Women In Translation Month Is Over But These Are The Books We Think You Should Read All year round TN2's WIT recommendations

With the summer reaching its close, August is a month that calls for personal reflection, yet it is also a time to reflect on your reading habits through #WomeninTranslation Month. Women in Translation Month, commonly abbreviated to #WITMonth, is an … Continue reading Women In Translation Month Is Over But These Are The Books We Think You Should Read All year round TN2’s WIT recommendations

Alright Our; A Review of Youth by Kevin Curran An engrossing depiction of contemporary Balbriggan and a new generation of Irish young people.

Youth throws us into the lives of four teenagers for a brief but tumultuous couple months as they try to navigate their way through adolescence. Angel and Princess are both nearing the end of their secondary school days; Angel must … Continue reading Alright Our; A Review of Youth by Kevin Curran An engrossing depiction of contemporary Balbriggan and a new generation of Irish young people.

Maurice: Forster’s Trailblazing Portrait of Homosexuality Ciara breaks down the iconic Original Gay Novel

 Are you wondering what to read this Pride Month? Have you already read every trending BookTok recommendation from The Song of Achilles to Call Me By Your Name? Are you looking for something to fill the void these novels have … Continue reading Maurice: Forster’s Trailblazing Portrait of Homosexuality Ciara breaks down the iconic Original Gay Novel

The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the launch of a new journal of poetry, prose and visual art – The Storms Volume 2. It was hosted in Swords Castle, which might just be one of the most beautiful and underappreciated spots in Dublin. Writers from around the country, as well as from the UK, read out their poetry and prose. The whole atmosphere was really friendly and welcoming. You could tell that everyone was really pleased to be there and that they all felt very honoured. I was really grateful to be given a copy … Continue reading The Storms Vol 2 Poetry and prose post-pandemic

A black and white photography of Seán Hewitt (a young white man with short hair in a dark jacket. The background is blurred.

“I Left the Real World Behind a Little Bit”: An Interview with Seán Hewitt Award-winning author, poet, and professor Seán Hewitt discusses desire, history, and his forthcoming projects.

When I began my English degree in 2019, Seán Hewitt was known as the well-dressed professor with a beautifully curated Instagram. Today, he’s an internationally renowned author and poet, with countless literary awards under his (ever-fashionable) belt. Despite having haunted … Continue reading “I Left the Real World Behind a Little Bit”: An Interview with Seán Hewitt Award-winning author, poet, and professor Seán Hewitt discusses desire, history, and his forthcoming projects.

Dark grey background with the Unique logo on the left (eight green squares making up a larger square, and a ninth purple square breaking away from the green squares). Text reads: Unique. A Disabled Perspective. An exhibition showcasing the work of disabled Trinity students, by Ability co_op.

Unique Perspectives on Poetry and Art Selected works from Unique: A Disabled Perspective exhibition

On 28th November, Trinity Ability co_op launched our second annual art show, titled Unique: A Disabled Perspective. This exhibition ran through Disability Awareness Week, and featured work by disabled artists and poets from across Trinity, Marino and TCPID (Trinity Centre … Continue reading Unique Perspectives on Poetry and Art Selected works from Unique: A Disabled Perspective exhibition

‘When I’m on the Train I’ll Still be Reading’ An Interview with the Dylan Thomas Prize Long-Listed Author, Sara Baume

Photo by Kenneth O’Halloran. I spoke to Sara Baume via Zoom during my lunch break on a Friday in mid February. It was the first sunny day in a while and just mild enough for the air to have that … Continue reading ‘When I’m on the Train I’ll Still be Reading’ An Interview with the Dylan Thomas Prize Long-Listed Author, Sara Baume

A classical painting depicts a woman writing in her diary.

Is Re-Reading Your Diary Ever a Good Idea? Diary-writing gets us bogged down in the minutiae of a moment, so the process of re-reading can provide some much needed critical perspective. It’s also embarrassing.

Writing a diary requires being ever so slightly narcissistic. It also requires a tendency to overthink – the compulsion to relive and record your life and the lives around you. Re-reading your old diary entries, though, is taking it up … Continue reading Is Re-Reading Your Diary Ever a Good Idea? Diary-writing gets us bogged down in the minutiae of a moment, so the process of re-reading can provide some much needed critical perspective. It’s also embarrassing.