Opinion

Leaving Cert Results Were Record-Breaking – But This Will Benefit Few

Leaving certificate students may be celebrating the highest results on record – but their unprecedented grades may not bear the desired fruit on Friday when CAO offers are made, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

The Skill of Socialising in Distanced Times

Making friends can be difficult, but we can't expect fate to simply bestow them upon us in a post-lockdown world, writes Aoibh Ní Chroimín.
By Aoibh Ní Chroimín

Former HEA Chief Tom Boland May Be Just What TUSE Needs to Get Off the Ground

Tom Boland's experience and know-how will be important for the future of the south-east's aspirations of having a university, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

Amid Outrage, Neither College or Scholars Come Out of Accommodation Fight Well

College bungled its announcement on whether Dublin Scholars get accommodation, but – no matter what – the situation is lose-lose, writes Faye Curran.
By Faye Curran

Opinion in a Modern Context

Seán Healy considers our opinion of opinions, and looks at the changing mediums through which they are expressed

League of Ireland Fans Hold Out Hope for a League Plagued with Problems

Ross Mullen looks at the problems facing the League of Ireland before this year's campaign kicks off tonight

Hiding Behind Neutrality When It Comes To Equality

Tradition, Honour and Beer

Patrick T Walsh explores the curious world of German fraternities.

The Winter Olympic Snow Storm

Conor Walsh assesses the non-sporting controversies which threaten the Sochi Olympics.