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Upcoming Events

We run events, talks and workshops on all aspects of literary translation. Our events are open to the public and, unless stated otherwise, admission is free. Events are usually held at Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, 36 Fenian Street, Dublin D02 CH22 (two minutes' walk from Trinity's Lincoln Gate), and occasionally at larger venues on Trinity's campus. Most of our events are run in hybrid format, so you can join from wherever you are in the world. If you would like to receive advance notice of these events, please complete the form at the bottom of this page, or email littrans@tcd.ie. We will not use your contact details for any other purpose.

Dimitris Lyacos in Conversation
Wednesday, 30 April 2025
4-5pm, at 36 Fenian Street and online


Acclaimed Greek writer Dimitris Lyacos, author of the Poena Damni trilogy, will be in conversation about his work with translator Andrew Barrett. Lyacos’s works, known for their genre-defying form and avant-garde fusion of literature, philosophy, and myth, have been published exclusively in translation. Please register to attend here.

Man's Search for Meaning: a new translation into Irish
Wednesday, 7 May 2025
6-7pm at 36 Fenian Street and online


Please join translator Irene Duffy Lynch for the launch of Tóraíocht an Duine ar Bhrí, a new translation into Irish of Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning - one of the classic books to emerge from the Holocaust. Viktor Frankl was born in Vienna in 1905 and was Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School. During World War II, he was imprisoned in Nazi concentration camps, and he wrote this book within a month of his release from Auschwitz in 1945. Irene will be in conversation about her book with Dr Stephen J. Costello, Oliver Sears and Aindrias Ó Cathasaigh.

For more information and to book a ticket, please click here.

Masterclass: Building a Network in the Literary Translation Community
Tuesday, 13 May 2025
6-8pm at 36 Fenian Street

How and where do translators connect with each other? What are translator communities like? What are the benefits of networking with fellow translators?

This interactive Masterclass explores the many ways translators can build professional connections and strengthen their visibility, with a focus on the literary translation industry. We will examine existing networking opportunities, from local and international translator associations to online communities and collaborative projects. Participants will also be invited to share their own experiences and insights.

Beyond making connections, we will consider how networking can enhance professional opportunities, from securing commissions to positioning oneself in a competitive field. Whether you're looking to expand your network, raise your profile, or simply meet like-minded colleagues, this session offers a valuable opportunity to engage with fellow translators in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Our Masterclass will be led by Dr Motoko Akashi. Please click here for more information and to book your place.

World Fiction Book Club
Tuesday, 20 May 2025
6.30-7.30pm, online only

Our final book club meeting this term will meet to discuss Morning and Evening by Jon Fosse, translated from the Norwegian by Damion Searls. All are welcome and admission is free. Please register to attend here. You can find more information about our book club here.

Writing and Translating: Judith Hermann and Katy Derbyshire
Thursday, 22 May 2025
6-7pm at 36 Fenian Street and online


Please join German writer Judith Hermann and translator Katy Derbyshire for a conversation about their work on Hermann's recently published book We Would Have Told Each Other Everything.  

For more information and to book a ticket, please click here.

Indirect Translation Studies Workshop
Wednesday, 4 June 2025
10am-5pm, at 36 Fenian Street

Please join Dr James Hadley, Nayara Güércio and Dr Motoko Akashi for a day-long workshop on the field of Indirect Translation Studies. For more information and to register, please click here.

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