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We bring the best of Irish literature to the world and the best of world literature to readers in Ireland. Our mission is to develop, promote and support literary translation in Ireland. We support two main areas of activity: education and outreach.
The Centre is housed in a fine Georgian building facing Merrion Square at 36 Fenian Street. Funds raised through our Friends and Patrons programme allow us to continue hosting our public outreach and literary translation events, and to develop our research and residency programmes.
Education and outreach
As part of our efforts to connect the literatures of the world, we host public events with writers and translators from all over the world. We provide training and internship opportunities for the next generation of translators and publishers. We host events such as:
- book launches
- literary readings
- a monthly book club
- research seminars
- public lectures
- seminars, workshops and conferences
- translation slams
- student-led events
- meetings with writers and translators
Residential bursaries
The Centre hosts a small number of residential bursaries for professional translators working on publisher-commissioned translations of works of literature. The purpose of the bursaries is to enable translators to spend a period of time in Ireland working on a translation, meeting with authors, carrying out research in Irish libraries and generally immersing themselves in the cultural, linguistic and artistic environment of contemporary Irish literature.
Stakeholders
School of Languages, Literature and Cultural Studies
In 1776, Trinity College was the first university in the world to introduce the study of modern continental languages. Since then, we have produced thousands of high-achieving graduates, including a Nobel Prize winner. Through the wide range of literatures and cultures represented on the courses offered by the School, our international links and exchange programmes and our commitment to research in diverse cultures, the School embodies and promotes the understanding and practices of cultural and linguistic diversity. Together with our colleagues at other Irish universities, we have kept Ireland open to cultural exchange and dialogue.
The School hosts a thriving community of postgraduate students, and currently offers six taught postgraduate programmes, including the M.Phil in Literary Translation.
Literature Ireland
Literature Ireland is the national organisation for the international promotion of the literature of Ireland. This is done primarily by awarding translation grants to international publishers. The organisation also operates a programme of residential bursaries for literary translators, organises translator and author events at international festivals and participates regularly in the major world book fairs. A not-for-profit organisation, Literature Ireland is funded by the Arts Council and by Culture Ireland. Operating since 1995, Literature Ireland has funded the translation of over 2,000 works of Irish literature into 56 languages around the world.
Cultural collaboration opportunities
Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation is open to collaborating with research bodies, cultural agencies and publishing houses nationally and internationally. Contact us to discuss potential collaborations and/or partnership opportunities.