*Contains content about sexual assault* A recent report into bullying and harassment in the Irish Armed Forces, conducted by the Independent Review Group (IRG), has found structural failures in how the Irish Armed Forces treats women. The Report found that 88 per cent of female respondents in the Armed Forces said that they had been the victims of one or more types of … [Read more...] about New report details extensive abuse in Irish Armed Forces
Three men found guilty of first-degree murder of rapper XXXTentacion
On 20 March 2023, the murder trial of famous rap artist XXXTentacion (20-year-old Jahseh Onfroy) came to close, with a Florida jury deliberating for more than a week before finding three men, Michael Boatwright (27), Dedrick Williams (26), and Trayvon Newsome (24), guilty of first-degree murder. The murder happened nearly five years ago, taking place in broad daylight in … [Read more...] about Three men found guilty of first-degree murder of rapper XXXTentacion
Decision expected soon over former Carbon Nightclub site
Four years after UK pub chain J D Wetherspoon purchased the site of the former nightclub Carbon (formerly GPO) in Eglinton Street in Galway, a decision is soon to be expected regarding whether or not the proposed plans will go ahead. The plans would see the old nightclub turned into a two-storey pub named ‘The Three Red Sails’, with an extension on the first floor to aid the … [Read more...] about Decision expected soon over former Carbon Nightclub site
How to Vote
With the upcoming Students’ Union elections right around the corner, you may find yourself wondering where and how you are able to cast your vote. Luckily, the voting process could not be easier, with options to suit everybody, whether on or off campus. The voting for the full-time SU officers will take place on Thursday 2nd March 2023, and you will have the option of voting … [Read more...] about How to Vote
Europe among regions most impacted by climate change
New data from the European Union’s climate monitoring service Copernicus has found that Europe was among the regions impacted most by climate change in 2022. 2022 was found to be the fifth warmest year globally, with the scientists of Copernicus stating that the world was experiencing a continuation of a pattern of global warming that has transformed itself into the new … [Read more...] about Europe among regions most impacted by climate change