Shortly after 8 am on the 25th of September 2023 on my inaugural drive into college, the wistful first-day experience I had imagined shattered in front of my eyes… literally. While driving past a bus, Read more…
With the general election at a close, another Fine Gael-Fianna Fail coalition government appears likely. However, voter apathy on the election continues to persist in Dublin. Despite a robust campaign from the Electoral Commission, voter Read more…
On the first of December 2024, the National Transport Authority of Ireland implemented a 9 percent increase in taxi fares. Pre-booking fees have also increased from €2 to €3, bringing the increase in fares to Read more…
Week 18 of the NFL regular season saw numerous teams fighting for playoff spots and key seedings. Going into the weekend, the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills had already secured the 1st and 2nd Read more…
Virgin Media and the League of Ireland announced last Monday that the broadcaster has signed a four-year deal to show 36 soccer matches in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division. This is the first time Read more…
Ireland’s road to the treble is well underway as the Aviva stadium welcomed England for the final game of the opening weekend of the Six Nations on Saturday the 1st of February. The last time Read more…
Shortly after 8 am on the 25th of September 2023 on my inaugural drive into college, the wistful first-day experience I had imagined shattered in front of my eyes… literally. While driving past a bus, Read more…
Literary icon Edna O’Brien experienced many remarkable moments during her 94 years oflife. Although she sadly passed away last year, she left behind an extraordinary legacy.O’Brien rose to fame in 1960 with her controversial debut Read more…
9% of Irish people have never attended a women’s sports event. While sports are a strong tool for empowering women, the professional opportunities are few and far-between for female athletes compared to their male counterparts. Read more…
In Ireland, we have developed a poor relationship with the clothes we buy. Somehow, we have come to view clothing as disposable and not worth repairing. We consume almost double the European average, at 56 Read more…
The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world, releasing 10% of greenhouse gas emissions. In Ireland, we have fallen out of love with the clothes we buy; somehow, we have Read more…
What the hell is solar racing? (I did too ask this at the start). Imagine fast-paced racing without the loud motors and stench of petrol. The goal of solar racing is to create incredibly light, Read more…
In the wake of storm Éowyn, should Ireland wake up too? Writing from a laptop charged by one very sketchy car battery and drinking coffee heated on my living room stove, I feel oddly well-suited Read more…
When you hear the word existentialism, what comes to mind? Hopelessness? Dread? Despair? What if I told you that’s not really what it’s all about? In fact, it can actually offer some valuable insights on Read more…
In September 2024 the cabinet agreed to ban the sale of disposable vapes, as well as a reduction of flavours available on the Irish market. It’s quite a straightforward move to make as a government, Read more…
Last summer, I had the lucky and wonderful opportunity of going on a J1. I was placed at a summer camp in upstate Minnesota. It was a great experience and here are my top tips Read more…
Kash Beauty’s new makeup collection, Aura Skin, is one for the makeup bag. Not just because of the radiant look it gives you, but for the unique skin-loving ingredients that are infused in the product. Read more…
As the festive season approaches, Dublin comes alive with magical events to embrace the Christmas spirit. From cosy markets to dazzling light displays, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! Here’s a guide to some of Read more…
The UK has been dethroned from its special relationship. With Trump’s America single and not quite ready to mingle (#isolationism), could Martin’s Ireland find love in a hopeless place? Harry and Meghan, Gnomeo and Juliet, Read more…
Data centres are repopulating across Ireland at a higher rate than the humans whose data they collect. How on Earth will we quench their immense thirst? By the middle of 2024, there were 82 data Read more…
Whether you’re a born-and-bred GAA-head or a frisbee fanatic, with 31 sports to choose from there’s something here for you in DCU. From rugby to rock climbing, a chance to represent that DCU badge is Read more…
From signed recording artist to independent music artist, Liliana Pinheiro tells us her story in an industry where she struggles to remain independent. It was around six o’clock in the evening when I first met Read more…
As I listen to this album it feels like I’m entering a show in my mind. The lights go down, the sound turns up and it grasps my full attention. The album in question? “The Read more…
⅘ stars Belgian director Tim Mielants delivers a potent adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella of the same title, uncovering the skeletons in the closet of Irish society. The film’s setting is a quiet and unassuming Read more…
Stad Domhan an Cumman Luchleas Gael (CLG) thart ar 10 a chlog oíche Dé Luain, 22/11/2024. Cé go raibh súile na tíortha dírithe ar an gcéad dhíospóireach pholaitiúil beo don olltoghcháin ghinearálta ar siúl ar Read more…
Éirimiúil, tuisceanch agus cumhachtach- is iad cúpla focail chun cur síos a dhéanamh ar an bpolaiteoir íocónach Hazel Chu; an chéad pholaiteoir Éireannach de shliocht Áiseach. Rugadh Chu i mBaile Átha Cliath sa bhliain 1980 Read more…
Tá múinteoirí bunscoile in Éireann ag fágail an tír sa lá atá inniu ann, agus tá sébunaithe ar an gcostas maireachtála géarchéime agus polasaí na rialtas. Nuair a bhíonn múinteoirí sa choláiste, caithfidh said a Read more…