Sigerson Cup 2026

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marty34

If going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?

Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?


stronghold

Quote from: marty34 on January 16, 2025, 09:40:16 AMIf going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?

Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?


For UU any enquiries should be sent to Anthony McGrath
a.mcgrath@ulster.ac.uk
They also have a Talented Athlete Entry Scheme. It closes on the 29th January

stronghold

Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AM
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Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024

 ;D

"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024

 ;D

"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024

 ;D

"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
Quote from: DuffleKing on January 16, 2025, 06:37:56 AM
Quote from: stronghold on January 16, 2025, 01:15:42 AM
Quote from: Wildweasel74 on January 16, 2025, 12:43:59 AMWould they not be worried about going get a qualification at it instead?
Ulster University
The University of the Year
Times Higher Education 2024

 ;D

"Ulster University: Won the 2024 award for its role in fostering peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland."
🎉We won: Ulster University is the Times Higher Education University of the Year 2024!�

The judges said Ulster took the top prize "in recognition of its role as an anchor institution in a region that has undergone rapid change in the quarter-century since the signing of the Good Friday Agreement," and that its achievements "demonstrated the University's growing influence and status in the island of Ireland, and as a force for good in fostering peace, prosperity and cohesion."�

These awards, also known as the Oscars of Higher Education, �honour outstanding performance and achievement, and this award is testament to the passion, dedication, and hard work of every single one of our students and staff.�


Blowitupref

Round 3 draw. All knock out matches and to see who joins UCD, UU, TU Dublin and TUS Midlands in the last 8.

Tuesday 21st January

MTU Cork v MTU Kerry

UL v University of Galway

Wednesday 22nd January

Maynooth v St Mary's

DCU v ATU Sligo
Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose

saffronandblue

Thanks a million Stronghold, I shall get in touch with Anthony straight away.  He has a couple of right ones coming his way.

twohands!!!

Quote from: marty34 on January 16, 2025, 09:40:16 AMIf going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?

Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?



I'm pretty sure since Brexit it's more expensive to go from the north to the south. I remember hearing that 3rd level fees for students from the north were going to rise in the 26 after Brexit similar to the way the UK were out of Eurasmus due to Brexit.
I remember seeing some figure on the number going south to study at 3rd level a few years back and it was an absolutely tiny number. Presume it's the same going the other way. I would have say it's likely to be far cheaper to stay in one's own area.

armaghniac

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Quote from: twohands!!! on January 16, 2025, 07:56:08 PM
Quote from: marty34 on January 16, 2025, 09:40:16 AMIf going from north to a southern university, orfeom the south to UU, what is story regarding grants and fees etc.?

Is it more expensive just to stay in own 'area'?



I'm pretty sure since Brexit it's more expensive to go from the north to the south. I remember hearing that 3rd level fees for students from the north were going to rise in the 26 after Brexit similar to the way the UK were out of Eurasmus due to Brexit.
I remember seeing some figure on the number going south to study at 3rd level a few years back and it was an absolutely tiny number. Presume it's the same going the other way. I would have say it's likely to be far cheaper to stay in one's own area.


I think that you have not been paying attention, so have failed to the entry exam. The fees in the 26 counties are €2000, but many people are put off by the cost of accommodation. However, many in the 6 counties only look at Dublin and not at courses in Limerick or Waterford etc where rents are less or going on the bus to Letterkenny or Dundalk.

There are three criteria for qualification.
All must be met in full prior to commencing a degree programme.

A. Students must belong to one or more of the categories below:-

are EU, EEA, UK nationals or nationals of the Swiss Confederation
have been naturalised as an EU, EEA, UK national or a national of the Swiss Confederation during the course of their course (and meet the residency criterion)
MAGA Make Armagh Great Again

Blowitupref

MTU Cork v MTU Kerry the live match tonight at 7pm

Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose

twohands!!!

Quote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2025, 05:54:23 PMMTU Cork v MTU Kerry the live match tonight at 7pm


MTU Kerry 2-6
MTU Cork 0-6

Kerry looking the better outfit, was close enough throughout but Kerry got the 2 goals shortly before half-time to put themselves in the box seat. Cork were down a man to a black card when Kerry got both goals.

Blowitupref

#69
Quote from: twohands!!! on January 21, 2025, 07:40:18 PM
Quote from: Blowitupref on January 21, 2025, 05:54:23 PMMTU Cork v MTU Kerry the live match tonight at 7pm


MTU Kerry 2-6
MTU Cork 0-6

Kerry looking the better outfit, was close enough throughout but Kerry got the 2 goals shortly before half-time to put themselves in the box seat. Cork were down a man to a black card when Kerry got both goals.

Another enjoyable live streamed game 4-11 to 2-10 to Kerry it finished.

Elsewhere UL 3-8 Uni Of Galway 0-14 and DCU 3-14 ATU Sligo 0-10 two results.
Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose

twohands!!!

MTU Kerry 4-11
MTU Cork 2-10

Decent game - Cork battled well for most of the second half. Kerry got a 3rd goal and were looking comfortable but then Cork got 2 goals in about a minute to get the gap down to 3. Kerry's 4th ended the gap as a contest.


Captain Obvious

St Mary's knocked out of the Sigerson tonight by Maynooth 2-9 to 1-7.

armaghniac

Quote from: Captain Obvious on January 22, 2025, 08:45:38 PMSt Mary's knocked out of the Sigerson tonight by Maynooth 2-9 to 1-7.

A belt of the crozier?
MAGA Make Armagh Great Again

Blowitupref

Quarter final draw.

This Tuesday

UCD v MTU Kerry
TU Dublin v UL

Wednesday

DCU v TUS Midlands
UU v Maynooth
Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose

Blowitupref

Live match tonight



And Tommorrow's live stream match


Is the ref going to finally blow his whistle?... No, he's going to blow his nose