This Semester we’ve have a great time partying with you all at the Society’s TGIF Events ! For those of you that don’t know, the society has weekly events every Friday in our local ‘The Stables Club’ which is on the University’s Campus.

Week 0 showcased our first event with Speed Dating/Meet ‘n’ Greet – a great time to meet the committee and new & old members, !

Week 1 We had our Country Colours Ball , where everyone represented their country with their clothes many face paints!

Week 2 Was Sports Star night and we had a few dedicated members who dressed up for the occasion

Week 3 we decided to continue the Arthur Guinness Celebrations to the 23rd September too! [ the orginal day was the 23rd anyways..... ]

Week 4 We celebrated the King of Pop – Michael Jackson and had an EPIC dance off –

Week 5 we had our Reggaeton night (which I sadly missed!)

Week 7 We had our Traffic Light Party , where a few of us went around handing out stickers, depending on your relationship status: Green is you were single, yellow if you were unsure and red if you were in a relationship…..some people were confused as to what they were though!
Week 8 We had our Annual Halloween Ball, which was one of our highlights of the Semester. The stables was transformed into a scary scary place that night we soooo many costumes roaming about!!

Week 9 we had a very very special guest DJ ‘Brendan McCarthy’ for our Hillbilly night! We had a lasso challenge and a bow ‘n’ arrow challenge for our members and many many plaid shirts

Week 10 We showed off our dancing skills at our Bollywood night!

Week 11 We raised an AMAZING €150 in aid of Milford Hospice at our Table Quiz, First place went to Ministry of Pints, Second to B-Sharp and third place to Quiz in my Pants. We also had a Special Guest DJ our very own Marco Peters who was brilliant on the night.

Thanks again to everyone that took part it’s much appreciated

Week 12 We had our Christmas Party ( maybe a bit early but meh spread the christmas spirit I say! ) We had Santa come in, asking people what they wanted for Christmas and checking if members had been naughty or nice this semester!! He was also giving away loads of presents and candy canes galore!! !!

Week 13 Good Bye Party

Here we announced our Autumn 2011 winners:

International Society King: Marco Peters; International Society Queen: Sarah Landuyt; Biggest Traveller: Kris Lyons; Biggest Party Animal on a Friday Night: Carlos Heredia Lopez and Best Mentor Dinner: Agata Bergel! Congratulations to all of them!

Thanks Everyone for a great Semester – Hope you enjoyed yourselves!!

See you next Semester (to the ones leaving safe journey and hope to see you around UL soon!)

Aisling,
Events Officer

Week 1 – Dublin & Glendalough

Saturday

Dublin

• Visiting the Guinness Store House, where you even learn to pull your own pint!!
• Croke park tour – largest and most historical pitch in Ireland
• Evening – down to Glendalough for dinner and a bit of dancing in the local bar

Sunday

• Breakfast together
• Tours around beautiful Glendalough, some even dared to go for a swim!

Week 4 – Rock of Cashel & Kilkenny

Saturday

On this day trip we visited the ruins of the rock of cashel in Co.Tipperary and we walked around Killkenny town – the weather may have been bad however the day was still enjoyable. Seeing the beauty of Ireland at it’s best in the rain – haha!

Week 12 Killarney & The Ring of Kerry

Saturday

• Visted the beautiful Torc Waterfall
• Walking tour of Killarney
• Home cooked dinner together & night out on the town!

Sunday

• Breakfast together
• Bus tour of the Ring of Kerry
• Stop off in the beautiful peninsula of Dingle
  

The show is hosted by the current President and Vice President (& Treasurer) of the International Society – Amanda Keane and Nicola Sutton!

The radio show called “Nickers and Pandas’ International Hour on UL FM” is on every Friday from 3:00pm – 4:00pm

You can catch the show on either www.ulfm.ie or on your smart phone once you have the Tunein App for more information on getting the app please go to http://www.ulfm.ie/apps.htm

Each week sees the girls playing International Music and having members as guests!
Join the Facebook page to send in requests and contact the show ! Click here for the link – Nickers and Panda’s International Hour on UL FM

INTERNATIONAL Society’s committee are feverishly working on plans to make this semester another great one for our members. Membership costs just €3, which will allow you to take advantage of International Soc’s packed calendar of events, trips and weekly activities.

Events such as Bollywood Night and the Country Colours Ball promise to be highlights of this semester. Our Events Officer is committed to making sure that International Night every Friday in The Stables continues to earn its already growing status as a legendary fixture on campus.

With an excellent choice of both day and weekend trips International Soc gives UL students the opportunity to have unforgettable experiences. We promise to make sure that you will have to pay as little as possible for these trips, so that you get to see and do as much as you can while in Ireland.

This society also offers some terrific weekly activities. You can engage in some mental stimulation (not that much, don’t worry!) with Book Club, give something back to the local community with Study Club, or get fed with Mentor Dinners.

Incoming International Soc President Amanda Keane stresses that the society welcomes everyone; Erasmus, Study Abroad, as well as Irish. We don’t have a requirement for how international our members have to be, so wherever you’re from or whatever you study just show up and demand to be shown a good time!

