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Many locals came out last Monday to protest against the actions of Israel’s government upon the Flotillas heading towards the Gaza Strip. The protest was spear-headed by Thomas…
After attending many of the consultation meetings regarding the redevelopment of the Market Square and – as an outsider with no real connection to the town – it…
A number of spokesmen for Fine Gael held a Public Jobs meeting in Dundalk on Monday night, chaired by Jim Darcy of Louth County Council. The keynote speakers…
A robbery occurred in McEvoys on Clanbrassil Street last Wednesday 26th May between the hours of 10pm and 6am. The burglars broke in through Shoezone, and ‘sawed’ through…
UCD AFC defeated Dundalk last Saturday in the Airtricity League Premier Division. UCD maintained a lead from thirteen minutes by conceding a corner on the left. Fahrudin Kuduzovic…
Due to an increase in Dissident Republican activity, strong checkpoints are to be installed around the border. However, the checkpoints will remain vigilante of all crimes. These latest…
Dundalk is to be one of fifteen towns to host Positive Ageing Week 2010 this September. The event normally runs for nine days. This year it will kick-off…
Concerned parents held a protest in the Market Square on Saturday noon last for the right to obtain information on convicted paedophiles. They proposed that action be taken…
Speaking in the Seanad last week, Senator Dearey asserted it was important that Members of the Oireachtas keep a watching brief on the Rachel Corrie “Free Gaza” voyage…
The organisers of the Celtic Poker Tour, a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament played throughout Ireland and coming to Dundalk in early July, has commented that it has been…
Locals are concerned with the theft and disposal of buoyancy aids around the Castletown River. It is noted that the abuse of these lifesaving devices are higher in…
UCD Students’ Union has confirmed details of the successful candidates for next year’s SU Executive positions. Four campaigns officers were elected to the positions of Women’s Officer, Environmental…
UCD has pledged to pursue a project forcing two schools within the College of Arts & Human Sciences to swap office space, despite significant staff complaints at the…
On Wednesday 17th February the UCD Suas Society broke the world record for the largest mat used in a game of Twister. Between 350 and 400 students took part…
UCD Medical Society (MedSoc) has confirmed that it raised €43,814 over the course of Med Day 2009, which took place on 8th October. The University Observerunderstands that MedSoc is due to…
Dublin Bus have discontinued services after 11pm on the number 10 bus route after further anti-social behaviour earlier this month. The decision has been described as being “not…
A minor fire broke out in the UCD Science Centre South, informally known as the Chemistry Block, last Wednesday afternoon, 13th January. Crews from two units of the…
University College Cork has postponed all lectures due to take place this week after extensive flooding of the university’s grounds. The flooding occurred as a result of heavy…
The UCD branch of St Vincent de Paul (UCDSVP) raised over €4,500 during their Homeless Week, which took place two weeks ago. Student volunteers for UCDSVP slept outside…
A multiple choice exam (MCQ) was cancelled in the Quinn School of Business last week following allegations of cheating amongst some students. The exam in the Financial Accounting…
The UCD Islamic Society raised over €1,000 during their Charity Week, which took place from Monday 26th October to Sunday 1st November.Throughout the duration of the week, which…
A new after-hours supervised student study facility will open to students later this month, to be located in the space underneath the campus restaurant, adjacent to the Rendez-Vous…
Blackboard services have been reinstated following a major disruption which occurred between the hours of 11am and 11pm on Tuesday 13th October. An unforeseen technical error resulted in a…