Legacy Donor Stories

Meet the 1592 Circle Members. Learn more about the people leaving a gift to Trinity in their will.

• Webinar: Age is Not a Number - Professor Rose Anne Kenny, Chair of Medical Gerontology. This year the Trinity 1592 Circle annual event was held virtually.
  
  Originally broadcast Tuesday 30th March 2021. You can rewatch the webinar here. This webinar is produced by Trinity, Development & Alumni's 1592 Circle.
• James Lindsay Fynn James Lindsay-Fynn is a dedicated supporter of Dublin University Boat Club. James took up the blade for DUBC while studying Natural Sciences at Trinity in the 1990s. James was a member of the Irish lightweight squad that secured bronze at the 1999 World Championships and he competed as a finalist in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. James talked to Trinity about his decision to pledge a legacy to Trinity that will benefit the university in years to come
• Rupert Pennant-Rae Rupert Pennant-Rea is a long-time supporter of Trinity and Grattan Scholars, as well as a businessman, journalist, and former Deputy Governor of the Bank of England. He was Editor of The Economist and chairman of The Economist Group. Rupert spoke to Trinity Today about leaving a legacy...
• Anne Claffey Anne Claffey, English Language and Literature (BA 1979) is a proud alumni donor who knows first-hand how vital student supports can be.
• History of Legacies at Trinity and How You can Shape the Future Explore the rich history of legacy philanthropy at Trinity and learn how your bequest can shape its future
• Let's row with it: Rob Van Mesdag's story Trinity Access launches summer rowing camps at Islandbridge, named for an extraordinary graduate, Olympic rower and philanthropist, Rob Van Mesdag