 Trinity College, Dublin Location
College Street, Dublin
History
Trinity College Dublin is regarded as Ireland 's most distinguished university. It has an academic tradition spanning many centuries.
It was founded by Elizabeth I in 1592 in an attempt to stop students going to the continent and getting revolutionary ideas or being influenced by the Pope in Rome. For centuries the college was the centre of Protestant religion and Catholics couldn't join unless they accepted the Protestant faith. Catholics also had to get special permission from the bishop to attend the college or else face the possibility of excommunication. These restrictions were not completely lifted until 1970 and the fact that 70% of the students today are Catholic shows the turn around that has occurred in the last 30 years.
 Pomodoro sculpture at the Berkeley library, Trinity College
The Berkeley Library is the library most used by students today. One of the few modern buildings in Trinity, it was built in 1967 and is named after George Berkeley, who studied in Trinity at the age of 15 and went on to have influence in many fields including philosophy in North America. The Berkeley University in California is named after him.
 Book of Kells, Trinity college Dublin Opening Times
Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5pm, Sun (Oct-May): 12pm-4pm Sun (June-Sept): 9.30am-4.30pm Closed for 10 days over the festive period
Visit Length
40mins
Admission
Adults: EUR 7.50 Student/OAP: EUR 6.50 Family tickets: EUR 15
Information
Leaflets: Yes Guided Tours: Yes Audio Visual: Yes Exhibition: Yes
Facilities
Restaurant: Yes Car Park: Yes Coach Park: Yes Disabled Access: Yes
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