News

Dogs Trust receives 394 surrender requests

February 15, 2023

Dog welfare charity Dogs Trust Ireland today called for public donations to help cope with the almost 400 surrender requests received since Christmas Day. “As a charity that relies solely on the generosity of our Read more…

Articles

Mattresses pulled out for prisoners

February 15, 2023

100% bed capacity figures cause concern for the Irish Prison Reform Trust (IPRT). The total number of people in prison now exceeds the beds available and prisoners are now sleeping on mattresses.  There are currently Read more…

Opinion

Ireland is driving apprentices away

February 15, 2023

The country is crying out for apprentices every year. They drive our economy upwards, but the rate they are on is well below minimum wage. Working a minimum of 39 hours a week and starting Read more…

Opinion

Making the internet safe for young people

February 15, 2023

A survey conducted by Microsoft online for international safer internet day showcased that 69% of people experienced an “online risk” last year. The main risks highlighted in the survey were: cyberbullying, hate speech, and threats Read more…

DCU Dóchas Éireann Sigerson team in huddle
GAA

DCU Dóchas Éireann lose Sigerson semi

February 9, 2023

UL 3-12 DCU Dóchas Éireann 0-12 UL knocked out DCU Dóchas Éireann from this year’s Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup following an impressive performance in Netwatch Dr. Cullen Park on Wednesday night. Inspired by second half Read more…

Andy Farrell - Ireland Six Nations squad
Rugby

Andy Farrell names Ireland Six Nations squad

February 1, 2023

Joey Carberry was the most notable absentee from the 37-man squad selected by Andy Farrell and his coaching staff for the upcoming Six Nations Championship. Carberry, following a slow start to the season, has looked Read more…

Ronaldo vs Messi - the final encounter?
Football

Ronaldo vs Messi – the final encounter?

February 1, 2023

After competing against each other on football’s biggest stage for more than a decade, the final chapter in the epic Ronaldo vs Messi rivalry likely took place on January 19th, ending what is widely considered Read more…

Articles

Sub-minimum wage rates are outdated

February 1, 2023

When different rates of the minimum wage were introduced in correlation with working age, the justification was that young people had fewer responsibilities than older people in the working industry. At the moment, workers under Read more…

Articles

Paschal Donohoe faced the correct consequences

February 1, 2023

One of the biggest news stories of 2023 has been the controversy around donations received by Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe in the 2016 and 2020 general elections and the Minister’s failure to declare certain Read more…

Articles

The 5 Least Sexy College Degrees in DCU

February 1, 2023

From Chemistry to Computing, there are so many courses on offer here at DCU, all with varying levels of sexiness. Though very subjective, the facts are the facts- Communications takes the cake as the sexiest Read more…