "

"In collaboration with STAND we are bringing you this weeks debate "This House Believes that Peaceful Activism is the Most Effective Method to Stop Climate Change". Following the recent increase in protests carried out in retaliation for the lack of effective climate change policy. We are ourselves discussing the motion and questioning whether peaceful protest is the most effective pathway to pressure our world leaders to enact policy. Is there a superior alternative to tackle the crisis that is climate change? Find out this Tuesday in what is sure to be the great climate debate on display. "

"Election 2020: Let’s build An Ireland for all We can build an Ireland for all – but we need your help. Click to find your local team. Knock on doors, hang up posters, deliver leafletsDo your part to ensure that your voice is heard!See the Fianna Fáil official website here for more information! "

"Due to the General Election, our Ard Fheis scheduled for the 14th and 15th February has been postponed and will be re-scheduled at a later date."

"Ready to surf into the new decade like a pro? Join us on our first surf trip of 2020 to Lahinch!!!The trip will be taking place on the 28th to the 30th of JANUARY. The bus will be departing Maynooth University SU at 2pm on Tuesday and returning from Lahinch at 4pm on Thursday.The total cost of the trip will be 100-110euro. (Awaiting bus quote)For this amount you get: 2 nights stay in Lahinch, 1 surf lesson + board & wetsuit rental, return bus journey from Maynooth Univerity.You also have the option of renting a board and wetsuit on Thursday for just 15euro!!!Be sure to sign up fast as spaces on the trip are limited. Click the link below to sign up.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!!!"

"Hi folks,Lit & Deb would like to congratulate Eolain Downey and Kemka Ogbunda, who are progressing as a team to the Semi Finals of the Irish Times Debate Competition 2019-2020! We would also like to pass our congratulations on to Gavan Mc Laughlin, who is progressing to the Semi Finals as an individual speaker.We were delighted to host a Quarter Final round this year, and we are grateful to have been offered the opportunity to host a black tie Semi Final on Sunday, 2 February 2020. We will keep you all informed about that debate nearer to the time, but it is likely that some of our very own speakers will be participating so it would be great if you could pop down and show your support! All the best from your secretary - Cameron Moss.P.S. - good luck in your exams!"

"Hey Everyone, Hope yous have ll had a great Christmas and new year! The trip is drawing closer and closer, with only 18 more days till we fly out!! This is just a little update in regards to the room allocation process. In the next few days we will get a link to share with you guys and you select what room you want through that link. So if you and a friend want to be in the same room make sure to select the same room number. Its 4 people per room, and each apartment will have cooking facilities (usually a hob etc.). If you have any questions don't be afraid to ask! See yous all in the airport and good luck with the rest of the exams! "

"Happy New Year guys from all of us at MUMS! ?To start the year off perfectly, we have announced our full scale production team! Once again we would just like to congratulate them and wish them all the best in getting our full scale production of A Chorus Line together.And now, down to business. As many may have noticed this year we have had huge turnout at auditions where it has taken much longer than expected to get through everyone. That is why this year the production team have put everything together so all those auditioning can be completely prepared before going in!Sign ups will now be down on this form where you should select all the times available that suit you to audition, and should be sent in ASAP to avoid disappointment of not being able to audition at a time that suits you!Sign up link : https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScxTwntctsubu7oxa…/viewformAlso linked here are the character breakdowns, monologues and audition requirements - Our production team have put together this extensive list of what they are looking for in each character and what is required for you do to if auditioning for a certain role!Audition Requirements : https://drive.google.com/…/1CbQJzZbcERhE95e68eqV6xm7_…/view…Character breakdowns : https://drive.google.com/…/1BwhbPkxkRlZ9fXrwHioqzv45V…/view…These auditions are open to all who wish to take part in our full scale auditions! Any international student interested in joining our society in second semester is more than welcome to come along and audition also, and we hope to see you all there!"

"We're very proud to announce our production team for this years full scale , A CHORUS LINE! Congratulations to Gavin, Christopher, Ailbhe, and Louise on getting these prestigious roles. We have a talented and experienced team ready to start auditions the first week back in second semester. The Production Team has put forward an in depth list of role requirements which can be found below, so please take a read and figure out what part suits you best.Due to the focus on dance sequences in Chorus Line, there will be a dance audition, currently scheduled for Wednesday 5th. Though not mandatory, your chances will be significantly reduced if you cannot attend. Apart from this standard auditions will run on the 5th and 6th of February. Please come ready to sing any song for your prepared role from the role breakdown below. A monologue script will be provided for you at the auditions.We will be doing sign ups for auditions on a Google Form in order to stop the massive waits and delays we’ve experienced with auditions this year. Keep an eye out for the form and any further changes as auditions get closer.Finally, we would like to wish you all the best in your exams, and once again, to congratulate the production team."

"Hey everyone,Have a good Christmas and a happy New Year! Here are our plans for Semester 2:We will be having our EGM in the second week of Semester 2. This will be a good chance for you, as a member, to meet other members, run for committee positions and have a bit of craic.  The Árd Fheis will be taking place in 2020 and we hope you can attend. More information will be provided closer to the time.The committee is currently organising a Brussels Trip with UCC, DCU and UCD cumanns respectively. More information will be provided closer to the time.We hope to have charity events in Semester 2 in aid of Ataxia Ireland, the charity of the year.We will be attending the Clubs & Socs Awards night too! As you can see, it is going to be a busy Semester 2!"

"'Reservoir Dogs' - Reviewed by Adam McGuire The feature length directorial debut of Quentin Tarantino is often hailed as a cult classic by many fans. The movie shows us the story of 6 petty criminals in Los Angeles who attempt a diamond heist and must deal with the consequences of the heist going wrong, while unaware that there is an undercover cop amongst them. The rough around the edges, gritty style of this movie and the excellent work by the young up and coming actors as well as the support from the seasoned acting veterans really helps to elevate this movie to another level. The movie itself starts off near the end and is told in flashbacks from each characters’ perspective, which leads to the story being slowly unravelled in an interesting and dynamic fashion as the audience slowly solves the mystery of who is the undercover police officer as the story progresses. The gory nature of the movie leaves the audience with a sense of unease throughout the movie which serves to hold the audience’s attention and shows us the start of Tarantino’s signature gory, over the top violent directorial style.  The transition between background music and silence in some of the scenes gives a great idea of depth and perspective and really accentuates some of the actions done by the various characters. While the film itself is very low budget, it shows the masterful directing and writing from Tarantino that allows the movie holds up to the test of time over 25 years later. This gritty, realistic crime movie truly is a must watch for both the casual movie watcher and the diehard fanatic. "

"'Les Intouchables' - Reviewed by James CrottyLes Intouchables was one hell of a pleasant surprise. In all honesty my excitement for this movie was nearly non-existent, partly due to the stigma surrounding French film of them being overly dramatic and very heavy on the smoking scenes, and while there is a copious amount of smoking in the movie it gets a pass based on its stellar performances and the palpable emotion entwined in the story. It isn't action packed and to some, the premise of Les Intouchables may be boring, but it is offset by its mature and witty humour. This movie will have you laughing all the way through and I cant recall any of the jokes or one liners that didn’t land. I cannot stress enough how funny this movie is at times despite the fact that we are essentially reading the lines off the screen, and perhaps even more impressive is the tonal consistency throughout the screenplay. It never loses the upbeat hopeful tone, even when the struggles of the characters are harshly felt. Omar Su and François Cluzet each put in fantastic performances as Driss and Philippe respectively. I can not understate the quality of the performances on display and the effect they have on the viewer. I felt when the characters struggled and when the movie finished I was left immensely satisfied. This movie is a must-see."

