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!
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
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!!!!!!!!!!!
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