Nationality
British
Qualification
BSc Biology; MSc Environmental Change & International Development
Bio
Niall is a freelance writer and editor for Hotcourses Abroad, WhatUni and Postgraduate Search. He travelled to Australia, Tanzania and Cameroon during his time at university, and now writes to help students work out where they could end up during their studies.
Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital city, with a population of over 600,000. Though it has always been a prominent hub for industry and trade in the past, today the city has transformed into one of the UK’s leading student cities known for its buzzing nightlife, great universities, and low cost of living. Known as the city where the Titanic was built, Belfast has a long history of ups and downs over the years which visitors can explore through the
Cork is the second-largest city in the country, and its residents often claim to live in the ‘true’ capital of Ireland! This popular university town is well-known for its exciting food scene, affordable cost of living and vibrant nightlife. With the River Lee cutting through it in multiple waterways, Cork is a beautiful city with a historic centre filled with castles, forts, cathedrals and forgotten corners. Despite a
Stretched across the longest river in Ireland, the River Shannon, Limerick is a city with history at its centre, both spiritually and physically – with the gigantic King John’s Castle dominating the skyline. The city is separated into several areas, including the so-called English town, which is built on an island in the middle of the River Shannon, and the Irish town. This separation is left over from the 10th century when Viking raiders set up a
There are several reasons you might call Galway the jewel of Ireland. Firstly, it sits at the centre of the wild, rugged west coast, which crowns the country and reaches out into the Atlantic Ocean. Second, it’s small – but packed with history, culture, and beauty. Lastly, it crystallises everything there is to love about Ireland, attracting visitors from all over the world who come to enjoy the food, music and people that make the country what it is.
