Conor McGregor is undoubtedly the most recognisable face Ireland has produced in recent times. With an ability to split opinion like no other, he is seen by many as the poster boy for mixed martial arts (MMA) as a whole. …
Jonathon Boylan is a Deputy Sports editor of Trinity News, and a Junior Sophister Law student.
Two polar opposites who aren’t all that different: The Kavanagh brothers
Trinity Entrepreneurial Society hosted the Kavanagh brothers, both entrepreneurs with one famous for training Conor McGregor
Last night, the Trinity Entrepreneurial Society welcomed two of Ireland’s most prominent self-made success stories, the Kavanagh brothers, to a packed JM Synge lecture theatre. James has become synonymous with Irish millennials as a social media influencer and as co-owner …
The political facade has to stop
A closer look at political societies
One of the very first societies I was coerced into signing up to during Freshers’ Week was Ógra Fianna Fáil. Young, naive, impressionable, and incomprehensibly nervous, a couple of euro and my email address seemed a small price to …
What should students be listening to?
Podcasts that serve to educate, excite and enlighten that young mind of yours
The rise of the podcast is something that has been well documented. From the gripping narrative of “Serial”, to the conversational sporting analysis of “Off the Ball”, this nuanced media forum has something for everyone. A career for many, a …
England’s Alt-J visit the Phil
The eccentric three piece talk “sex, love, life and death”
Indie rock living legends Alt J took some well deserved downtime from their three sold out Olympia Theatre shows to receive a medal of Honorary Patronage from the Phil this afternoon. With a university success story that resonates with the …
Trinity’s independent music scene on the rise
Jonathon Boylan explores Trinity’s avant garde music scene, speaking with Luke Carey, Greg Tisdall, Mark Deering, and last year’s Battle of the Bands winners Cooks But We’re Chefs in the process
The Trinitones, Battle of the Bands, Trinity Ball, and every college event all have one thing in common: music. Indeed, in years gone by, Trinity’s music scene has moved from strength to strength. Not only does campus life facilitate the …
Following Fossil Free, EnviroSoc steps into an unfamiliar spotlight
EnviroSoc Chair, Izzy Jorgensen, discusses student power and recent victories for a more environmentally friendly campus
In light of the success of the Fossil Free campaign at Trinity, which led to Trinity divesting from fossil fuels on campus, environmentally friendly societies such as EnviroSoc have been thrust into an unfamiliar spotlight.
This year’s Chair is Izzy …
The Phil gets the Fünke treatment
David Cross, comedian, producer and comedian, talks stand up, politics and family.
In the midst of his “Oh Come on Tour,” renowned producer, actor, stand up, and everyone’s favourite Blue Man, David Cross took some time out of his hectic schedule to address a GMB packed with students who hold a particular …
A student’s guide to culture night
Tonight is Dublin’s annual culture night and it promises to have something for everyone
The second week of lectures is drawing to a close, and students on campus are beginning to realise that the promises they made to themselves to “work harder” and “be on top of things” this year are proving less and …
Republic of Loose reunites at Phil
The Republic of Loose reunited to discuss music, life in a band as well as their career
For the first time in ten years, the original members of one of the greatest bands Ireland has ever produced, the Republic of Loose, gathered once more to talk modern music, creative differences, growing inspirations and life as professional musicians. …