Elections 2018

Analysis

Candidates’ True Colours Emerge, in Equality Hustings Heavy on Policy

Presidential candidates will have been relieved to escape tonight, after a hustings in which their manifestos were placed in the spotlight.

The University Times Equality Hustings

Róisín Power, Kathleen McNamee and Ivan Rakhmanin will be discussing all the latest from The University Times Equality Hustings.

For Success, Candidates Must Embrace Activism

Campaigns such as TCD Plastic Free, Aramark Off Our Campus and Strike for Repeal will hope to play a big role in this year's TCSDU elections.
By Aisling Marren
Analysis

McDermott Brings Satire From the Page to the Stage

Known for his satirical Facebook page, presidential candidate Michael McDermott has impressed with his on-stage charisma.
By Donal MacNamee

De Rís and Dundon Fined for TCDSU Elections Campaign Breach

De Rís is the third presidential candidate to be fined for breaking the rules.
By Róisín Power
Analysis

Presidential Candidates Survive, if Not Thrive, at TCDSU Council Hustings

At a hustings where candidates faced an engaged audience, performances varied in the glare of often difficult questions.

After One Day, Seán Ryan Runs Out of Manifestos

Ryan is yet to determine whether there was an error with printing.
By Ciaran Molloy

TCDSU Council Hustings

Analysis

Slow Start, as Campaign Teams Find Their Feet

All candidates emphasised the strength of their campaigns today, seeking to gain an edge on the first day of campaigning proper.
By Donal MacNamee
Analysis

Measure of a Meme: Three Candidates’ Pages, Reviewed

Creator of 'Ireland Simpsons Fans' Jack Leahy gives his take on the meme pages of Michael McDermott, Niall Harty and Cian Rynne.
By Jack Leahy