Photo by Sofia Alejandra on Pexels Every year, thousands of young adults flood into the lecture halls and classrooms of third level institutions. With this comes new opportunities, new friends, and newfound feelings of freedom and independence. However, there is a darker side to student life that often gets swept under the rug. Sexual assault and sexual … [Read more...] about 63% of students have experienced sexual violence, 16% occurring on campus
The Return of Stormont: Michelle O’Neill becomes first Nationalist First Minister
Michelle O’Neill has become the first Nationalist First Minister of Northern Ireland as Stormont returned for the first time since it was collapsed by the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) in 2022. O’Neill, who has previously served as Deputy First Minister with Arlene Foster and Paul Givan (both DUP), respectively, is also the Vice President of Sinn Féin since 2018, … [Read more...] about The Return of Stormont: Michelle O’Neill becomes first Nationalist First Minister
Oscar Predictions – Oppenheimer likely to win big
With the Golden Globes taking place on January 7, a clearer picture emerged of who might be successful in claiming an Oscar statuette – the most coveted awards in Hollywood. The biggest award, Best Picture, recognises the best film of the year, and was last year awarded to Everything Everywhere All at Once. The films most likely to receive a nomination are Oppenheimer, … [Read more...] about Oscar Predictions – Oppenheimer likely to win big
ISPCA report 75% increase in cases submitted for criminal prosecution
Image by huoadg5888 from Pixabay The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has reported a 75% increase in the amount of cases submitted for criminal prosecution in 2023. The amount of case files has increased from 17 to 33 cases. The ISPCA currently has nine inspectors across the country. When an animal cruelty case gets … [Read more...] about ISPCA report 75% increase in cases submitted for criminal prosecution
Galway County Councillor Colm Keaveney accused of driving under the influence of cocaine.
Former TD and current Galway County Councillor Colm Keaveney has appeared before Tuam District Court on January 23, faces one count with driving under the influence of cocaine.Mr Keaveney (53), with an address of Kilcrevanty, Tuam, Co. Galway, did not appear in court, and was represented by his solicitor, Martina Moran.The incident allegedly happened in June of 2023, in Cummer, … [Read more...] about Galway County Councillor Colm Keaveney accused of driving under the influence of cocaine.