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Dublin’s Literary Heritage: Writers, places and stories explored on foot

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Dublin as a Literary City Dublin’s literary heritage is defined by leading figures and Trinity College Dublin graduates such as James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, Samuel Beckett, and pioneering female writers like Eavan Boland, Sally Rooney and Anne Enright. Many of the manuscripts, archives and  collections of these world-renowned writers are preserved in the […]
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Irish designed Mother’s Day gifts Thoughtful keepsakes from Trinity College Dublin

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Mother’s Day is a moment to celebrate and honour mothers or mother figures in our lives. It’s our way of showing gratitude for all they do for us. For some, it’s an opportunity to say thank you with something personal and to show appreciation with something special. If you’re shopping for Mother’s Day, at Trinity […]
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Springtime in Dublin: walking tours and seasonal strolls

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As we bid farewell to the almost incessant rain of January and February, we look forward to springtime in Dublin. As the city emerges from winter and snowdrops, and daffodils peak their heads through the ground, the grounds of Trinity College Dublin offer an oasis of light, colour and greenery in the heart of the […]
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Trinity Summer Series 2026: The Lineup and Everything You Need to Know

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Trinity Summer Series stage

A highlight of Ireland’s annual gig calendar, Trinity Summer Series brings a mix of local heroes and global stars to the heart of Dublin city. Hosted in the historic grounds of Trinity College Dublin, the shows combine the energy of a summer festival with the convenience of a central city location. The 2026 edition has […]
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Best Dublin Accommodation for Concerts in 2026 | Stay in the City Centre

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Three members of Take Take in military style jackets

Dublin’s live music calendar for 2026 is packed with unmissable performances – from global pop icons to rock legends and rising Irish stars. Whether you’re travelling for a concert or turning it into a weekend escape, Trinity College Dublin’s central summer accommodation is the perfect base. You’ll be steps from major venues, public transport, and […]
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Irish Designed Christmas Gifts Inspired by Trinity

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Snow falling over Trinity College Dublin

This year, the Trinity Christmas Collection brings the history of Trinity to life, presenting Irish designed Christmas gifts shaped by heritage, inspired by architecture, and connected to the stories of the spectacular city centre campus. Irish Designed Christmas Decorations & Keepsakes Trinity’s collection of Irish designed Christmas decorations brings together a sense of memory with […]
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Historical Walking Tours of Dublin: Discover the City’s Hidden Stories

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A picture of Trinity College campus with a sunrise backdrop of purple, pink, orange and yellow

Founded in 1592, Trinity College Dublin has witnessed more than four centuries of Ireland’s history. Its cobblestones have been walked by changemakers, writers, scientists and statespeople. Today, its stories and legacy live on in its wonderful teams,  architectural buildings, stunning city centre campus and historic traditions. The Trinity Trails walking tour is the official guided […]
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Discover the magic of Winter in Dublin at Trinity College Dublin

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A Trinity guide with three tourists walking through Front Square during the historical walking tour of Trinity College.

Save €7.50 with the Winter in Dublin Trinity Trails and Book of Kells Experience bundle. Recently named Europe’s Leading Academic Tourist Attraction at the World Travel Awards 2025. This winter, Trinity College Dublin invites visitors to step into history with a special seasonal bundle as part of the Winter in Dublin celebrations: a Trinity Trails […]
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Trinity College Crowned Europe’s Leading Academic Tourist Attraction at World Travel Awards

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Home to Ireland’s greatest cultural treasure, the Book of Kells, and Trinity Trails guided walking tours, Trinity College Dublin was celebrated for delivering world class visitor experiences in its historic city-centre campus. 22 October 2025 – Trinity College Dublin has been named Europe’s Leading Academic Tourist Attraction at the prestigious World Travel Awards, cementing its […]
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Animal symbolism in the Book of Kells

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This year, the Book of Kells Creative Competition invites contestants to share art and writing that evoke the beautiful colours featured in the Book of Kells, the 9th century masterpiece renowned for its rich, colourful symbolism. Let’s learn more about the animal symbolism behind the famous book: The Book of Kells, housed in the Old Library […]
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The Book of Kells’ colourful past: whites, pinks and purples

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The Book of Kells is so exquisitely painted that for centuries people have wondered about the source of its vibrant and varied colour palette. Alongside the indigo and azure blue we talked about in our last blog, the colours white, purple and pink also feature heavily in the famous book.  Today, people often consider the […]
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The Book of Kells: awash with a sea of blues

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Close up of a blue peacock in the Book of Kells

Paintings in manuscripts, protected for centuries in bound volumes, are the best-preserved examples of how medieval colours were used. The Book of Kells is one such example, its pages featuring intricate illuminations in shades of blue, white, red, pink, green and yellow. One of the book’s most prominent colours is blue, which features on nearly […]
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