"ICE SKATING UPDATE The bus will be now leaving from the Students' Union at 5:45PM. By chance you are still interested but have not paid your 15 euro, you can now alternatively pay on arrival at the bus! Apologies for any inconvenience caused! xx"

"Hello everyone. Hope ye all are having a great day. As the semester is coming to an end, here is a quick rewind of the events/ fun we have had throughout the semester.October - October was a busy month where we met some new beautiful people for the first time and reunited with others at the Clubs/ Socs Day. We held our AGM where we filled you in on everything you would need to know about the club and of course, there was pizza! And most importantly, we began playing badminton!November - A few of us from the badminton club traveled to UL to take part in ISBT's 2019. It was a great event where everyone who took part could be proud of how they played. Through grades A - C, we had many people who reached semi-finals and we had 1 winner, Kevin Daly (the president) in the B Singles. We all enjoyed ourselves there and we will be hoping to go again next year.December - In December, we held our own badminton tournament for everyone to take part in. After two days of playing, we had our two winners: Ian and Kevin Leonard. There was so many great matches played throughout the tournament and most importantly, there was free chocolate/ sweets!Thanks again for the great semester and hope to see you all in semester two for some more events/ fun. Keep smashing it!"

"On Monday 16th December, MSU held a fun run in South Campus to raise money for Ataxia Foundation Ireland. From the badminton club, myself, Kevin Daly, Azriel and Jeevan all took part and we finished first in the team event. Thanks to the MSU for holding the event and for the prizes. It was a great occasion to raise money for charity. "

"Hello everyone. Hope ye all are having a great day. Just a short message wishing you the best of luck in the end of semester exams and happy holidays. Thanks for the memories throughout the semester and hope to see you all in semester two. Keep smashing it!"

"Games Brief Aim: To show what having dyslexia/dyspraxia is like to those who don’t have the disabilities  1 Unscramble eggs *name tbc* Aim: To unscramble as many words in one minute Equipment: Scrambled words, stopwatch, score sheet Rules: You have one minute to unscramble the words provided. For every word correctly unscrambled you earn a point, if you cannot unscramble the word you can say pass and move onto the next word. The person at the end of day with the most amount of points win. How to play: The challenger will challenge a player to play unscrambled eggs& rules are explained. Timer is started and person starts to unscramble the words. Words begin easy and as you go on, the words become harder For every correct answer one point is awarded. At the end of the minute the score is tallied up and player is told their score. Challenger explains that this is what people with dyslexia experience everyday. At the end of day/week, the leader board is published, and prizes are given.  2 List it off Aim: To list off as many things in order in one minute Equipment: A list, stop watch, score sheet Rules: You have one minute to remember everything on the list. After one minute you have a minute to list everything off on the list in order. For every item correctly listed off in order is one point, if item is skipped minus 0.5 of a point. Eg, if one item is left out, 0.5 is deducted, if two items are left out in order then 1 point is deducted. How to play: The challenger challenges a player to play & rules are explained. Player is shown the list and timer is started. After one minute the list is taken away. Player is asked to recall everything in order within a minute At the end score is tallied up and player is told their score. Challenger explains this is what people with dyspraxia experience everyday when someone gives them orders. At the end of day/week leader board is published and prizes are awarded.       3 Bad directions Aim: To identify where on campus the description is describing Equipment: Descriptions of places on campus, score sheet Rules: You have to try figure out the place on campus I am describing, for every correct guess you get one point. If first guess is wrong point is reduced by 0.10 until you correctly guess the place right. How to play: Listen to description of place on campus Guess where After all places are described and guessed for point are tallied up. Challenger explains that people with dyspraxia can find it hard to follow directions and read maps. At end of day/week leader board is published and prizes are awarded.  4 Sounds like spelled like Aim: To guess the word when spelt phonetically within a minute Equipment: Words spelt phonetically, stop watch, score sheet Rules: You have one minute to guess words that is spelt phonetically, for every word guessed correctly a point is given. How to play: Rules explained Words are shown and player must correctly guess word correctly, if cannot guess word player may pass  At the end of a minute score is tallied and player is told their score Challenger explains that people with dyslexia can find it hard to understand phonetics  At end of day/week leader board is published and prizes are awarded Dyslexia Dyspraxia Week  Aim: To raise awareness for these two disabilities through games, social media and personal stories.  What is dyslexia? According to dyslexia.ie; There are many definitions of dyslexia. A very simple one would be that dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty which makes it hard for some people to learn to read, write and spell correctly. The Dyslexia Association of Ireland defines dyslexia as a specific learning difficulty affecting the acquisition of fluent and accurate reading and spelling skills. This occurs despite access to appropriate learning opportunities.  Dyslexia is characterised by cognitive difficulties in (1) phonological processing, (2) working verbal/auditory memory, and (3) speed of retrieval of information from long term memory. (phonological spelling= breaking down words, working memory= remembering sequence of info presented, speed of retrieval= takes longer to organise thoughts and therefore takes longer) Dyslexic difficulties occur on a continuum from mild to severe and affect approximately 10% of the population. People with dyslexia may experience greater stress and frustration as they endeavour to learn, resulting in heightened anxiety, particularly in relation to literacy acquisition. People with dyslexia may also have accompanying learning strengths. What do others think dyslexia is *Fabian is writing this*  How does dyslexia affect me? Saoirse: Dyslexia affects me in different aspects day to day. When I was younger I would always confuse my b’s and d’s, my q’s and p’s. Id hate when the teacher dictated words to write down into our copies because by the time I had figured out how to spell one word, they wouldve been on a new sentence. I was made go to an afterschool class where it would be school like school for primary school students with dyslexia called workshop, we did one on one classes with a tutor where we’d read a bit of a book with our tutor and try read and spell words together that I found hard to read in the book. We worked on other skills too like typing skills and speech and drama. Without the workshop I wouldn’t be where I am today, but that doesn’t mean I’m cured of dyslexia, I learned coping skills in the workshop and without practising them, I go back to the way I was before.  Indicators of Dyslexia While no case is the same, these are common indicators of dyslexia: Difficulty with reading unfamiliar material. Tendency to mispronounce or misread words. Slow pace of reading. Reading for information only, not for pleasure. Understanding more easily when listening than when reading. Difficulty with spelling. Finding it hard to visualise words, or remember the sequence of letters in a word. Difficulty with sentence construction and punctuation. Difficulty putting information on paper. Difficulty in spotting mistakes made in written work. Finding it easier to express thoughts in words than in writing. Underachieving in school and college, particularly in exams. Having immature or poorly formed handwriting. Tendency to be clumsy and uncoordinated. "

"Join us at 7PM in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2 on Wednesday, 18th December for a screening of 'The Grinch'"

"**BÉARLA THÍOS // ENGLISH BELOW**Bhí lá den chéad scoth againn inné, an 12ú Nollaig dár Lá Nollag! An raibh sibh linn?Bhí imeachtaí éagsúla ar siúl i rith an lae ar fad, ar nós ceardlann ealaíne leis an gcumann Arts & Crafts, Scannán Nollag, Cór an Dóchais, ceardlann amhránaíochta leis AnChéadGhluainEile, cluichí Kahoot agus Countdown, chomh maith le “6 Pop-Up” níos déanaí san oíche!Bhaineamar an-taitneamh as agus táimid ag mothú i bhfad níos Nollaig-í ina ndiaidh! Tá súil agam go mothaíonn sibh cosúil linn! Ach ná bígí buartha, fós beidh Tae agus Plé Nollaigeach ar siúl againn an tseachtain seo chugainn, agus beimid ag céiliúradh an tseachtain ar fad, dár ndóigh ??************************************We had the loveliest day yesterday celebrating Cuallacht’s Christmas Day! We held loads of events throughout the day, from a Christmas decoration workshop with Arts and Crafts soc, taking part in the Hope Foundation Choir, a movie, a singing workshop with the incredible Connemara singing sisters, AnChéadGhluainEile, as well as kahoot games, countdown, and 6 Pop Ups later that evening! We’re feeling a lot more Christmassy now and we hope you guys are too! But don’t worry, if you weren’t around yesterday, we’ll still be celebrating Christmas in Seomra na Gaeilge all week so make sure to pop in! Especially on Thursday for a Christmas themed Tae&Plé! Nollaig Shona a chairde ??"

