Events

The 14th Annual Brian Lenihan Memorial Lecture - Emily O'Reilly on 'Can the EU Revive the Rule of Law?' Emily O'Reilly is an author and former journalist and broadcaster. She became Ireland's first female Ombudsman and Freedom of Information Commissioner in 2003. In 2013, she was elected by the European Parliament as European Ombudsman and was re-elected in 2014 and 2019 to that role, serving as watchdog of the EU administration, including the European Central Bank, the European Medicines Agency and the European Investment Bank.
Date & Time: Thursday, 26th February 2026 at 6pm
Location: Exam Hall, Trinity College Dublin
RSVP: If you have any questions about this event or any of the other guest lectures in our spring series, please reach out to lawevent@tcd.ie.

Trinity alumni & friends are invited to an evening of conversation and community as our distinguished speakers consider the role of libraries in an uncertain world. Joining us will be Dame Louise Richardson, President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York and former Vice-Chancellor (President) of the University of Oxford; Helen Shenton, University Librarian at Trinity College Dublin; and Ted Smyth, former diplomat and President of the Advisory Board, Glucksman Ireland House at NYU.
Date & Time: Thursday 19 March 2026 at 6.30pm
Location: The Grolier Club, 47 E. 60th Street, New York, NY 10022
RSVP: Space is limited, so book your space today.

Come join fellow alumni for networking and listen to Professor Murray Pittock, leading historian and public intellectual
Date & Time: Saturday 21 March, 2026 at 12pm
Location: The Royal Scots Club, 30 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE
Cost: £46 per person via BACS (or cheque). Booking form.
RSVP: If you have any questions about this event, or indeed the TCDAS, please contact Niall McGuinness at nialljpmcguinness@gmail.com

Trinity alumni & friends are invited to the Irish Embassy this March for an evening of conversation and community in Singapore. The highlight will be an address by Dr Linda Doyle, Provost of Trinity College Dublin, who will share her insights into Trinity’s success and her ambitions for the university over the next five years. She'll be joined by Professor Nathan Hill, Director of the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, and Professor Colin Doherty, Head of the School of Medicine at Trinity. Come and reconnect with fellow graduates while getting the latest updates from campus!
Date & Time: Friday, 27 March 2026 at 6.00pm
Location: Embassy of Ireland, 18 Cross Street, #13-04, Singapore 048423
RSVP: Space is limited, so book your space today.

Trinity alumni & friends are invited to an evening of conversation and community in Hong Kong, hosted by Dr Linda Doyle, Provost & President of Trinity College Dublin. She’ll be joined in conversation by notable local alumnus Alister Musgrave of bolttech. Professor Nathan Hill, Director of the Trinity Centre for Asian Studies, will also share insights into Trinity’s growing links with Asia. Come and reconnect with fellow graduates while getting the latest updates from campus!
Date & Time: Tuesday, 31 March 2026 at 6.30pm
Location: The American Club (Town), Floors 48-49, Two Exchange Square, Central Hong Kong
RSVP: Space is limited, so book your space today.