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This week Leah & Alison spoke to Limerick business owner Seán Leddin. Seán set up his jewellery business 'Fíor Jewellery' while in 3rd year of his International Business Degree in UL. He's recently opened his second business called 'Perfect Scents 4 u'. 

Seán chats about his journey into entrepreneurship, his plans for the future and shares some tips for budding entrepreneurs!

Our chat about Halloween might be a bit dated but we promised we'd get back to your UL Confessions!

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This week Leah & Alison spoke to two of their favourite podcast hosts- Charleen Murphy & Ellie Kelly. The girls chat about their journey into influencing and about how their podcast 'Hold my Drink' has become so popular among young women. They also answer some dilemmas sent in by listeners!

Charleen & Ellie have kindly gifted us two tickets for their 'Hold My Drink' Live Show in UCH on Saturday 23rd November. Head over to the UL Student Life Instagram page to be in with a chance of winning!

This week to Leah & Alison spoke to co-owner of Chill The Beans Coffee Jack Mullane. Jack graduated from Construction Management & Engineering in UL just last year. He bravely speaks about his road to recovery from drug addiction and how he's changed his life around for the better. He also shares some tips on how to become a successful business owner. 

If any of the issues in this episode affect you, please reach out to the UL Student Life team or the HSE Midwest Limerick Drug and Alcohol Service on (061) 318 633.

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This week Leah & Alison spoke to UL Student Harry Kelly. Harry released his debut album ‘Shark Eyes’ in 2022 and has continued writing, recording and performing since. His latest single ‘Trip to the Dentist’ is set to be released on Halloween. 

He chats to the girls all about the music scene in Limerick, and they share their plans for Halloween with us!

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This week Leah & Alison spoke to recent UL graduate Siobhán Kelly. Siobhán is a secondary school science teacher who also creates social media content. She shares some of her life on Tiktok where she has over 12k followers. Gratitude helps her appreciate having a simple life at home in West Clare. 

The girls also discuss some of your UL Confessions and announce the prizes for our big giveaway over on UL Student Life Instagram!

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This week Leah and Alison spoke to magician, hypnotist, author and overall entertainer– Keith Barry. He has starred in over forty international television shows, his TED talks rank among the top 25 of all time making him one of the most sought-after entertainers in Ireland. They chat about his journey from magic into hynotism and how he read Morgan Freeman's mind!

Keith gave the girls a taste of what to expect at his 'Mind Games' show on the October 26th in the University Concert Hall when he played a trick on Leah at the end...

The girls also read some of your UL Confessions!

In this week's episode Leah and Alison chat with freelance media producer and presenter Meghann Scully. Meghann is a Galway girl who has spent over 10 years living in Limerick. She studied Irish and New Media at UL, and it set her up for a very successful career in journalism. After working in media outlets around Limerick, including Spin South West and the Limerick Post- she shares her favourite memories and experiences with the girls...

Keep an eye out on the UL Student Life socials for a big giveaway coming soon!

Intro music credit (Seize the Day by Andrey Rossi)

In this weeks episode Leah and Alison chat to Roisín Ní Ríain, who is a double Paralympic swimming medal winner and current UL Student. She has competed for Ireland in the Tokyo and Paris Games. They talk about how her journey into swimming, the experiences it has brought her and how she balances her sporting career with study. The girls also chat about what new coffee shops they've tried this week in Limerick. 

Are UL? is back with a brand new season and two new hosts for the '24/'25 academic year! Meet Alison and Leah, two final year journalism students, who sit down with the founder and owner of the Poppy Cup Evelyne Mancassola, who just graduated from UL with a BA in International Business. 

Evelyne has kindly gifted us a voucher for €30 for The Poppy Cup to one lucky listener who leaves a review on the Are UL? podcast. 

For the final episode of Season 2, Joe and Nicola bid farewell to their hosting duties, chat about their favourite UL memories and how they plan to adapt to 'adult' life.