The Annual General Meeting took place last Monday. All results are now available on the forum at http://www.uccphilosoph.com/. Congratulations to the committee elect of the 162nd session.
Speaker development has ended for the year. It will resume next year under Sophie Scannell.
The final of the Irish Mace will take place in UCC on Friday, April 8th at 19.00 in the Honan Chapel. John Beechinor and Sean Butler will open the debate. UCD and Trinity College Dublin provide the remaining teams. Food will be served from 18.00 in the Elec Eng building LL1 prior to the debate. Former Taoiseach Garret Fitzgerald has agreed to chair the debate and address the House. The motion is That This House Would Introduce 50% Gender Quotas into Dáil Éireann. A massive social will follow.
Euros trials are taking place on Thursday and Friday 14th and 15th of April. The format will be individual trials on the first day. The CA team will put teams together for team trials on the Friday. Sign up is currently open on the facebook page and on the forum.
The new committee will take over on June 1st.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
The Busiest Month of the Year
March is here, the end of the 162nd session approaches but there is so much to do before we finish up for the year...
Last night saw the Philosoph host a debate on WikiLeaks. The motion That This House Believes WikiLeaks is a Threat to the International Community proved insightful, stimulating and entertaining. The guest speakers, Daniel P McCarthy, graduate of London School of Economics and Dublin Institute of Technology Lecturer Harry Browne gave high quality speeches with an amazing amount of detail and persuasive examples where the leaking of information was both good and bad for the international community. The topic produced some very fine speeches from the crowd and the Philosoph woould like to extend their gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed.
Development will continue every Tuesday at 19.00 outside the Kane. Tonight the format will be Maidens style so people will have the opportunity to work on their oratory skills individually without having to align their arguments with a teammates. This is to prepare people for National Maidens which is on March 18th in Dublin. This is an individual debating competition fo new speakers only and Sophie Scannell is the Debuty Chief Adjudicator. UCC will be sending a large delegation and urge all speakers to come to development tonight and see what it is like. The final of our internal Maidens Competition is taking place tomorrow night, Wednesday March 9th at 19.00 in the North Wing. We hope you all can make it and offer support to the finalists; Saoirse Carberry, Davy Jones, Nick Mishkee Liddane, Ciara Grant, Aisling Ryan and Eva Cummins. The motion is That This House Would Legalise Incest between Consenting Adults.
This weekend is he UL Intervarsities. If you are interested in going but have not yet signed up please e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphiloosph.com. We are approaching the end of the debating season with only the UL and DCU IVs during the semester. Make sure you attend at least one of these so that can you leave the circuit happy with the year of debating you put in and prepare yourself perhaps for the European Championship Trials (details of Trials will be posted at a later date).
Next Monday, March 14th is the Aid Debate. As usual it will start at 19.30 in Kane G19. There will be two guest speakers and their speeches will be followed by an open floor in which the audience can contribute. Should Ireland continue to provide foreign aid when the money is so badly needed at home? Do we have a moral responsibility to people in develoing countries? Or are we in fact failing in our responsibility to our own citizens by sending money abroad when they are in desperate need? Hear the arguments form both sides, find out what your peers think and share your views with us this Monday.
Nominations for all elected committee positions for the 162nd session are now open on the forum at http://www.uccphilosoph.com/. Nominations close at 18.00 on March 21st. If you are interested in running for any position check out the forums and talk to anybody on committee.
Also coming up this session is the Gold Medal (an internal debating competition open to all UCC students) on Monday, March 21st; the DCU IV on March 25th and 26th; our Annual General Meeting on March 28th and in April we are hosting the final of the Irish Mace.
Last night saw the Philosoph host a debate on WikiLeaks. The motion That This House Believes WikiLeaks is a Threat to the International Community proved insightful, stimulating and entertaining. The guest speakers, Daniel P McCarthy, graduate of London School of Economics and Dublin Institute of Technology Lecturer Harry Browne gave high quality speeches with an amazing amount of detail and persuasive examples where the leaking of information was both good and bad for the international community. The topic produced some very fine speeches from the crowd and the Philosoph woould like to extend their gratitude to everyone who attended and contributed.
