What contributes to the level of depression in college students?
by Issambre vanney and Doireann Moroney Depression and mental health struggles are a big issue that should be spoken out about, with groups advocating for more openess towards struggles of…
Supporting Dublin’s Youth: A Network of Hope
An alarming time for young people Young people in Dublin and across Ireland are facing unprecedented challenges in 2025, with housing, cost of living, and mental health emerging as critical…
The National Children’s Hospital – progress report
It looks almost finished – and patients might start to arrive some time next year. But what has really been going on with the new hospital in Dublin 8, and…
Irish Haemophilia Society – Bonding people through blood.
The Irish Haemophilia Society was established in 1968 and has provided assistance and support to people with haemophilia, von Willebrand’s disease, or other uncommon bleeding disorders. Working out of New…
Disposable vapes set to be banned in Ireland
Disposable vapes are set to be banned in Ireland with the Minister for Health drafting a new vaping bill. Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has said he is committed to solving…
Heart of the city: D8’s healthy heart project
In partnership with the Irish Heart Foundation, Smart D8 aims to keep Dublin 8’s heart’s pumping with a new pilot programme. The new ‘Heart of our City’ project aims to…
DIT Health Services
DIT have been criticised after the “unacceptable” closure of Linenhall health centre, leaving just the aungier street centre accessible to DIT students across all campuses. Linenhall student health centre has…
Comedian Nicole Arbour in trouble over ‘Fat Shaming’ Video
During the summer, Canadian comedian Nicole Arbour became the internet’s most hated figure for her video “Dear Fat People”, where she used satire to address the world’s current obesity epidemic.…
Pinta packs a punch
By Michelle Dardis & Niamh Haskins Behind every great fighter, there’s an even better coach, and Derry native Daniel ‘Pinta’ Quigley naturally happens to be both. Pinta is the first…
Electronic Cigarettes contain toxic chemicals
A recent report has revealed that the popular new Electronic Cigarette may be just as harmful as regular tobacco. Following plans to ban Electronic Cigarettes from public places in…
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