Trinity Development & Alumni

Trinity Today gets the elevator pitch on the life of Alice Delahunt, CEO & Founder of SYKY, the decentralised brand that’s changing the face of fashion, worldwide. Read by Miriam Dardis

Looking to start reading more in 2024? A good place to start turning pages is the Trinity Today 2024. New Year’s reading list, featuring books written by Trinity alumni and staff. From thrillers to thought-provoking nonfiction, these works showcase the diverse talents and perspectives of your Trinity community.

Read by Miriam Dardis. Conor O'Clery remembers the Irish-American philanthropist who gave away more than $8 billion in his lifetime to education, healthcare, ageing and civil society.

Husband and wife team, wealth manager Tom Clinch, BA(1990) and ‘Celtic Woman’ Méav Ní Mhaolchatha, LLB (1993) chat about meeting on campus, building careers in the arts and finance, investing in Irish creativity, and parenting the cailín Ciúin.

Inez Duane, Trinity student and Irish national delegate to the European Dental Student Association, tells Trinity Today about the serious health condition that ended her athletics dreams and why she feels ‘incredibly lucky’ to be in Trinity.

Trinity student and rising rugby star, Ryan Baird, reflects on his journey from a competitive childhood filled with diverse sports, to earning a place in Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2023 squad while balancing his academic pursuits at Trinity.

Trinity Access introduces the Van Mesdag Summer Rowing Camps, honouring the legacy of the remarkable graduate, Olympic rower, and philanthropist Rob Van Mesdag, who passionately promoted rowing and its values of inclusivity and camaraderie.

From childhood mimicry to comedy fame, Mario Rosenstock, BA (1993) chats to fellow graduate Luke Sheehan, BA (2005) about the life of an actor, comedian and Impressionist.

Luke Fehily, BA (2021), Auditor 250th Session, reflects on the College Historical Society’s journey, its impact, and the honour of being recognised as the world’s oldest student society. Read by Aoife Brady

Ciaran Gaffney, BA (2020), the creative force behind Seanchoíche (pronounced 'SHANNA-KEY-HA'), discusses an innovative approach to Irish storytelling in the digital age with fellow graduate Luke Sheehan, BA (2005). Read by Tom Eastway

Katie Mullan's journey to the Olympics has been marked by determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in both hockey and academia, with her sights now firmly set on qualifying for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Trinity's disAbility Hub celebrates remarkable Trinity graduates who have triumphed over adversity, inspiring a transformative paradigm shift in disability support and fostering a more inclusive campus community. Read by Emer Tunney Leahy

A team of researchers, led by PhD Candidate in Trinity’s School of Natural Sciences, Haley Dolton, have unravelled the captivating mystery of basking sharks, revealing their hidden warmth, and reshaping marine biology understanding. Read by Aoife Brady

The fascinating life of Dracula author and Trinity alumnus Bram Stoker. Read by James Fleming

The ADAPT Research Centre, headquartered at the School of Computer Science and Statistics, has made significant strides in the field of artificial intelligence, elevating Trinity’s reputation as a world leader in human-centric AI. Read by James Fleming

Joe McCarthy, rugby player and Global Business student at Trinity Business School, shares his experiences of playing rugby with Trinity, Leinster and Ireland, and why tackling diversity and inclusion has always been part of his personal game plan.

Dr Amelia McConville shares her experience of navigating the complexities of interdisciplinary research which aims to broach the once paradigmatic divide between poetry studies and science. Read by Aoife Brady

Trinity's School of Social Sciences and Philosophy shares how their Grattan Programme gives influential thought leaders a platform and helps develop tomorrow's academic and policy leaders. Read by Aoife Brady

On sport 23. Read by Garima Singh

Summer is finally here – time to sit in the sun and enjoy a good book. We have picked out some of the best fiction, memoirs and design books to add to your summer reading list. Read by Miriam Dardis

Professor Andrew Murphy, 1867 Professor of English at Trinity, discusses the fascinating, and sometimes puzzling, history of the First Folio’s publication, including what paw prints and red wine stains have to do with Ireland’s only copy of the book.

Suzanne Clotworthy Marr, BA (1965), former director of the Grafton Academy of Fashion and daughter of its founder, Pauline Clotworthy, talks Dior, Ib Jorgenson, the Trinity Ball, and why her mother always embraced new trends. Read by Miriam Dardis .

Theatre producer, Pádraig Cusack tells Trinity Today about his journey from music scholar at Trinity to producing critically acclaimed theatre around the world, and why he is ‘in awe of actors’ but prefers staying behind the scenes. Read by Sally Spearman

Trinity Today speaks to International Cerebral Palsy Foundation board member and Trinity graduate Lily Collison, Natural Science (1979) about launching a Programme of Excellence to revolutionise Cerebral Palsy care as well as her journey as a mother and advocate. Read by Ciara Stagg

The recent renovation and retrofitting of the Rubrics, Trinity’s oldest building, is a model of sensitive sustainability, honouring the maxim ‘to do as much as necessary but as little as possible.’ Read by Lucas Dowling