Freshers’ Week: Some Free Stuff You Can Bag
Beginning first year in a University can be seen as a daunting prospect for many. However it is also filled with opportunities. Opportunities to learn, to form new friendships, and,…
2022: A Return of Summer Concerts
In the height of COVID-19 Ireland had the tightest and longest running restrictions in all of Europe. Ireland was recording over 3,000 cases of COVID-19 and worries hit an all-time…
The End of an Era – Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday afternoon at her Balmoral Estate in the Scottish Highlands. Aged 96, she was Britain’s longest serving monarch, with her reign spanning over eight…
Books to Read This Autumn – Eye-Opening, Romantic and Hopeful
A new school year means that procrastination is at an all time high and what better way to procrastinate than curling up with a good book. These 2022 book releases…
UCDSU Introduces Digs Drive to Support Students During Housing Crisis
On 22nd August, the UCDSU launched the Digs Drive asking homeowners that are close to UCD or on a good transport route, to offer rooms to UCD students. The purpose…
The Race to be UK’s Next Prime Minister – Why Irish People Should Care
The controversial Boris Johnson will finally relinquish his position as the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister at the beginning of September. The news, which came after several high-ranking members of Johnson’s…
Dublin City Council Announce City Edge Strategic Framework
The City Edge project is a joint initiative led by Dublin City Council (DCC) and South Dublin County Council (SDCC) to create a new urban area at the western edge…
EU Applicants to Irish Universities Triple Since Brexit
The number of applications from EU students who wish to study in Irish universities has more than tripled since Britain voted to leave the European Union in 2016. The Central…
New Bill to Amend Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking Laws
Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee, announces government approval to publish the General Scheme of Criminal Justice (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2022. The Bill forms part of McEntee’s third…
Government to Offer Free Contraception for Women Aged 17-25
Free contraception will become available for women aged 17-25 from September under The Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) (No. 2) Act 2022. A significant number of people in Ireland will benefit from…
The Gray Man: A Fitting Name for a Colourless Film
The Gray Man follows Court Gentry aka Sierra Six (Ryan Gosling), who is learning his true place within the CIA Sierra program. With the help of Sierra’s former head, Donald…
Refugee Visa-Free Travel Suspension Raises Concern
As of July 19th, Ireland has suspended visa-free entry for those with refugee status traveling to Ireland from 20 European countries. The government makes the decision based on a move…