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A look through Trinity's digital collections: an artistic history of St. Brigid

St Brigid’s Day, often referred to by its pre-Christian name Imbolc, is celebrated on the 1st of February and heralds the start of spring in Ireland.

30 Jan 2026

Arts|Culture

Celebrations to mark 250 years of modern languages at Trinity

A series of events will be held throughout the year to commemorate this historic initiative. The ‘Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026)’ programme will showcase the important work of the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies and promote the cause of modern language education on the island of Ireland.

30 Jan 2026

Arts|Community|Culture|Research

School of Hibernia Goes to Rome

Devised by the art collective Na Cailleacha and staged in collaboration with Trinity’s History of Art and Architecture Department, the image is entitled The School of Hibernia (after Raphael).

29 Jan 2026

Arts|Culture|Research

Seolann dream scannánaíochta as Coláiste na Tríonóide an chéad scannán riamh a rinneadh sa tSean-Suiméiris

Is féidir an scannán a fheiceáil ar YouTube le fotheidil i 25+ teanga, Gaeilge, Araibis, Mandairínis agus Seoirsis san áireamh

4 Dec 2025

Arts|Culture|Research

Trinity awards posthumous degree to writer Christy Nolan

This unique award comes in the year of the 25th anniversary of Trinity’s disAbility service, and celebrates the fact that Christy, despite immense physical barriers, found a community in Trinity that recognised his potential and his voice.

27 Nov 2025

Arts|Community|Society

Trinity’s Bookmarks programme celebrates creativity and inclusion with Ballyfermot Traveller Action Project

This partnership forms part of the PATH 5 initiative supporting Traveller and Roma communities, with outreach activities carried out in collaboration between Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin and Royal College of Surgeons Ireland.

24 Nov 2025

Arts|Community|Society

Ferdia Lennon awarded 2025 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature

The €10,000 Rooney Prize, administered by the Trinity Oscar Wilde Centre for Creative Writing in the School of English, celebrates an outstanding body of work by an emerging Irish writer under 40 years of age.

10 Nov 2025

Arts|Awards and Funding|Culture

€4.3m Erasmus Mundus Grant awarded for new international Master’s in Applied Drama and Arts Education

Carmel O’Sullivan and the School of Education help secure the first ever Erasmus Mundus in applied drama and arts education in Europe.

20 Oct 2025

Arts|Culture|Research

"It changed my life”: 90-year-old former Trinity English student recalls university in the 1950s

“It changed my life at that age. I went there straight from a very strict English boarding school so the freedom was just wonderful. We just talked and talked and talked.”

20 Oct 2025

Arts|Community

TILDA Connecting Generations Student Awards 2025

The awards event brought together students, staff, and guests from across Trinity’s schools and disciplines to explore the theme of ageing and connection through writing, film, and art.

16 Oct 2025