The Ballyfermot Post

UCC to hold journalism conference on the future of newspapers and new media

University Collage Cork is to hold a journalism conference next month which will ask if newspapers are on their last leg and in danger of being replaced by new media.

The event will include speakers from newspapers and new media.

Le Pen “freezes” UCD debate visit

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the National Front party in France, is to defer his visit to Ireland, according to a Sunday newspaper.

A spokesman for the far-right leader cited Irish media coverage of his invite to speak at a University Collage Dublin Law Society event, saying "we would like to calm things down".

A MUM'S WORLD: The Ark, Temple Bar

With the impending mid-term break nearly upon us most of us parents will take up the role of entertainment manager in an attempt to keep our children's over-active brains ticking over, writes Debbie Tierney.

Darklight festival calls for student work

The organisers of the Darklight art, film and technology festival have requested  submissions for their 2008 programme, including student work.

Darklight 2008, described as the premier festival for digital filmmakers, animators and artists, will take place from June 26 to 29.

Student union welcomes official grants website, but warns of rise in rents

A new website, studentfinance.ie, has been welcomed by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI), but the union also recently claimed a rise in rents.

The new site was launched this week by the Higher Education Authority as a guide to student grants, it is the first official website of its kind.