Rugby
Kinghan represents Ireland at inaugural Rugby X Tournament in London
DCU student Lucinda Kinghan recently represented Ireland at the first ever 5v5 rugby X tournament in the O2 in London playing two matches against England and the USA.
Month: November 2019
Food
The benefits of turmeric
Like many Asian spices, turmeric is also known to have many health benefits and has been used as a form of traditional medicine.
Features
DCU lacks supports for student parents
Student parents in DCU struggle to find time to study, integrate with their peers, and support their families while attending the university.
Irish & Languages
Bróinse i mBaile Átha Cliath
Tá an radharc bróinse ag dul ó neart go neart agus tá bialanna agus caiféanna i ngach áit beo. Tá an iliomad acu ann! Ní haon dochar do phléisiúr féin a dheanamh anois is arís. Read more…
GAA
Shinty U-21 glory as Ryan represents Ireland against Scotland
DCU student Brian Ryan was part of the Irish team that came out on top in the annual Under 21 Hurling Shinty International clash with Scotland.
News
Plan to combat the effects of climate change on health launched
The Department of Health has developed a Climate Change Adaptation Plan to identify the main challenges posed to the health service by the climate crisis.
DCU News
DCU partners with McVerry Trust for homelessness report
Sixty three per cent of homeless males have suffered a traumatic childhood experience according to a new report by the Peter McVerry Trust.
Rugby
Rebuilding DCU squad struggle to pass IT Carlow
Carlow Institute of Technology beat the DCU ladies’ rugby side with considerable ease as early scoring aided their way to a 40-27 win, despite a late surge for DCU.
DCU News
Trispace catering staff seek better working conditions
Catering staff at DCU sent a letter with their workplace grievances to DCU’s governing authority members.
Features
The protesters against direct provision
For a country that uses the slogan of “100,000 welcomes” to visitors, recent events of arson and protests would lead you to think that Ireland is not as welcoming and friendly as it claims to Read more…
News
Mary McAleese elected as Chancellor for Trinity College
Former President Mary McAleese has been elected as Chancellor for Trinity College Dublin after receiving a large number of nominations from the Senate.
Music
The musicians helping to make climate change a cultural movement
Pop stars such as Lil Dicky are using their music and huge followings to raise awareness of climate change. This social media and music driven activism shows that a boiling point has been reached in Read more…
GAA
Kilkenny ace Adrian Mullen wins GAA Young Hurler of the Year Award
It’s not too often you will hit the spotlight in your first season of intercounty hurling, but Kilkenny star Adrian Mullen did just that as he took home the Young Player of the Year award Read more…
Music
Kanye tries his Kanye best on latest solo effort
Kanye’s irrefutable egoism impedes his artistic focus on his new gospel-inspired album, “Jesus is King”.
Articles
Religion and young people in a modern world
Kanye West has recently switched his attention from the red hat wearing leader of the “Free” World to a different kind of controversial figurehead, God.
DCU News
DCU student Mehwish Saqib appeals refusal of her leave to remain application to the High Court
DCU University of Sanctuary student Mehwish Saqib has appealed a deportation order against herself and her family to the High Court.
Other Sports
DCU Fencers take home gold and bronze in Cork
DCU Fencing has recorded one of their best tournament victories in the last few years as they took home Gold and Bronze in the Schull Novice Cup last week in UCC.
Articles
Escape rooms rising in popularity
Escape rooms are a relatively new concept that only rose to prominence in that last five years, but now in Ireland, there are over 20 escape rooms on offer, with at least six in Dublin Read more…
Events
LGBTQ+ kissing protest takes place outside the Dail
Members of the LGBTQ+ community “shifted” outside the Dail on Wednesday the 6th of November to encourage the Government to introduce hate crime legislation.
Books
House of The Dragon, a Game of Thrones spin off
If you are still suffering from post Game of Thrones blues, then fear no more.
Television
Watchmen mirrors the brutal reality of the US political landscape
Ostensibly a remix rather than direct adaptation of Alan Moore’s iconic 1987 comic, HBO’s “Watchmen” offers a contemporary political perspective on one of the core texts of modern superhero fiction, introducing a largely new cast Read more…
Music
The backing track to Dublin City
A new wave of young buskers have taken over the streets of Dublin. Competing for peak times and areas could cause busking wars but they are all part of a supportive community, says singer songwriter Read more…
Articles
The Democratic Party can’t make the same mistake again
There’s a reason that Bernie Sanders has never joined the Democratic Party. The fact of the matter is that it’s an institution that is beholden to capital and wealth and not any of the liberal Read more…
Irish & Languages
Cúpla Nod Chun Do Chuid Gaeilge A Fheabhsú
Tá an teanga seanda seo an-deacair, is streachailt bhuan é domsa. Tá buneolas agam ar an nGaeilge ach is breá liom an teanga gleoite seo. Is fearr Gaeilge bhriste, ná Béarla cliste.
Other Sports
DCU Ladies triumphant at Hockey Intervarsity’s in Kilkenny
DCU Ladies Hockey team claim The Chilean Plate with a close 5-4 victory against CIT in the final in Kilkenny, alongside DCU Men who came runners up.