MIC is delighted to announce that a free “Park and Ride” facility will be made available Monday to Thursday to all MIC Limerick students from Monday, 6th of March for the remainder of Semester 2. This service, which will run until the 31 of May 2023, will add greater car parking capacity at the nearby Greyhound Track, Dock Road, Limerick.  MIC Limerick students can park at this location and avail of a bus shuttle service to and from the main Limerick campus grounds.

The MISU Referendum 2023 took place on Tuesday, 21st February 2023. Voting was open from 8am - 6pm and all MIC students were encouraged to get out and vote in all three motions. The results can be seen.

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Semester 1:

UGM:

   OFFICIAL RESULTS OF THE OCTOBER 2022 BY-ELECTION FOR THE POSITION OF POSTGRADUATE OFFICER

Meet the Candidates for the position of Postgraduate Officer in the MISU By-Election:

Manifesto 

Voting will take place on Thursday, 6th of October

Voting will be open to all MIC Postgraduate Officers

Union Council Dates: Wednesdays at 6 pm by Zoom 

Week 3 

Week 5 

Week 7 

Week 9 

Week 11 will be the Union General Meeting

OFFICIAL MARCH 2022 ELECTION RESULTS

CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC

 David Chisanga:

Read my Manifesto   

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination):

MEET THE CANDIDATES EQUALITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Dede Hearity:

View my Manifesto

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination):

MEET THE CANDIDATES STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICER (LIMERICK)

 Below you will find the candidates for Student Activities Officer Limerick (in the order they will appear on the ballot) for the By-Election which takes place next Thursday, 5th October between 8 am and 6 pm online. 

MEET THE CANDIDATES THURLES OFFICER

Only MIC students registered on the Thurles campus will be eligible to vote for the position of Thurles Officer.

Shane Griffin:

View my Manifesto

Ava Prendergast:

View my Manifesto

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination):

MEET THE CANDIDATES, PRESIDENT

 Cillian Callaghan

View My Manifesto

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination)

MEET THE CANDIDATES STUDENT ACTIVITIES OFFICER (THURLES)

Kate Moynihan:

View my Manifesto

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination):

MEET THE CANDIDATES OIFIGEACH GAEILGE

Darragh Doolan:

View my Manifesto

 R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination):

Welcome to the MISU Election FAQ page!

As we head into the Elections period, you will have a lot of different questions in relation to the timeline, nomination process, positions, etc, so we have compiled a few FAQs that will hopefully answer any Election related queries that you have. If you still have questions or you want more information, please email Daragh Gallagher (Returning Officer) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

What are the Elections?

The time of year when you, the MIC student body, elect fellow students to the Full-Time positions of President and Vice-President/Academic Officer as well as to a number of part-time officerships. These elected students make up the MISU Executive Committee who represent you at all levels within MIC.

I want to run for a Part-time position, will it affect my studies/college life?

No - it will not have any effect on your studies or your college life. These positions are PART-TIME, meaning that you can easily complete your duties along with your studies and the other aspects of Student Life.

I want to run in the election, how does the Nomination process work?

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED .

 Can I nominate my friend for a posiiton?

NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED .

 Take a look at the below video that features the Returning Office (Daragh Gallagher) talking through the Elections process;

NOMINATIONS OPEN UNTIL TUESDAY, 21ST MARCH:

You need to download an Election Pack if you wish to run for a position, this contains EVERYTHING you need to know about the process.

Please note that the nomination period has been extended until Tuesday, 21st March at 2 pm, for ONLY the following positions:

President 

Vice-President Academic

Please note: These are FULL-TIME PAID positions and will run from June 2023 to June 2024. This is a 9-5 pm (Mon-Friday) position.

How do I apply for a full-time position?

Step 1:  Download an Application Pack (which includes everything you need to nominate yourself) here

Step 2: Read everything THOROUGHLY!

Once you have this done, you can start working on your nomination form and creating your manifesto.

Step 3: Review the Election checklist - which is within the pack - to make sure you have completed all the necessary steps.

Step 4: Return the following;  MISU Election Nomination Form,  Manifesto, and a Copy of the Current MIC Student ID Card, either

• Scan a copy and send it by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Step 5: Nominations close at 2 pm on Tuesday, 21st March.

Step 6: If you have completed and returned everything required by this time you will be invited to the Candidate Briefing with the Returning Officer (Andrew Mann).

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Plagiarism is the act of presenting another person's work as if it were your own. This can even happen accidentally if you have not referenced correctly.

MIC's guidelines give very clear instructions about what is considered plagiarism and you should make sure you understand how to reference your work properly. Dr. Paul O'Brien from the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) has provided some tips and resources on how you can avoid plagiarising in your assignments

Leave plenty of time

Do not leave your work until the last minute. Leaving time for thorough proofreading will allow you to spot any issues with referencing.

 Reference your notes

When you are researching your topic, make sure you take down full details of your sources as you go along. If you're using direct quotations make a note of the page numbers too.

Use your own words

This helps you to engage more with the material. Don't worry that another author can 'say it better than you: your lecturers are interested in your ideas and opinions, and do not expect a perfect writing style. Your writing style comes with experience and practice.

