# DCU

This month

March 2023

# Bertie Ahern

What's he up to?: What to make of the Bertie Ahern revival roadshow

The former Taoiseach says being president is not on his agenda.

23.6k

Updated

Mar 2nd 2023, 8:40 PM

# DCU

Protesters interrupt honorary doctorate ceremony of former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern

Dublin City University was conferring the award of Doctor of Philosophy on Ahern and Professor Monica McWilliams.

43.4k

Updated

Mar 2nd 2023, 1:32 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Final Eight

ATU Galway rally from seven points down as Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finalists confirmed

UCD, UL and DCU are among the other quarter-finalists.

7.4k

Feb 2nd 2023, 10:42 PM

# College Football

2022 finalists UL to face DCU as Sigerson Cup semi-final draw made

UCC and TU Dublin will also go head-to-head, with a double-header in store in Carlow next week.

7.9k

Feb 1st 2023, 10:36 PM

This year

2023

# LGFA

Carla Rowe the scoring star as Dublin win league opener against Meath

Six points separated the teams at the final whistle.

6.0k

Jan 21st 2023, 8:22 PM

Last year

2022

# Falcon 9

Japanese startup, carrying DCU lab samples, launches historic moon mission

The DCU samples will be used to study how moon dust adheres to different surfaces.

7.3k

Dec 11th 2022, 8:32 AM

# Ukraine

Zelenskyy says Russia's decision to sanction over 50 Irish politicians is 'propaganda'

The Ukrainian president was addressing Irish third-level students via video link.

17.1k

Nov 18th 2022, 3:30 PM

# Immunology

Explainer: What you need to know about the new adapted Covid vaccines heading into winter

Professor of Immunology Christine Loscher says the new jabs work ‘specifically against Omicron’.

27.6k

Sep 26th 2022, 12:05 AM

# skull and crossbones

Cork star's goal key as UCC stun DCU in bid to end 10-year wait for O'Connor Cup

Katie Quirke scored 1-1 in this afternoon’s semi-final.

3.9k

Mar 11th 2022, 4:00 PM

# freshers

DCU fire six goals in victory over UCC in exciting All-Ireland football final clash

IT Carlow hosted tonight’s decider.

19.1k

Feb 17th 2022, 7:05 PM

# academic result

DCU ease to Ashbourne Cup final victory against UCD

It was the first all-Dublin decider in the competition’s history.

6.9k

Feb 13th 2022, 5:35 PM

# Star Man

Clifford magic helps UL into first Sigerson Cup final since 1997

They had three points to spare over DCU in tonight’s semi-final.

37.2k

Feb 10th 2022, 9:22 PM

# GAA

DCU hold on after late Darragh Canavan goal to win in exciting Sigerson Cup finish

Ulster University were ahead at half-time but DCU fought back successfully in the second half.

12.3k

Feb 2nd 2022, 6:56 PM

# Fitzgibbon Cup

Galway's Niland and Fleming impress in NUIG success, opening wins for DCU and IT Carlow

Fitzgibbon Cup group stage action continued tonight.

8.9k

Jan 19th 2022, 9:24 PM

# exit door

UCD win seven-goal clash to knock UCC out of Sigerson Cup

Earlier today DCU beat St Mary’s in Belfast.

13.7k

Jan 19th 2022, 7:55 PM

# Paid leave

Several Irish universities commit to introducing domestic abuse leave policy for staff in 2022

Trinity College, UCC, UCD and DCU have all committed to introducing the policies in 2022,

18.0k

Jan 3rd 2022, 11:41 AM

All time

# changing location

HSE to close Helix vaccination centre as it's set to relocate to National Show Centre

It’s anticipated that the move will take place in mid-July.

31.5k

Jul 1st 2021, 11:54 AM

# compensation

DCU told to pay €27,500 for victimising former employee who made sexual harassment complaint

Rene O’Reilly told the hearing that her “reputation was ruined because of the dismissal and she was out of work for a year and lost her home”.

30.7k

May 31st 2021, 10:21 PM

# ties that bind

From DCU to Down Under: The team-mates, house-mates and friends dreaming of AFLW glory

‘It was as if they were operating on a professional level even back then.’ Now, Collingwood duo Sarah Rowe and Aishling Sheridan are one step away from the biggest stage in their adopted sport.

17.6k

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Apr 9th 2021, 8:07 PM

# Coronavirus

'It's like being at a match and they keep moving the goalposts': The rapidly changing face of Irish college life

Demand for mental health supports have already risen as colleges move classes and social events online.