Development will continue every Tuesday at 19.00 outside the Kane. Tonight the format will be Maidens style so people will have the opportunity to work on their oratory skills individually without having to align their arguments with a teammates. This is to prepare people for National Maidens which is on March 18th in Dublin. This is an individual debating competition fo new speakers only and Sophie Scannell is the Debuty Chief Adjudicator. UCC will be sending a large delegation and urge all speakers to come to development tonight and see what it is like. The final of our internal Maidens Competition is taking place tomorrow night, Wednesday March 9th at 19.00 in the North Wing. We hope you all can make it and offer support to the finalists; Saoirse Carberry, Davy Jones, Nick Mishkee Liddane, Ciara Grant, Aisling Ryan and Eva Cummins. The motion is That This House Would Legalise Incest between Consenting Adults.
This weekend is he UL Intervarsities. If you are interested in going but have not yet signed up please e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphiloosph.com. We are approaching the end of the debating season with only the UL and DCU IVs during the semester. Make sure you attend at least one of these so that can you leave the circuit happy with the year of debating you put in and prepare yourself perhaps for the European Championship Trials (details of Trials will be posted at a later date).
Next Monday, March 14th is the Aid Debate. As usual it will start at 19.30 in Kane G19. There will be two guest speakers and their speeches will be followed by an open floor in which the audience can contribute. Should Ireland continue to provide foreign aid when the money is so badly needed at home? Do we have a moral responsibility to people in develoing countries? Or are we in fact failing in our responsibility to our own citizens by sending money abroad when they are in desperate need? Hear the arguments form both sides, find out what your peers think and share your views with us this Monday.
Nominations for all elected committee positions for the 162nd session are now open on the forum at http://www.uccphilosoph.com/. Nominations close at 18.00 on March 21st. If you are interested in running for any position check out the forums and talk to anybody on committee.
Also coming up this session is the Gold Medal (an internal debating competition open to all UCC students) on Monday, March 21st; the DCU IV on March 25th and 26th; our Annual General Meeting on March 28th and in April we are hosting the final of the Irish Mace.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
WikiLeaks
This Monday, March 7th at 19.30 in Kane G19 the Philosoph and International Relations Society are debating the pros and cons of WikiLeaks. There will be a two person debate which will be followed by an open floor debate in which the audience will have the opportunity to share their views on the controversial site. Does WikiLeaks contribution to the upholding of ideals like freedom of information outweigh the danger it poses to international security? Some advocate it is not a danger to security. What do you think?
WikiLeaks exploded onto the scene last Novemeber when it began publishing over 200000 US embassy cables. All sources are anonymous. Does WikiLeaks have a right to publish confidential documents? And if so do states have any right to compell employees to sign confidential and secrecry contracts if such staff can leak information to WikiLeaks anonymously without repercussion? Do the rights of freedom to information and expression extend as far as WikiLeaks advocate? Or is it right to limit them? Come on Monday to explore these issues and more and help us grapple with the questions that have been forced upon the World by Julian Assange.
WikiLeaks exploded onto the scene last Novemeber when it began publishing over 200000 US embassy cables. All sources are anonymous. Does WikiLeaks have a right to publish confidential documents? And if so do states have any right to compell employees to sign confidential and secrecry contracts if such staff can leak information to WikiLeaks anonymously without repercussion? Do the rights of freedom to information and expression extend as far as WikiLeaks advocate? Or is it right to limit them? Come on Monday to explore these issues and more and help us grapple with the questions that have been forced upon the World by Julian Assange.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
UCC Student Union Presidential Hustings
The race has begun! The candidates have declared. Signatures are being collected. Manifestos will be released on Monday. And to kick start the week leading up to voting on March 8th and 9th the Philosoph are hosting Presidential Hustings.
Keith Moynihan O'Brien is running again. He thinks he deserves another term in office. But what is he promising? What has he failed to do in this term that we should allow him another term to succeed at?
