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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.

Accessibility: unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to our building at 36 Fenian Street. Our events room is situated on the first floor and, in addition to an internal staircase, there are steps from the street to the front door. There is wheelchair access at other venues that we use on Trinity's campus, such as the Arts building and Trinity Long Room Hub. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need more details about any specific venue.

We are now taking a Summer break: our events programme will resume in September 2026. We look forward to seeing you then.

Taiwan-Ireland Poetry Translation 2026

Trinity Centre for Literary and Cultural Translation, in partnership with the National Museum of Taiwan Literature, is delighted to invite entries for the Taiwan–Ireland Poetry Translation Competition 2026.

This annual competition celebrates the rich linguistic and literary traditions of Taiwan and Ireland, encouraging translators to explore connections between different poetic cultures and to bring new voices to readers across languages.

The competition features three short poems by Jocelyn Wen (温若喬), a poet who writes in the Taiwanese language:
·         〈相辭〉 Sio-sî
·         〈無聲無說〉 Bô-siann-bô-sueh
·         〈行跤花〉 Kiânn-kha-hue

We welcome entries from translators at all stages of their careers and from anywhere in the world. Whether you are an experienced literary translator, a student, a poet, or someone with a passion for languages, we encourage you to engage creatively with these remarkable poems. The deadline for submissions is 1 September 2026. You can find all the information about the poems and how to enter HERE.

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