5 Songs for the Lonely Valentine Effect

By Kelly Smyth While we await summer, the Irish weather makes sure to punish us. Blistering winds, biting cold, and lashings of rain can leave you feeling deflated- and that’s ok! It might be made even more difficult by Valentine's Day, especially if you a...

Why The Last of Us 2 is Worth Revisiting 

By Charlie Kendellen With HBO’s The Last of Us season two coming this summer, there is no better time to replay the controversial (and wildly misunderstood) original game. Upon its initial release in 2020, The Last of Us 2 was met with mixed reviews from b...

Newspaper Of The Year Submission Guidelines

Awarded to the newspaper that sustains the highest quality of journalism, editorial standards, production values, and overall professionalism despite budgetary and other limitations. Submit three links to three issues of the newspaper published since Febru...

Editor of the Year-Submission Guidelines

Awarded to the editor of any publication to show commitment, enthusiasm, and editorial insight as reflected by the publication. Submit three links to three issues published since February 2024. If you have any problems with submitting your work get in touc...

Photographer Of The Year Submission Guidelines

Awarded to one individual for an outstanding sample of photography produced since February 2024. The judges will be looking for excellence in composition, subject matter and startling images. This category should not be confused with News Photographer of t...

Journalism Relating to the Environment Submission Guidelines

Submissions for this category will be judged based on work that has brought students’ attention to environmental issues. Applications for this award can be a written piece, radio output, or a TV segment. Submissions open 14th February 2025 and close 12th M...

Sports Photographer Of The Year Submission Guidelines

Awarded to the photographer who best captures Sports shot on camera, produced since February 2024. The work should either have been published in the student press OR be the work of a full-time student, in which case the work can be unpublished, but of publish...

Sports Writer Of The Year Submission Guidelines

Awarded to the journalist producing the most consistent, high-quality sports writing over the course of the year. Submit three articles published in student media since February 2024. We would prefer you to include a link to your article. If you have any p...

Podcast Of The Year Submission Guidelines 2025

Awarded to the student(s) who presented the best student podcast. The show can be on a topic of your choosing i.e. Sport, current affairs, culture, business, technology etc. but the podcast must adhere to the guidelines below. Submit one episode, or montag...