Ben Honan has returned from the Belfast ghettos and feels that this gives him the experience to lead the Student Union. He empathises with us because he too is a broke frustrated student. So why does that exactly make him a better candidate than Christian boy Keith or Tory Greg Higgins?
Higgins, current SU Education Officer will run if 1000 join his facebook page http://ko-kr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=243786302276&ref=mf. But does being good at cricket, being an "avid" arts student and having good tatse in cigars qualify him to lead our Union?
Make up you own mind on Monday when we take their manifestos apart and discover the depth behind the facebook pages. Everyone is welcome to Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 28th!!!
Keith Moynihan O'Brien is running again. He thinks he deserves another term in office. But what is he promising? What has he failed to do in this term that we should allow him another term to succeed at?
Ben Honan has returned from the Belfast ghettos and feels that this gives him the experience to lead the Student Union. He empathises with us because he too is a broke frustrated student. So why does that exactly make him a better candidate than Christian boy Keith or Tory Greg Higgins?
Higgins, current SU Education Officer will run if 1000 join his facebook page http://ko-kr.facebook.com/group.php?gid=243786302276&ref=mf. But does being good at cricket, being an "avid" arts student and having good tatse in cigars qualify him to lead our Union?
Make up you own mind on Monday when we take their manifestos apart and discover the depth behind the facebook pages. Everyone is welcome to Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 28th!!!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
UCC Comedy Competition
The Philosoph have teamed up with Comedy Soc to bring you the biggest and best yet UCC Comedy Competition on Monday, February 14th at 19.30 in Kane G19.
The competition is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com. Competitiors will be afforded up to 15 minutes on the stage but there is no minimum requirement. There are substantial prizes courtesy of the UCC Cummings Library Humour Bequest. The winner will receive €650 and a slot at the City Limits Comedy Club. First and second runner up will receive €450 and €250 respectively while there is also a prize for the best new comedian. So if you have never done stand-up comedy before, now is the perfect time to start. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC.
We hope everyone can make it! Entry is free but donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
The competition is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com. Competitiors will be afforded up to 15 minutes on the stage but there is no minimum requirement. There are substantial prizes courtesy of the UCC Cummings Library Humour Bequest. The winner will receive €650 and a slot at the City Limits Comedy Club. First and second runner up will receive €450 and €250 respectively while there is also a prize for the best new comedian. So if you have never done stand-up comedy before, now is the perfect time to start. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC.
We hope everyone can make it! Entry is free but donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
Friday, February 4, 2011
Upcoming Events
The Abortion Debate was a phenomenal success with great guest speakers and an oustanding and controversial floor debate. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the nights success. In teh end the motion, That This House Would Not Legalise Abortion, was defeated. Before reaching its conclusion, however, the debate explored many of the different facets of the issue in a revealing insight into this ever complex topic.
On the weekend of January 28th and 29th a delegation of judges and debaters traveled to Trinity College Dublin. Not only was the weekend immensely enjoyed by all but superb success was experienced by the Philosoph teams. Well done to Sophie Scannell, Sean Butler, Gearóid Wrixon, John Beechnoir, Kieran O'Sullivan, Becky West and Anne O'Donovan for breaking. Congratulations to the Law Society who also performed exceptionally with Jesse Harrington, Aaron Vickery and Jolene Quinn breaking to the quarter finals.
Turning to the week at hand, the Philosoph are extremely busy.
On Monday, February 7th the Philosoph are hosting their annual Charity Quiz in the New Bar at 19.30. Renouned as the Hardest Quiz on Campus this is a must for all. Test your knowledge to win some of the great prizes. However, for the less seious types there will be great deals available throughout the quiz and prizes for the best named team. Teams will be of four and cost €2 per head. So do your good deed this week and participate in the fun on Monday in the New Bar at 19.30.
On Tuesday speaker development will take place as usual at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. Development has gone very well over the last few weeks with exceptional improvement made by many. There will again be a huge pool of experienced speakers to team up with and help new speakers this week. Everyone is welcome whether you have never spoken before or just want to brush up on old skills.
