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Beatha teanga í a labhairt

March 25, 2022

Beatha teanga í a labhairt. A proverb thousands of Leaving Cert students will currently be desperately trying to seam into their seanfhocal ranks in preparation for the oral exams, only for the majority to forget Read more…

Lifestyle

Skincare: Why routine and consistency is key

March 23, 2022

Double cleansing is becoming a more common method by many skin experts and dermatologists. It helps to remove any debris that has accumulated throughout the day. An example of a cleanser recommended by Rock is Biofresh for dehydrated skin or Galinee for oily or normal skin types. She recommends a soothing cleanser first followed by exfoliating cleanser afterwards. Read more…

Articles

Rick and Morty Season 5 – Has it lived up to past Seasons?

March 23, 2022

Rick and Morty debuted in 2013 and it has made an impact as another eminent adult animation, with
positive TV ratings and acclaimed awards, cool merchandise and it’s large presence within
internet culture, but has its latest season lived up to the success of beloved earlier seasons? Read more…

Film

The Batman Review – Fear the Knight

March 23, 2022

‘The Batman’ is the best adaptation of the caped crusader since the Nolan redefined the comic book
genre with ‘The Dark Knight’. A dark detective noir with elements of horror, this film is the next big
leap for the character that we’ve all been hoping for. Read more…

Film

Turning Red Review – Pixar’s Period Drama

March 23, 2022

Turning Red is about periods and the changes that accompany them. But it’s also a lot more. It’s a study of adolescence in Toronto in the early noughties. A trip down family lane. It’s a loud reminder that it’s okay to be weird and different. But most of all, it’s a big fat lie about the size of red pandas. Read more…

Lead Story

DCU Refugee Week kicks off

March 15, 2022

A film about children living in direct provisiom titled ‘Direct Division’ was screened today in the U building as part of DCU’s Refugee Week. Read more…

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The Cost of Being a Student is on the Rise

March 9, 2022

The cost of being a university student is increasing at a very fast pace. Students and their parents are finding themselves living paycheck to paycheck to get an education.  Inflation has caused the cost of living Read more…

The Hype

Artists remove their art from the National Gallery of Ireland

March 9, 2022

The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI), located in Merrion Square, Dublin has awarded a catering contract to the American Company, Aramark, for a three-year term. Aramark has gained controversy in recent years as it was revealed that they profit from Direct Provision in Ireland, which many find unacceptable. Read more…

Lifestyle

The art of practising gratitude

March 9, 2022

Practicing gratitude not only has a psychological effect but also benefits an individual physically and socially. The social benefits are particularly important as gratitude is a social emotion, according to Robert Emmons, who has been studying the psychology of gratitude for over a decade. Read more…

The Hype

“The 2 Johnnies” return to RTE

March 9, 2022

RTE have announced that “The 2 Johnnies” radio show will return to 2fm on the 14 March in
a statement released on Monday.
The show was taken off air last week following the controversy surrounding comments they
had made in a video posted to social media from “The 2 Johnnies” podcast. Read more…

Lifestyle

Roaccutane: Is it the miracle acne cure?

March 9, 2022

This ‘miracle cure’ is called Isotretinoin, or Roaccutane, as its more commonly recognised. Roaccutane has been described as a controversial form of acne medication by many dermatologists and medical professionals across the world as it has a range of reported side effects.   Read more…

Music

Brand new Night & Day Festival lineup announced

March 9, 2022

The Zutons, Villagers, John Grant and Orla Gartland will headline the first ‘Night & Day’
music festival which will take place in September in Clonalis House, Castlerea.
The lineup, which was announced at a launch event last week at The Workman’s Club in
Dublin, will also feature The Mary Wallopers, Cathy Davey, Moxie, Alana Henderson, Paddy
Dennhey, Columbia Mills, Amy Montgomery and Soda Blonde. Read more…