Irish studies has blossomed as a discipline over time. This flowering took root with the emergence in the 1960s and 1970s of “area studies”, or area-based programmes, which emphasised that knowledge of the literature, culture, history and diversity that shape and mould ...

Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford produce, ever-changing menus and mouth-watering focus o...

The Olde Post inn was built in the 1800s. It opened as a post office in 1884, grocery & residence. It had a number of owners and was for some time derelict before it was renovated into a restaurant with accommodation in early 1990s. It has been run as a restaurant since...

In recent years, hemp or flax fibers have shown a reinforcement potential that is not fully exploited, because reinforcements often come in short fibers and agro-composites are very sensitive to the quality and type of reinforcements. Associated with a polymer matrix, t...

The objective of this research project is to develop a digital tool to assist in the design of innovative AMF applications integrating a material and geometric optimization approach with respect to an objective of maximizing a functionality/weight ratio ( actuation/weig...

Nickel titanium alloys are capable of inducing a large reversible deformation or recovery force due to martensitic transformation induced by thermomechanical loading. This research project aims to provide a tool to help design innovative medical applications to optimize...

This paper examines the reasons why large quantities of unconsumed food are wasted in the Cypriot hotel industry, and makes suggestions for the reduction of this wastage. The research focuses on hotels located in the town of Limassol. The paper aims to provide solutions...

Unique ethical, privacy and safety implications arise for people who are reliant on home-based smart technology due to health conditions or disabilities. In this paper we highlight a need for a reflective, inclusive ethical framework that encompasses the life cycle of s...

Dementia is a chronic and progressive neurodegenerative illness, which can lead to significant difficulties in a person’s capacity to perform activities of daily living and engage in meaningful activities. The Smart Dementia Care project aims to establish an understandi...