'AMLÉ' (Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn) is the new name for the Union of Students in Ireland. It's a direct translation. It came into effect on 13 May 2025. The rebrand reflects the desire of the organisation to promote the use of the Irish Language.
USI was renamed 'AMLÉ' (Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn) on 13 May 2025. The rebrand reflects the desire of the organisation to promote the use of the Irish Language. The translation of 'Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn' to English is 'Union of Students in Ireland'.

The Union of Students in Ireland (AMLÉ) has welcomed the decision of Student Universal Support Ireland (SAMLÉ) to further extend the deadline date for new applications.

New applications deadline: Midnight on Monday 5 August

The originally planned closing date for new grant applications for SAMLÉ was midnight on Thursday August 1st.  Following a brief system failure at SAMLÉ close to the deadline, the organisation took a decision to extend the deadline across the weekend to midnight on Monday 5th August.

SAMLÉ has been in direct contact with AMLÉ and urges prospective students making applications to do so as soon as they can.  SAMLÉ encourages all students intending to apply for a grant this year to visit the SAMLÉ website

AMLÉ welcomes the extension to the deadline as it will allow students and their families to submit their application. If students are experiencing difficulties, contact the SAMLÉ Helpdesk.

Ongoing relationship

AMLÉ is committed to working with SAMLÉ to ensure that information on grants are available to all and the deadlines are met.  AMLÉ is in constant contact with the organisation to ensure it understands and meets the needs of students.