Digital Relationships: Are Instagram DMs the New College Mixer?

By Gráinne Glynn College campuses have long been connected with social discovery, where friendships and romantic relationships have grown naturally in lecture rooms, accommodation, and society events. Yet in an ever-growing digital world, these first meeti...

Ten Huge Artists Coming to Dublin in 2025

By Rachel Dennehy 2024 will go down in history for live music. Ireland saw some of the greatest names in music return to give unforgettable performances including the likes of Taylor Swift, Niall Horan, Girls Aloud, P!nk and Coldplay to name a few. 2025 is...

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 every campus, with student unions, societies, and cam...

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 public figures through radio, television, and film...

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 since at least 1700, but the name “Claddagh ring” was...

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 you up. Instead, be brave and try the dreaded dating...

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 help you actually achieve these goals (and not just ...

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. But, the main event is still to take place and a cut...