The Citizen’s Assembly on Climate Change
On November 6th the Citizens Assembly held a series of votes under the topic of ‘How the State can make Ireland a leader in tackling climate change’. This is the…
The Finest Homeless in Europe
Daniel O’Connell once referred to the Irish as the finest peasantry in Europe. Now our peasantry is depleted and we are left with next to nothing to be proud of.…
Obesity In Ireland: A Problem or Not?
Obesity in Ireland is a major problem. One that is not just linked to genetic disorders or bad diets, but is a direct result of inequalities within different socio-economic groups…
Drugs, Sex & Violence in Ireland
Drugs, sex and violence. Some might think of a Green Day song when they hear these words. Some might say they could be grouped together to describe an angst phase…
The Contempt of Court Bill, Part One
If you have been reading the papers, either in print or online, over the past few days, you may have come across articles about a Social Media Bill going before…
Ireland’s Environmental Challenges
In very recent memory, In December 2015 a key United Nations climate change conference was held in Paris. A determined group of Irish environment activists set out overland to participate,…
Impeachment: How Does It Work?
Impeachment law has recently gained new prominence in the public eye. In the United States, Donald’s Trump’s opponents call for him to be removed from the Presidential office. In the…
Day Trips Under €20
As the term starts up again, students are in need of an escape from hours in the library and blurry nights at Dicey’s. Check out these day trips (just a…
Why Ireland’s Attitude to Tax Law Needs to Change
Illegal State Aid In August 2016, news broke that Ireland had been offering illegal State aid to its leading multinational corporations, namely Apple Inc., who were being called upon to…
Women’s Rugby World Cup Roundup
The Pools Amidst a myriad of Italian teenagers on campus looking to hone their English in the Anglophone heaven that is Dublin 4, there was an unprecedented level of excitement…
the best small country in the world in which to play football
Ireland defeated Germany on Thursday night to keep themselves in contention for automatic qualification for France 2016. Shane Long’s second-half strike gave Ireland their most impressive home competitive victory since…
Workmanlike Irish subdue Romanians as Record Breaking Crowd Cheers them on
Ireland 44 | Romania 10 This was not a vintage Irish performance although, in truth, it did not need to be. The Men in Green showed their intent to play…