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
10 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Former UCDSU President nominated for Seanad seat

Former President of UCD Students’ Union, James Carroll, has been nominated by Fianna Fáil to contest a by-election to Seanad Éireann. Carroll, 26, was elected to Louth County Council this Summer, elected on the first count to the Drogheda East electoral area. Carroll served as President of UCD Students’ Union in 2005-06, after previously serving […]


Published on
10 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

A ballot box of red tape

Important as the appointment of the EU’s first full-time President might be, Gavan Reilly believes picking a new Commissioner will be a more pressing concern


Published on
10 November, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Webwatch

with Gavan Reilly


Published on
27 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

SU and UCD to agree Student Centre refund

The University Observer understands that UCD Students’ Union and the University are on the verge of agreeing an unprecedented deal that will see UCD refund €7.50 of the Student Centre Levy paid by all students this year.


Published on
27 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

The Upper House rules

Enda Kenny’s proposal to abolish the Seanad is a foolish, short-term solution to a long-term problem, writes Gavan Reilly


Published on
27 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Challenging Times

As Students’ Union activists occupy the offices of Wicklow County Council, Gavan Reilly ponders the merits of public demonstrations


Published on
27 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Webwatch: October 27th, 2009

with Gavan Reilly


Published on
27 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

French teaching attacked in quality review

A new quality review report has heavily criticised the staffing and administrative structures governing the teaching of French in UCD’s School of Languages and Literatures.


Published on
13 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

Trust Me, I’m A Doctor

Leo Moran of the Saw Doctors talks to Gavan Reilly about hay, Bebo, and that pesky N17


Published on
13 October, 2009

Published in
The University Observer

UCD breaks into top 100 university rankings

University College Dublin last week broke into the top 100 of worldwide university rankings for the first time.


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