Trinity Today Autumn 2023
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Ryan Baird aiming high at the Rugby World Cup
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.
Diving deep with Basking Sharks
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.
From Trinity to Transylvania
Professor Jarlath Killeen, Head of the School of English, sheds light on the life of Bram Stoker, the Trinity alumnus and author of Dracula, revealing the connections between his university days, his athletic pursuits, and the iconic vampire novel.
Chuck Feeney: The billionaire who wasn't
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.
Be Inspired
The Hist achieves Guinness World Record success
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.
The gift of the gab
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).
From Trinity players to Cailín Ciúin
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.
Mario Rosenstock makes an impression
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.
Features
Meet fourth year Dental Science student, Inez
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.
Celebrating inspirational leaders at Trinity’s disAbility Hub
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.
Katie Mullan's Olympic dreams
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.
Let's row with it
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.
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