Toilets and Tenderness
A bathroom has the ability to make or break your day. The impact a decent toilet can
have on your confidence, morale, and work ethic cannot be overstated. Fortunately, DCU’s
Glasnevin Campus has one of the richest selections of facilities available to today’s students.
But where exactly does one go? How do you know which bathrooms will give you the
experience you crave? This comprehensive review sheds light on the three best spots for
when you just need a moment away from the daily grind.
Courage, Community and Questionable Plumbing
The O’Reilly library, the place you go when you’ve got an assignment due tomorrow
and you haven’t yet started. Dozens of tables allow you to sit quietly by yourself or chat with
your friends. The strong sense of community the library has is reflected in its fantastic
facilities.
The O’Reilly bathrooms take you on a journey unlike any other; one of friendship,
fear, and reward. The ingenious architectural design packs the numerous stalls so tightly
together that you can hear exactly what everyone around you is doing. This serves to bolster
the aforementioned feelings of community among students. Once you leave the stall to wash
your hands, this bathroom takes you on a high-octane thrill ride of pure suspense. Will the tap water burn your hand, or freeze it? Will the dispenser have any soap in it? Will the hand-
dryer function? The twists and turns go on and on to create an unforgettable experience.
Where Serenity Meets Sanitation
The U Building is the epicentre of student life on campus. It’s a place for people to sit
down for a moment, meet some friends, eat their lunch, and relax. As for the building’s
bathrooms, both upstairs and downstairs provide a calming moment unlike any other.
As soon as you enter, the base tones of urine relax the mind, and already you feel
yourself begin to unwind. The small, boxy layout of the room, as well as the grey and dull
blue colour scheme, create a sense of deep comfort, and the slightly wet door handles soothe
your consciousness. The constant sound of trickling water, coming from somewhere in the
ceiling, allows you to imagine yourself in a faraway jungle or a zen garden. The U building’s
bathrooms are the best place for stability and comfort.
Despite the lively, vibrant facilities discussed so far, it must be acknowledged that
sometimes, what you want in your bathroom experience is a bit of peace and quiet. For that,
look no further than the Polaris building.
The Final Flush
The Polaris building’s ground-floor bathrooms are the epitome of a meditative,
reflective break that relieves any worries and relaxes any anxiety you might be feeling. The
individual cubicles surrounded by stone walls and heavy wooden doors give you complete isolation. The stark, bright lighting paints the room in complete clarity. The world around you
falls away. Now, all that exists is you and a toilet. This—nearly—surreal bathroom has you
leaving the building dramatically transformed. You are now ready for whatever challenges
the day may bring you.
Dublin City University’s various bathrooms provide the finest experience anyone can
dream of… on a bathroom break. Rest assured, your perfect journey exists, just waiting for
you to find it.
