Manny Pacquiao, 40, successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt in an unanimous decision victory over challenger Adrien Broner in Las Vegas, late last month. However, it remains a split decision as to what was more embarrassing, Broner’s …
Corruption and greed leaves boxing on the ropes
Governing bodies must resolve issues within the sport to stave off irrelevance
Manny Pacquiao, 40, successfully defended his World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight belt in an unanimous decision victory over challenger Adrien Broner in Las Vegas, earlier this month. However, it remains a split decision as to what was more embarrassing, Broner’s …
Student teachers stage protest at Dáil Éireann
Demonstrators demand the reinstatement of the Gaeltacht grant
Student teachers alongside the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), Conradh na Gaeilge and other students’ unions protested outside the Dáil today, demanding the reinstatement of the Gaeltacht grant.
Students listened to a number of speakers and chanted continuously, “All …
University Times’ funding questioned at TCDSU Council
The extended discussion occurred during the Local Issues part of Council
The issue of University Times’ funding came under scrutiny at tonight’s Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) Council this evening. During a Local Issues session with questions answered by TCDSU President Shane De Rís, it was questioned whether the organisation …
Aramark Off Our Campus continue protest campaign outside Westland Eats
The second demonstration took place from 1pm to 2pm
Aramark Off Our Campus continued their boycott campaign today with a second protest taking place outside Westland Eats. Trinity students displayed banners stating “Aramark Profits From Human Suffering” and “Westland Eats Funds Refugee Imprisonment” as part of the demonstration. The …
Take Back the City force cancellation of Residential Tenancies Board tribunal hearing
The activist group demanded reforms for membership of tribunal hearings
Housing activist group Take Back the City have forced the cancellation of a tribunal hearing of the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB). The activist group objected to an eviction case brought forward today, alleging that the case was being made on …
Provost says Trinity should engage in direct provision debate
Prendergast highlighted the difficulties for people in direct provision accessing third level education
Provost Patrick Prendergast has said that he would like to see Trinity take a role in the ongoing discussions regarding the direct provision system. He made the statement during a question and answer discussion after his final “State of the …
Provost says Trinity is “under-ranked”, as he presents new Strategic Plan
The comment came in Prendergast’s final “State of the College” address
Trinity is “under-ranked” compared to other universities, Provost Patrick Prendergast has said at an address to staff and students this afternoon. Prendergast has noted that this was his last “State of the College” address before his tenure ends in 2021.…
“We never suggested that ethnicity on its own would be salvation”
In the aftermath of the Irish presidential election, Pavee Point’s Co-Director Martin Collins speaks to Trinity News
Former Taoiseach Enda Kenny described March 1, 2017, when the State gave formal recognition to the distinct ethnic identity of Travellers, as “a historic day for our Travellers and a proud day for Ireland”. Kenny continued: “I hope that today …
NUIG incorrectly process financial aid applications
500 students are estimated to be affected
National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) have incorrectly processed financial aid fund applications this year with 500 students estimated to be affected. According to SIN, NUI Galway Students’ Union (NUIGSU) newspaper, it is believed that the issue arose due to …