Dublin Archives – The College View

We Should Enjoy Dublin…While We Have It

March 15, 2023

Startling projection would see much of Dublin submerged by 2100 The coastal areas of Dublin expected to be under water by 2100. Source: Climate Central Much of Dublin’s coastline will be submerged in 1.7m

Here are Our Spotlight Picks for the Dublin International Film Festival

March 1, 2023

The Dublin International Film Festival (DIFF) returns for the 23rd time this year. Beginning Thursday the 23rd February and finishing 4th March, this nine-day period promises to be a highlight for any Irish film fan.

Did you manage to see the ‘fireball’?

September 28, 2022

Bright. Fast. Unusual. “I’ve never seen anything like that in my lifetime… it’s just a big ball of fire,” said Joseph Reid, a Dublin resident, when asked about the unusual sighting. Many people across Ireland

Litter in Irish cities reaches worst level in a decade, study finds

October 27, 2021

Dublin’s North inner city ranked the worst out of a national litter survey, while Portlaoise was deemed the cleanest area, according to Irish Businesses Against Litter.

Dublin-Belfast Corridor on the Horizon

April 14, 2021

A new report by DCU and UU has led to plans for a new Dublin-Belfast Economic Corridor, the first of it’s kind in Ireland.

Escape rooms rising in popularity

November 13, 2019

Escape rooms are a relatively new concept that only rose to prominence in that last five years, but now in Ireland, there are over 20 escape rooms on offer, with at least six in Dublin

Grub Guide: Póg Tara Street

November 14, 2018

Another restaurant that has been added to the list of millennial brunch spots springing up around the city. Lorna Lawless gives us her thoughts on the new Póg on Tara Street.

Dublin Uploaded: What to do this weekend

October 17, 2018

There is an abundance of things to do in Dublin at the weekend, Ellen Fitzpatrick gives us the key to the city’s best activities.

Colt expand network over Northern Dublin

October 17, 2018

Communications company invested €15 million into Dublin.

Grub Guide: Token

October 3, 2018

Token, located in the heart of the revamped Smithfield, is one of many restaurants that attributes to its new trendy reputation. Smithfield is very accessible with the Luas stop just outside, however it is a good bit up the quays from the heart of the city centre.

Driverless transport takes Dublin by storm

October 3, 2018

The EZ10 takes to the roads of Dublin city during the driverless vehicles first venture in Ireland.

Leave my culchie accent alone

October 3, 2018

Moving up to the big smoke from a rural area can be a whole new world for a lot of people going to college. There is frequent and semi-reliable public transport, more people in your

The 8×8 festival makes it mark on DCU

October 3, 2018

The 8×8 festival ran by STAND came to DCU last week to promote their theme of “Identity and Discrimination” to students.

Overcrowding in DCU’s libraries during exam periods

April 18, 2018

The College View covers the issue of overcrowding in DCU’s libraries, what affect this is having on students, and what is being done about it.

Siobhán Nic Thaidhg: flags, cups and class reps

April 18, 2018

The College View reflect of Siobhán Nic Thaidhg’s term as Vice President for Engagement and Development in the DCU Student Union.

Going out in style at Christmas

November 29, 2017

Christmas parties are so much fun but the planning can take some time and effort in order to keep everyone happy. Here’s some of the hit spots to try

EIB loans to address student accommodation crisis

November 29, 2017

The student accommodation crisis rages on, as the cost of renting in Dublin continues to rise, jumping 12.3 per cent in the past year.

Slaying in lingerie: a Dublin guide

November 29, 2017

The world’s most popular retailer for women’s lingerie, Victoria’s Secret, will finally open it’s doors to Irish fans on Grafton street before Christmas. Michelle Townsend talks through some alternative lingerie shops in Dublin that are equally as gorgeous.