Reference as you go

When you're writing your assignment, include the references as you go along. Remember to follow the preferred referencing system i.e., Harvard, APA, or footnotes.

Check your references

If you have used direct quotes, make sure you have used quotation marks. Make sure any long quotes are indented and have a citation. Double-check your references and bibliography.

Get help for free

The College offers free services to help you with your writing – the Academic Learning Centre – either in person or online – will read your work and check it for plagiarism. Usually a one-day turnaround.  Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Academic Writing Resources

Academic Learning Centre Info

It is coming up to ELECTIONS SEASON here at MISU - these elections will be for the FULL-TIME PAID positions of President & Vice President/Academic, as well as the PART-TIME positions which include some new NEW and UPDATED roles.

We would like to show YOU what YOUR representatives did with feedback/issues/queries that were raised at Union Council and by the MIC Student Body.

Are you unsure of how you can bring issues/feedback/concerns/queries to us? Check out our Communications Strategy for more details.

ACADEMIC:

WELFARE:

Results of the MISU Referendum (Nov 2021) can be found below.

Voting in the referendum will be through our online voting system and will take place in Week 5.

You will be able to vote on your phone, laptop, tablet etc and if you are on-campus you have the option of voting at one of our mobile polling stations.

 How to Vote in the MISU Referendum;

1. Follow the link to the voting page.
2. Click the ‘Log in and Vote in Election’ button
3. LOG IN using your MIC STUDENT EMAIL and NETWORK LOGON PASSWORD
4. Accept the Terms & Conditions
5. The three motions will be listed, please click on each and cast your vote.
6. There will be two ballot options – YES or NO.
7. If you are having any difficulties Voting, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

VOTING is so important, you have a say in HOW your SU is run, so please make sure and get out and exercise you right to vote.               

The MISU Executive Committee called for a Referendum to be held on Thursday, 18th November to amend articles in the MISU Constitution.

The following are the proposed amendments;

This referendum includes three different amendments that need to be voted on.

To amend Article 9. Executive Committee of the MISU Constitution

Current:                                                         Proposed: (Click the individual roles to view in detail)

President                                                                         President

Vice-President/ Academic Officer                                    Vice-President/ Academic Officer

Welfare and Equality Officer                                            Post-graduate Officer (Update to Officership Role)

Entertainments Officer                                                     Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Officer (New Role)

Societies Officer                                                               Welfare Officer (Update to Officership Role)

Clubs and Sports Officer                                                 Irish Language Officer (New Role)

Culture and Irish Officer                                                  Thurles Officer (Update to Officership Title)

Post-graduate Officer                                                     Student Activities Officer (Limerick) (New Role)

Thurles College Officer                                                  Student Activities Officer (Thurles) (New Role)

Union Council Chair (ex-officio)                                     Union Council Chair (ex-officio)

To amend the wording of Article 11.3.1 of the MISU Constitution

Current Wording:             11.3.1 Nominations shall close at 5:00 pm four college days before the date of the elections

Proposed Wording:          11.3.1 Nominations shall close at 2:00 pm four college days before the date of the elections

To amend the wording of Article 11.3.2 of the MISU Constitution

Current Wording:             11.3.2: If there are no nominations for a position/s on the Executive Committee at the close of nominations, the Returning Officer shall reopen nominations for that position/s to close at 5:00 pm two days before the date of the election

Proposed Wording:          11.3.2: If there are no nominations for a position/s on the Executive Committee at the close of nominations, the Returning Officer shall reopen nominations for that position/s to close at 2:00 pm two days before the date of the elect

We have been made aware of recent cases of drink spiking.

It is extremely important that if this happens to you/or someone you know, that you seek medical attention and that you report the incident to the Guards.

PME:

 Alice Baudains (1st Year - Group 1) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Úna Ryan (2nd Year - Group 2) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vacant Positions:

PME 1st Year - Group 2

PME 2nd Year - Group 1

Postgraduates:

Janaina Alves de Andrade (MA in Applied Linguistics) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Kate Doyle (PhD Research - English Literature)

Naoise Delany (Doctorate in Educational & Child Psychology)

Vacant Positions:

Structured PhD in Education
Structured PhD in Contemporary Irish Studies
Structured PhD in Applied Linguistics
Structured PhD/ M Ed in Literacy Education
Masters of Education
M Ed in Middle Leadership and mentoring in Primary & Post Primary settings
M Ed in Adult and Further Education
M Ed in Information & Communication Technologies in Primary Teaching
M Ed in Special Educational needs
M Ed in Leadership and Wellbeing Education
M Ed in Religious Education
M Oid san Oideachas Lán Ghaeilge & Gaeltachta

MA sa Ghaeilge
MA in STEM Education
MA in Modern English Literature
MA in Media Studies
MA in Local History
MA in History
MA / PhD in Education

 MA in Christian Leadership in Education
MA in Education & the Arts
Certificate in Christian Leadership in Education Graduate

Certificate in Academic Practice
Graduate Certificate in Autism Studies

B.Ed:

Aoibheann Comber (2A) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

B.Ed Psychology:

Séan Lineen (Group A) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ECCE:

BA:

 Matthew Kavanagh (German) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.           

