College Living

The Best of Limerick’s Nightlife

As the country goes into some of the final stages of reopening after Covid, and nightclubs are set to reopen from October 22, we take a look at the night scene Limerick City has to offer. With an increasing st...

How Covid 19 is Leading to a Second Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a profound effect on the mental wellbeing of many. Most of us have had to adjust to a new working situation, remote learning, health and safety concerns, and even the loss of love...

Best Hidden Spots in Cork

While some of you have had three or four weeks to settle back into the college lifestyle and revisit your old haunts, first years and second years that didn’t get to visit Cork City last year will be looking f...

No-Nonsense Student Recipes

I was given many student cookbooks when I first went to college and, to my dismay, found them secretly very complicated. For those who may want to branch out from pesto pasta, I’ve collected a few tried and te...

Government Announces Plan to Improve Irish Nightlife

Student nights out are soon to be back and better than ever! Earlier this week Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, published a Night Time economy report includ...

Living in a Van: Jen’s Journey

Part 1 Staring at the white Ford Transit that I stripped bare, I’m often filled with both panic and excitement. I bought a van?  I haven’t known about van life for long. Although, I have been obsess...

Freshers’ Comfort Films

In need of comforting stories for uncertain times? Booksmart One of the best coming of age films of the last few years, Booksmart (Olivia Wilde, 2019) follows best friends Amy and Molly as they deci...

LGBTQ+ Student Supports

Starting college is an exciting time for many of us. However, it can also be an anxious one for those nervous about meeting people and making friends. For students who are part of the LGBTQ+ community, this ca...

Five Must-Haves for Your Student House

Sharing student accommodation for the first time and anxious to make a good impression on your new housemates? The veterans at oxygen.ie are here to lend a hand. We searched far and wide, surveying the best an...

The Alternative Freshers Event Guide

The CAO results are out, fingers are uncrossed, and you’re (hopefully) well on your way to becoming a Fresher! Huge congratulations are due, regardless of what you got. You’ve worked hard to be here and the ne...