Colm Tóibín’s Testaments of Mary: An Interview with the Author

Join Prof David Shepherd (School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies, TCD) in conversation with celebrated Irish writer, Colm Tóibín,

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This event is part of the Trinity Arts and Humanities Research Festival 2026.
Join Prof David Shepherd (School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies, TCD) in conversation with celebrated Irish writer, Colm Tóibín, about his Booker Prize short-listed novella, Testament of Mary, and its operatic adaptation, Testament (composed by Tarik O’Regan), which will feature in the Dublin Theatre Festival this October.


This event is run in accordance with Trinity’s Dignity and Respect policy, and its commitment to nurturing a respectful and inclusive research culture.

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