It appears without warning: a single A4 sheet, black and white, left in Smokey’s or the Library, written with the confidence of a serious publication and the morals of absolutely none. Newcastle Road News has become one of the most talked-about publications on campus. Its Editor remains anonymous. That, they say, is the point. In an exclusive interview … [Read more...] about “This is bigger than the Nobel Peace Prize”: Inside the anonymous mind behind Newcastle Road News
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“Nein to Steins”: Galway bars block beer-tent booze
Photo by Pavel Danilyuk/pexels The Beer Tent has come back to town once again but you better watch out because this year we all have reason to pout and cry – I’m telling you why! That’s because although Eyre Square has been lined with log cabins, illuminated with lots of lights, and littered with little children since 7 November, the Beer Tent was not allowed to open its … [Read more...] about “Nein to Steins”: Galway bars block beer-tent booze
Final Year Diary
By Tom Molloy Hi all, and welcome back to my final year diary. March is upon us. It’s almost been a year since this country went into lockdown for the first time. I think it’s fair to say it’s the most surreal year any of us have experienced. At the time of writing, 4,319 people have died from Covid-19 in Ireland. On the upside, however, a vaccination programme has begun, … [Read more...] about Final Year Diary
Swapping Valentine’s for quarantines: Love and Lockdown: What we’ve learned from Rona Romance
By Ellen O’Regan This past year we swapped dating for distancing, flirting at the bar for flattening the curve, and Valentine’s for quarantines. Lockdown and love are just two worlds that don’t really get along. I’m not speaking for the couples here, although I’m sure you’ve had your share of challenges throughout the pandemic. Whether you were a fledgeling pair violently … [Read more...] about Swapping Valentine’s for quarantines: Love and Lockdown: What we’ve learned from Rona Romance
Opinion: Five types of studiers in the lead up to exams
By Conor Brummell Exam time can be extremely stressful. Tensions run high as people try to wrap up their final week assignments before study week so they can concentrate completely on the end-of-year exams that are barrelling their way as fast as an out-of-control freight train. Exams can be difficult enough at the best of times, but some people you meet throughout the exam … [Read more...] about Opinion: Five types of studiers in the lead up to exams