Last chance to sign-up for UL International Society-6-8pm @ EGO-10. Don’t forget to pre-register @ http://www.registercs.ul.ie and meet us tomorrow. Membership is €3, make sure to tell your friends!!
 
Tuesday Feb 1st:
International Food Fair. Location : The Stables
Come along to sample the best of food from all over the world. FREE food from 8 p.m. http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=143038812424021 in association with UL Arts Office and UL International Office.
 
ALSO, in association with UL Drama Society, a languages drama workshop will be taking place in the Jonathan Swift Theatre (B-1023) @ 6:30pm. Prizes will be offered to those taking part!
 
Wed Feb 2nd:
International Coffee Morning in association with UL International Office from 10am-11:30am
 
Chinese New Year in Eden Restaurant. Chinese dish being served all day and the restaurant will be decorated to commemorate this occasion.
 
Reggaeton Night in The Lodge Nightclub from 12:30am, live bands playing beforehand: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=168797563166402
 
Not sure what reggaeton is? Click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwFnWywHOHs&feature=related
 
Tickets cost €3 and are available from UL International Society @ our events on Monday and Tuesday.
 
Thursday Feb 3rd:
International Ball: James Bond Themed night in the Stables.
A Wii tournament and Pool/Darts tournament confirmed. Music Soc and DJ Soc will be providing the music and bar extension until 2am. UL Fashion Society will be judging a competition for best costumes/lookalikes. Prizes thanks to UL International Office.

 Tickets €5 all proceeds going to Haiti Aid Appeal.
Tickets available from ULSU and International Society. Check out http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=106874486055058 
 
UL International Society will be starting Sports (introduction) from 4-6pm, bring sportsgear (comfortable clothes) and come to the astroturf (behind UL Arena)

Trained throughout the year by John Kane, Colin “Diggie” Dignam and Chris Callaghan a group of UL international students pitted their wits and newly acquired skills in a friendly match against the very skilful and experienced French GAA club who were touring Ireland at the time.

In an exciting and high quality first half the French side raced into an early lead with two goals in quick succession as the physical dominance of their French counter parts proved too much for the UL team.   However, in the second half the UL team showed great desire and determination as they quickly closed the three point deficit from the first half. Some fine scores from both teams ensured a nail biting finish to the match, with the UL team just edging the match with two points to spare in a pulsating finish.

At the end of this excellent match the result did not matter, as Gaelic football and Irish culture were the real winners. Both sets of players demonstrated great Gaelic football skills and as well a great enthusiasm and passion for this fantastic Irish sport which will undoubtedly aid the further development of this game.

The UL international society would like to thank the UL GAA club for its support and the use of their equipment during the semester and to all the individuals who were involved  in making this match possible . Special thanks are required as well to the Toulouse GAA club for coming to UL and playing this match.

UL International Society and ACCESS Study Club:

The partnership between UL International Society and ACCESS Study Club has come on significantly in recent months.

Last semester, we had 35 international students signed up to assist students in local secondary schools with a variety of subjects, in particular French, German, Spanish, Polish and Italian. The asset of a native of these languages is fantastic for the students and the Study Club.

The Study Club is held  at the centre in Roxboro for Junior Cycle and Senior Cycle. Transport to the Roxboro Centre is provided free of charge.

If you can contribute at least 1 hour a week, why not get involved? All recipients who take part over the semester are able to receive the President’s Award for service in the community.

The Study Club operates from Monday to Thursday, from 4pm to 9pm.

Feel free to contact Amanda Keane @ ulinternationalsociety@gmail.com or contact Sancha Power @ sancha.power@ul.ie

Next it was on to Cork and ‘Sheila’s hostel’ to prepare for a long night on the town. First stop was the nearest offy. The free shots in the Shelbourne bar put everyone in good spirits, ready for an active night in Gorbys and An Brog. Severely hung-over on Sunday, everyone was nonetheless still in the dancing mood. We headed to the ‘Ceili Mor’ to live the Riverdance dream and to sample the global and local cuisine. Everyone was happy to get back on the bus to Limerick after an eventful day. However, some people enjoyed Cork so much they just didn’t want to leave… See you all in Galway!

So, we hope you have all settled in at this stage, made some fantastic new friends, are used to the place and have enjoyed a few, if not all, of our nights out so far!!!

So far this year we’ve had speed dating, country colours night and a trip to town for a “few” drinks!!! If you haven’t joined us on a night out yet….. WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?? The sessions are mighty craic and it’s a great opportunity to meet so many different people!!! Come to the next one!!! which just happens to be this Friday.

A little more mellow than our usual events but somehow I doubt that’ll stop us from enjoying a few beers and maybe heading off to the Lodge!!!

This Friday we’re hosting a film night, showing Intermission… a thoroughly enjoyable dramatic comedy (if there is such a thing) full of “Irish guts and girt”. Of course we’ll be heading to The Stables for drinkies and abita grub after!!!

Film starts at 7.30 in the Jean Monnet (DG016) on Friday… that’s the 1st of October.

Hope to see ye all there!!!

Kel

There will be another chance for you to sign up for the Mystery Tour that is taking place on the 8th of April.

Sign ups will be in the Red Raisin this Tuesday the 6th of April at 7pm.

Total cost for the Mystery Tour is 15 euros!