“The Real Memories are Made with your Own Friends”: Authors Tell Their Trinity Ball Tales

Drinks on the roof of the GMB, standing front row at the Pogues and lighting a stranger’s hair on fire are among the memories recalled by these Trinity graduates turned authors.
By Kelly Meehan Brown

Grabbing an Early Bird Meal Before Trinity Ball

With Trinity Ball kicking off at 9pm this year, there are great places in Dublin to grab a good-value bite before things kick off.
By Maryia Ditchkowska

The Student Movement’s Renewed Commitment to the Irish Language

USI voting to introduce a full-time, paid vice-president for the Irish language is another symbol of students renewed commitment to seeing the language flourish.
By Philip McGuiness

Irvine Welsh on Trump, Capitalism and the Rise of a Disillusioned Generation

This afternoon, the unassuming Trainspotting writer addressed students in the GMB, and reflected on issues such as Brexit and the soundtrack to the original film.
By Hiram Harrington

Trinity Lost €9.4m Last Year

Significantly lower than the €34 million deficit predicted in June 2016, the loss was negated by higher earnings and less expenditure than expected.
By Róisín Power and John Conway

Orla Gartland on the Evolution of Youtube Culture and Witnessing the Repeal Movement from Afar

Ahead of playing tomorrow's Gals Gig For Repeal, the Dublin singer-songwriter speaks about the contrasting music scenes of London and Dublin.
By Kathleen McNamee

Formally Launching Arts Block Space, Provost Praises Introduction of Spaces

New student spaces were formally launched by Provost Patrick Prendergast today, who spoke on the importance of such spaces across campus.
By Sinéad Baker

Tracing the Evolution of Trinity Ball’s Style from Nineties to Noughties

From the more traditional wide skirts and low skirts to today's cocktail dresses, the history of Trinity Ball fashion is a compelling one.
By Jack Eustace

Keane, Responding to Online Criticism, Justifies Decision to Oppose Pro-Boycott Motion

Students for Justice in Palestine said that Keane, who has supported the movement in the past, promised not to speak against the motion.
By Dominic McGrath and Sinéad Baker

The Strypes on Preparing to Have a “Good Time” with the Trinity Ball Crowd

Ahead of its Trinity Ball set tomorrow, Saoirse Ní Scanláín speaks to Peter O’Hanlon about the band’s ever-growing success
By Saoirse Ní Scanláín