Although I am not a Public Relations major and at times have trouble with the most rudimentary aspects of PR, I found the conversation incredibly engaging and was able to ask questions based on my own experiences in what I have found to be a very welcoming environment. 

Firstly, I found out how Public Relations handles hate speech on social media. Sometimes they are able to block or report individuals for comments but sometimes they are not able to censor anything. It depends on the organization or client they are working for and their own protocol. 

Furthermore, I did not know the intricacies of dealing with news and media outlets. How close Public Relations works with this sector and how vital media is for a campaign and brand image.

Continuing, I learned the term DEI is not as politicized in Ireland as it is in the U.S. This struck me as surprising as this is such a hot debate that is currently ongoing.

I also found the local athletic organizations led by towns that make up the GAA very interesting. Having such a small community and then keeping that community and players in the same place where they are born is very special. This is compared to football players in the U.S who often change teams off and on and move to different cities. 

I also found their initiative with Game Changers a beautiful show of solidarity to combat gender inequality in collaboration with the sports realm.  

To wrap up, I would like to learn more about the collaboration that happens between Public Relations and News / Media. Since I am looking to go into Media, having this knowledge I feel could help in my chosen field.