This Wednesday, February 9th Alastair Campbell, Directr of Communications and Strategies for former Prime Minister Tony Blair will address the House and the E and S Society in Devere Hall at 11am. Mr. Campbell is a renouned strategist and innovative speaker. He is currently touring Ireland promoting his book The Alastair Campbell Diaries, copies of which he will be signing afterwards. The Philosoph are delighted to announce that they will be presenting Mr. Campbell with an Honorary Patronage for his contribution to the world in encouraging and opening up public discourse. Make sure to come along to see one of the most prestigious and stimulating guests UCC will have the honour of hosting this year.
On Friday, February 11th the Philosoph are sending a delegation to compete in the Galway Inter Varsity Debating Competition. Galway is considered one of the best Irish IVs of the year, the highlight being the massive social they put on after the final. Sign up is still open on facebook or if you e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
The folllowing week is UCC RnG week. The Philosoph are contributing to the week with a Comedy Competition in Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 14th. Entry is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com if you are interested. Cash prizes are up for grabs as well as a slot at the Cork City Limits Comedy Club. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC. Every year this is a seriously entertaining event so make sure you are there. Donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
The Philosoph look forward to seeing you over the course of the week. It is going to be AMAZING!!!
On the weekend of January 28th and 29th a delegation of judges and debaters traveled to Trinity College Dublin. Not only was the weekend immensely enjoyed by all but superb success was experienced by the Philosoph teams. Well done to Sophie Scannell, Sean Butler, Gearóid Wrixon, John Beechnoir, Kieran O'Sullivan, Becky West and Anne O'Donovan for breaking. Congratulations to the Law Society who also performed exceptionally with Jesse Harrington, Aaron Vickery and Jolene Quinn breaking to the quarter finals.
Turning to the week at hand, the Philosoph are extremely busy.
On Monday, February 7th the Philosoph are hosting their annual Charity Quiz in the New Bar at 19.30. Renouned as the Hardest Quiz on Campus this is a must for all. Test your knowledge to win some of the great prizes. However, for the less seious types there will be great deals available throughout the quiz and prizes for the best named team. Teams will be of four and cost €2 per head. So do your good deed this week and participate in the fun on Monday in the New Bar at 19.30.
On Tuesday speaker development will take place as usual at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. Development has gone very well over the last few weeks with exceptional improvement made by many. There will again be a huge pool of experienced speakers to team up with and help new speakers this week. Everyone is welcome whether you have never spoken before or just want to brush up on old skills.
This Wednesday, February 9th Alastair Campbell, Directr of Communications and Strategies for former Prime Minister Tony Blair will address the House and the E and S Society in Devere Hall at 11am. Mr. Campbell is a renouned strategist and innovative speaker. He is currently touring Ireland promoting his book The Alastair Campbell Diaries, copies of which he will be signing afterwards. The Philosoph are delighted to announce that they will be presenting Mr. Campbell with an Honorary Patronage for his contribution to the world in encouraging and opening up public discourse. Make sure to come along to see one of the most prestigious and stimulating guests UCC will have the honour of hosting this year.
On Friday, February 11th the Philosoph are sending a delegation to compete in the Galway Inter Varsity Debating Competition. Galway is considered one of the best Irish IVs of the year, the highlight being the massive social they put on after the final. Sign up is still open on facebook or if you e-mail Sophie at competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
The folllowing week is UCC RnG week. The Philosoph are contributing to the week with a Comedy Competition in Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday, February 14th. Entry is open to all UCC students. E-mail auditor@uccphilosoph.com if you are interested. Cash prizes are up for grabs as well as a slot at the Cork City Limits Comedy Club. There will be a panel of three judges and a guest MC. Every year this is a seriously entertaining event so make sure you are there. Donations will be taken at the door for the RnG Charities.
The Philosoph look forward to seeing you over the course of the week. It is going to be AMAZING!!!