"No training next week as the halls have been handed over to the university to prepare for the exams. Hope everyone enjoys the break, good luck with your exams and see you in the new year for a new semester of table tennis."

"Hello everyone. Just to let you know the final badminton session of the semester will be held on Thursday 12th December. Thanks for the fun for the 1st semester and hope to see you at the last training. Keep smashing it!"

"Join other Nerd Societies in a Christmas party of the ages. There will be a table quiz round for each different society! Free Pizza and the SU Bar on site! Come along and have a great time!"

"We raised €210 for Ataxia Foundation Ireland at the Inter-Soc charity quiz last night! A massive thank you to every society involved and everyone who donatedCongratulations to the winning team, 'Phil Soc', and the raffle winners who won a polaroid camera and a ChromecastThanks again everyone!"

"We're pleased to announce that the two teams that we sent to participate in the UCD intervarsity did exceptionally well. Team A consisted of Adrian Krasnyanskyy, Amit Anchalia and Azhar Shaikh, along with sub Connor Byrne. Team A participated in Division 2 and placed 2nd their group. Team B consisted of Charlie Bowman, Seán Bryne and Shyanne Manastireanu, along with sub Sean O'Connor. Team B participated in Division 3 and placed joint 2nd in their group. A big thank you goes to the players and subs for all the hard work they put in training and at the competition. Everyone put in a superb effort and we will be looking forward to more intervarsities in the future! "

"Only December 6th, the committee, along with our members, took a day trip out to Dublin. We visited the Garda Museum and the Garden of Remembrance. We enjoyed the museum thoroughly and were warmly welcomed by kind and helpful staff. The museum itself was a highly interesting and valuable insight into the history of An Garda Síochána from its beginnings to the force we have today. We also enjoyed the interactive exhibits. This was a great experience, particularly as policework features consistently in our various criminology modules. We also visited the Garden of Remembrance afterwards and took a peaceful walk around the grounds. Overall it was a fantastic and enjoyable day and we would like to sincerely thank our members who came with us. We hope that you all enjoyed it as much as we did! "

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"We will be hosting our own badminton tournament for members on Tuesday 10th December and Thursday 12th December during our normal scheduled hours. It will cost €2 to enter. The format is on Tuesday, you will be picked with a random member every game to play a doubles game. The players who win the most games will make it to the finals on Thursday, which will be singles games. I hope ye all take part and there will be prizes for the winners. If ye don't want to play in the tournament that's fine, you can take part in the regular training. Thanks! Keep smashing it"

"Hiya guys! ? Here we are again with another fun filled week with classes galore! ? please check the timetable attached as per usual for this week’s slots! ??Thank you so much to anyone who participated in or attended the Maynooth’s Best Dance Crew event last Thursday! ?? it was such a success and we hope that all of you’s had as much of a blast as we all did! ?? we are still in the midst of totting up the total of how much money we raised for Ataxia Ireland so we will keep you updated on how well we did during the week, just keep an eye on our social media pages! ? Our ice skating trip will take place on the evening of the 18th of December! ? we will post updates on social media about the final cost for the trip and there will be drinks and food afterwards too which is always a good time! ? this day out is such a good way to spend the last week of college and to get away from the stress of assignments! ? please keep an eye on our social media posts again for all this information! ?? Finally, there is a Performing Arts Variety Show taking place in the Roost this Wednesday evening! ? this night will feature a freestyle performance from the performing arts societies within the university and we want all members interested to come down and represent the society in a freestyle performance of our own! ?? no dance routines or experience necessary, this isn’t a competitive performance but just a bit of fun for us to take part in with other societies that are similar! ? if you feel that this is in any way for you then please pop on down to the Roost on Wednesday, pints are guaranteed to follow ? That’s all I have for this week guys, I hope you’s all have a splendid week and I can’t wait to see you’s down at the hall! ? Robyn Secretary  <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s2 {font: 12.0px '.Apple Color Emoji UI'} </style> Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

"4th and final day of our competition.On this day we had both our semi finals and our final. It was full of surprises with multiple tie breakers in the mix. Our first semi was between Saquib Ali and Adam Tallon. It was a clear cut victory for Saquib taking it in two games. His drive to the backhand side seemed to much for Adam on the day. Our second semi was between Goran Nakerst and Stephen Nulty.  At first it seemed as though Goran had this match up in the bag with a 15-2 victory. However Stephen surprised us all and won the second two games to bring him into the final. Unfortunately for Stephen he had little time to rest as he had to move onto his final against Saquib. He came storming out the gates to take the first game. After this Saquib seemed to find his serve again and took the final two games. Congratulations to Saquib on his victory. Thank you to everyone who took part in the tournament, those who came to watch and the committee members who helped with the organisation. Wishing you all the best over the holidays. See you back in the new year.In the image attached we have our players on court: Adam, Saquib, Stephen, and Goran respectively. Scores included in detail below: Saquib vs Adam (15-3, 15-3)Stephen vs Goran (2-15, 15-6, 11-6)Saquib vs Stephen (12-15, 15-8, 11-0)"

"Mundo Latino will be having their AGM, Tuesday the 10th of December in meeting room 2 from 4 to 5:30. All new members are welcome. Don’t forget to bring €2 to become a member"

"Day 3 of our competition.Our first match up of the day was between Goran Nakerst and Azhar Shaikh. Game one was a game of two halves. Azhar initially taking the lead with a powerful forehand, and looking the more dominant player. However Goran soon adjusted to his game and came back to win it in the end. From that point Goran seemed to have it figured out and took the W for today.The second match up was between Saquib Ali and Sam Adekunle. Saquib showed his experience here as a squash player of 8 years with a confident win.Our third match was between Stephen Nulty and Rishabh Vishwakarma. Again, experience seemed to prevail over power as Stephen won the day as one of our veteran members, despite Rishabh's power game.  So now we are onto our final day. With only the semi-finals and finals to play. These games will take place on south campus in the Handball courts at 3pm until 5pm. Drop by, watch some games, and chat to some of our members if you are interested. All welcome. Unfortunately we forgot to get an image of our competitors this time but I will attach the tournament state as it stands. Scores included in detail below: Goran vs Azhar (15-5, 15-4)Saquib vs Sam  (15-2, 15-4)Stephen vs Rishabh (15-1, 15-2)"

"Inter-Soc Charity Quiz in aid of Ataxia Ireland! We'll be starting at 7:30pm in the Venue on Monday, 9th!€2 entry fee per person4 people per team"

