Resonance – Éle Ní Chonbhuí 3.5 out of 5 Chloe Commins’ beautiful exploration of life growing up CODA (child of a deaf adult) is as mesmerising as it is meaningful. In this multifaceted theatre piece she combines aerial artistry, … Continue reading Tn2’s Recap of the Fringe
Photo by Alina Kovalchuk on Unsplash. On the first of September I arrived in Paris on my own, ready to start a new chapter. As soon as I got to sit down in my room after a morning of travel, … Continue reading Relationships on erasmus How Erasmus changed my views on relationships.
The other day, an Erasmus student in one of my seminars was gushing about Ireland. She was telling us how beautiful it is, how much there is to do and see and how nice a place it must be to … Continue reading Learning to love our home again: An Irish Travel Guide for Irish People
Photography by Peggy MacHale. Back in foggy January, I decided I was going to be an au pair this summer. And, after too many hours labouring over a bilingual, hyperbolic, and regrettably sycophantic account of my will to care for … Continue reading Summers of Silence Au pairing, isolation, and your relationship with yourself when you’re away from your relationships
Originally appeared in print, April 2022. As we have learned over the past three years, outdoor social events are the new nightclub when it comes to social gatherings. There is no better way to enjoy the summer than a garden … Continue reading Planning the Perfect Summer Party This is your guide to creating the perfect party this summer.
Originally Published in Print, April 2022. The borders are now open, and so are the pubs. With no better time than the present, this January saw over 600 Trinity students voyage to the Alps for what some would describe … Continue reading Ski Trip 2022: The Trinners’ Trek to Avoriaz
Originally Published in Print, April 2022. Life when you’re 20 is an absolute rollercoaster. It’s all about constant change, flux, newness. Discovering boundaries, dreams, plans of changing the world, and eventually – hopefully – figuring out your place in … Continue reading Why Erasmus isn’t What I Expected it to be – and Why it Might be Even Better
Originally Published in Print, April 2022 One of the hardest things about being an international student is the sheer amount of new things to discover, whether in your studies or your social life. Starting at Trinity College Dublin was … Continue reading Cities Across the Sea: A Comparison of Dublin and New York
Originally Published in Print April 2022, at time of Chapters’ closure. Art by Emily Stevenson When I was younger and had an opportunity to go into Dublin for the day, it was rare for me to pass by Parnell … Continue reading The Last Chapter: The Closure of Chapters Bookstore
How different our lives were two years ago, when we could just book a Ryanair flight like it was nothing, our only concern being to check our passports were still in date. It’s mad to think that we would stay … Continue reading The Last Good Travelling Month: Travel in a Time before Covid
Originally Published in Print December 2021 Bermuda, an archipelago of seven islands located in the Sargasso Sea; in other words, a tropical heaven with lush greenery spiralling the island and crystal clear waters. Infamously known for its mysterious triangle, Bermuda … Continue reading Why Bermuda Should Be on Your Bucket List!
Originally published in print, December 2021 Art by Linde Vergeylen. The simplicity of childhood is one of the most wonderful things in this world. When I look back on my younger years, it seems almost impossible that I had … Continue reading Childhood Nostalgia: My Grandparents’ House