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
ABORTION
The first House Meeting of 2011 will be on the topic of Abortion. Following the recent European Court ruling that Ireland needs to implement legislation to protect the mother's constitutional right to an abortion if her life is in danger and the subsequent call for a referendum by Mr. William Binchy this topic has been thrown into the media limelight once again. On Monday January 17th you will get the chance to have your say with the Philosoph. Profeesor Binchy himself will be joining us to tell us why he is against abortion but still thinks a referendum should be held on the issue. Senator Ronan Mullen will also be speaking in opposition to abortion. Always a controversial issue this debate should kick start a brilliant year.
There will be asocial in the SU Common Room afterwards.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. They be a welcome back treat afterwards too!
There will be asocial in the SU Common Room afterwards.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane. They be a welcome back treat afterwards too!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Roll on 2011!!!
We hope everyone has recovered from a Merry Christmas and their New Years celebrations. We are currently awaiting the return of our Worlds delegation who should be making their way to Johannesburg at the moment. They performed really well at the competition and we will be sure to fill you in on all their antics at the first House Meeting.....so make sure you are there!
The first House Meeting of 2011 will be on the topic of Abortion. Following the recent European Court ruling that Ireland needs to implement legislation to protect the mother's constitutional right to an abortion if her life is in danger and the subsequent call for a referendum by Mr. William Binchy this topic has been thrown into the media limelight once again. On Monday January 17th you will get the chance to have your say with the Philosoph. Always a controversial issue this debate should kick start a brilliant year.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane.
We are hoping to make semester two even better than semester one with many more controversial and heated debates and merry socials! Until Monday 17th, enjoy the freedom of college!!!
The first House Meeting of 2011 will be on the topic of Abortion. Following the recent European Court ruling that Ireland needs to implement legislation to protect the mother's constitutional right to an abortion if her life is in danger and the subsequent call for a referendum by Mr. William Binchy this topic has been thrown into the media limelight once again. On Monday January 17th you will get the chance to have your say with the Philosoph. Always a controversial issue this debate should kick start a brilliant year.
Speaker Development will be back on Tuesday January 18th at 19.00, meeting outside the Kane.
We are hoping to make semester two even better than semester one with many more controversial and heated debates and merry socials! Until Monday 17th, enjoy the freedom of college!!!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Christmas Season
The Mistletoe Party was a great success last night. The Grinch it was agreed is much better when there is plenty of mulled wine and Christmas goodies.
The Philosoph want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Good luck to everyone heading to Worlds in Botswana on Saint Stephens Day. Do us proud!
The Philosoph want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Good luck to everyone heading to Worlds in Botswana on Saint Stephens Day. Do us proud!
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Mistletoe Party
Well done to Sopie Scannell and Maureen Haverty who won the Internal Mace last night and so have become this years Mace Bearers. A special congratulations to Sophie who also won best speaker.
The Mistletoe Party takes place this Monday, December 13th. Following tradition the night is starting in Boole 1 with a Christmas movie and Christmas treats before moving to Sober Lane. Everyone must dress in appropriately festive outfits. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Good luck to everyone heading to Worlds on Saint Stephen's Day! And to everyone not heading to Botswana for the new year the Philosoph wish you a traditional Irish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
The Mistletoe Party takes place this Monday, December 13th. Following tradition the night is starting in Boole 1 with a Christmas movie and Christmas treats before moving to Sober Lane. Everyone must dress in appropriately festive outfits. We look forward to seeing you all there!
Good luck to everyone heading to Worlds on Saint Stephen's Day! And to everyone not heading to Botswana for the new year the Philosoph wish you a traditional Irish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Final House Meeting
The last House Meeting of the semster takes place tonight at 19.30 in the Freemasons Lodge on Tuckey Street.
The final of the Internal Mace is taking place tonight. The motion is that This House Would Allow Citizens Erase some or all of their memories assuming it is allowed and there are no ill effects. Former Supreme Court Justice and current head of the Law Reform Commission Catherine McGuinness will chair the final. Tea and coffee will be served on arrival and afterwards we are heading to An Spailpin Fanach. We are meeting at the Student Center at 18.45 to walk down, otherwise you can meet us there!