"Day 2 of our competition. There were some more clear cut games on this day. The first of which between Sam Adekunle and Shashank Sanjee venkata chalapathi. Sam took the W on the day.Our second match was between Azhar Shaikh and Sutirtha Chakraborty. Azhar proved to be too strong for Sutirtha. Although Sutirtha put up quite the fight in the second game. The third match of the day has been postponed to day 3. Join us next time for that. This day marks the end of all the first rounds of our competition. Day 3 will play host to the remainder of our quarter finals. In the image attached we have our players on court: Azhar, Sam, and Sutirtha Scores included in detail below: Sam vs Shashank (15-2, 15-4)Azhar vs Sutirtha (15-3, 15-6)"

"After the first day of our tournament we were pleasantly treated to some exciting games.Our first game was between Francis McNamara and Phillip Cussen Burke. Phillip emerged victorious. The second Round  between Rishabh Vishwakarma and Japneet Singh. In this nail biting match up we witnessed our first tie breaker match of the tournament. First game went to Rishabh, and the second going to Japneet. Despite Japneet's best efforts, after pulling ahead in points at least three times, Rishabh still remained the victor. For the final match of the day we had Phillip Cussen Burke (again) against one of our seeded players Adam Tallon. This is the first of our quarter finals. These were extremely close games. With no more than one point between them in the first game. With the help of some well timed timeouts however Adam took the win on the day. That was it for the day. There will be more on Wednesday December 4th. I'm sure it will be another exciting one. See some of you there. In the image attached we have our players on court: Adam, Phillip, Frank, Rishabh, and Japneet respectively. Scores included in detail below:Phillip vs Frank  - (15-3 , 15-2)Rishabh vs Japneet -(15-12, 14-15, 11-9)Phillip vs Adam (14-15, 9-15)"

"Film Soc has returned! Join us at 7pm in John Hume, Lecture Hall 2, on Wednesday, 4th December, for a screening of 'Les Intouchables'"

"The buses will be leaving from the SU at 5:30pm sharp! - Do not be late or you will be left behind.Be sure to have your ticket with you as you will not be admitted on the bus or to the event without it.See you all in Tullamore!!!!Maynooth Law Society Committee"

"Dr. Avril Brandon has invited John Costello, Chairman of the Parole Board Ireland to speak on the work of the parole board in a diversifying Ireland. It will take place this Thursday (5th) at 5-6pm in JH5, John Hume Building. All are welcome to attend."

"It's time for the annual aikido winter course! This takes place on the 7th and 8th of December and is a great opportunity to further your learning!"

"Mundo Latino are going to be have a get together on Tuesday, 3rd of December from 4 - 5:30pm in meeting room 2. All are welcome. Don’t forget to bring €2 if you want to become a member. Tell you friends???"

"Tickets for Maynooths' Best Dance Crew are on sale NOW!Get yours before it's too late!https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maynooths-best-dance-crew-tickets-84534014513?fbclid=IwAR32oJnUIsRWKuP8cSnnZTZfUMpSZkPRD1vLSlsjKiQ-cUBilyRmjkY73oc"

"Special congratulations to our very own Meabh Bellew who danced last night for Versatile at their SOLD OUT 3 arena gig! We are soooo so proud of you!"

" BEHIND THE SCIENCE - come along to listen and learn from four wonderful women in the field of Biology. Hear about their career paths, how they got there and their current research. There will be a Q&A and pizza at the end"

"Hey beautiful dancers! There will be no regular day classes this week! All class slots will be used for Maynooth' Best Dance Crew rehearsal. If you are free on Thursday evening why don't you pop along? All tickets are 5 euro and this money will go towards Ataxia Foundation Ireland! All tickets can be bought at the door and online via our link:https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/maynooths-best-dance-crew-tickets-84534014513?fbclid=IwAR32oJnUIsRWKuP8cSnnZTZfUMpSZkPRD1vLSlsjKiQ-cUBilyRmjkY73ocWhere? Glenroyal Hotel Maynooth. When? 7PM, Thursday the 5th of December"

"'Arrival' - Reviewed by Daniel Sheridan"Is our lack of communication creating this divide between us on a personal and political level". That is the question posited by Denis Villeneuve's thoughtful sci-fi film Arrival. This has been in the list of many (including myself) as one of the best films of the 2010's. With most sci-fi films becoming loud and boisterous these days, the quiet approach of Arrival was a breath of fresh air. Not interested in the spectacle of explosions and harsh sound effects, Arrival was more interested in presenting its central thesis and making you reflect on that rather than the otherworldly elements of the film.One thing that draws you in from the outset in Arrival is the music, from Max Richter's On the Nature of Daylight which serves as the theme of the film, to Jóhann Jóhannsson's original score. Both works add this melancholy element to the film which adds to the narrative, particularly Jóhannsson's score which sounds otherworldly much like his other albums. We cannot talk about Arrival without talking about Villeneuve's spectacular direction and Eric Heisserer's script which work perfectly in tandem with one another. The project started off as a passion of Heisserer's, wanting to adapt Ted Chiang's short story 'The Story of Your Life', which gave way to Villeneuve's involvement in the film. Many changes added by Villeneuve elevated the narrative of the film, specifically the opening of the film which allowed the narrative to look alot like the language of the Heptipods in the film. It is collaborations like this that take a film from being good to fantastic. When it comes to the cinematography of the film Bradford Young did a great job of grounding the film in a sense reality while also evoking the otherworldly presence. The way the alien craft hangs in the background of almost every shot shows this great sense of world building through the visual medium. We also must look at Amy Adams' immaculate performance. Giving a career best, Adams takes over every scene she is in, encapsulating this notion of a person feeling out of their depth. Her descent into this new world she has been thrust is one of the best performances of the past ten years. Please, if you have the chance, go see Arrival. If not for the fantastic cinematic experience then for the clever ways in which it connects to our real world."

"In our next General Meeting, we will be voting on our location for our annual society trip! The locations discussed and put forward are as follows;Isle Of ManEdinburghLiverpoolPlease come along and cast your vote! The meeting will be happening on Wednesday the 4th of December from 3-4pm. Location is to be decided, so keep an eye out!"

"This week our current Events & Promotions Officer stepped down, so we now have that committee position up for grabs! Events & Promotions Officer will be in charge of booking rooms and corresponding with the Clubs and Socs office in regards to events. It will also involve liaising with our PRO Officer and our secretary to keep the committee up to date with what is going on in the society. The position requires an individual who is open to having fun and coming up with creative event ideas! We look forward to hearing from you!  "

"Thank you everyone who came to debs festival last week, we had 200 people in to watch our shows over the 3 nights!! We were so overwhelmed by the numbers & so grateful for all of your support!! Overall we raised a €130 for ataxia on the doors & we're also donating all the profit we made on the show to ataxia too Can't wait to see what next semesters shows bring!!! xxxx"

"Come along to learn about Machine Learning and get a model working! It's in Workday HQ and there will be food"

"Come along to participate in the STEM Table Quiz in collaboration with the Math Soc, CS Soc, Engineering Soc! All proceeds are going to charity"

"It's time for Lahinch!!! Attached is the sign up sheet for trip to Lahinch! This trip is taking place instead of Strandhill and will be bigger and better and cheaper! The bus departs Maynooth on Friday December 13th at 2pm and leaves Lahinch Sunday December 15th at 3pm. For €110 you will get a return bus to lahinch, a surf lesson on Saturday, surf rental on Sunday and two nights stay in Lahinch Hostel!! Be sure to act fast as places are limited!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtTnyT3sfUv7zqMbg-zOyBPiJao1baNDwHT1rXG0gTVQ9t7w/viewformhttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtTnyT3sfUv7zqMbg-zOyBPiJao1baNDwHT1rXG0gTVQ9t7w/viewform"

"Hey surfers,unfortunately due to unforseen issues with accommodation in strandhill we will have to cancel our upcoming trip, All of us here in mu surf club are sad about the turn of events but sadly it cant be avoided. All hope however is not lost! We are currently planning a trip to be announced in the coming days stay tuned and dont forget our night out...I mean movie night tomorrow night see you there. Akaw! ?"

