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Aaron Fenlon on his Experience on the UCDVO Volunteer Programme

Editor — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 16:34:17 +0000

“I never expected one of my favourite memories from Cambodia to involve sheltering from the rain with two complete strangers. It was a warm, sunny day in Siem Reap when I went for a run to help me settle into the time difference. Out of nowhere, the rain began to pour, forcing me to shelter […]

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Bill Seeks to Ban Munitions Through Shannon Airport – Has the Government Turned a Blind Eye?

Editor — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:35:33 +0000

On Thursday, 9 July 2026, Deputy Paul Murphy proposed The Defence (Amendment) (No.2) Bill 2026 in the Dáil. The bill aims to prohibit US military or civilian aircrafts carrying munitions of war from landing in the State to refuel. The Bill makes particular reference to the US military’s use of Shannon Airport, which the People […]

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Vinny, Any Advice on Coming to UCD as a New Student?

Editor — Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:15:49 +0000

So you were wise enough to leave Trinity off your CAO, or you were a fool twice over by putting it on your CAO but not getting the points. Regardless, you’re here now to do 3 to 5 years depending on your course, which is about what you’d get for a fairly serious crime in […]

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Experts Warn of Students’ Unions’ Drift towards Authoritarianism

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:45:46 +0000

The UCD Students’ Union has, in its time, overseen some shocking displays of inefficiency, from failing to reach a voter turnout of more than 10% for multiple elections in a row, to accumulating debt and requiring a bailout, and who could forget the student events without any students at them. Now, an expert in the […]

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Video killed the Interview star: Has clip-farming replaced the interview?

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:40:04 +0000

In 2024, a clip of Stellan Skarsgård at the New York premiere for ‘Dune: Part Two’ gained traction online for his irritable response to journalist Amelia Dimoldenberg. D: “What was your favourite day on set?” S: “It’s such a TikTok question because you want a question that has one short answer, and I don’t-” D: […]

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UCD Professor speaks out against Trump’s visit to Ireland: “He hates our guts; he hates me; he hates you.”

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:38:00 +0000

While hundreds of Irish political figures and businesspeople greeted Donald Trump in Phoenix Park this Saturday, 12th of September, a few kilometres away, thousands of protesters gathered to object to the American president’s visit. President Donald Trump was greeted by Helen McEntee and Simon Harris at Dublin Airport at 8 am on Saturday. Trump then […]

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From Cottage to Runway: The Global Moment of Irish Crafts

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:37:35 +0000

Dense wool and necessity-driven tweed have been making their way to the global markets, and even the world’s most popular runways. But where did it all start, and what’s the appeal? The College Tribune sat down with Clare Grennan to discuss all things Irish Design. Irish handicrafts go back a long time. From the traditional […]

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Battle of the Bands: The UCD Survivors

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:32:18 +0000

From music majors to engineering students, UCD fosters a student body filled with talent and a passionate love for creating music. Whether it’s a band practising in the depths of the Newman Basement or your showtune-obsessed roommate who won’t shut up, music permeates every corner of campus. While we may not have the Trinitones haunting […]

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Think you’ve got what it takes to be a fresher?

Editor — Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:29:22 +0000

The UCD Fresher’s Survival Guide: Do’s and Don’ts and Other Things You’ll Learn the Hard Way Welcome to UCD! You have survived the leaving and the CAO, approximately 700 WhatsApp groups, and at least one family member asking you what you’re going to do with your degree. Congratulations, you are now officially a fresher (sorry, […]

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40 Proud Volumes of the College Tribune: Our Anniversary Spread

Editor — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 21:02:01 +0000

In honour of 40 volumes of The College Tribune, we sat down with past editors and writers to hear about their experiences with the paper! Eamon Dillon – Journalist at Sunday World (Volume 1 – 2) When The College Tribune got started, there was no guarantee it was going to last a week, never mind […]

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‘Let Them Study’ Standout held at UCD Lake Today

Editor — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:58:54 +0000

A ‘Let Them Study’ Standout was held today beside the main UCD Lake to protest the denial of visas to Palestinian students offered places at UCD. It was organised by academics and staff from UCD Academia for Palestine, together with UCD SU and UCD BDS. The protestors called on Jim O’Callaghan and the Department of […]

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Dún Sinche: Ag Athchúrsáil an Talaimh, ar son na Tithíochta agus na Teanga

Editor — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:40:32 +0000

Tá deis luachmhar órga ag Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall ceantar do lucht labhartha na Gaeilge a bhunú agus a lonnú i mBaile Átha Cliath. Le linn an tsamhraidh, cuireadh eitleoga sa spéir maidir le pleananna reatha chun baile úr-nua a thógáil ón mbun aníos i mBaile Átha Cliath. D’fhógair Comhairle Contae Fhine Gall pleananna […]

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Díospóid Dhlíthiúil an tSamhraidh; Cogadh faoi Chroim

Editor — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:28:55 +0000

Is mór an méid atá á thuairisciú maidir le dlíodóirí a oibríonn ar phainéal cúnaimh dlí choiriúil an Stáit sa Chúirt Dúiche ag dul ar stailc le linn an tsamhraidh. Is éard atá i gceist leis an bpainéal seo ná na dlíodóirí a dhéanann ionadaíocht dhlíthiúil ar son daoine a chúisítear i gcionta achroime atá […]

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