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Frank Lampard sacked – who should replace him?

January 27, 2023

Yesterday afternoon Everton F.C. released a statement announcing that manager Frank Lampard had been let go after a string of bad results that have left the club 19 th in the Premier League, level on

Evan Ferguson - Ireland's solution up front?

Evan Ferguson – Ireland’s diamond in the rough

January 25, 2023

Since the days of Robbie Keane, the Republic of Ireland have been crying out for a goalscoring striker to come through the youth ranks and at just 18 years of age, Evan Ferguson might finally

Explainer: What is amyloidosis, the rare form of blood cancer that Aslan legend Christy Dignam is battling?

January 25, 2023

Irish music legend Christy Dignam is receiving palliative care for a rare form of blood cancer, amyloidosis. The Aslan singer, aged 62, has been suffering with the disease since March 2013, with his family caring

‘If you love me, let me go’- Panic At the Disco! disband after 19 years

January 24, 2023

After 7 studio albums, 4 live albums, 28 music videos and over a thousand concerts, Panic at the Disco! has announced that it will end after its European tour later this year.

Jack Forde - DCU Athletics - National Senior Heptathlon Champion 2023

DCU Athletics – Forde and McCorry take national multi-event titles

January 23, 2023

Two national senior titles return to Glasnevin this week after DCU Athletics Club members Jack Forde (St. Killian’s AC) and Niamh McCorry (Raheny Shamrocks AC) won their respective multi-event titles in Athlone. Both athletes competed

The Benefits of Participating in ‘Dry January’ Amidst Ireland’s Binge Drinking Epidemic

January 21, 2023

January is a clean slate. We are all tightening the reigns after the overindulgences we allowed over theChristmas period. We make the same cliché promises every year. The holy trinity; we are going to eathealthy,

New Year, More Flights- The Ultimate Travel Guide for 2023.

January 21, 2023

Have your New Year’s Resolutions already gone awry? Maybe you promised yourself some more “me time”, or decided you wanted to live in the moment more, but are already struggling. Don’t give up just yet.

DCU Dóchas Éireann Sigerson team in huddle

DCU Dóchas Éireann breeze past Queens in Sigerson Cup

January 21, 2023

DCU Dóchas Éireann 3–14 vs 0-05 Queens University DCU Dóchas Éireann were comprehensive winners for the second week running in the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup after a ruthless first half display, rampant with aggressive, direct

New blueprint for primary schools is a major success

January 18, 2023

It can be refreshing to hear people share stories of their own experiences with mental health. It’s nice to know we’re not alone and raise awareness for where we can go to get help. What’s

This is not the time to be closing Emergency Departments

January 18, 2023

Many of us have been witnessing the downfall of the health services in Ireland as significant pressure persists due to a surge of patients presenting to emergency departments (ED) across the country, GP practices and

A restructuring plan is needed for refugees in Ireland

January 18, 2023

The desperate plight of refugees and migrants requires rethinking our current system Over 12,000 people applied for asylum in Ireland last year. This represents an over 400 per cent year-on-year increase according to the Department

Eurovision hopeful John Lydon calls contest “disgusting”

January 18, 2023

John Lydon, also known as former Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten, has called the Eurovision Song Contest “disgusting” and “absolutely awful”, despite vying to represent Ireland in it this year. When asked in an interview on

Former College View Editor becomes head of Silicon Republic

January 18, 2023

Silicon Republic, an Irish-based technology news website, has announced that Jenny Darmody will become their new editor from this month. The news website, based in Dublin, covers news on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and maths),

The proposed anti-union laws in the UK are clear attacks against organised labour

January 18, 2023

Recently British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced his intention to introduce new anti-trade union and strike legislation. The new law seeks to impose “minimum service levels” for key public sector jobs such as in

Sporting action to watch 2023 - Vera Pauw

Sporting action you won’t want to miss in 2023

January 18, 2023

The impacts of COVID on sports in recent years, with their delays and difficulties, appear to have finally receded going into 2023. The last of the major delayed sporting action appears to be over now

Lionel Messi – The coronation of a king

January 18, 2023

Any remaining doubt surrounding who the greatest footballer of all time is was extinguished on Sunday 22nd December 2022, when Lionel Messi finally lifted the World Cup trophy for deserved winners Argentina. In a thrilling

University of Galway has launched a new €3 million European project for women in agriculture

January 18, 2023

FLIARA- Female Led Innovation in Agriculture and Rural Areas is a €3 million project, involving Universities across Europe aimed at developing and strengthening policy and government framework involving women in agriculture. The project aims to

FreeNow Customers to Face New Cancellation and Booking Fees in 2023

January 18, 2023

Cancellation of a taxi request more than 2 minutes after acceptance will see customers charged up to €10 under new FreeNow Terms and Conditions Ireland’s most popular taxi booking app, FreeNow, has introduced a range

Kelly Breen - National U23 1500m champion

DCU Athletics members win big at Junior and U23 Nationals

January 18, 2023

Members of DCU Athletics Club got the year off to a perfect start at last weekend at the 123.ie National Junior and U23 Championships in Abbottstown. The large contingent from DCU took home twenty-nine medals

Anti-Refugee protests reject far-right ties despite strong connections

January 18, 2023

Traffic came to a standstill last Thursday in Dublin city after multiple anti-refugee protests were held around the city. These anti-refugee protests have sparked much backlash from political figures, local communities and national media. During

When cough syrups are out – opt for Salabat

January 18, 2023

Ireland’s Coughing Crisis: As a result of the coughing crisis, many articles reported earlier this week that coughing medicines were running out. However, people can make a homemade remedy to treat their coughs alternatively. “Calpol

Harris announces maintenance grant increases- A reminder of Budget 2023

January 2, 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced today that student maintenance grants have now increased. This measure was introduced as part of Budget 2023, which will see the

Séan McGinley wins silver at European Cross Country Championships

December 23, 2022

Following on from the massive DCU success at last year’s European Cross Country Championships onhome soil in Abbotstown, Séan McGinley helped Ireland to a team silver medal at the 2022 edition of the championships in

DCU cruise into next round of Ashbourne Cup after victory over Maynooth

December 23, 2022

DCU 6-18Maynooth University (MU) 0-04 The DCU Camogie team put Maynooth away with little difficulty in a one-sided first round of championship game played at St. Clare’s. Though MU put up some resistance through some

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DCU’s 24-hour broadcast- Raising money for Women’s Aid

November 23, 2022

The DCU Media Production Society’s 24-hour Broadcast takes place over the next two days. The broadcast is live now! Here is a link to watch- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU0dPx96jOg Each year DCU MPS choose a charity partner, and