"Hey everyone?? For ELSA Day 2019 we are delighted to be joining Lit and Deb for a debate on Closer EU Integration??The debate will take place in John Hume Lecture Theatre 3 on Wednesday the 27th of November at 7pm.  We have availability for 3-4 speakers on the night if anyone would like to partake in what will prove to be an excellent and engaging debate. It’s a great way to get to know more about both societies and meet new people. If you are interested in partaking please contact academicactivities.Maynooth@ie.elsa.org. "

"The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Law Join us onn Wednesday 4th December in Renehan Hall (South Campus) there will be a panel discussion on the future of artificial intelligence in law.The panel will include: Tom Connor - Head of Digital Services at Matheson Darren McMahon - Head of Legal at State Street Global Advisors Dr David Cowan - Lecturer in Communications at Maynooth University.We can guarantee an insightful and engaging discussion on improving commercial awareness and our professions future from some of the leading experts in the field!If you would like to attend please RSVP to law@mulife.ie Hope to see you all there!"

"Hey surfers! We have a movie night coming up this Wednesday in JH4. It's a great excuse to get the club together ! We will be showing Surf's Up as I'm told it has a better soundtrack than guardians of the galaxy! Members and non-members are welcome.Of course it's a Wednesday so Brady's after ;) We hope to see you there, 6pm on Wednesday in JH4!!"

"Hi everyone!! We are delighted we can finally announce our next surf trip. It will be on Friday December 6th to Sunday December 8th. We will be going to Strandhill in County Sligo!The price of the trip is €90. This includes two nights stay in Strandhill and a surf lesson. We will be using public transport to get to Strandhill. We will get a train from Maynooth to Sligo town and then a bus from Sligo town to Strandhill. Here is the link to sign up to the trip. Those that sign-up will receive an email detailing when and where to pay. There are limited spaces on the trip so act fast!!!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtTnyT3sfUv7zqMbg-zOyBPiJao1baNDwHT1rXG0gTVQ9t7w/viewformEmail us or contact us through social media if you need anything!"

"Maynooth University Mental Health Society have proudly helped to launch a new initiative aimed at increasing Mental Health resilience among students. The Young Mentality Movement branding may be taken up by students on any campus to run events or campaigns which promote creative arts and community as tools to empower students in caring for their own mental health. The YMM Festival included workshops on comedy, poetry, performance, campaign design, self-care, LGBT+ Mental Health, Circus Skills; as well as live performances in the evening, free massages, and free yoga classes with live music. This was probably the most ambitious event of its kind ever held on an Irish University campus but we hope that it is just the beginning in terms of empowering student mental health and putting this issue on the map"

"'The Imitation Game' - Reviewed by David Corish ‘The Imitation Game’ recounts the devastatingly sad story of Alan Turing, the “father of Computer Science” A genius, maltreated by the British government, who saved countless lives and significantly shortened World War II. Here, Turing is portrayed by Benedict Cumberbatch who turns in a thoroughly fascinating performance. He fully inhabits the role of this Sherlockian character, bringing not only an aura of extreme confidence and intelligence but an expertly averted gaze that hints at a profound vulnerability to this seemingly arrogant and unfeeling man. Keira Knightley brings some levity and her character, Joan, contrasts Turing’s distant persona with delightful warmth. The cast is rounded out by a similarly superb Charles Dance as Commander Denniston with his trademark authoritative voice as booming as ever; one needs only wait and listen for a pin to drop whenever he appears on-screen. The film centres around Turing’s breaking of Enigma. The codebreaking is vastly simplified for a Hollywood audience; however, the stakes are kept suitably high. Scenes of ‘Christopher’ working to crack the German’s messages are interspersed by footage of the war raging on. The clicks of the rotors resemble a clock’s ticking, something of a countdown to annihilation. Every second that goes by, another life is lost. A deft hand is applied in both the editing and cinematography, although a little more creativity would have been appreciated. Alexandre Desplat’s masterful main theme employs an almost mechanical use of repeating piano arpeggios. These fantastically convey the fast movement of Turing’s mind and are suitably computerised but do not sound electronic. As the main theme continues, the arpeggios begin to layer representing numerous strands of thought running at once. It feels calculated yet musters in the listener an enjoyment of said calculation. The bass line is melancholic, a solemn hymn-like sound filled with gravitas. We are reminded of the tragic circumstances in which this calculation is taking place. War is coming. Several motifs are also heard throughout the film, Christopher’s theme is especially a highlight and the short childhood motif is joyously nostalgic. It is worth noting that the film takes major liberties with its source material. This is not simply taking some minor artistic license; in many parts, it is almost entirely fiction. Computing historian Thomas Haigh once remarked that the film is a “useful summary of everything that popular imagination gets wrong about Bletchley Park.” A shame as Turing’s story is already compelling. Broad strokes do remain intact and audiences may consider themselves somewhat educated on his contributions to the war but a documentary, this is most certainly not. Also, was the framing device of a detective investigating Turing really necessary? No, it is muddled and confusing, serving only to distract from the main event. Historical inaccuracies aside, “The Imitation Game” is most definitely worth a watch, especially if you are unaware of Turing’s contributions to the war effort. Cumberbatch’s performance of a tortured, brilliant man is riveting and serves as an excellent tribute to an astonishing man."

"'Monty Python's Life of Brian' - Reviewed by James Crotty 'Monty Python's Life of Brian' is one of the inaugural comedies of the last generation, paving the way to what we now know as modern comedy. In the 1970s, religion was a very taboo subject to broach especially amongst American and Irish audiences. Monty Python, however, proved that movies were just as capable of criticising practices in society as any other form of comedy. The plot satirizes the formation of religion and how mob mentality lead to years of conflict; people unable to think for themselves with a seeming need to be told of how they should lead their lives. The movie's handling of topics such as martyrdom is profound and undoubtedly funny, as most of the jokes are, albeit some of them are a product of their time and have not aged well. Overall, the performances were quite good and the repeating of actors for various characters was very well done. Graham Chapman turned in an admirable performance as Brian and following the character's ridiculous story was also a joy."

"The Exorcist - Reviewed by James Crotty A product of its time, 'The Exorcist' suffers in attempting to bring that same feeling of horror back to a more desensitized audience often seeming more comedic than terrifying. Nevertheless, it remains a pioneer of the horror genre and a must-watch for fans of horror movies. The movie focuses around the characters of Regan, the young girl who is possessed by a demon, her mother Chris who is terrorized by both the entity and her daughter's suffering and Father Damien Karras, the priest attempting to help both Regan and her mother. While possession may be a frequently explored trope nowadays, it was popularised by this movie and I have yet to see a movie use this trope to the same effect. Following the family’s journey through the possession and leaving the entity a mystery only deepens the story. The cast also turned in a remarkable performance, with special mentions to both Jason Miller as Fr. Karras and Linda Blair as Regan. Both portrayed their characters with emotional intensity and I especially enjoyed following Miller's character through the story as he excellently portrayed a man toil with his diminishing faith. While it may no longer be the nightmare-inducing movie of its youth, 'The Exorcist' is still very much a must-see for its strong plot and stellar acting."

