The Ballyfermot Post

New Union of Students in Ireland president elected unopposed after troubled year

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) have elected Shane Kelly as the incoming president of the group at their annual congress last week. The candidacy was unopposed, making it the fourth such USI election in the last five years.

Report warns students over rail tickets

The national rail users group, Rail Users Ireland, have released a report saying the Irish Rail ticketing system has widespread abnormalities where passengers are overcharged, including cases where student tickets cost more then the adult fare.

Morning after pill debate heats up student union congress, but fails in tied vote

- USI to campaign for minimum wage to be paid to all adults
- Union to reduce carbon footprint, aims for carbon neutral
- Will push alcoholic awareness and a mental health week

A long and heated debate on the ‘morning after pill’ ended in what was described yesterday as the Union of Students in Ireland's first ever tied vote at their annual congress where delegates from student unions have been gathered this week.

Top notch ending for Conor O’Dwyer

The career of Conor O’Dwyer came to an end yesterday in the most perfect of scenarios as he ended his 25 year career with a winner in his final race at Fairyhouse aboard Mister Top Notch. 
 

Student union “slam” immigration bill

The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) started their annual congress in Co Meath earlier today, the opening speech was made by Minister for Integration Conor Lenihan who delivered what the union called an anti-racism message.