Grace O'Connor (Theology & Religion) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Rachel Keegan (Maths) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Laura Mulqueen (History) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA CATS:

Piper McDonald This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA in B.Ed (Business & Accounting)

Niamh McEleney This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA in B.Ed (Business & Religion)

Vacant

BA in B.Ed (Gaeilge & Religion)

Nathan Kelly This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA in B.Ed (Gaeilge & Business)

Vacant

BA in B.Ed (Maths & Gaeilge)

Vacant

BA in B.Ed (Maths & Business Studies)

Vacant

B.Ed:

Kate Fahy (2B)  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                                                     

Orla McDermott (5A) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ciara Moynihan (5B)

Arlene O'Sullivan (7A) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vacant Positions:

1A      3A        4B      6B

1B      3B        5B      7B

2A      4A        6A

B.Ed Psychology:

 Vacant Positions:

Group A

Group B 

ECCE:

Vacant Positions:

Group A

Group B

Group C

BA:

 Mary-Kate Flanagan (History)  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.                         

 Holly O'Flaherty (Media & Communications) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

Jana Brenna (English) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ciara Power (Psychology) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Vacant Positions:

Drama & Theatre   Geography    Music

French                   German         Philosophy

Gaeilge                 Maths              Theology & Religion

BA CATS:

Vacant

BA in B.Ed (Business & Accounting)

 Vacant 

BA in B.Ed (Business & Religion)

 Ciarán Cuddihy This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA in B.Ed (Gaeilge & Religion)

Vacant

BA in B.Ed (Gaeilge & Business)

Vacant

BA in B.Ed (Maths & Gaeilge)

  Róisín Byrne This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA in B.Ed (Maths & Business Studies)

Vacant

B.Ed:

 Sarah Buckley (Group 1B) 

Tomás Ó Cearbhalláin  (6A)

  Alanna Shortall (7A)

  Robyn Whitty (7B)  

Vacant Positions:

1A          3A      5A

2A          3B      5B

2B          4A     6B

B.Ed Psychology:

Ama Mac Sweeney

Vacant positions:

1B

B.Ed International:

ECCE:

Abby Purcell (Group D)

BA:

Marcus Cooper (Drama & Theatre)

Adam Stapleton (Music) 

BA CATS:

Anna Corcoran This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

BA in B.Ed (Business & Accounting)

Clodagh O'Doherty

BA in B.Ed (Business & Religion)

Kate Moynihan

BA in B.Ed (Gaeilge & Religion)

BA in B.Ed (Gaeilge & Business)

BA in B.Ed (Maths & Gaeilge)

John Keane

BA in B.Ed (Maths & Business Studies)

Nominations for the MISU By-Elections are OPEN and will CLOSE next Friday, 24th September at 5pm.

Join the MISU Team, apply now for the role of Information & Services Assistant.

MISU's Digital Communications Survey is now open and we ask students to take part to give your opinions and feedback on how MISU communicates with you.

Voting is NOW OPEN - have your say in who will be your next Sabbatical or Executive Officers on voting day, Thursday 4th of March 2021!

It's elections week with voting taking place ONLINE this Thursday, 4th of March, 8am to 6pm. Click here to find out more about how to vote. If you want to learn more about the candidates, you can find out who is running for each office and read their manifestos here. Hustings, a Candidate Q&A, is on Wednesday 3rd of March at 6pm. Watch the hustings video here

The following students are running in the MISU Elections 2021 - they have each prepared a manifesto, which is what they promise to work on if elected by students! Reading the manifestos allows you to find out more about the candidates. Click on the candidates' name below to read their manifestos.

Nomations for the MISU Elections will RE-OPEN until Tuesday, 2nd of March 2021 at 5pm for the following positions;

As of Tuesday, 23rd February, the Government has extended current Covid-19 Restrictions until April 5th 2021. Let's have a look at what that means for MIC Limerick and Thurles, and the supports that are available to students at this time.

Nominations to run for Sabbatical or Executive Committee Officers close at 5pm on Friday 26th February 2021. To register your interest, you must email the MISU Returning Officer, Daragh Gallagher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. from your MIC Student Account. You will receive an email from the Returning Officer outlining what you will need to do before your nomination can be approved and you are eligible to stand in the MISU Election. This email will be sent to your MIC Student Email account.

In the latest installment of the 'In Conversation With' series, Laura met with Michelle Jones from Student Academic Administration to discuss Exam Result FAQ's that students may have.

Why is COVID-19 spreading in the community and what can I do to prevent it?

I have been in close contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19/ a housemate or someone in my accommodation has been told they have Covid-19, what do I do?

I am having financial difficulties as a result of Covid-19, is there support available to me?

Who can I talk to about Accommodation questions or concerns?

 Why is COVID-19 spreading in the community and what can I do to prevent it?

The Department of Public Health Mid-West's poster (above) offers a reminder of how transmissable the current strain of Covid-19 is in Ireland.

If you are mixing with other households, ONE CASE can quickly turn into large household/workplace and community outbreaks.

This is an incredibly tough time for everyone, but we all must play our part.

For more information, see the following resources HSE Coronavirus Info ,  MIC Covid-19 Hub , Level 5 - Current Government Guidelines

I have been in close contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19/ a housemate or someone in my accommodation has been told they have Covid-19, what do I do?

