Christine O'Mahony Archives – The College View

The “Bully” blocker: Christine O’Mahony claims DCUSU colleagues bullied her

April 3, 2023

VP O’Mahony made claims to The College View and on her social media that she was the subject of bullying during her time on the DCUSU.

Should we pay more for flights to improve climate change, as Ciarán Cuffe MEP suggested?

April 13, 2022

Nearly everyone in Ireland has availed of a cheap flight, offered by Ryanair. One can take a flight to Spain, Romania, Croatia, etc. for less than €20, which excludes if people want to add extra

Artists remove their art from the National Gallery of Ireland

March 9, 2022

The National Gallery of Ireland (NGI), located in Merrion Square, Dublin has awarded a catering contract to the American Company, Aramark, for a three-year term. Aramark has gained controversy in recent years as it was revealed that they profit from Direct Provision in Ireland, which many find unacceptable.

“We’re safe nowhere from gender based violence”: Cyberflashing attacks wreak havoc on Zoom

March 4, 2022

“We wanted to take a stand against what’s happening because it’s gotten to a level where women are safe nowhere from gender based violence,” Maughan explained a fortnight after the flashing.

DCU’s study on vaginismus shows that the difficulty to define the reaction has major effects on research and treatment

February 2, 2022

Dr. Maria McEvoy from DCU’s School of Nursing has introduced a new study on vaginismus. Vaginismus is the experience of being unable to have penetrative sex and manifests as an involuntarily tightening of a woman’s

DCU’s second years reflect on their first year on campus

January 24, 2022

ar. Online learning was challenging for many, especially due to the fact that they couldn’t meet up with friends, couldn’t partake in social events in person or enjoy the “dream college experience”.

Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Culturally Insensitive and Cliché?

January 22, 2022

Season two of ‘Emily in Paris’ dropped last month. I must say I like the show because it’s something you can put on to relax, it is quite cringey sometimes but can be quite funny.

What new Covid regulations have been introduced on campus?

January 21, 2022

After a full academic year, DCU returned to on campus teaching. In Semester one, there was a cap on how many could stay in a room, there was limited amount of night time events,windows had

What Are Your Favorite Christmas Films?

November 24, 2021

Christmas is approaching, which means it is time to put on your pajamas, make yourself a hot chocolate, turn on Netflix and watch some iconic Christmas films.

DCU ranked sixth in The Sunday Times Good University Guide

November 24, 2021

The Sunday Times published recently their Good University Guide 2022, where National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG) was named their University of the Year 2022. Dublin City University (DCU) ranked sixth on the list this

Since the Beginning of the Pandemic, Misinformation Has Spread Like Wildfire

November 24, 2021

Since the pandemic began, misinformation has been spreading like wildfire. There were posts on social media claiming that the Covid19 variant was actually made in a lab in Wuhan and that the Chinese government ‘deliberately’

Students hit out at “college is too cheap” comment by UCC President

November 20, 2021

University College Cork’s president, John O’Halloran, told the Irish Examiner last week that he believes that an “honest conversation” should be had about the price of college.

DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

November 10, 2021

“Period poverty affects more women in our communities than we realise…it is ridiculous that period poverty exists in Ireland in this day and age it is so wrong that in 2021 people are thanking you for getting them pads,”Claire Hunt from Period Poverty Ireland said.

Have Nightclubs Opened Too Early?

November 10, 2021

With hundreds of people attending nightclubs every night, is this a big mistake put in place by the government?

Maternity Restrictions are Immoral at this Point

November 10, 2021

We all understand the stress that the HSE has had to face throughout Covid-19, but to not allow a parent to see the birth of their child is immoral at this stage.

Student Nurses & Midwives protest outside Dáil Éireann

November 3, 2021

Student nurses and Midwives from across the country travelled to the Dáil yesterday for a protest organised by the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation (INMO).

Jesy Nelson accused of ‘blackfishing’ after release of new music video “Boyz”

October 27, 2021

First of all, the author of this article is a mixed-race woman, therefore I am very knowledgeable about racism, cultural appropriation and blackfishing, as it affects me every single day. I logged onto Twitter one day, to see that Jesy Nelson decided to go solo and released her first song as a solo artist. I enjoy Little Mix’s music and always felt sorry for Jesy Nelson as she struggles a lot with her mental health.

Christine O’Mahony

The “Bully” blocker: Christine O’Mahony claims DCUSU colleagues bullied her

Should we pay more for flights to improve climate change, as Ciarán Cuffe MEP suggested?

Artists remove their art from the National Gallery of Ireland

“We’re safe nowhere from gender based violence”: Cyberflashing attacks wreak havoc on Zoom

DCU’s study on vaginismus shows that the difficulty to define the reaction has major effects on research and treatment

DCU’s second years reflect on their first year on campus

Is ‘Emily in Paris’ Culturally Insensitive and Cliché?

What new Covid regulations have been introduced on campus?

What Are Your Favorite Christmas Films?

DCU ranked sixth in The Sunday Times Good University Guide

Students hit out at “college is too cheap” comment by UCC President

DCU to provide free sanitary products to students

Have Nightclubs Opened Too Early?

Maternity Restrictions are Immoral at this Point

Student Nurses & Midwives protest outside Dáil Éireann

Jesy Nelson accused of ‘blackfishing’ after release of new music video “Boyz”

What Budget 2021 Has to Offer Young People and University Students

Trinity College Student Union hosts Anti-Apartheid Week

The challenges facing young people in Direct Provision accessing 3rd level education

Should Trump be Allowed Twitter Back?