Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s oldest university, a historic hub for scholarship, literature, and research within the University of Dublin.
Glen Hansard has died after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in Lucan, on the outskirts of Dublin, in the early hours of 29 July 2026. His management has confirmed the 56-year-olds death. Hansard has won an Academy Award for "Falling Slowly," fronted The Frames and acted in The Commitments and Once.
New genetic analysis of Chilean mummies links smallpox to European strains, providing the strongest outside-Americas connection yet and clarifying how the disease spread during colonization. Two ancient infections date to 1492–1631, suggesting European origins for the American strains.
A photographer in Brighton has captured a calm, minimalist beach scene moments before it changes with the movement of a lifeguard shelter. The shot reflects the tension between everyday leisure and the pursuit of composed, peaceful imagery, with the photographer using mobile editing to enhance colours.
Katie Taylor is set to bid farewell to boxing in a final, high-stakes title bout in Dublin, aiming to become a three‑time undisputed world champion against Flora Pili. The 40‑year‑old Olympic gold medallist faces a young, undefeated challenger in an 80,000‑seat sell‑out at Croke Park, with the event marketed as one of Ireland’s greatest sporting nights.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Ireland for a two-day trip that includes meetings with Irish leaders and a stop at his Doonbeg resort to watch the Irish Open. Protests are planned, security is unprecedented, and Dublin’s Phoenix Park will host high-level talks amid a tense political and economic backdrop.
During a two-day visit to Ireland this weekend President Donald Trump has said he would "love to see" a united Ireland and called reunification "going to happen eventually." His remarks have prompted rebuttals from UK and unionist politicians, sparked protests in Dublin and renewed debate over the Good Friday Agreement's border-poll provisions.