Declan Raftery Archives – The College View

DCU will not reopen for the rest of the semester

March 18, 2020

DCU’s chief operations officer (COO) has confirmed that DCU will not reopen and all teaching will continue to be done online.

Coronavirus protocols released by DCU

February 26, 2020

DCU have released information regarding the coronavirus, including protocol if a case was confirmed on campus

Seven new accommodation buildings planned on Larkfield’s remains

September 26, 2019

DCU logged planning permission to build a new student accommodation complex with seven buildings, ranging from five to 10 storeys tall.

560 new student beds in development in DCU

February 7, 2018

DCU started the development of 560 new student beds on the Glasnevin campus last week. The new residences will be built on part of the existing soccer pitches with the plan to reinstate the pitches

New DCU GAA pitch plan ruffles feathers

February 7, 2018

Migratory geese are a threat to DCU’s plans to build a new astroturf GAA pitch in St. Patrick’s College. Locals have objected to the plans for the all-weather sports facilities on the grounds that over

DCU launches safety app

November 14, 2017

DCU are launching the first safety app in Ireland, for round the clock connection to the campus’ security team on Wednesday the 15th of November.

Hurricane Ophelia damage in DCU

October 25, 2017

There was minor damage to a building and two trees down across the three campuses in DCU after hurricane Ophelia passed through Dublin on Monday.

Twelve Students Formally Sanctioned By DCU last year

February 24, 2016

There were twelve cases of formal disciplinary action taken by DCU against its students in the 2014/15 academic year.

Neighbourhood disturbances may result in legal proceedings

December 4, 2013

DCU’s Chief Operations Officer and Students’ Union President have revealed that students may face legal proceedings if they cause disturbances in the local area. Sarah Bermingham reports.

DCU Run for Fun

April 24, 2013

DCU’s School of Health and Social Sciences held the inaugural DCU 5km fun-run in Albert College Park on Wednesday 17th April.