“It’s still better than paying rent” says UL student living in renovated van
“It’s still better than paying rent” said University of Limerick (UL) student Conor Davidson on his decision to live in his van over traditional student…
“Study at UL, sleep on a couch” Student Life lead protest on open day
Student Life staged a protest against the lack of student accommodation in Limerick and nationwide on Thursday. Clad in pyjamas and dressing gowns, with tents…
New 1400 bed student accommodation approved in Castletroy
Planning permission has been granted for a major new student accommodation development near the University of Limerick. The new complex, named Whitebox Student Campus has…
Number of homeless children in the Mid West on the brink of doubling
Local authorities report a steep rise in homelessness as families struggle with housing shortages The official number of homeless people in the Mid-West has moved…
TUS student living in ‘converted’ kitchen covered in mould as housing crisis worsens
Some students are forced to live in houses with “mouldy carpets, a leaky roof and mouldy walls” as they have nowhere else to go. Limerick…
Opinion: Budget 2024 prioritises the middle class over struggling workers
The Government has shown they know what problems need to be fixed, they’re just not willing to address them. Budget 2024 was released in full…