DCU News
SU to endorse marriage equality ahead of referendum
A motion regarding the rights of the LGBT community has been passed at the latest CRC meeting. Read more…
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DCU News
Students urged to pace drinking and remove “Neknomination” videos from their profiles
“Don’t Lose Sleep” campaign warns of consequences of excessive drinking in light of neknominations controversy. Read more…
DCU News
Students lead initiative to create Cultural Officer role
Students are leading a discussion to have an Cultural Officer position created at DCU to help promote international cultures and the Irish language. Sarah Bermingham reports. Read more…
National News
Academics oppose Trinity College name change
Plans to alter the name of Trinity College Dublin have met with opposition from academics who feel it may damage the university’s reputation. Read more…
National News
USI awareness week sees 45,000 SHAG packs delivered
The Union of Students in Ireland last week distributed over 45,000 packs including condoms and lube as part of their Sexual Health Awareness and Guidance (SHAG) Week. Read more…
DCU News
SU secures discount on healthy food and student gym membership
Discounts have been introduced on fresh vegetable boxes in a bid to get DCU students to eat healthier. Read more…
National News
Youth groups call for sacking of JobBridge scheme
A number of youth organisations have called for the scrapping of the government’s Job Bridge internship scheme, which they feel is exploiting workers. Read more…
National News
Venue launches Dublin, Differently
The Venue recently played host to the launch of an exciting new website which allows tourists to the capital to see Dublin differently. Rebecca Marie O’Connor reports. Read more…
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DCU News
DCU LGBTA host homophobia discussion: As it happened
Homophobia: is it ingrained in Irish society? Who defines it? Senator Averil Power, TD John Lyons, and LGBTQ+ activate, Steve Conlan debate. Read more…
Gaelic Football
Sigerson Cup dream over for DCU after thrilling Belfield battle
DCU’s hopes of winning this year’s Sigerson Cup were ended on Thursday afternoon by UCD after a thrilling encounter in Belfield. Read more…
News Features
Racing to cure spinal chord damage
The Wings for Life World Run was launched in Google Dublin Monday. Funding; more awareness, and more scientists are needed to find a cure for spinal injury patients. Read more…
DCU News
Colleges close as weather worsens
A red weather alert for Connacht, Munster and Leinster affected a number of colleges today Read more…
Clubs and Socs
As it happened: CRC: Gaeilge, marriage equality and student cards
Follow the debate live and find out what decisions will affect you this semester. Read more…
Hurling
Fitzgibbon Cup exit for DCU as DIT prove too strong
DCU’s Fitzgibbon Cup team were knocked out of the competition by DIT on Wednesday afternoon in St Clare’s. Read more…
GAA
O’Brien praises players’ work rate
DCU hurling manager Paul O’Brien talks to Mark Walsh about Thursday’s Fitzgibbon Cup defeat Read more…
GAA
DCU suffer opening day defeat in Fitzgibbon Cup
DCU’s Fitzgibbon hurling team suffered a defeat away to NUI Galway in their opening group stage encounter of this year’s competition. Read more…
Football
IT Carlow too strong for DCU as league campaign comes to an end
DCU lost out to IT Carlow in the semi-final of the league on Wednesday afternoon in Leixlip. Read more…
DCU News
Water leaks cause damage to DCU library
Sections of the library remain closed off as staff assess the damage caused by the water leaks this morning. Read more…
GAA
DCU put All-Ireland champions to the sword
DCU overcame the reigning All-Ireland champions in the third round of O’Byrne Cup after an unlikely comeback. Read more…