It is really important to understand that, if you have been a close contact of someone who has Covid-19 (close contact is spending more than 15 minutes within 2 metres with an infected person or living in the same house or accommodation with an infected person), you must self-isolate at home even if you feel well and get tested for Covid-19. For College GP services, for Limerick students please telephone the Ashdown Medical Centre at +353 61 301200 and for Thurles students, a GP Service is available with Dr Liam Collins at The Surgery, Fianna Road, Thurles by contacting +353 504 21155. There is a €10 charge for the college GP appointments for MIC students. 

Even if you don’t have any symptoms, self-isolation and following the national and medical advice you receive is essential because if you don’t, you risk spreading the virus to your friends, family and the wider community.

The HSE website provides information on Covid-19 symptoms, close contacts, advice for self-isolating and restricting your movements (staying at home).

I am having financial difficulties as a result of Covid-19, is there support available to me?

If you, your household’s income, or employment status has changed, you should let SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) know, as this may allow you to apply/reapply under your new circumstances. Find more information on SUSI’s changed circumstances and SUSI’s FAQ section here.

There is also an Emergency Student Welfare Fund, which is administered by the Access Office and MISU – contact Dee, the MISU General Manager (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) Aoife (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) or the Access Office by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you are a student parent, there is additional support available through the MIC Student Parent Support Service.  Contact Nicola (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.), the SPSS Co-Ordinator for advice on the funding available.

If you have lost your job due to Covid-19, you will be able to apply for the Pandemic Unemployment Payment (PUP). All information for this fund can be found on gov.ie

Who can I talk to about Accommodation questions or concerns?

To get advice from the college Accommodation Office, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or see their information on the MIC website.

Get in touch with us in MISU if you need advice or assistance with renting, leases or returning to accommodation.

How can I keep up with Academic changes?

Are there study spaces available?

Have there been changes to college services and supports?

Are there resources and advice available to me for Academic Writing and assignments?

Is there Maths, Gaeilge or IT support available to students?

What is advised for accessing an essential service on campus?

Where can I find forms for rechecks, appealing grades and viewing scripts?

I need to apply for a Covid-19 I-Grade, where do I get the form and how do I submit my forms?

How can I download Microsoft Office from my MIC Student Account?

How can I keep up with Academic changes?

It is important to keep an eye on your MIC Student Email as all updates and information will be communicated there.

Visit the MIC Covid-19 Information Hub for more information and updates. MISU will also let students know if there are any further developments.

Are there study spaces available?

Yes, there are a limited number of study spaces available on the Limerick campus. For more information on the terms and conditions of attending an on-campus study space booking, please read here.  Bookings can be made through the MIC library site here.

Have there been changes to college services and supports?

Yes, the way services and supports are operating is different at the moment and a lot of offices and supports are working remotely or online. Most importantly however, they are still available for students.  See here to view the MIC information or read about the various services and how you can access them in the MISU Student Supports portal.

Are there resources and advice available to me for Academic Writing and assignments?

Yes, the Academic Learning Centre assists students if they have questions relating to academic writing/paraphrasing/referencing, their email address is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Dr. Paul O'Brien from the Academic Learning Centre facilitated an Open Zoom meeting for Academic Queries on Tuesday 10th November 2020, where he answered questions, shared advice and resources. The additional academic writing resources he recommended can be viewed here. 

Is there Maths, Gaeilge or IT support available to students?

Yes, via the Academic Learning Centres on each campus.

For Limerick students, to make an appointment with the Maths Support Unit and to enquire about Gaeilge or IT support classes, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

For Thurles students, to make an appointment with the Maths Support Unit, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and for Gaeilge support, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For other Academic Support, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to make an appointment.

What is advised for accessing an essential service on campus?                                                                                                                                                       

If you do need to come to campus, it should be for an essential reason such as accessing the Library or a study space.

Currently, the Libraries are operating Click & Collect services with allocated time slots for collection. Further information on Library services is available here .

There's advice for anyone travelling using public transport is available here – remember to follow the government guidelines of social distancing and always wear a mask on public transport.  

If you are in doubt about whether or not you should travel to campus, you can check with someone in MISU or the college before coming to campus.

Where can I find forms for rechecks, appealing grades and viewing scripts?

All of the forms are available on the Student Academic Administration (SAA) section of the MIC Student Portal. You will need to enter your Network Log-In details.

If you have any questions or want to discuss anything to do with results, please contact Student Academic Administration at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Laura, via This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., phoning 086-0220733 or making an online appointment with her.

I need to apply for a Covid-19 I-Grade, where do I get the form and how do I submit my forms?

If your studies are affected by Covid-19 or change in circumstances, we recommend you find out more about the process on the MIC website on this link and if you would like additional information, contact:

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for MIC Limerick students

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for MIC Thurles students

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for general queries

or we encourage you to get in contact with This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. in MISU for information, support and advice on I-Grades.

Please note: The deadline for receipt of an I-Grade application for Spring Semester 2020/21 is 12.00 noon on Monday 24th May, 2021.

Limerick students: All applications must be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thurles students: All applications must be submitted by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The I-Grade Committee will meet to review all I-Grade applications on Tuesday 25th May, 2021. You will be notified of the outcome of your I-Grade application when Spring results are published on Monday 21st June, 2021.

* Dates may be subject to change.

