The Fallout of the Referendums
By Lorna Farrelly
In the weeks succeeding the overwhelming rejection that occurred at the polls, the media has been following the political repercussions after the two Irish referendums. While there is no s...
Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2024
By Ruth Cawley
Every year on March 3rd, the United Nations World Wildlife Day (WWD) is celebrated, increasing awareness and appreciation for all wild animals and plants. This occasion promotes recognition o...
Spotlight: Emmerdale and Coronation Street
By Alana Murphy
TW: references to assault, bullying, PTSD, and eating disorders.
Coronation Street and Emmerdale are both popular UK based soap operas. In recent years, the inclusion of diverse character...
What is Science Foundation Ireland?
By Sarah Donoghue
Science Foundation Ireland, the SFI, is the national foundation for investment in scientific and engineering research. Science Foundation Ireland funds research in the areas of science, t...
The Irish Times Gender Pay Gap Report – Everything You Need to Know
By Sarah Donoghue
The Irish Times isn't just a newspaper—it's a big part of Irish culture. The Irish Times has been around since 1859. It's like a history book in newspaper form, telling the story of Irelan...
Navigating the Digital Wave: The MA in Journalism & Digital Communications
In today's technology-driven world, the landscape of journalism is rapidly evolving. The growth in digital technologies has allowed journalism to expand its horizons beyond traditional media. Journalists t...
Technology is not always of Benefit to Society – Deepfakes
By Caolán Maguire
In the long record of human history, technological advancement has usually proven to be something for us to celebrate. Advances in personal computing have made commerce more accessible, he...
World Radio Day
By Ellen Madden
World Radio Day is an annual international celebration celebrated on the 13th of February, which was chosen on the 3rd of November 2011 by member states of the United Nations Educational, Sc...
History of The Irish Examiner
By Akshita Hunka
The Irish Examiner is Ireland’s oldest daily newspaper. Being so, it has a long and interesting history. Formerly known as The Cork Examiner, it was used by Editor John Francis Maguire to ...
Spotlight: International Mother Language Day and its relevance to Ireland
By Aidan O’Sullivan
With International Mother Language Day having passed us on the 21st of February of this year, perhaps it is time to take a closer look at the date and, in particular, its relevance to Ir...