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Did we need another Macbeth?

Khushi Jain discusses the new adaptation of Macbeth by Joel Coen

The question is simple and straightforward: did we need another Macbeth? The answer is slightly slippery No. And yes. Shakespeare’s predominance in English literary and drama syllabi is mostly matched by his presence in the film industry. From Kenneth

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Turner and Place: a colourful escape

Elena McCrory reviews the annual exhibition Turner & Place: Landscapes in Light and Detail, at the National Gallery

Walking into the Print Room at the National Gallery of Ireland, Francis Place’s (1647-1728) drawings are incandescent against their navy backdrop. His eclectic collection of Irish scenery is exhibited in a series of 19, from when he spent time in

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How to get your writing noticed

Ria Walls discovers how to get your writing seen as a student with the variety of publications available on campus

We are lucky to be surrounded by so many talented students at Trinity, clearly demonstrated by a wide range of societies, clubs and organisations. Within Trinity News (TN) there are copious amounts of writers who help us keep the newspaper

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RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra ignites hope for the music genre

Maisie McGregor delves into the significance of Orchestra as a traditional genre in light of the initiative by the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

On Wednesday (19th January) Catherine Martin TD, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, announced that the government has set aside an eight million euro budget for the transfer of the RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra and Choirs from

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Irish Art Archive

Finding beauty in The Everyday Fantastic

Elena McCrory discusses the curation of Anne Yeats: The Everyday Fantastic with Grace O’Boyle and Donna Rose at the National Gallery of Ireland

Running until the 6th of February 2022, Anne Yeats: The Everyday Fantastic at the National Gallery of Ireland offers its viewers a look into the whimsical world of her work, as the daughter of William Butler Yeats. Dive into her

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The top spots to bookshop in Dublin city

Elaine McHale discusses alternative bookstores to frequent in Dublin with Chapters closing its doors in the new year

It is safe to say that the recent announcement of the closure of Chapters bookstore on Parnell Street early next year has dealt a painful hand to Dublin’s bookworms, not to mention putting another dent in the city’s already fragile

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Annika Berglund, 'The patterns we make', hand-dyed merino wool, 91x91cm

Navigating emotion in the pandemic: Annika Berglund’s Interlocked opens at the Olivier Cornet Gallery

Maisie McGregor reviews the exhibition that explores the paradoxical emotional and physical experiences of Covid-19

A new exhibition has just opened at the Olivier Cornet Gallery on Great Denmark Street, showcasing the work of Swedish artist, Annika Berglund. Interlocked is a fascinating insight into Berglund’s pandemic experience, with her emotive response clearly implanted within her

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Club Nine – normalising sustainable fashion

Elena McCrory chats to David Barton, founder of the everyday sustainable clothing brand Club Nine

“Starting a business is like putting out fires” is how Technological University, Dublin (TUD) student David Barton described founding and running Club Nine, a sustainable clothing brand that uses materials like 100% organic cotton and recycled polyester. Primarily an online