About Us

The University Observer is UCD's largest student newspaper and UCD's newspaper of record. Founded in 1994 by Dara O'Briain and Pat Leahy, it celebrated it's 30th anniversary in 2024.

Former editors include Gavan Reilly, Samantha Libreri, Daniel McConnell and Killian Woods. You can read more about our former editors' time in the University Observer in the alumni corner

The University Observer is published online and in print every 4 weeks, and distributed around UCD campus. Inside every issue you will find OTwo, the Observer's arts and culture supplement. 

As one of Ireland's leading student newspapers, the University Observer continually welcomes new contributers and talented student journalists. 

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