"Good Will Hunting - Reviewed by Daniel Sheridan Earning both Matt Damon and Ben Affleck an Oscar, Good Will Hunting has gone down as a modern classic. Damon and Affleck’s social realism tale of a boy genius born into a rough neighbourhood and a rough upbringing feels incredibly raw and real. I think this is due to the wonderful cinematography by Jean-Yves Escoffier. When I think of the cinematography in Good Will Hunting, I think of this quote from Greta Gerwig (Lady Bird) when she was on The A24 Podcast. When talking about film noise and grain with Barry Jenkins (Moonlight) she says “I like knowing a machine captured it” This is something I always go back to when looking at cinematography. The rough grain of Good Will Hunting and the film shutters allow us to look at the film almost like an envelope filled with pictures from a disposable camera. It’s this that gives Affleck and Damon’s view of Boston a sense of reality, that it is stuck in a place in time, that these people have lives outside of the frames we view them in. An aspect you have to talk about when talking about Good Will Hunting are the performances. Minnie Driver and Ben Affleck’s performances give us a great sense of character, they accentuate their awkward quirks and it makes you feel like these are people you know. You see Skylar and Chuckie in friends and people you went to secondary school with because they have that air of familiarity in the way Driver and Affleck portray each character. However, the standouts of the film have to be Matt Damon and Robin Williams. The chemistry between the two of them is impactful and a simple joy to watch. From laughing at anecdotes to crying over shared emotions they create this bond that was rarely seen other films of the time. As we spend the most time with Will, Damon allows us to feel his pain along with him, not from what he says but from what he doesn’t. He allows us to know how Will is feeling just from simple glances and body language. If there is one outlier in this cast I would have to go with Stellen Skarsgard. His character was incredibly weaselly and manipulative but I never felt that in Skarsgard’s performance. Now, this could be because we spend less time with him but I felt that he was quite stilted in this role. When it comes down to it, I think that Good Will Hunting will still be seen as a shining example of the social realism movement for years to come. It’s sensitive portrayal of the characters allow us to empathise completely. Gus Van Sant’s direction gives us this empathy. The handheld motif of the film brings us closer to Will’s world like we are one of his friends driving around South Boston, or an onlooker looking into his most private moments. This creates this uncomfortable barrier between us and the characters. This documentary style of shooting drama is not a new concept, popularised in the British Social Realism movement of the 60’s. Much like Ken Loach in 'Up the Junction', Van Sant uses this to allow us to reflect on the real-life counterparts of Will and his surroundings. If you have not seen Good Will Hunting yet do yourself a favour and go see this incredible piece of modern cinema history!"

"Hi everyone, we have an exciting opportunity to share with you all. We are looking to expand our committee and have 3 new positions available. These are in events, media and communications. We are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated students to join us.This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with the society. Please see below for details on all the positions:Events - a creative student with a passion for organising and hosting events. Responsibilities: book venues, liaise with guest speakers/lecturers, other clubs & societies, equipment and decorating ect. Media - a student with an interest in photography and can attend a variety of events. Responsibilities: attend events and take photos. Help design and create posters to promote events. Communications: an organised and social student with an interest in communications. Assist secretary, manage emails, facilitate communication between clubs & socs, departments ect. Applicants can email criminology@mulife.ie to express their interest. You can also tweet us (CrimSocMU) message us on Instagram (criminologysocietymu) or facebook (Maynootb Criminology Society) with any questions!"

"Hey guys! Hope you’re all rested and ready for another week of dancing! ?Please see the timetable attached for our day classes for this week! ? just a gentle reminder that all Maynooth’s Best Dance Crew rehearsals on the timetable are only for those taking part in the event but there are still lots of classes to attend for the week! ? remember to mark December the 5th in your diaries as this is when MBDC will take place and would love to have all of you buy tickets for this event! ? all proceeds from all tickets sold will go straight to Ataxia Ireland so we would love to see you come down and support the charity while having a fun filled night out! ? We are organising an ice skating day out followed by drinks and food for all members in the next coming weeks so please keep an eye on our social media pages as well as MU LIFE for further details ? we have not set a date for this event yet but please do respond appropriately to any polls or posts regarding the day out posted by us on social media if you are interested as we would love to get an idea of numbers before we book a date! ???????? As usual, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns you may have about any events or classes taking place this week! ? we hope you’s all have a fab week and can’t wait to see you’s at our classes! ?Robyn Secretary  <style type="text/css"> p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #454545; min-height: 14.0px} span.s1 {font: 12.0px Helvetica} span.s2 {font: 12.0px '.Apple Color Emoji UI'} </style> Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

"NewsletterHey everyone, hope you're all keeping well! Here's what we're up to!STEM Table QuizThis week we are having a STEM Table Quiz in collaboration with Maths, Electronic Engineering, Psychology and Women in STEM. First prize will be a €50 one4all voucher. There will also be a raffle with great prizes. All the proceeds from this event will be going towards Ataxia Ireland.This will be on in The Venue in the SU from 7 till 9 this Thursday, the 28th.As such, We will not be meeting in CB8 this Thursday.ProgramoramaWe will be having our first programming competition of the year soon, it has been postponed until December. It will be 2 hours long and you have to try and solve as many problems in the problem set in teams of up to 3 people. This year we are changing the structure of the competition; like usual we are going to have a separate first year category but now we are going to have two more categories, division 1 and division 2. They will both share the same problem set but division 2 will have reduced prizes to division 1. These categories will be self determined on sign-up but we retain the right to modify your team's category if we feel it is necessary.The entry fee will be €3 per person with the proceeds going to Ataxia Ireland, the SU charity of the year. EGMIn the next few weeks we will be having an EGM in which we will be electing a few open positions. The open positions are First Year Rep, Secretary, and Welfare And Equality Officer.We will also be voting on a number of amendments to our constitution. You can find the current draft of the updated constitution here with all changes highlighted. If you have any queries or changes you wish to see made please do not hesitate to email us at computerscience@mulife.ie.Minecraft ServerFor those who don't know we have a minecraft server located at mc.mucss.ie. The server has the Factions, Treecapitator and Essentialsx plugins."

"This Wednesday come and visit us for a fun filled night of musical theater and drama tips as we collab with the fabulous drama soc! &pm sharp start so don't be last you won't want to miss out!"

"Hi everyone! Our upcoming open days are on Friday 29th and Saturday 30th of November and the department is looking for anthropology students to step up and talk to prospective students! If you like to get involved, please contact the department directly through email or the office! "

"Hi Everyone, Just an update about the Youth Mentality Movement festival MU Drama took part in last week. A big congratulations to our committee members; Kelly Rennick. Jonathan Cunniffe & Niall Finnegan for writing and directing a short play called 'Sondering' about pursuing positive mental health while in college. Here's what it was about ------ We constantly live life not noticing the complexity of the lives people live around us. Whether it’s exam stress or loneliness, whether you’re outgoing or quiet, ‘sondering’ gives insight to the many different kinds of struggles that different kinds of college students haveIt featured on Tuesday night in the SU Venue. We're so proud of our first year's who performed the show "

"Tonight Wednesday 20th November, we will host an event to celebrate all the talent musicians and singers that are our members. We are hoping to see you all there at 7:30 in the common room"

"The Department of Law and Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MU SSI) are delighted to invite you to join us for a talk by Professor Denis Bracken. Professor Bracken is a Visiting Lecturer at the Department of Law here in Maynooth.He will be speaking on the subject of 'Settler Colonialism, Indigenous Criminology & European Indigenous Minorities' followed by a response from Kathleen Lawrence, Education Support Worker with the Northside Partnership and Human Rights Advocate. This will be a fantastic talk so please do attend if you can.Date: Tuesday 26th November 5-7pmVenue: Conference Room 2.31, 2nd floor Iontas Building All are welcome. There will be wine, tea/coffee and finger food provided.Looking forward to seeing you all there!"