The application form is available here

How can I download Microsoft Office from my MIC Student Account?

The MIC ICT Helpdesk has provided this short video to explain step-by-step how to download Office 365 through your Student Account. Microsoft Office is available to all students during their time at MIC.

Voting in the MISU Election 2021 took place on the 4th of March from 8am-6pm, for the following Officerships; President, Vice President/Academic Officer, Welfare & Equality Officer, Culture & Irish Officer, Postgraduate Officer and Thurles College Officer.

Voting in the MISU By-Election 2020 took place on the 5th of November 2020 from 8am-6pm, for the following Officerships; Entertainments Officer, Culture & Irish Officer & Postgraduate Officer.

Voting takes place online on Thursday 5th November - place your vote online between 8am and 6pm. The link will be sent to your Student Email. Click here to find out more about the candidates!

The following students are running in the By-Election for part-time MISU Executive Officers. Each candidate prepared a manifesto - this outlines what they promise to work on if they are elected by students!

Voting day is Thursday 5th of November ( 8am - 6pm) - you must be a registered student for the current academic year to vote in MISU Elections.

Click on the candidates' name below to read their manifesto:

 Entertainments Officer 

  Oisín Casey    

R.O.N ( Re-Open Nomination)                                     

Culture & Irish Officer

Naoise Kelleher    

 Emily O'Shaughnessy  

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination)

Postgraduate Officer

Christine Ratzlaff                              

R.O.N (Re-Open Nomination)

Class Reps 2022/2023

Union Council Meetings 2022/23 

Your class elects a Representative/s to sit on Union Council and represent you. Union Council consists of all the Class Representatives (Reps) as well as members of the Executive Committee (Exec). Your Class Rep is a key link between your class and the Exec

Each class can elect at least one Rep (or more than one depending on the size of the class). All students can stand for nomination as the Rep for their class and need to collect 25 signatures or nominations from their class.

Depending on the number of positions available for that class, the student is either nominated as the Rep or if the position is contested then a vote of the class will be held.

If you want to become a Class Rep, you need to:

• Complete and submit an Expression of Interest Form which is available here. 
• You will then receive an electronic nomination form and will need to collect 25 digital signatures (nominations) from members of your class
• Ensure that the completed form is returned to the SU by the relevant date

If nominated and elected as the Rep for your class, you will need to;

• Introduce yourself to your class as their Rep
• Attend the fortnightly meetings of the Union Council
• Update your class on MISU’s work and what was discussed at Union Council
• Raise any concerns, issues, or suggestions that your class has with MISU

For more information on the role of the Class Rep or, if you have any questions, you can contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Are you (or you and a friend) interested in joining the student Executive team and working alongside Aisling and Laura? You can now apply to become an Executive Officer for 2020/21. The vacant officerships are Entertainments, Societies, Clubs & Sports, Irish & Culture and Postgraduate Officer. Check your MIC Student Email for all the details on how to apply!

Details on the candidates running in the MISU Elections 2020 are available to view MISU Election Candidates 2020.

This is a full-time paid position of a 1-year term.

The Vice-President / Academic Officer deals with all academic issues and plays a key role in the delivery of the Representation, Advocacy & Leadership function. VP Role.pdf  

MISU is looking to fill the full-time positions of President and Vice-President / Academic Officer for the 2020 / 2021 Academic Year. Nominations to fill these positions will open on Friday 21st February @ 9am and will close on Friday 28th February @ 2pm Continue

The MISU Executive Committee comprises 2 full-time positions and 7 part-time positions. All of the positions will need to be filled for the 2020 / 2021 Academic Year. The election will take place on Thursday 5th March 2020.

Full-Time - Click on each of the full time positions to read the job description

President Role.pdf   (paid)

VP Role.pdf   (paid)

Part-Time Officers - Part Time Officer Roles.pdf  

Welfare & Equality Officer

Entertainments Officer

Societies Officer

Clubs & Sports Officer

Culture & Irish Officer

Postgraduate Officer

Thurles College Officer (only Thurles students can run for this position)

The following outlines the nomination process, which will open on Friday 21st February 2020;

The MISU Executive Committee comprises 2 full-time positions and 7 part-time positions. All of the positions will need to be filled for the 2020 / 2021 Academic Year. The election will take place on Thursday 5th March 2020.

Full-Time - Click on each of the full time positions to read the job description

President (paid)

Vice-President / Academic Officer (paid)

Part-Time

Welfare & Equality Officer

Entertainments Officer

Societies Officer

Clubs & Sports Officer

Culture & Irish Officer

Postgraduate Officer

Thurles College Officer (only Thurles students can run for this position)

The following outlines the nomination process, which will open on Friday 21st February 2020;

The Strategic Plan is available to download MISU Strategic Plan 2020 to 2024.pdf 

Mary I Students' Union has launched its first formal Strategic Plan. The official launch took place in MIC on Tuesday, 28th January by Aisling Cusack, MISU President and Darragh Gallagher, Chair of Union Council. The plan sets out MISU's four high-level priorities which they will work on over the next four years; Representation, Advocacy and Leadership, Student Experience, Services as well as Structures and Systems MISU Strategic Plan

Mary I Students’ Union (MISU), through the MISU Commercial Services DAC is recruiting for a Commercial Services Supervisor (Maternity Leave Contract -20^th January 2020 to 20^th May 2020).

