“Legio Patria Nostra” is the motto and bond of fraternity of the French Foreign Legion. Meaning the “Legion is our homeland,” it is a mantra the recruits go on to embody everyday of their service. There are countless stories and …
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Ireland’s hippest chapel
An inside look into “Chapel”; the newest way for Dublin’s youth to find their faith
On a dark Wednesday evening around half seven, a surge of young people swarm through the entrance of St. Mark’s Church, which sits tranquilly opposite the Science Gallery. Clutching shopping bags and waving to familiar faces, these clusters of young …
The reality of winter depression in Ireland
Why do we find the dark days so draining?
Winter depression, or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), is a form of depression that is related to the change in the seasons. It is estimated to affect one in 15 people in Ireland and for most people, SAD begins and ends …
Beware of the birds
What danger lies behind the squawks of Trinity’s gulls?
Love them or hate them, the squawking and sauntering of seagulls is familiar to most urban inhabitants and students alike: especially those who dare to eat outside. The banter of such a lunchtime session is a regular occurrence for many …
Wholesome Catholic fun
An unexpected past lies deep at the heart of one of Ireland’s primary institutes of art and progress
Located in the centre of Temple bar, the Irish Film Institute (IFI) is a centre of art and culture. While it’s central mantra is to preserve, exhibit, and educate, a surprising past lurks in its foundations. Since its start in …
Stepping from the heavens
What does humankind hope to glean from venturing to the stars?
“I know the whole world is watching now. I wish you could see what I can see. Sometimes you have to get up really high to understand how small you are… I’m going home now.”
With these words, on …
Tattoos: art of the soul
How have tattoos changed over the ages as a means of expression?
Rituals and cultures
Tattoos have long been part of important rituals and traditions in a vast variety of cultures around the globe. Amazon tribes tattooed themselves as a ritual of protection, so the dark spirits would not approach them. Some …
Gun control in the United States
Caoimhe Gordon speaks to two American students about gun control in their nation.
Another day, another shocking headline, another series of weeping families photographed to convey the sense of shock that has brought another town to a standstill in America. Another fiery statement from Trump, another erupting debate about the availability of guns, …
Head of the Union
Who is the man behind the title of Student’s Union President?
On an overcast Wednesday morning in the Arts Building, I set out to talk to Trinity’s Students’ Union President in his preparation for the March for Education. Luckily, he was not hard to find. Towering above the swarms of students …
Blood is thicker than water
Cian MacLochlainn explains the process of blood donation and its history in Ireland.
About one in four people will require a blood transfusion at some point in their lives. Over a 1,000 Irish people receive blood transfusions every week and approximately 70,000 patients will have blood transfusions by this year’s end. Constant campaigns …