"Hi all, we will be in arts block at the tables by the coffee shop this Wednesday (27th) to collect membership fees. We'll be there between 10am to 11am. Anyone who has signed up, or wants to sign up and pay their €2 can do so while we are there. You can also come along to any of our events and pay your membership fee there too. Thanks everyone!"

"The beginners rope climbing course last Friday was a huge success with 15 members attending. Members had fun climbing different routes on the many climbing walls in DCC. Those who took part in the induction training were also taught how to belay and the safety measures required when rope climbing. "

"Hey folks, this week we are doing a try before you buy event for those who have yet to decide on buying Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield. Here you will be able to play the games for the first time. For those who have the game you can share your friend codes with others who have the game and do raids with each other."

"Hello again! Just a quick notice about our Facebook page and other bits. Go like, share and follow our page/posts at 'MU Badminton' on Facebook. Our PRO Joe Monahan is very active over there. Also, if you have any questions about anything associated with the badminton club or college life in general, don't be afraid to send us a message on Facebook or email badminton@mulife.ie . Like always, keep smashing it!Joseph Daly,Badminton Secretary."

"Hello everyone. At the end of October, a few members from the badminton club traveled to UL to take part in a tournament, ISBT's Limerick. It lasted 3 days and everyone enjoyed themselves playing in it and socializing with people from other colleges. At the end of it, we had many people who reached semi-finals and finals across grades A,B and C. Clodagh (playing Grade A), Abigail, Kevin Leonard, Kevin Daly and myself (although I was too sick from drinking the water to play my semi-finals) all made it to the semi-final and/or final stages. We had one winner, Kevin Daly in grade B singles. Thanks to everyone involved and we will hopefully attend this competition again next year.Joseph Daly,Badminton Secretary."

"Hello everyone! This post is well overdue but better late than never! Welcome to the badminton club. We have trainings every Tuesday and Thursday from 8pm - 10pm. On Tuesdays, we are in the Small Sports Hall and PE Hall and on Thursdays we are in the Main Sports Hall. Anyone from beginners to advanced players are welcome. Please come along and enjoy yourselves. Here, we focus on having a good time while also having competitive and entertaining games. I will keep you updated on future events. Until then, keep smashing it!"

"Our Annual General Meeting went unbelievable! We elected our first year rep, postgrad rep and our Vice-president! We also set out our plans for the year, spoke about our subcommittee and how we can get as many people as possible involved! The pizza only tied everything together! Thanks to everyone for showing up! "

"Access society play Mingling games to help get people talking and getting to know each other! We played some of our favourites like the bottle game and the country game! It gave everyone a chance to chat with each other and start the year off making friends! It also gave everyone the chance to feel relaxed and help raise the conversation about Breast Cancer and raise money for charity!  "

"AGM will be taking place in Wednesday the 20th of November @ 1pm.**ANYONE WHO HAS NOT PAID THE 2e ADMISSIONS FEE MUST DO SO ON WEDNESDAY!**Also check emails for any updates"

"LinkedIn workshop! JH2 Wednesday the 20th at 6:30-8:30 pm! Get plenty of tips on your linked in and the opportunity to get headshots taken!"

"Hiya guys! Hope you have all had a very relaxing weekend lovelies!  I would just like to apologise for the fact that the email was only sent this morning, this is due to unforeseen technical difficulties and I’m sorry that you had to wait until this morning to see all the classes and news that we have planned for you!  I apologise for any inconveniences caused and I hope that you will still be able to attend our classes this week as a result!  so sorry again guys!  This week, the SU are running the “Mind Yourself” campaign which is raising awareness around the importance of mental health  to show our support, the society is holding a number of confidence workshops during the week for both guys and gals to give you a little boost!  Leah Fleming will be holding a heels body confidence workshop on Monday the 18th from 1-2 for any gals wanting to try something new as well as a similar workshop on Tuesday from 1-2 that will be filmed so you will have a little video to take away with you!  we can’t wait for all of you feisty gals to bop on down to the SSH so you’s can let loose and have some fun!  we then have Darragh holding a boys only breaking class on Thursday from 1-2 for any of the boys willing to learn this fun and exciting style of hip hop! college life presents a lot of stresses for everyone as you try to make new friends and study to get good grades while some people move away from family and try to juggle part time jobs too! everyone here in the dance society completely supports the importance of looking after yourself and others mentally as well as need to have fun and release any built up stress through dance! what a perfect way for anyone to recognise this vital campaign by participating in these amazing fun events this week, we cannot wait to see you’s all there! ?? Our much awaited event, Maynooth’s Best Dance Crew, will take place in the Glenroyal Hotel on the evening of the 5th of December! ?this event features many clubs and societies in the university creating a dance crew that will preform and compete against each other with the help of our dancers that will choreograph specific routines for whichever club/society that volunteer!  the proceeds from all tickets bought for the event will go to Ataxia Ireland, the chosen SU charity for this year!  if you are interested in putting yourself forward to be one of these choreographers and work with a club/society then please contact us before Tuesday the 19th of November as preparation will begin soon! anyone can volunteer to be a choreographer and we would love to see new faces putting themselves forward for roles such as this so please do not hesitate if you think this may be for you! if not choreographing then we would love for all society members to please come to the fun filled event and raise some funds for Ataxia Ireland!  as per usual, there will be a fab night out afterwards to the Roost and would love for everyone to come and get involved! ? Also, we would love to remind all members that we are always accepting sign ups to the society!  there is no cut off point for sign ups so please do encourage any friends interested to join us on MU Life and to attend all events and classes!  please do not forget to let us know if any friends have not been accepted on MU Life yet as we can accept your €2 registration fee at any day classes! As always guys and gals, please do not be afraid to contact us with any questions and I look forward to seeing you at all of our fun filled events this week! ? Here’s to another fab week!  Robyn Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx"

"Hey everyone ??ELSA day will be taking place internationally on Wednesday the 27th of November 2019. This years theme is ‘freedom is expression online’. The ELSA committee is currently in the process of organising our events and we’d like to know what our members think on the issue (after all the theme is freedom of expression online)If you have any ideas or suggestions we’d love to hear from you as we want to engage as much with our members as possible to ensure everyone gets the most of the events possible.If you’d like to contact us you can do so through our social media or emailing elsa@mulife.ie "

"Hey Everyone, The rental options for the trip are now finally up on the booking page, so dont forget to choose the option that best suits you (The bronze set is the most common one picked). Also if you want to buy lessons over there that option is available too, but we would recommend availing of our bi-weekly training's to Kilternan. If you have any trouble dont be afraid to drop us a text. Secondly Transfers are also up so make sure you select an option (these dont add on any extra cost but you still have to select it). If your flight time doesnt match the transfers (as in your flight leaves before the transfer) get in touch with us ASAP! other than that see yous at our trip info night #SendIt "

"Hi guys, We have bought two new tables. These have been placed in Phoenix and will be used at our training sessions from now on starting tonight from eight to ten."