The final of the Internal Mace is taking place tonight. The motion is that This House Would Allow Citizens Erase some or all of their memories assuming it is allowed and there are no ill effects. Former Supreme Court Justice and current head of the Law Reform Commission Catherine McGuinness will chair the final. Tea and coffee will be served on arrival and afterwards we are heading to An Spailpin Fanach. We are meeting at the Student Center at 18.45 to walk down, otherwise you can meet us there!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Cork IV
The Cork Invitational and Inter Varsity Debating Competition took place over the weekend. Thursday saw the action kick off with the Invitational, a small select competition of a very high standard but with a very relaxed atmosphere. Thank you to everyone who participated and judged especially our CA Mark Collins. Well done to everyone who broke and in particular congratulations to Barbara Streisand (aka Muireann O’Dwyer and Niall Sherry) who won the competition in flamboyant style.
The IV kicked off in the Boole basement on Friday afternoon with mince pies. After debating the contentious issues surrounding banning private schools and Wikileaks, a barbeque dinner of hot dogs, burgers, salads and mulled wine awaited the competitors before they headed to the Old Bar for an intense and fiery karaoke session.
Despite the epic Friday night social everyone managed to make it pretty much on time to the waffle breakfast on Saturday morning. After blowing the power however, the breakfast was reduced to the old reliable bread and butter and the waffles were served for brunch. Throughout Saturday the pension, assassinating Korea’s Kim Jong Il and defaulting on the bailout and pulling out of the Euro, were debated and the best were separated from the rest. The best were rewarded with the opportunity to debate the legitimacy of protests and everyone was given plenty of mulled wine throughout the day to drown their sorrows. Christmas dinner was provided in the Main Rest with delicious apple crumble for desert and plenty of complimentary beverages.
Running very close to time for a debating competition (thank you competitiors for turning up on time and judges for being so efficient), the final kicked off before 21.00 in the majestic Aula Maxima. Cambridge, UCD, Leiden and Manchester got to argue about Irish sovereignty while the assembled crowd embraced the festive spirit in true Irish style and departed to Scotts nightclub with a glass of yakka in their hand. The announce was finally made after 01.00 in the morning, with Trinity taking the novice title and Leiden taking the IV win.
If you thought that was the end, it wasn’t! A house party followed, Times rounds took place in the Council Chambers on Sunday, UCC Maidens rounds are taking place all week, Friday will host the last House Meeting of the semester (Internal Mace Final in Freemasons Lodge at 19.30 with Catherine McGuinness) and the Mistletoe party on Monday December 13th kicks off with a Christmas movie at 18.30.
So to Anne the IV Convenor, congratulations. You ran a fantastic IV. To the CA, Ross Frenett and Tabmaster Stephen Goodman thank you for being so amazing all weekend. And to all competitiors and judges thank you for coming, we hope you had a great time and if you are still in Cork join us for our last House Meeting and Mistletoe party in the coming days!
The IV kicked off in the Boole basement on Friday afternoon with mince pies. After debating the contentious issues surrounding banning private schools and Wikileaks, a barbeque dinner of hot dogs, burgers, salads and mulled wine awaited the competitors before they headed to the Old Bar for an intense and fiery karaoke session.
Despite the epic Friday night social everyone managed to make it pretty much on time to the waffle breakfast on Saturday morning. After blowing the power however, the breakfast was reduced to the old reliable bread and butter and the waffles were served for brunch. Throughout Saturday the pension, assassinating Korea’s Kim Jong Il and defaulting on the bailout and pulling out of the Euro, were debated and the best were separated from the rest. The best were rewarded with the opportunity to debate the legitimacy of protests and everyone was given plenty of mulled wine throughout the day to drown their sorrows. Christmas dinner was provided in the Main Rest with delicious apple crumble for desert and plenty of complimentary beverages.
Running very close to time for a debating competition (thank you competitiors for turning up on time and judges for being so efficient), the final kicked off before 21.00 in the majestic Aula Maxima. Cambridge, UCD, Leiden and Manchester got to argue about Irish sovereignty while the assembled crowd embraced the festive spirit in true Irish style and departed to Scotts nightclub with a glass of yakka in their hand. The announce was finally made after 01.00 in the morning, with Trinity taking the novice title and Leiden taking the IV win.
