Comment & Analysis

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Contribution

In Ireland, Fathers are Seen as Disposable Utilities

James Behan argues that fatherhood is seen as a privilege to be granted, rather than an inalienable right.
By James Behan
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Contribution

The 1916 Commemoration was Impressive, but In Some Ways Misguided

Megan McDermott argues that the prioritisation of relatives and the focus on military aspects may not have been what the Rising's participants had in mind.
By Megan McDermott
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Ba Cheart go mbeadh Meabhrúchán ar Chumas Daoine Óga Athrú a Bhaint Amach atá in Éirí Amach 1916

Ta comhthorthaí do dhaoine óga ag an reifreann chomhionannais pósta agus Éiri Amach na Cásca. Anois, ní mór dúinne troid.
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Editorial

1916 Should be a Reminder of Young People’s Power to Effect Change

The marriage equality referendum has some corollaries with the 1916 Rising for young people. Now it’s time for us to fight.
By The Editorial Board
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Fírinne Scanrúil Meabhairshláinte LGBT a Dhéanann Riachtanas de Shochaí Níos Fáiltiúla agus Níos Fulangaí

Ní leor í inglacthacht fhoirmiúil an chomhphobail LGBT chun dul i ngleic le fulaingt intinne daoine óga atá ag teacht chun réitigh lena bhféiniúlacht, daoine atá tacaíocht níos pearsanta uathu, a áitíonn an Bord Eagarthóireachta.
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Editorial

The Reality of LGBT Mental Health Necessitates a More Welcoming Society

Formal acceptance of the LGBT community is not sufficient to ease the anguish of young people coming to terms with their identity.
By The Editorial Board
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Contribution

Spend Less on Alcohol and More on Experiences This Summer

As we ask ourselves what we're going to do with our four month break, maybe the answer shouldn't be tequila shots.
By Louise McCormack
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Contribution

Zero-Hour Contracts are Unfit for Purpose and Unfairly Target Students

Loic Delorme argues that, while zero-hour contracts may have started with good intentions, they now merely exploit young people.
By Loic Delorme
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Contribution

As the Referendum Draws Closer, the Impact of a Possible Brexit on Ireland Comes Under Scrutiny

British voters may be deciding whether or not they stay in the EU, but the consequences of this decision will reverberate much further afield.
By John Bethell
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Analysis

Níl Cúis Imní do Ghaeilgeoirí atá san Easpa Sainúdaráis USI ar an Riachtanas Maithreánach Gaeilge

Áitíonn Christopher McMahon nach gá do dhaoine bheith buartha faoi shocrú a rinneadh ag Comhdháil USI gan a shainúdarás ar son leanúint an riachtanais maithreánaigh Gaeilge atá ag Ollscoil Náisiúnta na hÉireanna a athnuachan.
By Christopher McMahon