Written in Our Hearts: A Love Letter to Dublin
Dublin, Written in Our Hearts, edited by Declan Meade, is the newest addition to Dublin City Council’s One Dublin One Book initiative. This programme strives to bring more Irish writing…
Watching Ourselves: What Does Reality TV Say About Us?
I’ve never been a fan of reality TV. Yet, reality TV, for better or worse, has always intrigued me. To me, it is merely a distorted mirror of society, showing…
Renovations and Revelations: RTÉ’s Push Towards Relevance
RTÉ, the staple of every Irish household, presents a new lineup of shows and movies that will ignite interest in your grandparents’ generation and a new, younger audience. Two recent…
Wheatless Wanderings: A Gluten-Free Trip to Tralee
As someone who adheres to a mostly gluten-free diet–and not by choice – I don’t typically focus on food when I travel. The options usually aren’t a destination for me,…
Kiss of Defiance: The History and Power of Red Lipstick
Dita Von Teese, a Burlesque superstar and red lipstick savant, once said, ‘Heels and lipstick will put the fear of God into people.’ No truer words have been spoken. From…
STRAVA or it Didn’t Happen: How Running Became the Ultimate Social Currency
Running has long been considered one of the simplest, most accessible forms of exercise. But in recent years, it has evolved into something far more complicated: a social performance, a…
A Pint Half Full? The Guinness Shortage Explained
Guinness is more than just a drink; it’s a cultural icon synonymous with camaraderie and tradition. From the bustling pubs of London to the quieter taverns in rural towns, Guinness…
Embracing the Magic of Winter Sea Swimming
“It doesn’t get any easier– you’ve just got to get in!” a gentleman called to me as he continued to tread water, smiling. I was standing at the top of…
Saturday Market and Snapshots: A Weekend Outing to Meeting House Square
As the days get shorter and the assignments get longer, finding ways to spend time outside is increasingly difficult. Additionally, stepping outside your front door in Dublin is hard without…
New Year, New Country: An Exchange Student’s Experience
As January and the New Year dawned on us once again, many people sat down to pen New Year’s resolutions. This year, I decided to take “new year, new me”…
Irish Actors: A New Generation
Irish actors have never been strangers to the big screens. For as long as there has been cinema, there have been Irish actors of note. Each new generation brought with…
The Trials and Tribulations of Commuting: Our Stories
If there’s one thing which unites all UCD students it’s that we all have to get to college! That journey to college, may vary in length or in difficulty, but…