CNN

Ireland’s oldest university names its first building after a woman. It only took 433 years

Trinity College Dublin may have been founded by Queen Elizabeth I, but for over 400 years every building on the prestigious university campus has been named after a man. Until now. This month, an ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Go Behind the Scenes at an Iconic Irish Library as Staff Move 700,000 Historical Treasures Into Storage

Trinity College Dublin’s Old Library will close for restoration and construction in 2027. What does that mean for the medieval manuscripts and books housed there? Made Possible Through the Support of ...
Irish Central

Trinity College Dublin renames main Library formerly named after Irish-born slave-holder

Trinity College Dublin is renaming its main Library, formerly named after George Berkeley, after the acclaimed Irish poet Eavan Boland. This decision was made by the University Board on Wednesday, ...
The New York Times

A Philosopher and a Slaver, but No Longer a Name on a Library

No one disputes that George Berkeley was among Ireland’s greatest thinkers, but he was also an unapologetic slaver. Now, Trinity College Dublin is taking his name off one of its buildings. By Ed ...
GQ

10 most beautiful libraries in the world: Library of Trinity College Dublin, St. Gallen Abbey Library (Switzerland), and others

1. Library of Trinity College Dublin – Dublin, Ireland Ireland’s largest library, the Library of Trinity College, is renowned for its Long Room—a vast hall featuring tall wooden shelves, a high arched ...