What is Paganism? The term is loosely defined as a polytheistic nature-worshipping religion that is the ancestral religion of the whole of humanity. From the Latin pāgānus meaning “rural”and later “civilian”, how is this belief system incorporated into student life …
A student visit to Paris, Rome and Budapest
Ella-Bleu Kiely unpacks some getaways that didn’t break the bank
As restrictions lifted, myself and my Covid cert have enjoyed a few trips abroad together. All being active city breaks, here are some of the top student-friendly and accessible cities in Europe perfect for a short trip during term times, …
Society Spotlight: Zoo Soc
Ella-Bleu Kiely speaks with Zoo Soc President Isabel Quinn on the unapologetically animal mad society
“Appreciate the greatness of animals, but also leave them alone.” This is the main message which Trinity’s own Zoological Society (Zoo Soc) wishes to communicate. Zoo Soc was founded in 1974, and has since come to describe themselves as being …
Spotlight Society: Psych Soc
Ella-Bleu Kiely speaks to Psych Soc President Charlie Conner on the society that cares for the mind
Believe it or not, not all psychologists just sit analysing people’s personal issues, and neither do members of Trinity’s Psych Soc. The term “psychology” refers to the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, but Psych Soc strives …
A round-up of Culture Night 2021 in Dublin
Ella-Bleu Kiely reflects on Dublin’s most magical Culture Night yet
Culture Night Dublin made its return on Friday, September 17 with a colourful bang, including over 200 participating venues and more than 250 in-person and online events for audiences to enjoy across the county. As what could be called the …
Putting inclusivity on our radars
Ella-Bleu Kiely talks to the Trinity Ability co_op about its Towards Inclusive Clubs and Societies Project
This Summer, the Trinity Ability co_op launched its Towards Inclusive Clubs and Societies Project. They describe themselves as an active cooperative movement led by students with disabilities towards creating radical inclusion in Trinity College Dublin. The project is funded by …
Travelling The Wild Atlantic Way the eco-friendly way
Ella-Bleu Kiely talks to Conrad Opperman about his 1500km journey
In 2019, Conrad Oppermann went camping with his father and friends and a conversation arose surrounding the capabilities of electric cars. The others said that electric cars were too expensive, had no range, and there was nowhere to charge them, …
Dublin Day Trips
Ella-Bleu Kiely explores some of the best spots in Dublin to take a trip to this summer
This past year, I have humbly taken advantage of what Dublin has to offer — in particular, its seaside. This article is a homage to Dublin’s coast and all the many food accounts on Instagram. Despite the longing you …
“Like a Daydream” – A Review of Reverie
DU Players tests the waters with a hybrid theatre festival
The events of DU Players’ Reverie festival, which ran from the 21st to the 24th of June, tastefully reflected the meaning of the word: being pleasantly lost in one’s thoughts, like a daydream. We kept finding ourselves lost in the …
A vision for a new-normal September
Ella Bleu-Kiely interviews TCDSU Ents Officer-elect Greg Arrowsmith on the role of societies in college life
When one hears Trinity Ents, it’s not uncommon to immediately think of first years in Halls and those crisp event photos with their distinctive logo in the corner, or maybe even fresh-faced students experiencing the wonders of Harcourt Street for …