Irish writers are making waves in the national and international literary world. While Trinity may be the college of Wilde and Goldsmith, many students are perhaps more engaged with the works of recent graduates such as Sally Rooney and John …
Grace Farrell is the current Arts and Culture Editor of Trinity News.
On inclusion and optimism: Cecile Richards speaks to the Phil
The former President of Planned Parenthood spoke to the Phil on Tuesday about activism, opposition and the “unique moment” we’re in
In celebration of International Women’s Week, the Phil awarded Cecile Richards the Gold Medal of Honorary Patronage. Richards spoke to a crowd brought together by their shared belief in the work Richards has done and continues to do surrounding pro-choice …
The reverberations of the referendum
The campaigning has empowered a generation of Irish feminists
In 1983, the introduction of the Eighth Amendment had the support of 66.9% of the voting population. On Friday 66.4% voted to have it removed. The logic of this mirror image is compelling; there has been an inexorable evolution of …
The conundrum of chronic pain
Alongside the trials of juggling assignments, living away from home and maintaining a social life, one student outlines her experience of living with chronic pain
I am struggling to write this article for many reasons. I am very lucky to have the body I have, I recognise this privilege and am grateful every day. Regardless, I suffer from chronic pain. To be more specific: spinal …
The Irish language and the Northern Irish identity
Northern Irish students should embrace their contribution to Irishness, however complicated
My fluency in Irish is almost as woeful as Trump’s in English, but Irish has always been an important part of my life. Many of my family are native speakers and I spent most of my summers in the heart …