Please note: Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years’ recent experience working in a retail supervisory role as well as experience in stock room supervision and/or management. Hours of work will be Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm in the main however these hours are subject to change as per the shop opening hours and flexibility regarding work hours is required.

Further details on how to apply, what the job involves as well the experience required are available here.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 8^th January 2020 at 2pm.  Applications will not be considered after this date. Interviews will be held on Friday 10^th January.

Mary I Students’ Union (MISU), through the MISU Commercial Services DAC is recruiting for a Sales Assistant to work in the shop.

This is a fixed term contract which will commence in January 2020 however applicants must be available to undergo training from Thursday 12th December 2019 to Thursday 19th December 2019. 

Further details on how to apply, what the job involves as well experience required are available here.

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Wednesday 4th December 2019 @ 4pm.  Applications will not be considered after this date. Interviews will be held on Friday 6th December 2019

The full breakdown of valid polls, votes and the candidates' elected can be read here.

Click here to start the application for the upcoming by-election for Welfare & Equality Officer, Clubs & Sports Officer and Postgraduate Officer. Completed nomination forms must be returned by Friday 11th October at 2pm!

The results of Thursday's (26th September 2019) By-Election are available here

Make sure to get to know what the candidates promise to work on by reading their manifesto (click on their photo below), chatting to them while they are canvassing and attending hustings on Wednesday 16th October (Time and Room TBC)  on the Limerick campus - Thurles students can participate in Hustings via video call from the Student Lounge beside the MISU Offices on the 2nd floor.

Voting day is Thursday 17th October - you must be a registered student for the current academic year to vote in MISU elections.

The following students are running in the By-Election for part-time MISU Executive Officers. Each candidate prepared a manifesto ie. what they promise to work on if they are elected by students! Click on the candidates' name below to read their manifesto.

Welfare & Equality Officer

          Aisling Doyle

 Emma Troy withdrew her nomination on 14.10.2019 and is no longer running as a candidate for Welfare & Equality Officer.

Clubs & Sports Officer

       Eoghan Kenny

       Oisín Ryan

By Elections candidates announcement

Make sure to get to know what the candidates promise to work on by reading their manifesto (click on their name below), chatting to them while they are canvassing and attending hustings on Wednesday 25th September at 6pm in T118 on the Limerick campus - Thurles students can participate in Hustings via video call from the Student Lounge beside the MISU Offices on the 2nd floor.

Clubs & Societies are a huge part of college life and there is a wide range of them in Mary I, all of which are open to any MIC student. They provide a range of activities such as trips away, tournaments, music sessions, musicals, workshops, fundraisers, table quizzes and social nights.
Clubs & Socs are run by the students with the support of MISU (who provide advice and help with administration and finance). They provide a great platform for students to get involved in something they are passionate about.

How to join?

Simply log on to clubsandsocs.misu.ie create your account and sign up to as many Clubs and Socs as you like. Pop along to Clubs & Socs Day in the TARA Forum on the Limerick Campus on Tuesday 10th September or to the SU Office in the Foundation Building on the Thurles Campus on Wednesday 11th September.
If you can’t see any Clubs or Societies you want to join you can always start your own. Drop into Dave in the SU Office (Limerick) or chat to Ciara in the SU Office (Thurles) and they will help you on your way to setting up the Club or Society. You can also email Dave on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Clubs & Socs Day Semester 1: Tuesday 10th September (MIC Limerick) & Wednesday 11th September (MIC Thurles)
Check out clubsandsocs.misu.ie to sign up for updates online!

Clubs:

Badminton
Basketball
Equestrian
GAA Clubs
Rugby
Soccer (MIFC)
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee

Socs:

Art Soc
Cumann Gaelach
Disney Soc
Film Soc
Harry Potter Soc
History Society
International Society
LGBT Soc
Music Soc
MIDAS (Mary I Dramatic Arts Society)
MIDANCE (Mary I Dance)
One World Society
Positive Mental Health Society
Psychology Society
Postgrad Soc
Radio Soc
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Traditional Irish Dance Soc
Trad Music Soc
Writers Soc

Between advocacy and representation, clubs and societies, events, meetings, and much much more, our Year in Numbers gives an insight into the day to day work of MISU.

Watch the full video here!

Meeting 1 26.09.2018

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 2 10.10.2018

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 3 24.10.2018

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 4 07.11.2018

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 5 21.11.2018

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 6 30.01.2019

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 7 13.02.2019

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 8 27.02.2019

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 9 27.03.2019

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 10 27.03.2019

Agenda and Minutes

Meeting 11 10.04.2019

Agenda (Minutes have not been approved as Union Council will not reconvene until September 2019)

MISU By-Elections 2019

 By-Elections take place Thursday 21st March

A MISU Referendum proposing to introduce Online Voting will also be held with the By-Election. Students will be asked to vote if they agree or disagree with the proposed changes.

Meet the Candidates - click on their names to read their manifestos which is what they aim to do if elected!

President

Lisa Browne

 Aisling Cusack

 Seán Donohoe

 Robert O'Donovan

 &

 R.O.N (Re Open Nominations)

Candidate, Deirdre O'Brien, withdrew her nomination on 15/03/2019 and will not be standing in the by-election.

