Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has hired Professor Patrick Geoghegan, a Historian at Trinity College, to assist him in speechwriting, research and other issues. Prof. Geoghegan is on sabbatical in Trinity College and will be given a leave of absence to join …
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Societies announce guest speakers for upcoming year
Patti Smith, Glen Hansard, and Jeremy Paxman among confirmed guests
Former astronaut Buzz Aldrin and singer-songwriter Kesha are among the guests due to visit some of Trinity’s biggest societies this year.
Dates have been confirmed for some of the guests, with others still to be confirmed.
Among Trinity College Law …
Hist bare all with opening debate of the year
Hist welcome popular Irish comedian Katherine Lynch for ‘Free the Nipple’ debate
The Hist’s first debate of the year took place on Wednesday the 23rd of September on the motion “This House Would Free the Nipple”. The debate featured an all-female speaker line up of students and guests, including the comedian Katherine …
The Hist auditor who sparked an uprising
Theobald Wolfe Tone and the rebellion of 1798 have more than a few Trinity connections. With his 252nd birthday passing last Saturday, Liam Cowley explores the life of the enigmatic leader.
‘We have come to the holiest place in Ireland; holier to us even than the place where Patrick sleeps in Down. Patrick brought us life, but this man died for us.’ These are the words with which Patrick Pearse …
Female Hist members discuss sexism in debating: “It’s a boys’ club”
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The College Historical Society was rocked earlier this week by the publication of a document demanding an end to sexism within the society. The committee has since agreed to elect a temporary equity officer and introduce …