The orchestra of Trinity College Dublin travelled internationally to start second term with a musical flourish. They flew to Glasgow, a city known for its robust musical heritage – one that incites ongoing celebration. In collaboration with The University of …
Arts & Culture
Back to Bestseller
Ciara Chan spotlights why you should wine, dine and enjoy a night of theatre at Bestseller on Dawson Street
Chances are if you frequent the Arts Block, you’re more than familiar with Bestseller, Dawson Street’s cosiest coffee shop. But did you know that the dimly lit seating area also doubles as a wine bar and dinner theatre in the …
100 years in Marrakech
Orla Ring describes what makes the Moroccan city “a gem of Northern Africa”
When deciding where one wants to spend a long weekend or their precious summer holiday time, they want to be wowed. They want to indulge in rich and flavourful food, take in beautiful scenery or architecture, and experience a plethora …
No, it’s not just a phase – Moontalk plays Whelan’s upstairs
Diana Stokes recalls the January performance of Trinity band Moontalk
On a clear and calm night at the end of January, there was music to be heard: a rare single band gig in Whelan’s upstairs! Moontalk, one of our very own local Trinity bands, took the stage by storm with …
Éigse: féile liteartha Choláiste na Trionóide – na buaicphointí
Déantar achoimre ar imeachtaí Sheachtain na hÉigse a bhí á cheiliúradh i mí Feabhra
Ó 12ú – 16ú Feabhra, ghlac pobal na hollscoile páirt sa cheiliúradh bhliaintiúil Seachtain na hÉigse. Is féile liteartha í Seachtain na hÉigse, féile ina baintear taitneamh as litríocht agus ealaín na Gaeilge. Cuirfear gach saghas imeacht ós ár gcomhair, …
Through the looking glass
Molly Robinson frames the currently trending scene of Irish stained glass art
Ireland’s stained-glass windows are enjoying renewed appreciation in this wintry gloom. With a string of recent acquisitions and exhibitions in heritage institutions nationwide, interest in stained glass is alive and well.
Where did this begin? The National Gallery of Ireland …
Rock and roll with lipstick on
Kasia Holowka reviews the David Bowie Festival Dance to the Underground night event at Fibber Magees
Let’s dance. The David Bowie Festival returned to Dublin for a ninth year, this time celebrating the 50th anniversary of Bowie’s album Diamond Dogs. The February 7-11 programme was stacked with various special events celebrating the legacy of the …
100 years in Ronda
Ronda provides the perfect escape from the city to a quiet town rich with history
Cheap drinks. Coastal party towns. Crazy party islands. The perfect destination for a lad’s holiday. Spain has a reputation and Ryanair will fly you right into its biggest party hubs. But what if you’re craving a chill Spanish holiday absolved …
The Arts in a Changing World
What we need from the arts in the modern era with Icarus editor Eloise Rodger
When the pandemic struck in 2020, worldwide panic and confusion ensued. Entire human systems ground to a halt as bans were placed on travel, work and face-to-face interaction. International health organisations issued pamphlets and instructions intended to curb the spread …
Metaphors in Motion at Trinity Fashion Show 24
Trinity Fashion Society’s show last Friday, ‘Primavera: Changing of the seasons’ captured the personal growth inherent to College life
Spring is on the horizon; change is on the way. Soon, we will be able to shrug off our cosy jumpers and flaunt some skin. Trinity’s Fashion Society took this season of change as thematic inspiration for this year’s annual …