Lá Fhéile Pádraig is among us and while we’re in for another unconventional day for the second year in a row, there is still lots to celebrate. Despite cancelled parades and closed pubs, there are still plenty of people working …
New commission of sculptures to end misogynistic history
Noelle Keogh examines the new female commissions of sculpture in the Long Room Library
The four new sculptures to be commissioned for the Long Room by Trinity are set to make history as the first sculptures commissioned by the college since the 1880s, and, more importantly, the first sculptures of female scholars. The statues …
Fighting to keep Dublin Zoo alive
Noelle Keogh discusses the significance of Dublin Zoo and its importance to the Irish climate
Dublin Zoo has been a treasured establishment since 1831. Unfortunately, the damage of Covid-19 does not discriminate, and last month we heard news of the financial strains threatening to bring an end to yet another beloved Irish institution. Upon hearing …
The SUSI grant system needs to be reviewed urgently
SUSI should seek to help students, not punish them when the grant system’s promises fall short
Approximately half of all students in Ireland receive some level of financial support from Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) during their time in third-level education. SUSI is the country’s national awarding authority when it comes to assisting students with their …