Author John Grogan at TCD (Photo credit: Fergal Phillips)

“Marley and Me” author John Grogan // interview " The last element is to live. You’ve got to live a life and not stay in a sheltered existence or try to be a writer of great topics when you haven’t experienced life."

John Grogan spent over 20 years as an investigative journalist and columnist, most recently with The Philadelphia Inquirer. His first book, Marley and Me, was a New York Times bestseller with six million copies sold and has since been translated … Continue reading “Marley and Me” author John Grogan // interview ” The last element is to live. You’ve got to live a life and not stay in a sheltered existence or try to be a writer of great topics when you haven’t experienced life.”

Scene + Heard – OXBO Interview Amyrose Forder interviews the Trinity alums behind OXBO Theatre

OXBO is brought to you by TCD alumni Lisa Nally and Jennifer Aust. They’re making shows they want to make with people they want to work with. They want you to enjoy yourself. It’s a little sexy, a little weird, … Continue reading Scene + Heard – OXBO Interview Amyrose Forder interviews the Trinity alums behind OXBO Theatre

Livin’ La Vegan Loca An interview with Will Stapleton, Chair of DU Vegan Society

We’re sitting in one of those dingy seminar rooms on the fourth floor of Trinity’s Brutalist Arts Block. It’s early on Monday morning but Will Stapleton, third year Psychology and English student and chair of DU Vegan Society, looks fresh … Continue reading Livin’ La Vegan Loca An interview with Will Stapleton, Chair of DU Vegan Society

Prime Cut Productions presents East Belfast Boy & Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful

Larissa Brigatti catches up with the playwrights Fintan Brady and John Patrick Higgins and the director Emma Jordan ahead of Project Arts Centre opening. Prime Cut Productions, under the artistic direction of Emma Jordan, has announced the one-man shows double … Continue reading Prime Cut Productions presents East Belfast Boy & Every Day I Wake Up Hopeful

An Interview with Tom Walker Our music editor speaks to Tom about Brit nominations, songwriting and musical influences.

Tom Walker, who played Trinity Ball last April (2018), has recently been nominated for a Brit Award. His track ‘Leave a Light On’ in particular reached global success, and is loved by many. Ahead of his tour and debut album … Continue reading An Interview with Tom Walker Our music editor speaks to Tom about Brit nominations, songwriting and musical influences.

An Interview with Freya Ridings Our music editor gets the chance to chat to Ridings ahead of her debut album.

Freya Ridings is a talented artist, who was shot into the stratosphere when her single ‘Lost Without You’ was featured on Love Island, subsequently reaching and remaining on the charts for weeks. Her debut album is due to be released … Continue reading An Interview with Freya Ridings Our music editor gets the chance to chat to Ridings ahead of her debut album.

‘Come From Away’ with David Shannon Larissa Brigatti catches up with the Irish Actor ahead of the Abbey Theatre opening

Come from Away is a new musical by Irene Sankoff and David Hein which has been a great success across North America and is now hitting the Abbey Theatre. It is based on the true story of 7,000 stranded passengers … Continue reading ‘Come From Away’ with David Shannon Larissa Brigatti catches up with the Irish Actor ahead of the Abbey Theatre opening

Aislinn Logan in Interview A conversation on influences, inspiration and modern-day pressure

This summer, Aislinn Logan entered the game with her three singles ‘Spree’, ‘Fair Game’ and her newest bop ‘Wait On Me’. Electronic sounds and captivating melodies shape her music, which fits right into the Zeitgeist, dealing with tales of human … Continue reading Aislinn Logan in Interview A conversation on influences, inspiration and modern-day pressure

Eggshells by Caitriona Lally US Edition

Caitriona Lally, ‘Eggshells’ and the 2018 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature Caitriona Lally talks about the art and craft of writing, maps and her debut novels 'Eggshells'

What’s The Rooney Prize for Irish Literature? It’s a prestigious award given annually to an emerging Irish writer. Trinity College and the former US Ambassador to Ireland, the late Dr. Daniel Rooney are responsible for the prize. Previous winners include: … Continue reading Caitriona Lally, ‘Eggshells’ and the 2018 Rooney Prize for Irish Literature Caitriona Lally talks about the art and craft of writing, maps and her debut novels ‘Eggshells’

An Interview with Oli of MARSICANS Our music editor speaks to Oli of MARSICANS about songwriting, a summer of festivals, and their new single ‘Suburbs’

MARSICANS are a Leeds-born indie band known for their northern humour, catchy songs and onstage energy. Following their recent shows in Ireland, I got the chance to talk to guitarist and vocalist, Oli Jameson, about songwriting, festival season, and their … Continue reading An Interview with Oli of MARSICANS Our music editor speaks to Oli of MARSICANS about songwriting, a summer of festivals, and their new single ‘Suburbs’