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A qualitative exploration of ‘coming out’ in the context of a heterosexual marriage in Ireland: the perspectives of children, spouses and self
(NUI Galway, 2019-04-09)
Despite several decades of research into the sexual orientation of parents and spouses, there is a dearth of literature that explores the experience of having a parent or spouse declare a change in sexual orientation in ...
Independent living for people with disability and high dependency needs - Why we need a P.A. Act and what it might look like in the Irish context
(NUI Galway, 2019-06-26)
This research examines the legislative context for Independent Living for people with disabilities and high dependency needs in Ireland. The CRPD provides the key platform for this and reaffirms the fundamental rights of ...
Irish farm succession and inheritance; an examination of farmers’ economic decision-making strategies as socially-constructed risk assessment
(NUI Galway, 2019-03-28)
Intergenerational farm transfer is increasingly viewed as fundamental to the sustainability and development of global agriculture, with an expectation that younger farmers, with more effective and efficient production ...
Exploring community living in Ireland: Experiences of ageing with and into disability
(NUI Galway, 2019-12-16)
This research examines the topic of community living for older persons with disabilities. This group comprises people who are ageing with disabilities, either lifelong or earlier onset, as well as people who are ageing ...
Galway Grammar School, c. 1673-1958: A Foundation Institution of the Erasmus Smith Trust
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-02)
This thesis is concerned with Galway Grammar School, from its opening about 1673 to its closure in 1958. It provides a broader understanding of Protestant grammar school education, particularly as it operated on the periphery ...
Strengthening access to civil justice for persons with disabilities: a comparative socio-legal study of Thailand and Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-19)
This research aims to find out how to strengthen access to civil justice for persons with disabilities, especially in Thailand and Ireland. It examines the meaning of “access to justice” through theories of justice and ...
Developing an age-friendly county programme in Fingal: Older people’s lived experiences and the WHO age-friendly conceptual framework
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-23)
Developing age-friendly communities is a significant global policy issue. The WHO (2007) age-friendly cities and communities initiative has had a significant influence on the development of Ireland’s Age-Friendly Programme. ...
Building educational partnerships: An illustration of the disparities between policy and practice of the Home, School and Community Liaison Programme through an exploration of the challenges that HSCL Coordinators experience in its implementation
(NUI Galway, 2019-03-20)
Poverty inhibits pupils from reaching their full educational potential. A body of literature exists which suggests that pupils experiencing financial deprivation or who have parents with lower levels of education are more ...
Roddy Doyle en version française: que devient l'identité irlandaise en traduction?
(NUI Galway, 2019-01-25)
La notion de l’identité en traduction est incontestablement épineuse : la langue étant le premier véhicule identitaire en littérature, comment ne rien perdre avec la disparition de la langue source et est-il possible de ...
Paediatric rotavirus gastroenteritis - regional prevalent serotypes, correlation with disease severity, nosocomial acquisition, viral co-infection and the impact of rotavirus vaccine in one region of Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2019-09-13)
Background: Rotavirus is the primary cause of gastroenteritis in children worldwide and a leading cause of gastroenteritis in children younger than three years, with a significant burden both globally and in Ireland. ...