"Sponsored by Women in STEM UK, the are holding a careers event in Dublin, on November 18th. Link on Instagram. Tickets need to be got before the event (they’re free!) and if there’s enough people attending transportation will be provided! @womeninstem"

"Hi all,From now on we will be posting a monthly calendar featuring all of our upcoming events to keep you guys in the loop!"

"Please look to our Facebook page for the poll that was posted today about what kind of Christmas event you would like to happen! The choice is between Christmas dinner in Pugin hall or a Christmas party. Here is the link to our Facebook page;https://www.facebook.com/maynoothanthrosoc/"

"CV WORKSHOP: don’t know where to start with a CV? Have a CV but want advice and some tips? Come along to our CV evening this Wednesday, November 13th In Jh 4. @ 6:30, there will even be some pizza! CVs are particularly important this time of year for graduate programs, summer internships, and even the career nights we’ve posted!"

"Reminder - touch rugby tonight 7-8pm on the astro!All welcome for male and female students! non members bring 2 euro for coach Matt!Get out for some fresh air!"

"Fantastic wins for both men and women 1st XV squads as the two teams remain TOP of their leagues and unbeaten. Our men continued their winning streak and on a day where 3rd year social science scholar Lee Franzoni (pictured) grabbed his first All Ireland League try, the squad dismantled  a Buccaneers side full of Connacht contracted players and academy talent 34-10 to stretch our winning streak to 23!Our women's first team also had a massive win at home to Trinity keeping them scoreless 15-0 with superb performances from Orlaith Murray (year 2 arts)!Our u23 men drew on Friday in Energia Park against Old Wesley 26-26 in a highly entertaining game. Our under 20s lost again as their injury ravaged side felt the tiredness in the last 25 minutes falling to a 13-33 defeat when it was well poised at 13-14 - Roscommon rugby scholar Tim Lambe putting in another fantastic display.Come a.ong to touch rugby tonight or get in touch if you are keen to play for any of our 5 men's squad, under 20 premier side or our 2 women's sides.thomas.mckeown@mu.ie"

"On Monday 11 November we will be registering any new members for the Law SocietyWe wil be at Table 3 in the Arts block from 11am-1pm.Please make sure to request membership on MU Life before hand and bring your €2 so we can activate your membership.When requesting membership be sure to opt for our mailing list so you can receive updates about our events"

"Hi all,I'm sure you received our email and are all set for buying your tickets for LAW BALL 2019 this afternoon!We just wanted to provide some further details regarding ticket sales.When do tickets go on sale: 4pm today (8 November) What price are the tickets: €45 per ticketHow many tickets can I purchase: maximum of two tickets per personWhat's included in the ticket price: transport to & from the Bridgehouse Hotel Tullamore, a drinks reception, a gourmet meal, live music, DJHow do I purchase my ticket: by using the link below (which was also provided in the previous email)Link to ticket tailor: http://buytickets.at/maynoothlawsociety/319768If you have any further questions please contact a member of the committee or your class rep.See you soon!"

"Hi all,As I'm sure you know, this years Law Ball will be held on the 5 December in the Bridgehouse Hotel, Tullamore.Tickets are €45 will be available from tomorrow, 8 November, at 16:00Please see link below:http://buytickets.at/maynoothlawsociety/319768See you in Tullamore!"

"The Maynooth Cancer Society are holding a table quiz next Thursday 14th November. This will take place in The Venue in the SU at 7.30. There is no fee to take part, all we ask is that you make a donation on the night. All donations will go directly to the Irish Cancer Society. No amount is too small for such a great cause. So get your thinking caps on and come join us in the SU at 7.30 next Thursday 14th November. "

"Our intervarsities entry for 2020 has been picked! DRUM ROLL PLEASE...... It's The Addams Family!We are very excited to be back in intervarsities again this year, which will take place in Galway again this year for the second time in a row. The lovely Emma Thornton is your choreographer and the amazing Sarah Alley is your musical director and we are delighted to have them work on such a musical with us for intervarsities!Auditions will be next week - stay tuned for rooms they will be going on in on the socials and on here and bring your dancing shoes!"

"Last Night we held our first open mic night - and the turn out was amazing! The talent within this society is spectacular and it showcases the spirit of musical theater and how this society can feel like a family. Many people got up to sing, and others just joined in with them which is just as amazing. We can't for the next open mic night to top this one!"

"Pouring Acrylic is the coolest new form of art! it's loved by many artist and beginners, you do not need prior art background at all. it's fun, it's creative, relaxing, there's no limit to this experience. The relaxing/ therapeutic nature of this art form will allow you to create a beautiful master piece that you can take home with you after the workshop, and use it to decor your bedroom/living room to add a modern interior design style. If you're interested in coming along please email me at (huda.aljbouri.2018@mumail.ie) to book a spot!The workshop is on Tuesday 19/11/19 starting at 3 to 5pm.(the fee for joining the workshop is €3 to cover material costs)Hope to see you all there!"

"Great weekend for men and women 1st XVs but male 2nd XV, U23 XV, 20s suffer defeat!Great victories for our men's 1st XV with a fine win away in Limerick versus Old Crescent with a superb solo try from first year Matias Giannetti and further stand out performances from Daragh Bellanova (1st year), Brendan McSorely (year 3, try scorer pictured), Daniel Murphy (third year) and Darren Hudson (PG)!Our women also had a another super win on the road, this time at Mullingar! 7 scholarship girls among the starting XV! Well done Jai, Lia, Ciara, Katelynn, Bianca, Alice and Ava! Superb.Tough day for our 20s losing heavily at UCD against a very strong outfit containing no fewer than 7 Leinster A players from the recent matches. Our squad has been ravaged with injury of late, losing more in the Conroy cup last weekend in our defeat to Trinity and victory over Queen's Belfast. We will keep working!Queries on playing rugby at any level please get in touch.thomas.mckeown@mu.ie"

"TOUCH RUGBY - FUN, SOCIAL, INCLUSIVE!There is touch rugby, sponsored by LUCOZADE and the IRFU TONIGHT (Monday) on the All weather astro pitch from 7-8pm sharp. No experience needed, open to male and female members. Please ask to join via MU LIFE if you are not a member and bring 2 euro and give to the coach prior.See you there!"

"Hi everyone! We will be attending an intervarsity in UCD on the 7th December. Anyone interested in attending/competing can tryout on Monday 11th November and Tuesday 12th November at the regular training times and venue. This will be replacing training for that week. "

"HEAD OVER TO OUR INSTAGRAM PAGE @mu_womeninstem** COMPETITION TIME **~~WIN A FREE GEL POLISH MANICURE~~?RULES?1. Follow @nails_maynooth2.  Follow @mu_womeninstem3. Like this post4. Tag a bestie in the comments5. Share this on your story!GOOD LUCK *T&Cs* Failure to cancel appointment in 24hrs means you forfeit the prize.Competition ends on November 15th.You must be following both maynooth nails and mu women in stem."

"Hi All!Just a quick update, we now have a Whatsapp group for any members interested in joining this please message or email the club with your phone number and we will add you in.  :)We are also getting club hoodies, a sample of which will soon be sent to all club members. Anyone who is provisionally interested in purchasing one of the hoodies please contact a member of the committee or message us in the Whatsapp group just so we can get a rough idea of numbers.More to follow,ThanksMU Judo Committee"