February 2015 – The College View

Away games helped the side to bond, says DCU GAA director

February 25, 2015

Director of the DCU GAA Academy, Michael Kennedy, feels bonding was a huge part in DCU’s Sigerson Cup success.

‘Everyone is out to beat the champions but we’re ready’ – O’Donnell

February 25, 2015

Dundalk captain and DCU assistant manager Stephen O’Donnell speaks to The College View about the upcoming season.

Depression, exhaustion, academic sacrifice: The price paid by DCU GAA’s elite

February 25, 2015

The demands of playing elite level GAA while in university are gruelling to say the least, Eoin Sheahan investigates.

Overhaul of Fitzgibbon Cup referees sorely needed says DCU manager

February 25, 2015

DCU Fitzgibbon manager Nick Weir felt his team were hard done by in this year’s competition.

DCU student leads the way for Ireland’s Brave New Voices

February 25, 2015

Odrán de Bhaldraithe speaks to DCU student Melissa Kavangh, co-captain of Ireland’s team in Brave New Voices, the world’s largest ongoing spoken word event.

7 bhfíric nach raibh ar eolas agat faoin nGaeilge

February 25, 2015

7 bhfíric nach raibh ar eolas agat faoin nGaeilge

Blood donation clinic returns to campus

February 25, 2015

130 students donate blood in three-day February pop-up clinic

Willpower or €1.50? The allure of Penneys

February 25, 2015

If you can’t make it to the Canaries this spring, worry not, as Penneys’ St. Moriz tan will have you looking (but not smelling) fresh.

Cluichí Oilimpeacha na camógaíochta

February 25, 2015

I gcroílár ré na gcuimhneachán céad bliain i dtaobh mór-imeachtaí stairiúla na hÉireann atá muid faoi láthair.

Staff in UCC threaten strike action

February 25, 2015

Lecturers in UCC have threatened to strike over attempts to impose changes to terms for new and promoted staff.

Coping mechanisms

February 25, 2015

For many of us, this is our final semester – don’t let stress ruin it and read this article.

Sharp darts

February 25, 2015

The Suss’s editorial team wraps up the latest news in the arts world.

Hundreds queue outside Galway pub for Donegal Tuesday

February 25, 2015

Hundreds of students queued outside a Galway city pub on Tuesday morning ahead of an annual Donegal themed event.

An-rath ar Chomhdháil Cearta Teanga Idirnáisiúnta

February 25, 2015

Amanna is i seomraí tábhachtacha a thiteann rudaí tábhachtacha amach, agus is amhlaidh atá fíor don Chomhdháil Cearta Teanga Idirnáisiúnta a ostaíodh in Ostán Wynn’s Dé Máirt seo chuaigh thart. Mar a chuir an Teachta

Spring Break comes to DCU

February 25, 2015

The four day event will feature entertainment by the likes of David O’Doherty, The Darkness, 2manydjs and more.

Birdman; If you’re reading this, it’s too late

February 25, 2015

As Lil Wayne looks to leave Cash Money Records and take Drake and Nicki Minaj with him, Odrán de Bhaldraithe looks at what the trio mean to Cash Money.

Copenhagen

February 25, 2015

Trying to decide where to visit next? Let us help.

Easy Nutribullet hacks

February 25, 2015

Another handy, health hack.

Making banana pancakes

February 25, 2015

Making banana pancakes, pretend like it’s the weekend…

Trinity taking legal action over Dublin Language School’s use of its name

February 25, 2015

Trinity takes legal action over Dublin Language School’s use of its name.

Single mother elected as TCD SU President

February 25, 2015

A single mother who left school at the age of 15 has been elected as SU president for the next academic year at Trinity College Dublin

University of Limerick in trouble over ‘casual-hours contracts’

February 25, 2015

Lecturers in UL are concerned that if staff do not get full time contracts, they may become aloof with their work

St Angela’s voice concerns over NUIG merger

February 25, 2015

Lecturers at the college expressed their concerns over lack of consultation with unions.

Faith within the Inter Faith

February 25, 2015

There’s a lot more on offer in the Inter Faith centre than just religion.

Can I Place An Order?

February 25, 2015

The realisation that staff at my local Chinese takeaway now have my address memorised invokes an instant sense of shame. However, it’s quickly displaced with thoughts of finding change for the deliveryman’s tip.