Amid the outbreak of riots in Dublin city centre, House 6 in Front Square, where the Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) will remain open for students who are unable to get home safely.
In a statement, Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU) said: “Please steer clear of the area and look out for each other.”
In an Instagram story reposted by the official TCDSU account, Ethnic Minorities Officer Hamza Bana said: “I strongly advise against going into town the next few days, ESPECIALLY over the weekend as there might be a chance for the far right to mobilise again.”
He continued: “If any students are stuck in town, contact the TCDSU as House 6 is open for anyone who is unsafe.”
The College Historical Society (the Hist) echoed the TCDSU’s statements in an Instagram story of their own, saying: “The GMB is open and anyone who would like to is welcome to come into Hist Convo to stay safe and warm for the next few hours.”
During the protests, a double-decker bus, a Luas and a Garda car were set on fire near the O’Connell Bridge.
All Red and Green Line Luas services have been suspended.
In a statement, College said: “Because of the disturbances in Dublin city centre, Gardai have instructed Trinity College Dublin to close all gates. Kinsella Hall, GMB and 1937 Reading Room remain open to keep students safe. Please stay safe. We will provide updates as we can.”
A later email issued to all staff students read: “We are still monitoring the situation of the disturbances in Dublin city centre. Trinity’s gates remained closed at the moment.” College thanked students for their patients.”
The email continued: “We are preparing for students and staff to remain on campus overnight if the need arises. Temporary bedding is being organised.”
“Please note that students will not be negatively impacted if they are delayed arriving to lectures tomorrow as a result of this evening’s events.”
On the morning of Friday, November 24th, College confirmed that it would remain open as normal and that graduation ceremonies would go ahead as planned.