If you thought that was the end, it wasn’t! A house party followed, Times rounds took place in the Council Chambers on Sunday, UCC Maidens rounds are taking place all week, Friday will host the last House Meeting of the semester (Internal Mace Final in Freemasons Lodge at 19.30 with Catherine McGuinness) and the Mistletoe party on Monday December 13th kicks off with a Christmas movie at 18.30.
So to Anne the IV Convenor, congratulations. You ran a fantastic IV. To the CA, Ross Frenett and Tabmaster Stephen Goodman thank you for being so amazing all weekend. And to all competitiors and judges thank you for coming, we hope you had a great time and if you are still in Cork join us for our last House Meeting and Mistletoe party in the coming days!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Update
Maidens starts tonight. Good luck to everyone taking part! If anyone is interested in judging any of the rounds get onto the forum or email Sophie at competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
Development is on tonight so meet outside the Kane at 19.00. In preparation for the IV it will take the format of a judging workshop. Anyone judging at the IV is urged to attend! Also possibly shooting the final IV video so lots of fun to be had!
Internal Mace preliminary rounds are on Wednesday. Keep signing up on the forum! Final will be on Friday December 10th in the Freemasons Lodge. Catherine McGuinness will be giving an address.
The Invitational is on Thursday. Seriously excited! Registration is at 13.30 in the vicinity of the Tower Rooms. Drop in at any stage during the day! Social in Sober Lane.
IV kicks off on Friday! Even more serious excitement!!! Registration is at 14.30! Call into the Boole Basement at any stage over the weekend. Karaoke social in the Old Bar Friday night and heading to Scotts on Oliver Plunkett Street on Saturday. If you want to be involved in any way email Anne at iv@uccphilosoph.com or just call into us at any stage over the weekend. Also if anyone can offer crash please do!
Lots planned for the following two weeks too. We have more Maidens rounds, the Internal Mace Final and the Mistletoe Party! Going to be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Development is on tonight so meet outside the Kane at 19.00. In preparation for the IV it will take the format of a judging workshop. Anyone judging at the IV is urged to attend! Also possibly shooting the final IV video so lots of fun to be had!
Internal Mace preliminary rounds are on Wednesday. Keep signing up on the forum! Final will be on Friday December 10th in the Freemasons Lodge. Catherine McGuinness will be giving an address.
The Invitational is on Thursday. Seriously excited! Registration is at 13.30 in the vicinity of the Tower Rooms. Drop in at any stage during the day! Social in Sober Lane.
IV kicks off on Friday! Even more serious excitement!!! Registration is at 14.30! Call into the Boole Basement at any stage over the weekend. Karaoke social in the Old Bar Friday night and heading to Scotts on Oliver Plunkett Street on Saturday. If you want to be involved in any way email Anne at iv@uccphilosoph.com or just call into us at any stage over the weekend. Also if anyone can offer crash please do!
Lots planned for the following two weeks too. We have more Maidens rounds, the Internal Mace Final and the Mistletoe Party! Going to be awesome!!!!!!!!!!!
Monday, November 29, 2010
House Meeting CANCELLED!!!!!!!
We regret to inform you that tonights House Meeting, The Week in Politics with Fergus Finlay is cancelled due to the bad weather preventing Finlay travelling from Dublin. We apologise for the inconvenience.
In happier news the last House Meeting of the year is taking place in the Freemasons Lodge on Tuckey Street on Friday December 10th with Catherine McGuinness. In the meantime the IV is happening this weekend. Call into the Boole Basement on Saturday or into the Old Bar Fridauy Night for karaoke.
In happier news the last House Meeting of the year is taking place in the Freemasons Lodge on Tuckey Street on Friday December 10th with Catherine McGuinness. In the meantime the IV is happening this weekend. Call into the Boole Basement on Saturday or into the Old Bar Fridauy Night for karaoke.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
The Week in Politics with Fergus Finlay and Senator Dan Boyle
Just to let everyone know The Week in Politics will now feature Senator Dan Boyle alongside Fergus Finlay. Be in Kane G19 at 19.30 on Monday Novemebr 29th!
