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Home Farm DCU (Home Farm FC) has appointed Irish football legend Ronnie Whelan as Global Ambassador and secured Interspo...
31/07/2026

Home Farm DCU (Home Farm FC) has appointed Irish football legend Ronnie Whelan as Global Ambassador and secured Intersport Elverys as front-of-shirt sponsor ahead of its inaugural League of Ireland third-tier campaign.

Home Farm DCU celebrated its upcoming first season in the new third tier of League of Ireland football at a launch event on Thursday, 30 July 2026.

During the launch, Irish football legend Ronnie Whelan was appointed Global Ambassador, INTERSPORT Elverys was unveiled as the new front-of-shirt sponsor, and Paul Whelan was announced as the club’s Chief Football Officer.

The announcements took place at the INTERSPORT Elverys store in the Swords Pavilions. Manager Gavin Peers and Chief Executive Officer Nicola Brannigan were formally introduced to the media following their recent appointments ahead of the upcoming FAI (FAIreland) National League season.

Read more about the announcement: https://launch.dcu.ie/4fEXVoZ



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Why are popular Irish beaches frequently closed to swimmers despite having top water quality ratings?Although 80% of Ire...
31/07/2026

Why are popular Irish beaches frequently closed to swimmers despite having top water quality ratings?

Although 80% of Ireland’s bathing waters are rated 'excellent', heavy rain often triggers wastewater overflows, nearly doubling temporary sewage closures last year. These sudden pollution spikes regularly trigger 'do not swim' warnings at popular Dublin spots like Rush, Seapoint, and the Forty Foot, while Dún Laoghaire Baths remains restricted with a 'poor' rating.

For this reason, Prof Fiona Regan, Director of DCU Water Institute, says there is an urgent need to prevent pollution incidents at source.

"Where you have coastal communities being affected by wastewater coming from treatment plants, we need to see better management of those treatment plants," Prof Regan said.

"More and more now because of climate change and changes in weather patterns, we see that intense rainfall events are causing stormwater overflows into coastal areas.

"We need to see real-time solutions, that can give an alert and therefore prevent wastewater entering our coastal areas," she added.

Read more via RTÉ News: https://launch.dcu.ie/4yVVG9U



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🏅 DCU was named Student Sports College of the Year 2025—and it’s easy to see why!We’re proud to offer state-of-the-art s...
30/07/2026

🏅 DCU was named Student Sports College of the Year 2025—and it’s easy to see why!

We’re proud to offer state-of-the-art sports facilities across our campuses:

📍 DCU Sports Complex (Glasnevin)
📍 DCU Sports Grounds
📍 St Patrick’s Campus Sports Complex
📍 Morton Stadium (Santry)

From pitches and pools to arenas and athletics tracks, DCU Sport has something for everyone—whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting out.

👉 Learn more and explore our facilities: dcu.ie/dcusport/facilities



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Are you interested in renting a room to a DCU student?As the cost of living is set to rise this winter, homeowners could...
30/07/2026

Are you interested in renting a room to a DCU student?

As the cost of living is set to rise this winter, homeowners could earn up to €850 per month tax-free, and help a student receive their education.

DCU Students' Union - DCU SU are hosting a virtual session on Tuesday, Aug 4th, at 7pm.

We are looking forward to answering as many questions you may have about the scheme.

To register for the virtual session, please go to https://launch.dcu.ie/4wqo3Lr

Thank you for your support.

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As the hosepipe ban stays in effect around the country, why are we ignoring the clear transparency problem surrounding d...
29/07/2026

As the hosepipe ban stays in effect around the country, why are we ignoring the clear transparency problem surrounding data centres? Writing for TheJournal.ie, Dr Aideen O'Dochartaigh, Associate Professor in Accounting at DCU Business School, co-authors a closer look into this critical gap in governance.

While Irish households face hosepipe bans to save water, heavy industry and data centres draw freely on public supplies without strict limits. Proper governance is hindered by a lack of official data, leaving journalists to uncover basic facts about the sector. Remarkably, the government does not even know how many facilities exist, though EU estimates put the number above 123.

