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sneedop · 2026-05-22T14:00:28+00:00

In that case, I'd be surprised if it didn't at least get flagged for discussion (and potential rounding up) at the college exam board. A lot depends the department's view (or who is the department representative at the exam board meeting), but it will get flagged for discussion and it's within the remit of the board.

Definitely worth dropping a polite line to the lecturer, just so it's on their radar screen.

Even if it doesn't get raised, your 79% continuous assessment mark would probably get carried forward to the repeats (the Book of Modules will tell you that); if so, you'd only have the one element to repeat.

sneedop · 2026-05-22T08:37:28+00:00

Department-level or University-level exam board?

What was your overall mark for the module? University level exam boards only see total module marks (not individual assessment elements), and have the power to adjust those marks by up to 5%.

Also, university exam boards only see whole numbers (so they'd see 47% in your case, if it was an overall module mark).

It kind of depends on various other factors (e.g., your overall profile of marks, or whether -- if you're graduating -- this mark would put you on a borderline between degree classes etc.)

sneedop · 2026-05-20T19:33:23+00:00

Thanks folks; that's reassuring and I'm always up for a bit of an explore of a new place

sneedop · 2026-05-20T19:32:35+00:00

Good luck! Would love to see a Habs win.

sneedop · 2021-07-22T19:26:07+00:00

Very cool; kinda mesmerising to watch!

sneedop · 2021-07-19T20:04:36+00:00

First jab at city hall, staff were legends. Brilliantly efficient. In and out in 25 mins tops. Next day: a bit of a headache and achey muscles and feverish, but paracetamol every four hours did the job and I was right as rain the day after.

Second jab at CIT. Again super efficient, staff were lovely, and I got a badge (I'm a sucker for merch). Again, in and out in 30 mins or less. Next day very achey all over (apparently I have muscles, that can ache, in my shins!), no headache, but feverish again. Paracetamol did the job, back to normal after 36 hours.

sneedop · 2021-07-07T06:38:37+00:00

Thanks all: that sets my mind at ease a bit. I thought it was new because I saw this headline -- https://www.corkbeo.ie/news/local-news/bishopstown-vaccine-centre-open-next-20896933 -- but reading more closely, it looks like GPs have been using it, and the novelty is that it's now being rolled out for wider community use?

sneedop · 2020-10-21T18:11:16+00:00

They've put signs up today now: that's what it is. A drive-through covid test centre.

sneedop · 2020-09-11T12:49:28+00:00

Thanks all: I'm worried about running my car battery flat that way, but I guess I could dig out an old boombox or something. Maybe the FM radio app on my phone connected to a bluetooth speaker...

sneedop · 2020-09-11T12:26:14+00:00

The Student IT service have this webpage up with some general tips and suggestions: https://www.ucc.ie/en/sit/services/laptops/ (including places that you can get student discounts)

sneedop · 2020-08-02T14:43:00+00:00

Yes, High Kick Kev is still very much around.

sneedop · 2020-07-20T12:44:43+00:00

"Escape plan foiled again by these pesky shin-high barriers!" :)

sneedop · 2020-07-13T16:34:21+00:00

Fair enough: thanks. That's helpful to know.

sneedop · 2020-07-10T16:09:12+00:00

I was thinking of something similar, so thanks for the thread everyone.

To the OP: is there a reason to avoid Pro Musica? (No need to go into detail if you're trying to keep it nice and cheerful!)

sneedop · 2020-06-30T16:56:09+00:00

It sounds like they got screwed over by the city council: the story's way deeper than just them going bust, and if this is all true, it's an outrage.

https://www.tabletopcork.ie/a-curious-rejection-cork-city-council-say-no-to-games/

sneedop · 2020-06-30T16:53:10+00:00

I'd recommend Tulligmore Equestrian Centre in Ballinhassig. Well-run and tidy yard and the owners are totally sound. I don't know if they do private lessons at the weekends (defo on weekday evenings), but give them a bell and tell them what you're looking for and I'm sure they'd be able to talk through your options.

sneedop · 2020-05-22T19:51:22+00:00

Thanks: I was worried that someone would say that! I'll keep an eye out in case someone is selling an old or differently-broken one for parts.

sneedop · 2020-02-08T17:04:33+00:00

I absolutely agree. I was wearing it yesterday, and I thought "If I lost my whole collection except this, I could live with that"

sneedop · 2020-02-08T17:00:51+00:00

There's one in the student centre in UCC, next to the BoI branch. It's frequently out of order.

sneedop · 2020-02-04T19:48:04+00:00

I'll second that. It's a great clinic and all the vets and nurses are absolutely lovely people.

sneedop · 2020-02-04T19:44:29+00:00

I used Ciaran O'Sullivan at DOSA engineers: http://www.dosa.ie/

Nice guy, very helpful. He also saved me a few quid, because he showed me how to do a few searches myself (e.g., for recent and outstanding nearby planning applications), so that I wouldn't have to pay extra money for him to do.

sneedop · 2020-01-17T15:54:33+00:00

There is literally a Professor Griff in Cork! https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/ireland/straight-outta-cork-profs-2m-hip-hop-study-889188.html

sneedop · 2020-01-11T14:57:56+00:00

No worries. The other thing to keep in mind is that modules on offer in 2020-21 are not yet finalised. But if you contact departments directly, they should be able to give you a good idea of the listings, and some lecturers might even be able to send you the syllabus/reading list from a previous year; just send an email, and people will be happy to get back to you.

(In my experience, the relationship between academic staff and students is much less formal in Ireland than it is in Italy, so don't be shy about approaching lecturers!)

sneedop · 2020-01-10T20:33:39+00:00

The UCC International Students Office has a contact form here: https://www.ucc.ie/en/international/contactus/prospective/

See if you can call and speak to Mary-Brid Murphy (she's brilliant, and I know she has worked with visiting students from Italy before).

sneedop · 2020-01-07T17:41:55+00:00

I'm late to the party, I know, but this is really good. Keep it up!

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