Category: News
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Students Demand Permanent Fees Cut Ahead of Budget
A group of over sixty third level students from across the country gathered outside the Department of Further and Higher Education on Monday demanding a cut in third level fees in Tuesday’s Budget. Representatives from AMLÉ (Aontas na Mac Léin, formally Union of…
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TU Dublin race equity group responds to Eoin Hayes blackface scandal
Anna-Maria Mullaly, a member of TU Dublin’s race equity group, responds to the recent Eoin Hayes blackface scandal
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Child Benefit Boost Delayed: Charities Warn of Growing Poverty Crisis
Children’s charities, and members of the Social Democrats have strongly criticised the Government, following the decision to delay the introduction of a second tier child benefit paymemt. The proposed top up, which would have provided families in need an extra €145 per month…
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The impact of Saint Carlo Acutis to the Catholic Church
Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old teenager, was canonised by Pope Leo XIV at Saint Peter’s Square in Vatican City on Sept. 7, 2025. As the first saint born in the Millennial era, St. Carlo Acutis has captivated the hearts of hundreds of thousands of…
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When is it ‘too late’ to change your college course?
A study conducted by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) in 2024, found that 92% of college applicants who entered during the 2022/23 academic year progress into the third year of their course, and subsequently their final year as well. The study indicates that…
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O’Connell Street’s Decline: Iconic Dublin Landmark Faces Neglect and Urban Decay
By Jason Quigley O’Connell Street, once the heart of Dublin’s city centre and a vibrant hub of activity, has seen noticeable neglect and signs of urban decay in recent years. This iconic thoroughfare, known for its historic monuments and central location, is now…
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Microplastics: Through the Lens
By Derek Price Recent figures from the company Optical Express state that over 750 million plastic lenses are being flushed down drains or dumped in landfill every year. These lenses then form microplastics, pollute the seas and oceans. Once dumped in a landfill,…
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Growing Men’s Mental Services in Agriculture
By Molly O’Reilly November is Men’s Health month which focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, prostate cancer and testicular cancer. The purpose of this is to try and get men talking about their health. One of the initiatives for men’s mental health in…
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Inspection finds warning signs at Cliffs of Moher ignored
By Luke Hurson An inspection of the Cliffs of Moher walking trail carried out by Sport Ireland has found that some visitors were not equipped for conditions and engaged in reckless behaviour close to the cliff edge. The most recent incident at the…
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The Katie Effect: How a Bray Boxer Inspired a Generation of Female Fighters
By Liam Murphy Irish boxing superstar Katie Taylor is due to fight Amanda Serrano in their highly anticipated rematch on tomorrow night, November 15. The duo first met in Madison Square Garden in 2022, where the Bray native secured a split decision win…
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