Thurles College Officer

Ciara Horan

 Anna Mennis

  &

 R.O.N (Re Open Nominations)

Nominations are NOW OPEN for the MISU By-Election for President and Thurles College Officer. Nomination forms must be returned to the nomination box in the MISU offices before the close of nominations on Wednesday 13th March at 2pm. Click below for Nomination forms!

MISU President Nomination Form

MISU Thurles College Officer Nomination Form

For a guide on preparing your manifesto, click here!

There will be a referendum to amend the MISU Constitution on Thursday 21st March 2019. Students will be asked if they agree or disagree with introducing online voting in MISU elections, by-elections and referenda.

MISU Elections 2019

Elections take place Thursday 28th February

Meet the Candidates

President

  Robert O Donovan 

&

R.O.N (Re Open Nominations)

Vice President

  Pádraig Murphy

&

R.O.N (Re Open Nominations)

Societies Officer

  Kalina Anderson & Elanor McDevitt 

&

R.O.N (Re Open Nominations)

Irish & Culture Officer

  Shane Noonan

&

R.O.N (Re open Nominations

Thurles College Officer

  Niamh McEleney

&

R.O.N (Re open Nominations

Interested in running in the MISU elections?
Nominations open now!
Nomination forms must be returned by Friday 22nd of February at 2pm sharp‼️
Make sure you get your nomination form in on time and you could play a key role in leading and representing the students of MIC and ensuring that their voice is heard!
If you have any questions feel free to call down to us here at MISU Reception or contact Emma at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

If you are off campus or on placement on Thursday 22nd November, you can still vote in the Referendum to introduce online voting. To request a long distance ballot:

1. Email Andrew, the MISU Returning Officer on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , using your Student Email, before 5.30pm on Wednesday 21st November.

2. You will receive a ballot by email on the day of voting.

3. Return your ballot using your Student Email before 6.30pm on Thursday 22nd November.

Any questions? Email Andrew or ask in the MISU office!

There will be a referendum to amend the MISU Constitution on Thursday 22nd November (Week 11). Students will be asked if they agree or disagree with introducing online voting in MISU elections, by-elections and referenda. The current system for voting is paper ballots and long distance voting, and the proposal is to use online voting going forward, with the provision for paper ballot/long distance voted if needed. By changing Article 11.5 Voting, Articles 11.6 Long Distance Voting and 11.7 Counting will be amended also.

The current MISU Constitution can be found here, the sections which are proposed to change are pages 22 - 24.

The proposed Articles 11.5, 11.6 and 11.7 can be read here. The proposed accompanying schedule to the MISU Constitution, Schedule 7 is also available to read here.

Printouts of the current Constitution, proposed Articles and proposed schedule to the MISU Constitution can be collected from MISU Reception.

Polling stations will be open on the Limerick campus between 8.30am and 6.30pm and on the Thurles campus between 11am and 1pm. Students votes are vital

As the position of MISU Vice-President is now vacant, a By-Election will take place for Vice-President. As approved by Union Council, nominations for the position of Vice President will open on Friday 28th of September and close on Tuesday 2nd of October at 12pm.

By-Election 20th April 2018 - Nominations are now closed and the following candidates are running in the election.

The candidates' manifestos (what they promise to work on if elected) are available below, click on each name to read the full manifesto. The candidates are listed in alphabetical order.

* Note R.O.N. stands for Re Open Nominations *

President

Rachel Dunne

R.O.N

Postgraduate Officer

 Tijmen Lansdaal

 R.O.N

Voting takes place on Thursday 20th Sepetember 2018. Polling stations open between 8.30am and 6.30pm on the Limerick campus and 11am to 1pm on the Thurles campus. Students need a valid student I.D card to vote.

The MISU President has called an Emergency General Meeting (EGM) of the student body which will  take place on Tuesday 10^th April 2018 @ 6pm in T.1.18

The EGM has been called following the recent MISU Presidential Election.

MISU will inform the student body of the outcome of a formal investigation by the Returning Officer into complaints lodged against the President Elect.

The results of the MISU Referendum.

MISU are excited about the developments that have taken place over the summer on the Thurles campus as well as those which are planned over the coming academic year.
The MISU office is located on the second floor of the main building and the Thurles College Officer (MISU Exec member) Evan Gorrell, is on hand to advise class reps and students on questions and issues that arise. Keep an eye on our social media platforms for drop in hours for Evan over the academic year.
Evan reports back to the Sabbats, the MISU President (position to be filled) and Rachel Dunne, MISU Vice President, ensuring that every student has a voice and is represented as a member of MISU. Evan attends the weekly MISU Exec meetings (by phone, skype or in person) to bring forward any ideas, issues or concerns which the Thurles students have.
The Sabbats will be available to meet with on campus on a regular basis in the coming year so don’t be shy with getting in contact or dropping in for a chat. If there is ever a time where you feel that you need a MISU representative for advice, to attend a meeting, to assist with event organising or to represent you or your classmates, contact our MISU Thurles office on 0504 20598 or call MISU Limerick Office on 061-400013. We’ll be happy to help you or point you in the right direction!

The results are in! For a full breakdown of total poll, quotas and the candidates deemed elected, check the poster below!

