Everyday, many of us make efforts to ensure that our choices have a lesser negative impact on our planet’s environment. Whether it be reusable coffee cups or second hand clothing, we have all made small transitions in our daily lives. …
Alan Nolan Wilson is the current Assistant Editor of Trinity News, and a Senior Sophister Geography and History student. He previously served as News Analysis Editor and Correspondent for College.
Ents candidate John O’Hara: “It’s important to create an easier route of access for students to directly engage with us”
In an interview with Trinity News, Ents candidate John O’Hara outlines his ideas for next year.
John O’Hara, a Junior Sophister film student, is one of this year’s four candidates to be College’s next Ents officer. In the words of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU), the Ents officer is responsible for “making sure that every …
Protest takes place against proposed Dublin bylaws targeting homeless food services
The Taoiseach’s Taskforce’s proposal could ban unregistered on-street food services
A protest began today at 6.15pm at Dublin City Hall in response to new bylaws proposed by Dublin City Council (DCC).
The bylaws, if implemented, would prohibit the operation of unregistered on-street homeless food services such as soup kitchens.
Posting …
Trinity law professor found not guilty of first degree murder of Keith Conlon
The jury found that Dr Phelan did not intend to murder Keith Conlon after a violent incident on Phelan’s farmland in 2022
Diarmuid Phelan, a law professor and former College board member, has been found not guilty of the murder of Keith Conlon. He pleaded not guilty to the charge 10 weeks ago at the start of the trial.
Conlon, a father …
State audit reveals significant issues regarding University of Limerick investments
The university committed a number of public spending violations in the purchase of two major properties
A report undertaken by the Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), the state’s auditor, has revealed significant issues surrounding two major property purchases made by the University of Limerick (UL).
The report released last week, shone light on two major purchases …
Camera-shy campanile spells disappointment for autumn graduates
Scaffolding and construction work will be a cefeature of this year’s graduation photos
College have confirmed that the Campanile will remain under construction until December in an update that is likely to disappoint camera-ready graduates due for commencement in Michaelmas term.
Students were informed in June that essential repair and maintenance conservation works …
Several arrested amidst large-scale far-right violence in north Dublin suburb
Far-right protestors have set fires at a proposed refugee accommodation site in Coolock
Several people have been arrested amidst a violent far-right protest in the north Dublin suburb of Coolock, with fires being set and members of emergency services coming under attack.
The protest began in response to members of the police force …
Trinity to review Israeli ties, condemns “onslaught on Gaza”
College will also divest from its Israeli investments in Occupied Palestinian Territory
College has said that it “welcomes reports of Gaza ceasefire. Trinity condemns the onslaught on Gaza and supports International Court of Justice’s finding on genocide”.
In a statement this evening, it has pledged to establish a taskforce investigating its academic …
Eoghan Gilroy elected TCDSU education officer with 65% of vote
Gilroy defeated opponent Sé Ó hEidghin by 804 votes
Eoghan Gilroy has been elected as the next education of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) with 65% of votes.
2,242 votes were casted, with Gilroy receiving 1,458 votes.
His opponent Sé Ó hEidhin received 654 votes and 130 students …
Education Race: Through policy and engagement, Eoghan Gilroy wants to “take the union out of House 6”
The AHSS convenor hopes to “take a sledgehammer” to the insular institution of TCDSU
This year’s Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) education race sees two experienced candidates running against each other for the union’s second most senior position. Running against Deputy STEM Convenor Sé Ó hEidhin, Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (AHSS) Convenor …