Trinity Chapel
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Overlooking Front Square, at the heart of Trinity College Dublin’s campus, the Trinity Chapel was designed by Sir William Chambers in 1798 and has been in constant use ever since.
The Trinity Chapel is unique among Irish university chapels as it has been reconsecrated (in 1973) for use by all Christian traditions.
The entrance is through a Portland stone portico into a beautiful and atmospheric interior, stained-glass windows depicting biblical scenes create a kaleidoscope of colour. Tiered seating on either side of the aisle can accommodate up to 300 people.
Times of Service
Services are held as follows during teaching term and during the rest of the year as announced.
Catholic
Sunday Mass 12.15 pm
Weekday Mass 1.05 pm
Holy Days (during term) 1.05 pm and 5.05 pm
Church of Ireland (Anglican)
Sundays 10.45 am - Sung Eucharist with Sermon
Weekdays 9.30 am - Morning Prayer
Tuesdays 1.15 pm - Eucharist in Gallery Chapel
Thursdays 5.15 pm - Choral Evensong
Wednesdays 6.30 pm – Compline
Methodist/Presbyterian
Weekly (during teaching term) – As announced
Monthly (during teaching term) – As announced
Prayer in the style of Taizé each Monday (during term) at 6.00pm in the Gallery Chapel.
Tuesday morning prayer-time from 9.15 to 9.30am in the Gallery Chapel each week in term.
Other ecumenical services are held on special occasions as advertised.
Weekday and Sunday Masses are suspended for June, July and August. Masses resume at the start of term.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on request
Chapel Weddings
Application to marry in the College Chapel is only considered when at least one partner is:
- A part-time or full-time member of the College staff, or
- A student enrolled in a DEGREE course in Trinity College, or
- A graduate who received a DEGREE from the University of Dublin, having completed the course of study in Trinity College
The Trinity College Chapel is a Christian Chapel, and only Christian weddings may take place there. The marriage ceremony has to be conducted by an ordained minister of the mainstream Christian Churches.
Information about and application to marry in the College Chapel must be made to the Chapel Committee through the Chaplaincy by email only at chaplain@tcd.ie
Normally six months is required for a marriage in the College Chapel.
Chapel Bookings
Enquiries for all other Chapel Bookings should be made through the Chaplaincy by email only at chaplain@tcd.ie