The Price of Free Speech on Irish Campuses

By Gráinne Glynn Universities have long been celebrated as spaces of free thought, where young students are encouraged to challenge norms and question customs. In Ireland, this tradition is prevalent on eve...

Irish Parasocial Icons: From Gay Byrne to Paul Mescal

By Gráinne Glynn Parasocial relationships aren’t a new trend or buzzword that came along with the popularity of the internet. Before we had Instagram or TikTok, Irish audiences formed deep connections with ...

The Story of the Irish Claddagh Ring

By Gráinne Glynn The Claddagh ring is a traditional Irish ring in which a heart represents love, the crown for loyalty, and the two clasped hands symbolise friendship. Galway has produced Claddagh rings sin...

Tips for Dating Apps

By Laura Molloy As a new year begins, students have the chance to make a fresh start in their dating lives. Say goodbye to toxic situationships, avoidant exes, and your friends akwardly trying you to set yo...

3 Books to Help You with Your New Year Goals

By Laura Molloy 2025 has arrived! While you may have spent the day hungover doomscrolling, or perhaps on a dreaded family hike, there is still plenty of time to write down some goals for the New Year. To he...

3 Last Minute Ideas for Christmas Day Outfits

By Laura Molloy With only a few days until Christmas, it is likely that you have been focused on organising gifts, attending as many 12 pubs nights out as possible, and nursing a few hangovers inbetween. Bu...

3 Iconic Celebrity Couples from 2024

By Laura Molloy 2024 saw many celebrity couples take centre stage but three certainly stood out to us. Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge The rockstar and actor duo started dating in late 2023, but t...

Five Festive Album Essentials for Christmas Day

By Rachel Dennehy In a blink of an eye, it is that time of year again. 2024 has come and gone as we enter the lead up to Christmas. Many people are completing their last-minute shopping, and what better way...