The occasion was marked by cheers of celebration as family, friends, and colleagues sharing all in the moment. 

Gallery of four images, all depicting scenes of celebration as new Scholars are announced by the Provost on the steps of the Public Theatre. The new Scholars are crying tears of joy while being hugged by their friends.
Celebrations of new Scholars at the Trinity Monday announcement on Front Square.

Following the announcement, celebrations moved to the College Chapel for the annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving. This year’s address was given by the Most Reverend Dr Michael Jackson, Archbishop of Dublin and Bishop of Glendalough, who underlined the value of active citizenship and the importance of education in engendering a sense of engaged citizenship. As ever, the Chapel Choir provided a rich musical setting for the service.  

Next on the programme was the Trinity Monday Memorial Discourse in the Graduates Memorial Building, an annual address by a member of the Trinity community on the life and legacy of a notable Trinity graduate. This year’s discourse was delivered by Prof. Michael Cronin of the School of Languages, Literatures, and Cultural Studies on Owen Sheehy-Skeffington (1909-1970). The choice of speaker and subject was especially fitting this year, as Trinity marks 250 years of Modern Languages. The event concluded with a touching contribution from Owen’s daughter, Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, and memories shared by former Trinity colleagues. 

The traditional ‘At Home’ reception in the Provost’s Garden provided new Fellows and new Scholars an opportunity to meet, chat, and relax after the excitement of the morning. This was followed by the traditional Fellows versus Scholars marbles match on the steps of the College Chapel, with the Fellows emerging as this year’s victors.

Four images: one depicts Prof. Michael Cronin as he gives his Memorial Discourse address in the GMB; The second features Linda chatting with new Fellows at the At Home event, all wearing academic robes; the victorious Fellows feature in the 3rd photo after their marbles game win on the steps of the College Chapel; and the final image the large group photo in the Public Theatre.
From left-right: Prof. Michael Cronin delivers the Trinity Monday Memorial Discourse in the Graduates Memorial Building; Linda chats with new Fellows at the 'At Home' reception in the Provost's Garden; the victorious Fellows smile proudly after their marbles match win against the Scholars; and the 'Scholars of the Decade' photo in the Public Theatre.

The day concluded with the Scholars and Fellows Dinner in the Dining Hall and the group photograph in the Public Theatre, which included the Scholars of the Decades. Among the notable returning scholars this year was Lydia Lonergan, whose mother, Corinna Lonergan, received an Honorary Degree from Trinity the previous week in recognition of her significant contributions to the Department of Italian.