Covid-19 Archives – The College View

Anti-mask protests continue to grow with some resulting in violence and aggression

September 22, 2020

Walking through crowded streets and shopping centres in Dublin City centre, you can’t help but miss the friendly smile from a passing stranger when you look around and see most of people’s faces blocked by

Ireland enters recession as GDP drops over 6 per cent

September 20, 2020

Ireland’s economy contracted by 6.1 per cent during the second financial quarter of this year (April to June), according to figures released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last week.

Students working in the service industry feel apprehensive about the future

September 14, 2020

When last orders were taken in pubs across the country on March 15 who would have guessed what the future would hold. A St. Patrick’s day like no other, eerie CCTV footage of a deserted

Government’s latest Covid-19 restrictions blasted by politicians and experts

August 22, 2020

Government measures to ban spectators from outdoor sporting events have been branded “bizarre” by Kingston Mills, professor of Experimental Immunology at Trinity College, and criticised by several politicians.

Irish sporting groups respond to new government restrictions

August 21, 2020

The GAA, IRFU and Basketball Ireland respond to the new restrictions introduced by the government in relation to Covid-19.

DCU collaborate on new strategy to tackle Covid-19 outbreaks

August 20, 2020

The Green Zone Strategy is a possible new approach to help tackle the new wave of Covid-19 outbreaks, according to a report released August 11, conducted by a collaboration of Irish and international experts.

DCU Student launches scanner technology that could help businesses reopen

July 21, 2020

Seanie Germaine, a Marketing, Innovation & Technology student from DCU, has released a facial temperature scanner deigned to monitor a person’s health before they enter a business.

To travel or not to travel, that is the question

July 21, 2020

“I think we’re gonna be very good with the coronavirus, I think at some point that’s going to sort of disappear.” Despite the wishes of certain world leaders, the COVID19 pandemic doesn’t seem likely to

LGBTI+ youth feeling isolated from support networks during Covid-19

June 21, 2020

A survey by BelongTo reported high levels of LGBTI+ youth struggling with self-harm and suicide ideation. The survey titled: LGBTI+ Life in Lockdown, was carried out to understand what life is like for LGBTI+ youth

Guinness PRO14 to restart in August

June 21, 2020

A selected target date, August 22nd has been announced for the Guinness PRO14 2019/20 season to restart across all five competing territories.

From receptionist to covid officer

June 21, 2020

Stay indoors. Completely avoid contact with other people. Use a separate toilet to people in your household.

Students and young people struggle to get part-time jobs due to Covid-19

June 21, 2020

Last year 63% of students had part-time jobs, however only 36% are expected to have a job in the next academic year as less business are hiring.

GAA release its safe return to Gaelic games plan

June 21, 2020

The GAA has released its Safe Return to Gaelic Games plan for the coming weeks ahead, with inter-county action not resuming until October.

Incoming university students are worried about how Covid-19 will affect their education

June 21, 2020

The uncertainty on what lies ahead for incoming first year college students is poignant with only three months left until they start third level education.

Premier League restarts after four month delay due to Covid-19

June 17, 2020

The Premier League returned to action today, June 17, after a lengthy delay of the season since early March due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

Residents near UCC urge Gardaí to crack down on “student parties” amid tension

June 10, 2020

Frustrated residents living near University College Cork (UCC) continue to speak out against what they claim are parties being held in violation of Covid-19 restrictions, following a confrontation with students renting in the area.

DCU announces plans for the delivery of programmes in the 2020/2021 academic year

May 16, 2020

DCU announced on Friday that there will be a combination of both online and face-to-face classes for the coming 2020/2021 academic year.

DCU new academic year plan revises academic calendar, programme structures and campus activities

May 1, 2020

DCU released a statement to confirm that they are “planning for dual-mode delivery of teaching, involving both online and face-to-face delivery as appropriate.

USI call for student accommodation refunds

April 15, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) are teaming up with UpLift Ireland to petition for purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) to refund those who were forced to return home due to Covid-19.

Almost half of leaving certificate students want the exams cancelled

April 15, 2020

While almost half of Leaving Cert students want their exams cancelled, it is becoming increasingly likely that the Leaving Cert will be rescheduled for later in the summer.

Irish studies find that Vitamin D can help fight Covid-19

April 15, 2020

The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) has found that the intake of Vitamin D may boost resistance to Covid-19 or reduce the severity of the illness in those already infected.

COVID-19 pandemic has major effect on the Irish drug trade

April 15, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on the Irish drug trade, ultimately decimating the cocaine industry but increasing demand for cannabis, according to Gardaí and community officers.

Editorial: We will meet again

April 15, 2020

However we are doing this to protect the most vulnerable. Every time I get frustrated about being stuck at home or I’m tempted to go out and meet friends I think of my three grandparents. I am doing this for them, we are all doing this for them.

Childline experiences a large increase in calls amid Covid-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020

The number of children calling Childline has increased by over 20 per cent in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak in Ireland as schools and childcare facilities have been closed.

Over 117 million children at risk of missing measles vaccine

April 15, 2020

Over 117 million children are at risk of missing the measles vaccine due to COVID-19, UN agencies warn. As coronavirus sends many nations into lockdown, children all over the world are in danger of missing life-saving shots.