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Editorial

Discontinuation of Ulster University’s Irish Course is Troubling, Even to Those Removed From the Language

Even to those unsympathetic to the Irish language, the termination of a course with high student satisfaction and employable graduates is worrying.
By The Editorial Board
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Le Straitéis Nua, B’fhéidir go n-Éireoidh le Pleananna Fiontraíoch Cholaiste na Tríonóide don Chéád Uair

Cáineadh Coláiste na Tríonóide de bharr a chur chuige maidir le fiontair, ach tá cur chuige nua le feiceáil i gceapadh duine chun tacú le gnólachtai nuathionscanta.
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With a New Strategy, Trinity’s Entrepreneurship Plans May Succeed Where Past Plans Have Been Unpopular

Trinity has been criticised for its approach to entrepreneurship, but hiring someone to support startups suggests a new approach.
By The Editorial Board
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Reasons Behind Rejection of Oisín House Display Profound Underestimation of Accommodation Crisis

For Trinity’s future, having a place for accommodation and facilities is much more important than aesthetics.
By The Editorial Board
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Nochtann Fáthanna le Diúltú Iarratais Tí Oisín Gannmheas Trom na Géarchéime Iostais

Do thodhchaí Choláiste na Tríonóide, tá spás le haghaidh áiseanna agus iostas i bhfad níos tábhachtaí ná aestéitidil.
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Contribution

For an American Student, Surprise at Strength of Trinity’s Influence

Trinity acts as a very big fish in a small pond, and its location helps it wield a greater influence over Irish life than any university does on the US.
By Nora Donnelly
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I Sracfhéachaint ar an Ríocht Aontaithe, Feiceann Daoine i gcoinne Scéimeanna Iasachtaí Dearbhú a n-Argóintí

Trí iasachtai a chur in áit deontas do mhic léinn ó chlanna ioncaim íseal, is sampla foirfe é an Ríocht Aontaithe do dhaoine a thugann rabhadh faoi bhaoil scéimeanna iasachtaí.
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Looking to the UK, Opponents of Loan Schemes Can See Their Arguments Vindicated

By replacing grants for students from low-income backgrounds with loans, the UK is a perfect example for those who warn of the dangers of student loan schemes.
By The Editorial Board
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Is Deacair Conas a Dhéanfadh Forbairt Tí Oisín Áit Níos Measa de Shráid an Phiarsaigh a Thuiscint

Diúltaíodh cead de bharr an tionchair físiúla ar shráid i “gceantar caomhnaithe” - ach is folamh agus ag titim as a chéile atá an tsráid.
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It’s Hard to See How Trinity’s Oisín House Development Could Make Pearse Street Worse

Permission was refused over the visual impact of the street in a “conservation area” – but the street is crumbling and empty.
By The Editorial Board