# New Students' Union Leader Takes Charge | Ireland News

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Podcast: [Ireland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ireland-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7596853)
Published: 2026-07-02T10:29:51+00:00
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Seán de Búrca, a government graduate from Loughrea, has stepped into the big shoes of University of Galway Students’ Union president — representing over 20,000 students — pledging to tackle soaring living costs, housing crises, and campus engagement while honoring the union’s historic mission. With a team ready to support welfare, education, and Irish language initiatives, he’s already focused on amplifying student voices — even though he’s following in the footsteps of Michael D. Higgins, former president of Ireland, who held the same role back in 1964. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/89d3100bf3ab50c6

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