Gavan Reilly's Portfolio writings, ramblings, mumblings

Pieces published in The University Observer

The University Observer is the paper of record of University College Dublin and is Ireland’s most widely-read student publication with a circulation of 10,000 and a readership of approximately 24,000.

In 2009-2010 I was the full-time Deputy Editor of the paper, having been Online Editor the year previous, and a contributor across a multitude of sections in the three years previous.

Published on
2 March, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

The young men dying to stay thin

Gavan Reilly investigates the rising number of males reporting eating disorders and finds an endemic problem that appears only to be getting worse


Published on
2 March, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Anti-Coke campaign accuses SU of ‘stifling’ them

Campaigners on the ‘No’ side of this week’s referendum to overturn the ban on the sale of Coca-Cola products in Students’ Union shops have accused the Union of deliberately stifling debate on the subject.


Published on
2 March, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

The Tokyo Times

If you’re planning on visiting Asia this summer, you could do worse than spend a few days sampling the unique delights of Tokyo, writes Gavan Reilly


Published on
2 March, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Election Special: Coca-Cola Referendum

Alongside this year’s elections, students will be asked to vote on a referendum regarding the SU’s current position boycotting the sale of Coca-Cola products in SU shops and in the two campus bars.


Published on
2 March, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Election Special: What is RON?

In each of the five sabbatical elections, regardless of the number of candidates running for the position, voters will have the option of choosing ‘RON’, or ‘Re-Open Nominations’. This, in essence, is a ‘none of the above’ option – so if none of the candidates in each election meet with your approval, you can choose […]


Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

SU confirms referendum to overturn Coca-Cola boycott

UCD students will vote in a referendum in two weeks’ time on whether to overturn the Students’ Union’s landmark boycott of Coca-Cola products.


Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

47% of students unable to name any SU officer

An exclusive poll carried out by The University Observer has revealed that most students are unable to name any of the five Students’ Union sabbatical officers.


Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Orient Express

An uneasy Gavan Reilly is bowled over by the food and service at Yamamori on Ormond Quay


Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Soft-Lee Surrendering

If Ireland’s political system cannot exploit the talents of its parliamentarians like George Lee, writes Gavan Reilly, then the system needs fundamental reform


Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

New season’s greetings

UCD winger David McMillan speaks to Gavan Reilly about his side’s chances in the new season


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