by Paul Cooney A lot can happen in a year. Since September 2018, New Zealand has been devastated by terrorism, we've seen the rise of the yellow vest protests around Europe, a no-deal brexit looks ever more likely and in continuing the doom and gloom, more and more protests and marches are happening on a … Continue reading That’s a Wrap – Fusion
The Matrix: Looking back through the Looking Glass
“Do not try to bend the spoon. That is impossible. Instead, only try to realize the truth. There I no Spoon.” Nearly twenty years ago today on March 31st, 1999, the Wachowski siblings release what is considered to be their magnum opus. The Matrix. A stylish and slick action fest which combined groundbreaking special effects … Continue reading The Matrix: Looking back through the Looking Glass
To Berlin and Back!
-by Adam Waugh Berlin. A city everyone seems to want to go to, everyone from beer lovers to culture appreciators, and even to techno lovers that will stop at nothing for a big night on the town. But Berlin is also home to some of the biggest tech companies and pioneers in all fields of … Continue reading To Berlin and Back!
Symphony and Metallica (S & M)
-by Paul Cooney Photo credit: metallica.com With their first performance at Slane Castle on the horizon, there is a lot to be excited about if you're a Metallica fan from Europe. However, in September, Metallica are reuniting the San Francisco symphony. 20 years ago, they performed and the live album/DVD entitled S & M was … Continue reading Symphony and Metallica (S & M)
Ole’s at the Wheel – Enjoy the Ride
-by Paul Cooney. The sacking of Jose Mourinho as Manchester United manager in December of 2018, was inevitable. What proceeded the curse of Mourinho's reign was not inevitable. Up stepped Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as interim manager until the end of the season. It was a surprise and one that was met with excitement but also … Continue reading Ole’s at the Wheel – Enjoy the Ride
Rathmines College Night School
-by David Moriarty Rathmines College has a broad range of courses to suit all, everything from Health and alternative nutrition therapy to Languages to Palates and Yoga, and even Irish as a foreign language class. Night courses can be an ideal way for people to learn a new skill for a variety of reasons. There … Continue reading Rathmines College Night School
Rathmines Societies
by - Ross Farrell Here at Rathmines students are encouraged not just to focus on their classes, but to pursue other interests as well. From sport to games to so much more, here are just some of the activities can spend their time with after college: Football, badminton, basketball, swimming, Gaelic, chess, debating, glee, public … Continue reading Rathmines Societies
7 of the Weirdest Sports you Need to See
-by David Moriarty 7 - Reindeer Racing Reindeer racing is a popular sport in Norway and to lesser extend in neighboring parts of Russia and Finland. It is a professional sport that is regulated with gambling, much like horse racing here but that’s where the similarities end and it becomes more akin to racing Santa’s … Continue reading 7 of the Weirdest Sports you Need to See
Make Ireland Green Again: the climate protest of a young generation
-by Lily Xu On Friday, the 15th of March 2019, millions of students around the globe protested climate change. Ireland was no exception. Thousands of schoolchildren and college students missed classes flocking to St Stephen’s Green, Dublin in a loud demonstration against the Government’s inaction to save our dying Earth. Youthful crowds pushed onto the … Continue reading Make Ireland Green Again: the climate protest of a young generation
Lights, Camera, Action!
by - Paul Cooney On a surprisingly sunny warm February afternoon, I find myself in an unusual situation. I am pacing around my house whilst on the phone to a movie producer, just back in the country after the Oscars. For weeks I have been trying to conduct my interview with Ed Guiney, co-producer of … Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action!
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