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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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It is believed that 3 artists created the Book of Kells and art historians and archaeologists have identified them as the ‘Portrait Painter’, the ‘Illustrator’ and the ‘Goldsmith’. The Portrait Painter was responsible for stunning portraits of Christ, Matthew and John. In folio 32v, seated on a low-backed throne, Christ holds a red-covered Gospel book. […]
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Easter is a special time of the year to marvel at the Book of Kells, since it is full of intricate symbolism referencing the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Animals play a big part in this symbolism, with Christ’s resurrection and immortality being referenced through intricate illustrations of lions, snakes and peacocks. In folio 2v, Jesus […]
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Evidence suggests that there were never any snakes in post-glacial Ireland, however snakes appear prominently throughout ancient Irish mythology. One of the most famous stories about St. Patrick, is that he is responsible for banishing all the snakes in Ireland. Legend has it that he chased them into the sea after they attacked him during […]
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