33.4k

Sep 26th 2020, 12:05 AM

# college life

'A slightly lesser place': Challenges ahead for universities as international student numbers fall by up to 50%

A less diverse campus and a devastating impact on university income lies ahead due to a drop in international students.

20.0k

Sep 24th 2020, 6:10 AM

# Special Needs

New research highlights long-term impact of Covid-19 restrictions on children with autism

The report highlights a decline in children’s abilities and skills since the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions.

23.2k

Aug 13th 2020, 1:43 PM

# student housing

DCU accommodation plans postponed indefinitely due to financial strain caused by Covid-19

The accommodation blocks were scheduled to begin construction in August.

21.1k

Jul 27th 2020, 6:00 AM

# debunked

Debunked: No, all UK residents won't have to get microchipped starting from January 2021

The letter was confirmed as a fake by the UK Cabinet Office.

13.3k

Jun 24th 2020, 4:57 PM

# education for all

DCU announces multiple new scholarships for asylum seekers and refugees

A recent study by DCU proved that access programmes help improve participation by refugees in higher education.

18.5k

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Jun 18th 2020, 6:32 PM

# Wellbeing

Nationwide survey will ask people how they are coping as Covid-19 restrictions ease

It will also ask people about how well they feel the government is balancing the lifting of restrictions with that of economic and social wellbeing.

9.6k

Jun 16th 2020, 3:10 PM

# digital news ireland

Over 60% of Irish people concerned about the truth of online information

According to a new global study, TheJournal.ie remains one of the most popular online news brands in Ireland.

6.8k

Jun 16th 2020, 6:05 AM

This nationwide survey is asking the public which Covid-19 restrictions they would like lifted

The survey is being carried out by researchers at DCU and NUI Galway

60.0k

Apr 22nd 2020, 6:10 AM

# Rising Stars

Monaghan forward takes top award as champions DCU clinch six places on Football Team of the Year

David Garland was honoured with the Footballer of the Year gong.

6.8k

Apr 2nd 2020, 12:54 PM

# and it's live

WATCH LIVE: Cork IT v Mary Immaculate College, Trench Cup final

Watch this evening’s football decider from DCU.

7.1k

Feb 12th 2020, 5:25 PM

# Preview

'We wouldn’t have the highest profile' - the history chasing IT out to halt UCC's drive for 40th title

DJ Carey’s Carlow side are looking to win the third-level competition for the first time this Wednesday.

6.0k

Feb 10th 2020, 4:30 PM

# Thriller

Late drama as Cork's Coleman shows nerves of steel to send UCC to Fitzgibbon decider

The reigning champions will seek to defend their crown against IT Carlow next week.

11.3k

Feb 8th 2020, 5:34 PM

# Deeptech

Big ideas with small beginnings: How DCU is harnessing the power of nanotech

Have a bright idea for nanotechnology? The college’s new ‘open access’ model is open for business.

143

Feb 7th 2020, 11:56 AM

# 100 Not Out

History at Dalymount as DCU crowned Collingwood Cup champions for the first time

Star striker Jack O’Connor scored the winner in the penalty shootout.

7.0k

Feb 5th 2020, 8:29 PM

# Last Eight

Gleeson's late goal can't prevent Waterford IT falling to DCU in Fitzgibbon quarter-final

John Donnelly, Jim Ryan and Rory O’Connor led the way for the Dublin side.

12.4k

Jan 30th 2020, 9:31 PM

# and it's live

WATCH LIVE: DCU v Waterford IT, Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-final

DCU were defeated in the semi-final last year.

11.0k

Jan 30th 2020, 6:30 PM

# On the up

'I'd have been disappointed if they hadn't gone over' - Young Dubs keeper on three-point haul for DCU

Evan Comerford was flawless from dead ball situations in the Sigerson Cup final.

12.5k

Jan 30th 2020, 12:25 PM

# celebration time

'It mightn't be Copper Face Jacks for me but I'll spend a few hours with the lads' - DCU boss Christie

The Glasnevin college won their fifth Sigerson Cup title on Wednesday night.

13.7k

Jan 30th 2020, 7:45 AM

# Winner winner

Dublin and Monaghan stars lead the way as DCU crowned Sigerson Cup champions

The third-level decider took place at the DCU Sportsground, and it’s a fifth title for the hosts.

17.3k

Jan 29th 2020, 9:04 PM

# and it's live

WATCH LIVE: DCU v IT Carlow, Sigerson Cup final

The coveted silverware is up for grabs in Dublin tonight.

18.4k

Jan 29th 2020, 7:25 PM