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
The Week in Politics with Fergus Finlay
On Monday November 29th at 19.30 in Kane G19 the Philosoph will take a look back at the week in politics. Fergus Finlay, former Labour press secretary, adviser to Dick Spring and potential Presidential candidate will address the House on the current political crisis and recent political developments. With the IMF and EU in Dublin, a general election on the way and a budget nobody is certain will pass we hear from the man the Sunday Business Post termed "one of the great backroom operators of Irish political history, a strategist, tactician, and media briefer par excellence". There will also be an opportunity for the audience to address questions to the Labour party activist, chief executive of Barnardo's and Irish Examiner columnist or to share their views on the state of our nation.
Friday, November 19, 2010
That This House Would Reintroduce Third Level Fees
We saw riots in Dublin. Then London copied us! The USI are preparing for another march in Cork on December 1st. In the meantime the Budget looms ever closer and the EU and IMF hover. The Philosoph want to know what you think about the concept of reintroducing third level fees!
Third level education is a right, claim the opposition. We need to continue to provide free education in order to fuel our recovery with a"smart economy". On the other side we hear that the Universities, not alone the country, cannot keep going on the current level of funding. Is it a case that fees secure a better future for us all in the long term? Who is right? Who is thinking of their own interests? Who is thinking of the national interest? And who's interest are you going to act in? Join the Philosoph on Monday Novemebr 22nd at 19.30 in Kane G19 to explore these questions and more.
In proposition Dr Declan Jordan of the UCC Economics Department will address the House. A USI Officer will stand in opposition. The discussion will then be opened to the floor. Whether you want to observe or contribute it is up to you but what we will ensure is that you have a good time. With a topic so close to students hearts there will no doubt be many passionate speeches and stimulating arguments. And to top it all off we have organised free pizza in Sober Lane for afters.
FEES DEBATE : Monday Novemebr 22nd, 19.30, Kane G19
Third level education is a right, claim the opposition. We need to continue to provide free education in order to fuel our recovery with a"smart economy". On the other side we hear that the Universities, not alone the country, cannot keep going on the current level of funding. Is it a case that fees secure a better future for us all in the long term? Who is right? Who is thinking of their own interests? Who is thinking of the national interest? And who's interest are you going to act in? Join the Philosoph on Monday Novemebr 22nd at 19.30 in Kane G19 to explore these questions and more.
In proposition Dr Declan Jordan of the UCC Economics Department will address the House. A USI Officer will stand in opposition. The discussion will then be opened to the floor. Whether you want to observe or contribute it is up to you but what we will ensure is that you have a good time. With a topic so close to students hearts there will no doubt be many passionate speeches and stimulating arguments. And to top it all off we have organised free pizza in Sober Lane for afters.
FEES DEBATE : Monday Novemebr 22nd, 19.30, Kane G19
Sunday, March 14, 2010
EGM
The EGM will take place this Tuesday at 18.00 in Western Gateway Building G.01. If you would like any information on the Constitutional Amendments or would like a list of them then please e-mail our Director of Elections, John Beechinor at: competitive@uccphilosoph.com.
TTHW Reject Atheism
The Special Projects Committee will be hosting their very own debate tomorrow on the motion "TTHW Reject Atheism" Speaking at this shall be: Michael Nugent, Peter Cave, Brian Bocking and Arpad Szakolczai.
This will take place on Monday 15th of March, 19.30 in UCC Kane G19. For more info contact Marie at: firstyearrep@uccphilosoph.com
This will take place on Monday 15th of March, 19.30 in UCC Kane G19. For more info contact Marie at: firstyearrep@uccphilosoph.com
Maidens
Congratulations to Sophie Scannell for winning the UCC Maidens final, and congrats as well to Anne O' Donovan for coming in second. Commiserations to the rest of the finalists and good luck to everyone taking part in the Maidens final in Galway!
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