Donal MacNamee, a Senior Sophister English and History student from Limerick, is the sole candidate in this year’s election bid for Editor of the University Times. MacNamee has led a successful campaign so far, coming out on top in the …
Mary Hartnett is the current Managing Editor of Trinity News. She is a Senior Sophister BESS student, and a former Trinity Life Editor.
In conversation with Stampify’s CEO, Conor Leen
Stampify, a company set up by Trinity graduates, aims to replace the coffee-stamped loyalty card with a more charitable approach
Stampify is giving the humble loyalty card a remodel as it shifts the focus away from free coffees, and, instead, aims to tackle world hunger. Founded by Trinity graduate and former BESS student, Conor Leen, the non-for-profit loyalty card has …
“The fight is far from over”: Hillary Clinton discusses borders, Brexit and the White House
The former US Secretary of State sat down with Mary Robinson to discuss democracy, young people and the duality of our time
Earlier this afternoon, Hillary Rodham Clinton took to the stage of the Ed Burke Lecture Theatre to join Mary Robinson in conversation, ahead of the conferring of her honorary degree from the university.
Clinton was introduced by Trinity’s Dean of …
The Trinitones take Christmas
Trinity’s a cappella group took to the Dublin Unitarian Church for their annual Christmas performance
Following on from their successful gig in Trinity Chapel last year, the Trinitones took to the Dublin Unitarian Church last night for their annual Christmas performance, “How the ‘Tones Stole Christmas”. Dozens of people braved the biting cold weather as …
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 …
Trinitones release new song after three week Australian tour
Shot in the Australian Blue Mountains, Trinitones have released a new music video covering Bob Dylan and The Band’s I Shall Be Released
After months of fundraising and performing, at the beginning of last month the Trinitones embarked on a trip down under to Australia. This trip marked the group returning the visit by Australian a capella group, the Trinity Tiger Tones, who …
TCDSU Ents, LawSoc and DUBES join forces to kick off Freshers’ Week
TCDSU Ent’s Freshers’ Week 2017 kicked off Monday night in Dawson’s Street’s Café en Seine. TCDSU Ents, LawSoc and DUBES joined forces to present The Grand Opening, a 1920’s Great Gatsby themed night. Headline acts DJ Deece and Mix & …
Your top society picks for Freshers’ Week
Feeling overwhelmed by the vast amount of things to do this week? Look no further than our day by day guide to the best society events.
Monday:
One of the first events of Freshers’ Week kicks off at 12pm, with “Debating 101” which will take place in the Hist conversation room. Whether you’re a first year or a final year, this is your chance to know …
Brexit, Theresa May, and Ireland’s borders: Nick Clegg speaks to the Hist
The Hist host British Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg as their final speaker for the year.
Former leader of Britain’s Liberal Democrats party, Nick Clegg , visited the Hist today, April 5, where he was awarded the Gold Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Discourse. This award is presented to those who are deemed to have particularly …
Five years on: the anniversary of the Trinitones
From humble beginnings in a dingy Budapest bedroom to performing at Electric Picnic, how have the past five years been for Trinity’s all-male a capella group?
The Trinitones celebrated their fifth birthday on the evening of April 1 with the event “Trinitones Present V: The Fifth Anniversary Concert”. Selling out days in advance, generations one through six came together for an evening of a cappella music …