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In defence of nuclear power
Tuesday, 29 Mar, 2011 – 14:03 | Comments Off
In defence of nuclear power

Despite the recent radioactive leaks at Fukushima, nuclear power is ultimately a safe and environmentally friendly energy source, argues Eoin Brady

So long Seanad?
Tuesday, 18 Jan, 2011 – 14:01 | Comments Off
So long Seanad?

As the Seanad comes under fire by those who view it as ineffective, Eoin Brady highlights a superior alternative

Fall of the euro
Sunday, 5 Dec, 2010 – 3:01 | Comments Off
Fall of the euro

The most likely outcome of Ireland’s debt crisis is the collapse of the single currency, writes Eoin Brady

Cannabis for California?
Tuesday, 2 Nov, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Cannabis for California?

California is set to vote on a measure that would legalise cannabis. Eoin Brady examines the potential consequences of this scheme

What Yuan About?
Tuesday, 19 Oct, 2010 – 14:01 | Comments Off
What Yuan About?

Politicians, entrepreneurs and economists across the world are currently getting particularly het up about exchange rates. Eoin Brady explains why

Making a Twitter of Yourself
Tuesday, 21 Sep, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Making a Twitter of Yourself

“The kind of unfiltered, spontaneous commentary that Twitter seems to trigger in Irish politicians should be welcomed. Without it, we could have seen Mr O’Dea’s alleged perjury and Mr Cowen’s poor preparation be subject to …

UCD’s world ranking falls in separate surveys
Tuesday, 21 Sep, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
UCD’s world ranking falls in separate surveys

A report has shown that UCD is no longer in the top 100 universities in the world, having falling from 89th to 114th place globally. Another report places UCD at 94th in the world.
Both the …

Mystic Mittens
Tuesday, 13 Apr, 2010 – 14:00 | Comments Off
Mystic Mittens

Mittens squeezes out some more warm, moist truth-blobs onto your unyielding lap

otwo Attempts: Hairdressing
Tuesday, 10 Nov, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
otwo Attempts: Hairdressing

“Don’t pay money for that,” shouts an arbitrary money-saver, “I’ll mess it up for free.” Does Eoin Brady really have to answer to our hair prayers?

The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest
Tuesday, 13 Oct, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
The Hunt for Red Oktoberfest

Donning his best Sunday lederhosen, Eoin Brady tips down to this year’s Paulaner Oktoberfest at the IFSC

Make Some Noize
Tuesday, 29 Sep, 2009 – 14:01 | Comments Off
Make Some Noize

German electro superstar Boys Noize discusses the DJ scene and his own impressive career trajectory with Eoin Brady

Soapbox: 15th September 2009
Tuesday, 15 Sep, 2009 – 21:00 | Comments Off
Soapbox: 15th September 2009

Eoin Brady shares his illicit, naked(!) experiences of shared bedrooms

Soapbox: March 24th, 2009
Tuesday, 24 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Soapbox: March 24th, 2009

The mass art form that is cinema continues to repeat itself, and Eoin Brady just can’t take it anymore.

Theatre / Famous blue raincoat
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Theatre / Famous blue raincoat

Director of The Third Policeman, Niall Henry speaks to Eoin Brady about his company’s defiantly idiosyncratic approach to theatre.

Food / Confessions of a chocaholic
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Food / Confessions of a chocaholic

Our chocolate-eater in residence, Eoin Brady, provides the definitive list of the best chocolate bars currently available in the universe.

Join the Club
Tuesday, 10 Feb, 2009 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Join the Club

A disillusioned married man who is just trying not to be anal, Eoin Brady talks to Mark Cullen of Pony Club.

Music | CD Review: Duke Special – I Never Thought This Day Would Come
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
Music | CD Review: Duke Special – I Never Thought This Day Would Come

According to Duke Special, this – his third album – is a “visceral” collection, with a “dark, brooding edge”. The Belfast man seems to be slightly deluded in his dramatic destription of I Never Thought …

DramSoc review: The Masquerade Ball
Tuesday, 4 Nov, 2008 – 12:00 | Comments Off
DramSoc review: The Masquerade Ball

What is this? Why is no one else here wearing a ball gown? When I ascertained that this event was actually the performance of a play named The Masquerade Ball, I surreptitiously secreted my feather …