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
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Film: Invictus

Director: Clint Eastwood Starring: Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon In cinemas: Now Morgan Freeman has had a pretty epic selection of roles throughout his cinematic career. In the hierarchy of man he’s played everything from an impoverished driver to a judge, to the Director of the CIA, to the US President. He’s even played God – […]


Published on
16 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

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with Gavan Reilly


Published on
2 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Lords Lucan – otwo’s exclusive interview with Jedward

They’re the terrible twosome we hate to love, but love nonetheless. As they release their first single, X Factor twins John and Edward talk to Gavan Reilly about life on Planet Jedward


Published on
2 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Clubs and societies prepare for Refreshers’ Day

Students will have a second chance to join a host of UCD’s clubs and societies this week at the fifth annual Refreshers’ Day, which takes place Wednesday, 3rd February, at the Astra Hall in the Student Centre.


Published on
2 February, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Webwatch

with Gavan Reilly


Published on
19 January, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

To the Nexus level

The launch of Google’s first phone isn’t huge in itself, writes Gavan Reilly, but its implications for the business of mobile phones could be huge


Published on
19 January, 2010

Published in
The University Observer

Extra-curricular credits piloted this semester

A scheme offering students academic credits in recognition of their contribution to the extra-curricular life of the university may be in place as early as this semester. UCD Students’ Union are hopeful that the scheme might be introduced on a pilot basis later this semester, ahead of a full official introduction in time for September […]


Published on
24 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

University hands confidential student records to media

The University Observer can exclusively reveal major security flaws within the UCD Registry, which allow an individual to gain access to the detailed academic records of any UCD graduate.


Published on
24 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Ballot box blues

Catherine Ashton’s appointment to a key EU position is a blow to the concept of democracy, writes Gavan Reilly


Published on
24 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Fighting for Ireland

The absence of Stephen Ireland from the international fold, writes Gavan Reilly, is not a traitorous choice but a professional one


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