holidays Archives – The College View

#CantGetHome: the initiative to help international students cope with staying in Ireland

December 9, 2020

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have launched a virtual campaign for international students stuck in Ireland for the holidays.

Getting in the Halloween spirit

October 17, 2018

As the air turns cold, the leaves turn brown and woolly hats and scarves are rooted from the depths of our wardrobes, the autumn winds carry with them, a sense of enchantment, of mystery and

Binging on a budget

October 17, 2018

It has never been a secret that university students are some of the most avid binge-drinkers.

My Christmas is bigger than your Christmas

November 15, 2017

Halloween is over. As soon as that last firework fizzled into the sky, the sound of bells can be faintly heard jingling in the distance. The shops burn all their spooky gear in a bonfire

Spotlight on Croatia

November 15, 2017

A Mediterranean paradise surrounded by the azure blue Adriatic Sea and decorated with over a 1000 islands, Méabh Riordan explains why Croatia is the latest Eastern European hotspot.

Why you should visit Zadar

November 15, 2017

As Croatia’s fifth largest town and with a population size similar to Ireland, Joseph O’Gorman looks at why Zadar should be at the top of your must-visit list.

Ryanair are considering getting rid of their two bag allowance to stop people abusing the system, according to Chief Financial officer Neil Sorahan. The company currently allow one cabin bag as well as a small

Why you need to hit Cancun this Summer

March 25, 2015

It’s getting to that time of year now when our minds can’t help but wander to our Summer holidays, Megan Byrne tells you why you should visit Cancun this year.

What you REALLY do during Reading Week

March 20, 2014

By Janine Kavanagh Reading week. The bi-annual reprieve from lectures, assignments and the stress of college has arrived. For those of us in faculties that support it anyway. A whole week when we should be

The Christmas creep

December 18, 2013

Retailers are starting Christmas earlier every year, but does the ‘Christmas creep’ bring festive cheer for consumers?

Where’s me jumper?

December 4, 2013

Freya Drohan on the good, the bad and the ugly of Christmas jumpers and how to make your own this silly season.