This missing oversight hides a massive resource footprint. Cooling these server warehouses requires nearly one billion litres of water annually, matching the total usage of Sligo Town. Combined with an electricity demand that swallowed 23% of the nation's supply last year, the sector's rapid growth is putting immense strain on Ireland's national infrastructure.

Read the full piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/44WUZPF



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Are you interested in renting a room to a DCU student?As the cost of living is set to rise this winter, homeowners could...
29/07/2026

Are you interested in renting a room to a DCU student?

As the cost of living is set to rise this winter, homeowners could earn up to €850 per month tax-free, and help a student receive their education.

DCU Students'​ Union are hosting a second information session tomorrow for those who are interested in taking part in the scheme. Details are as follows:

✅Thursday, July 30th at 12pm: Cregan Library, St Patrick’s Campus

A virtual session will be taking place on Tuesday, August 4th. The link to this will be posted later.

We are looking forward to answering as many questions you may have about the scheme.

Thank you for your support. For more information, visit: https://launch.dcu.ie/44zPC9F

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Why wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages?Ireland remains one of the wettest countries in Europe, ...
29/07/2026

Why wasn't winter rain stored to prevent summer water shortages?

Ireland remains one of the wettest countries in Europe, but the challenge is how we manage that water and keep pace with a changing climate, explains Dr Jenny Lawler of DCU Water Institute, for RTÉ Brainstorm.

Despite wet winters, Ireland faces summer water restrictions because of challenges with capturing, storing, and distributing rainfall. Although the country receives plenty of rain, the water infrastructure has not kept up with rising demand and climate change, so a wet winter does not guarantee a steady drinking water supply in August.

Read the full piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/44UTVfk



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Is Ireland using its EU presidency to build affordable homes, or are we just letting property developers call the shots?...
28/07/2026

Is Ireland using its EU presidency to build affordable homes, or are we just letting property developers call the shots?

Writing in the Irish Examiner, DCU's Dr Valesca Lima points out that cutting red tape for developers will not solve the housing crisis. She points out that rolling back rules has historically led to cramped apartments, weak tenant protections, and rising homelessness, while treating shelter as an investment rather than a basic need feeds far-right extremism across Europe.

Dr Lima makes the case that Ireland must use its leadership role to push for firm EU rules on quality, affordability, and renter safety. By tying EU funding directly to proper standards and social supports, Ireland can help make secure, affordable housing a human right for everyone.

Read Dr Lima’s full piece: https://launch.dcu.ie/4hB4348



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After surviving a shock cancer diagnosis, DCU Nursing student Lana Nolan is on a mission to spread awareness among young...
28/07/2026

After surviving a shock cancer diagnosis, DCU Nursing student Lana Nolan is on a mission to spread awareness among younger people.

“If you are worried about something, get it looked at, get it checked.”

Read Lana’s full story: https://launch.dcu.ie/45w1pFy 🔗



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Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure is number 9 on the United Nations list of Sustainable Development Goals - one ar...
28/07/2026

Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure is number 9 on the United Nations list of Sustainable Development Goals - one area of DCU research aimed at delivering this goal is ‘DCU research underpins national risk assessment'.

Prof Caroline McMullan and her team at DCU Business School research how Ireland can better prepare for major future crises, from antibiotic-resistant bugs to extreme weather. Through projects like Futureproof-IE, FÓGRA, and C4I, DCU Business School is driving efforts to spot emerging risks early, improve public emergency messaging, and use cutting-edge technology like digital twins for real-time search and rescue operations.

Having designed Ireland's first National Risk Assessment in 2012 and launched the country's first master's in Emergency Management at DCU Business School, Prof McMullan remains a leading voice in the field. Today, her team's work puts DCU Business School at the forefront of international crisis research, sharing expertise with EU and OECD risk bodies while helping build a pan-European degree in disaster and crisis management.

Read more: https://launch.dcu.ie/4beYxAs



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