MISU Elections 28th February 2019 - Nominations are now closed and the following candidates are running in the election.

The candidates' manifestos (what they promise to work on if elected) are available below, click on each name to read the full manifesto. The candidates are listed  in alphabetical order.

* Note R.O.N. stands for Re Open Nominations *

Elections take place on Thursday 28th February 2019 - polling stations are open on the Limerick campus between 8.30am and 6.30pm and the Thurles campus 12 - 2pm. Don't forget, you need your student card to vote!

A MISU Referendum vote proposing to introduce online voting in MISU elections also takes place that day.

The candidates' manifestos (what they promise to work on if elected) are available below, click on each name to read the full manifesto. The candidates are grouped by the position they are running for and in alphabetical order.

Postgrad Officer

Siobhan Griffin and David Loughnane

Vice President

Billy Hedigan

Brian McCarthy

Jamie Mee

Welfare & Equality Officer

Claire O Neill

Societies Officer

Cindy Desmond & Laura Harrison

Thurles College Officer

Evan Gorrell

Katelyn O Shea

Voting will take place on the Limerick campus from 8.30am to 6.30pm on Thursday 23rd February 2017
Voting will take place on the Thurles campus from 11am to 3pm on Thursday 23rd February 2017
All candidates will appear on the Ballot Paper for the Thurles Campus
The Thurles College Officer candidates will not appear on the Ballot Paper for the Limerick Campus
YOU MUST HAVE YOUR MIC STUDENT ID CARD TO VOTE

Applications for Long Distance Voting will close at 5pm on Monday 18th April 2016!

A referendum has been called by the MISU Executive Committee to amend the Constitution of Mary I Students’ Union (MISU) following the announcement by Mary Immaculate College (MIC) of the incorporation of St. Patrick’s College Thurles.
From September 2016, MISU will be the representative body for the students of the MIC Campus, Thurles and the proposed amendments incorporate the Thurles students into the MISU Governance Structures

Do you agree with the proposed amendments to Articles 4.1, 8, 9.2, 10.3 and 11.14 of the MISU Constitution and the inclusion of Article 10.15 in the MISU Constitution?

Tá reifreann glaoite ag Coiste Gnó Aontas na Mac Léinn chun athrú a dhéanamh ar Bhunreacht Aontas na Mac Léinn i gColáiste Mhuire gan Smál mar thoradh ar fhógra Choláiste Mhuire gan Smál go rabhthas chun Coláiste Phádraig i nDurlas Fhéile a ionchorprú.

Ó Mheán Fómhair 2016 ar aghaidh is é Aontas na Mac Léinn Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál a fheidhmeoidh mar chomhlacht ionadaíoch na mac léinn ar Champas an Choláiste i nDurlas agus déanann na leasuithe atá beartaithe ionchorprú ar mhic léinn Choláiste Phádraig i struchtúir Rialachais Aontas Mac Léinn CMgS.

An aontaíonn tú leis na leasuithe atá molta ar Ailt 4.1, 8, 9.2, 10.3 agus 11.14 de Bhunreacht Aontas na Mac Léinn i gColáiste Mhuire gan Smál agus go mbeidh Alt 10.15 mar chuid de Bhunreacht Aontas na Mac Léinn as seo amach?

MISU Bye-elections will take place on the 21st of April (8.30am -6.30pm) for the following positions:

Clubs and Sports Officer
Culture and Irish Officer
Post-graduate Officer

Nominations open Friday 8th of April @9 am

Nominations close Friday 15th of April @5 pm

James' here

Alison's here

Following a By Election on Thursday 2nd April 2015 the following officers have been elected for the Academic year 2015/2016:

Clubs & Sports Officer:

Aaron Broderick & Morgan Conneely

Culture & Irish Officer:

Caoimhín Ó' Ceallaigh

Post Grad Officer:

Tanya Carey

Full breakdown of results available here

The Bye-Elections will take place Thursday 21st April 2016. Polling stations open 8.30am to 6.30pm.

Hustings (where candidates discuss what they hope to do if elected) will be held Wednesday at 6pm, venue TBA.

Nominations open March 20th at 9.00am. Nomination forms are available at MISU reception.

Academic posts to be filled:

Clubs and Sports officer

Irish and Culture officer

Postgraduate officer

Fully completed nomination forms have to be submitted to the MISU Reception desk by 5.00pm March 27th 2015.

For further information on the academic posts, take a look at the descriptions on misu.ie, as well as the Executive Officer's blog!

After a busy day of voting and a late night spent counting by our Election committee, the results are in!

Nominations open Friday 27th of November at 9am . Nomination forms are available to collect from MISU Reception. 

The last date for submitting completed nomination forms is Friday 6th of March at 5pm. PLEASE make sure nomination forms are completed fully. Late forms will not be accepted under any circumstances.

Elections will take place on Thursday 12th of March. The posts to be filled include President (Sabbatical), Vice President/Academic Officer (Sabbatical), Clubs and Sports Officer, Welfare and Equality Officer, Entertainments Officer, Irish and Culture Officer, Societies Officer and Postgraduate Officer. 

Sabbatical By-Election Results 2013

Re-count 25.04.2013

Returning Officer: Shane O’ Sullivan (Assistant R.O)