Catch up with Faculty staff in the media this week. Through their writing, speaking, research and expert comment on the issues of the day, they improve our knowledge and understanding of the world.
Listings are in staff alphabetical order. Any School groupings appear at the end of the listings. Please click on the relevant link(s) in each section to access the media item.
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne, School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies, appeared in multiple media items:
- Dr Browne provided expert comment in an interview and article on Irish/Palestine solidarity, reflecting on his own published work in this area, on Euronews 30 September 2025: Why is Palestine so important in Ireland?
- Dr Browne provided expert comment on the fallout from Western states recognition of the State of Palestine, in Opino Juris 23 September 2025: Statehood and Resistance: Scholars Reflect on the West’s Recognition of Palestine('s Existence).
- All of Dr Browne's media interventions on Palestine, in particular since October 2023, are available on his personal website, linked here, under both Media and Publications.
Professor Michael Gallagher, Fellow Emeritus, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has written an opinion piece on the number of candidates in the forthcoming presidential election that states that while claims of democracy being undermined are hyperbolic, there is reason for discomfort with the rules as they stand. Irish Times 01 October 2025: The process that left us with only three candidates for president needs an overhaul.
Professor Patrick Geoghegan, School of Histories and Humanities, wrote an obituary on the life and career of Martin Mansergh, who died recently, describing him as an ‘honourable man, deeply committed to public service, he helped find new ways of advancing the great cause of peace and reconciliation on this island’. Irish Independent 28 September 2025: Obituary: Martin Mansergh - Political adviser who played an instrumental role in the peace process.
Professor Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, author of the Daft.ie property price report, features in an article on house prices. Irish Independent 30 September 2025: House-price inflation eases but homes are still unaffordable for most potential buyers.
Dr Bronagh Ann McShane, School of Histories and Humanities and Trinity Long Room Hub, has written an article on the new Benedictine monastery for women saying that the ‘story of Connemara’s Benedictine sisters is one of exile, endurance and resilience’. Irish Times 28 September 2025: Ireland has its first new Benedictine monastery for women since medieval times.
Professor Rachel Moss, School of Histories and Humanities, provides expert comment in an article on the origins of the Book of Kells which feature in a new book by Victoria Whitworth in the Guardian 26 September 2025: New research may rewrite origins of the Book of Kells, says academic.
Dr Barra Roantree, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, has written an article about the forthcoming budget saying that the Government risks losing control of spending as it tries to do everything, everywhere, all at once. Irish Times 28 September 2025: Nothing ‘prudent’ about a budget that cuts VAT on Big Macs and Michelin-starred meals (Subscriber Content).
Trinity Business School has published a written history of its origins as part of a year-long programme of events to mark the school’s 100th anniversary. The publication, written by Dr Emmet Oliver, was unveiled at an event in TCD on 24 September 2025. Trinity News 28 September 2025: A printed history marks 100 years of Trinity Business School.
- For further information on this publication please see the news item on the FAHSS website here.