At the final Council of his term as president last week, László Molnárfi proclaimed the successes of a year in which “the student movement woke up at the 11th hour”: “Students realised that we don’t have to lay there and …
Photos: Circus Soc stage stunning fire display in Front Square
The society used the performance to call for a permanent ceasefire in Palestine and to call out College for its “complicit” silence
Trinity’s Circus Society yesterday held a stunning fire performance in Front Square, showcasing skills with torches, fire staffs, and a burning rope dart.
The society dedicated the show to calls for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and called on College …
In photos: Indian Society celebrates Holi in Front Square
Students celebrated the “festival of colours” in traditional fashion by covering each other in brightly coloured powder
Trinity Indian Society celebrated Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, in Front Square yesterday, dancing and covering each other with brightly coloured powders.
Holi marks the arrival of spring in India, Nepal and other South Asian countries as well as …
In photos: Tens of thousands march for justice in Palestine
Organisers called on government to “take action to hold Israel accountable”
Tens of thousands of people today through the streets of the capital in solidarity with the people of Palestine.
Organisers were joined by people from all around the country in calling for an end to Israel’s action in Gaza and …
Editorial: The SU president’s undemocratic actions go against everything he has built his platform on
Despite previously railing against the union for being too narrow in its political dialogues, Molnárfi has shown himself to be unreceptive to any view that contradicts his own
László Molnárfi’s rise to the presidency of TCDSU was a compelling underdog story. An energetic outsider rose from constant derision from members of Council to a landslide election victory in the space of a couple of years. He entered office …
The government’s treatment of asylum seekers has been a shameful stain on St Patrick’s Day celebrations
Instead of providing emergency accommodation, the government decided that their top priority was ensuring that Paddy’s Day celebrations were not impacted by refugees on the streets
Early on St Patrick’s Day morning, Irish drag queen, activist and business owner Panti Bliss posted: “I came to London yesterday because in a few hours I’m the Grand Marshal of the London St Patrick’s Day Parade. And I’m honoured …
In photos: Tens of thousands line streets of Dublin for Paddy’s Day
Tourists and Dubliners alike thronged the streets of the capital in all shades of green
Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Dublin yesterday for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade.Visitors from all over the world turned out wearing all manner of green garments, from Irish rugby jerseys to leprechaun hats – some …
Editorial: The student union needs to reassess what successful engagement means
Buzzwords: ‘Engagement’ is the ‘neoliberal’ of the 2024 TCDSU election season
Another election season is upon us, with a handful of candidates promising to deliver for students and build upon, improve or completely reform what previous unions have done. Among the most prevalent campaign promises is that of engagement – several …
Candidates promise “in-person” engagement with first years at Halls hustings
Engagement remained the most prevalent topic for campaigning at the hustings in Trinity Hall
Several candidates emphasised in-person engagement with first years at Halls hustings this evening.
The hustings in Trinity Hall (Halls) this evening allowed Junior Common Room (JCR) officers the opportunity to ask sabbatical hopefuls how they plan to represent first years.…
Media hustings: Comms candidate Dempsey emphasises union experience while opponent Strahan makes the case for a “fresh face”
The political nature of the union and engagement remained an enduring issue at media hustings today
Communication and marketing candidates Connor Dempsey and Beth Strahan offered different perspectives of what the sabbatical role should offer students and the union at media hustings this afternoon.
Taking place in the Thomas Davis theatre this afternoon, candidates were questioned …