Dublin and its surroundings

BY B. VYSOKY The famous Molly Malone statue near Grafton St. by B. Vysoky Dublin is a great, vibrant city. It offers various opportunities for having fun. There are a great number of attractions and events. Despite the city’s pleasure spots, you may be a lover of nature, who cannot stand the busy city all the time. If you are seeking for peaceful and quiet places, there are some tips, you may find helpful. Dublin is a large city...

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Is plagiarism becoming a plague?

BY J. FERNANDES    The aim of this article is new students to be aware of one of the worst crime, namely plagiarism, within institutions. DCU is one of many institutions of third level education which take this matter seriously. Plagiarism is one of the worst academic crimes that scholars can ever commit. As the cases for plagiarism increase, institutions have come up with stern measures to penalize the culprits and curb the menace....

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Why is St. Patrick’s Day one of the biggest celebrations for Irish People?

BY J. FERNANDES Saint Patrick’s Day is a festival celebrated annually on 17th March, marking the day when Catholic Religion was first brought to Ireland by the most commonly of the Patron Saints of Ireland, St. Patrick. This festival consists of many parades and events around the country and outside of the country by Irish people and Irish descendants and increasingly by many of non Irish descent. It is a national holiday in the Republic of Ireland...

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DCU Sports Clubs: Precious experience for just €4

BY M. MIYAMURA  DCU Women’s won CUSAI 2012 by J. Parra DCU provides an array of opportunities for sport and we ensure that joining DCU clubs is an enjoyable and memorable experience. If you find difficulty in making new friends, don’t worry! There are only two things you have to do, prepare 4 EURO, and register for the club you choose. “So, how to register?” you may ask. Annually in the Hub, as soon as the semester starts, there is...

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Team

Editors: A. Inharjanto, J. Fernandes Project Manager: B. Trope Layout: B. Trope Journalists: A. Inharjanto, B. Trope, B. Sieja, B. Vysoky, F. Bender, J. Fernandes, J. Treillaud, H. Kubo, M. Miyamura Chief Photographer: B. Vysoky. Contributions also made by A. Inharjanto, F. Bender, B. Sieja, M. Miyamura, J. Parra, B. Trope, H. Tulp, J. Fernandes, H. Kubo Acknowledgements:  V. Crosbie, J. Jones, S. Jones, P. E. Ryan, P. Spencer, A. Kelleher, M. Benson, O. Wynne, P. Daly, D. Myler, N. Gounderova, B. Skorups...

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Table of contents

1. Home 2. Table of Contents 3. About 3.1. Editorial 3.2. Table of Contents 3.3. Team and Acknowledgements 4. DCU 4.1. Learning (Plagiarism) 4.2. Campus 4.2.1. The Inter Faith Centre 4.2.2. Sports Clubs 4.2.3. Events 4.2.4. Accommodation 5. Dublin 5.1. Sightseeing 5.2. Entertainment 5.3. Getting Around 5.3.1 Cycling 5.3.2.Public Transportation 6. Ireland 6.1. Traditions (St. Patrick's Day) 6.2. Economic Living 6.3. Sightseeing 6.3.1 Dublin 6.3.2 Rest of Irela...

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Veni Vidi Vici

It is a pleasure to welcome you, all new students, especially those who come from abroad, with open arms at our beloved campus. Inspired by the spirit of hospitality and friendliness, the Dublin Insight magazine enthusiastically introduces you to good vibes in Dublin City University (DCU), the city of Dublin and Ireland. Just to let you know, the magazine is a project conducted by students of “Media and Communication Skills” class and targets recently arrived international students as the main readers. The universities within the city, like...

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