It is difficult to celebrate eating Palestinian food in Dublin knowing that the Isreali army is purposefully blocking food from entering Gaza. It is important to remember that no famine has ever occurred in a sovereign country. As a way …
Irish food culture — put on the back burner
What’s authentic, what’s lost, and what’s next?
We have no shortage of food culture in this country, with magnificent chefs and a post-Celtic Tiger craving for taking pleasure in what we eat. But what is Irish food? When a foreign friend comes to town, do you find …
“We’re not in trouble”
Trinity News speaks to students and staff about current students’ ability to read
At the start of this month, The Atlantic published an article titled “The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books”. The writer interviewed various English Literature professors at Columbia University about a new trend among students; they can’t read long …
Being a Vegetarian Foodie in Dublin
Libby Marchant discusses the difficulties of being a vegetarian food critic in Dublin
When I told my parents and relatives that I was going to be a Food and Drink editor for Trinity News, they were confused. They didn’t realise it was possible to be a food writer and critic as well as …
Chicken Review
Libby Marchant reviews Eva O’Connor’s poultry puns in Chicken
Perhaps the only thing I enjoy more than a pun is when it’s made by a talking animal. Needless to say, I had a ball at Chicken … a chicken-ball? However, an important disclaimer should be made in the show’s …
Television
Libby Marchant reviews SexyTadgh’s production Television as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival 2024
The very first thing that I notice as I settle myself in a darkened room of Project Arts Centre is that there is a very new baby sleeping in their mother’s arms right in front of me. Classical music is …
The perfect BRAT cocktail for each BRAT song
Trying to have a BRAT summer on a budget? Fear not, here is the perfect cocktail and recipe for each BRAT song!
Quick note: the measurements for all the cocktails result in 1 serving unless stated otherwise.
- “360”: Tequila Sunrise
This one is for the girlies who are still reminiscing about the Workman’s five euro cocktails. Packed with sugar and tequila, this …
An Interview with Senator David Norris
Senator David Norris speaks to Trinity News about his time in Trinity, the lessons he’s learned while fighting for the LGBTQ+ community, and what he plans to do after retiring
When David Norris answered the door of his beautifully renovated Georgian Home on North Great George’s Street, he was impeccably dressed, and with a warm greeting, offered up a cigarette. His house was like a time capsule, bringing all those …
An Inside Look at the Personal Costs of Climate Change
Trinity News speaks to Trinity Students from California and Italy about the effects that climate change has had on their lives.
Recently, there has been a surge in consumer and aesthetic interest in climate change. With Instagram reels telling people the trendiest charity shops they can go to and popular fast food chains offering vegan burgers, it can be hard to …
Is it possible to maintain your independence in a cohabiting couple?
Libby Marchant shares her experience of living with her boyfriend during college
Leo is my best friend. He makes the best cups of tea, has the comfiest hoodies and dances like an absolute lunatic. We were 19 when we moved in with each other — and we hadn’t even had dinner together …