With the new term in College come new plans and ambitions for the staff of the Trinity Journal of Literary Translation (JoLT). Editor-in-chief Anastasia Fedosova and her skilled team now turn their attention to the legacy of the publication, as …
Arts & Culture
McDonagh’s latest Paddy Western sweeping the Globes
Libby Marchant dissects the results of this year’s Golden Globes Awards
Another year, another Golden Globes, famously relegated to be the little brother of the All-Important Oscars. The awards are inherently political, from non-English language movies only getting one category — as if they are all the same — to the …
LGBT+ TV and films to look forward to in 2023
Leah Kelly runs us through the media that defined 2022, and what the new year has in store
2022 was a very mixed year for LGBT+ media. Our screens saw many new and fresh queer stories; featuring sapphic vampires, gay pirates and gay baseball players, as well as your average coming-of-age love stories like Heartstopper. Unfortunately, there were …
A Dublin Theatre Guide
Ella-Bleu Kiely details what’s on stage this season in Dublin city
Dublin city is a melting pot for dramatic performances along with theatres rich in heritage. Here’s a guide on what’s gracing the stage this season in the city (visit the theatre’s websites for information on ISL performances):
Bord Gáis Energy …
A hidden gem of Irish culture at the heart of Monaco
Anastasia Fedosova speaks with Trinity Alum Paula Farquharson, director of the Princess Grace Irish Library
Situated on the Rock of Monaco, near the Prince’s Palace, the Princess Grace Irish Library (PGIL) is a hidden gem of Irish culture. The library was established in 1984 by Prince Rainier III of Monaco in memory of his wife …
Has cultural awareness really increased in 2022?
Paurush Kumar examines how the film industry has approached culture in recent years – and whether there is hope for the future
Movies are one of the most influential media in modern-day entertainment. They can amuse us, but at the same time, educate us. They can be thought-provoking. But most importantly, they can evoke emotions like compassion.
Our culture – our beliefs, …
Irish dancing: The triquetra of sport, art and Irish culture
Fern Kelly-Landry interviews Trinity student and professional Irish dancer Anthony O’Connor about his experience with the world of Irish dancing
Irish dancing plays a principal role in modern and historical Irish culture. Many Irish people have either been directly involved in Irish dancing or know someone who has, but what starts as a rite of passage for Irish children rarely …
Conversations on the fertility of an artistic landscape
Ciana Meyers chats with creatives Éilís Ní Chinnéide and Eilín Ní Bheaglaoich about their rich musical histories
Eilín Ní Bheaglaoich’s albums include Míle Dath: A Cloak of Many Colours and Béilín Meala, with her musical interests resting in the classical music tradition meeting the Irish traditional one. She is a published author of poems and short stories, …
Unravelling the journey of chunky yarn
Matthew James Hodgson discusses the growing trend of chunky wool knitting
If you have ever been to a fabric store or a hobby website, you will have noticed the vast array of yarn and wool varieties. In particular, you will have noticed what knitting hobbyists call chunky, a term loosely and …
Community and connection at Dublin Art Book Festival 2022
Ciara Chan examines the events held at this year’s Dublin Art Book Festival, which has as its theme A Caring Matter
This year marks the 12th anniversary of the Dublin Art Book Festival (DABF). Advertised as Ireland’s only art book fair and held at Temple Bar Gallery + Studios from November 24 to December 4, this is not an event to …