The DCU MPS Blog

The DCU MPS Blog is a creative outlet for all MPS members to voice their opinions on all things media!
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Thoughts I have during my commute

By Dana Al Qattan Edited by Becky Kelly Thank the lord that I have a seat to myself a...
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DCU MPS Blog Subcommittee 21/22

Hi everyone! My name’s Becky Kelly and I’m so excited to be the new editor for the MP...
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Momentum builds for Ireland ahead of crunch clash with England

By Luke Delaney Following Ireland’s 27-24 win over the Scots on Sunday, Andy Farrell’...
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Regressing into my 15-year-old self over lockdown

By David Cotter This might surprise you, but I don’t have the most intellectual hobbi...
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Athletics Ireland Micro Elite Event proves we need to give our elite athletes a chance

By Rory Cassidy Last weekend the Athletics Ireland hosted their Micro Elite Event at ...
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A journey to potential NBA rookie of the year unlike most for Lamelo Ball

By Niall Walsh NBA rookie Lamelo Ball is already off to a fantastic start to his firs...
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Milan clubs lead charge to topple Juventus juggernaut

By Paul Morgan The 2020/21 Serie A title race is shaping up to be the most exciting i...
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Can Ireland Stop English Dominance in the 2021 Six Nations Championship?

By Luke Delaney With the 2021 Six Nations kicking off this weekend, will Andy Farrell...
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Dublin Racing Festival Day 1 – The Flyer To Make Amends

By Brian Dowling Already advised. Gaillard Du Mesnil – Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Soli...
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This Mortal Coil

By Dylan McClorey ο»ΏBack in July, I went through a bit of a rough patch. It happened ...
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Liverpool’s injury woes could jeopardize the champions’ title defence but who could they bring in to save their season?

By Luke Delaney With just the one win so far for Liverpool in the league since the st...
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Dublin Racing Festival – 10/1 irresistible value about A Plus Tard

The two tremendous days at Leopardstown will provide thrills, spills, top class actio...
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Running On Empty

By Liam Turner From oversized basketball jerseys, to being the perennial second fiddl...
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The Risky Business Of β€˜Bielsa-Ball’

By SeΓ‘n Crosbie Leeds United have proven themselves to be one of the most entertainin...
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How do you solve a problem like Dublin’s?

By SeΓ‘n Breslin 42. According to the book β€œThe Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy”, it ...
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Mahomes v Rodgers: 2020 has been the year of the gunslinger

By SeΓ‘n Comber Patrick Mahomes and Aaron Rodgers represent a similar type of NFL quar...
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Equality isn’t a broken record debate if the system is still defective

From hand-me-down jerseys to not getting the coverage they deserve, why the Cork Vs G...
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The Blog Sub-Committee 20/21

Hey guys! My name is Lauryn Corcoran. I am the new content coordinator for the MPS bl...
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Diego Maradona and football’s obsession with the β€˜flawed genius’

By SeΓ‘n Crosbie What really can you say about Diego Maradona that hasn’t already been...
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The Next Irish Act To Headline The Three Arena

2019 has been recognised as a standout year for Irish music, and the strength of the ...
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GOOD DAYS

There are a few things in this world that are totally unacceptable for any Irish pers...
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Self-acceptance and me

You know that old saying? You have to break a few eggs to make an omelette. Basically...
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Why Taylor Swift’s Netflix Documentary Matters

I may not be the biggest Taylor Swift listener, but regardless of your taste, if you ...
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Graduation: A countdown to the real world

Seven weeks, forty nine days, one thousand one hundred and seventy six hours. That’s ...
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Anxiety

Anxiety is such a complex mental health issue. So much so that I would never dream o...
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Five Songs for Five Feelings

We all have emotions. Regardless of whether we want to or not, our body feels in reac...
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January Music Babyyyyy

I feel like the music you listen to in January really sets up your whole vibe for the...
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24 AMAZING THINGS ABOUT THE DCUTV 24 HOUR BROADCAST 2019 

WORDS CAN’T EXPRESS HOW WONDERFUL THE DCUTV 24 HOUR BROADCAST IS. 24 HOURS SPENT DOI...
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Review: Sigrid

I remember very clearly coming across Sigrid in my Apple Music recommended artists i...
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ADVICE I WOULD GIVE MY FIRST-YEAR SELF

Well it’s that time of year again, the time of year when we have this sudden need to ...
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Serial Dating

It is absolutely no secret that I Andy Vaughey am a serial dater. So without further ...
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A Totally Different Person

You know that nostalgic feeling you get when you listen to an old song from your tee...
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A Trip to Berlin with MPS

On the cold morning of January 21st 2019, MPS members from across the country made th...
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MPStimonials - BDO

Hello there friends, I’m Conor and you may know me as that guy from MPS who you don’...
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β€˜Let’s Talk Game of Thrones’

The time has come, my fellow Westerosi, with a mere 2 weeks to go until the premiere ...
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MPStimonials - Deputy DCUfm Station Manager

YO who’s ready for another sick ass testimonial, courtesy of the MPS blog. My name is...
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MPStimonials - Chairperson

Well hello there, it looks like it's my turn to be next to dish the deets of what ex...
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MPStimonials - Secretary

Hello dear reader and welcome to another MPStimonials! This week you have the pleasur...
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MPStimonials - Webmaster

As my title may suggest, I have not mastered the web! When I looked up webmaster on U...
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Concert Review- MAGGIE RODGERS

I was introduced to Maggie Rogers by a friend about one year ago. He showed me a song...
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MPStimonials - First Year Rep

Hi, its ya boi Dylan. I am a first-year rep for MPS and thought it would be gas if ev...
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A Person

A person’s views on other people in comparison to themselves can be a curious thing. ...
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Changing of the Old Guard in β€˜I’m A Celeb’

Fish and chips. Bread and butter. Ant and Dec. They all have one thing in common – th...
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Irish television yay or nay?

β€œThat’s a good question”, I say, my voice cracking as I clutch my pathetic CV in my s...
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Love Me I'm Irish

There’s no denying, there’s just some things us Irish do better. Better than England ...
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Sierra Burgess is a Loser Review

The latest in the flurry of Netflix originals based around teen angst, β€œSierra Burges...
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Welcome To The Media Production Society

The Media Production Society? What do these things mean when you string them together...
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