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.
We are delighted to announce our 2025 Visiting Translator Fellowship, generously sponsored by the French Embassy in Ireland. You can find more information about this fellowship and application details at this link.
Translating Shakespeare into Ukrainian
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 6-7pm
at 36 Fenian Street, Dublin 2
The translation of Shakespeare into Ukrainian has always been not so much an act of artistic creativity as a political statement. This talk will take a close look at the history of Ukrainian Shakespearean translation and will highlight its main achievements.
Guest speaker Daria Moskvitina is Associate Professor of English at Zaporizhzhia State Medical and Pharmaceutical University (Ukraine), a Shakespeare scholar, and a translator. She publishes on Shakespeare on stage and screen, as well as on various aspects of the Ukrainian Shakespeareana. She translates best-selling fiction, non-fiction and YA literature into Ukrainian. You can find the booking information at this link.
Polish Book Club
Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 6:30-7:30pm
at 36 Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Our Polish Book Club meets to discuss Polish novels in translation. Discussions take place in English, and no knowledge of Polish is required. Books chosen are available in libraries and bookshops, and online at wolnelektury.pl (for public domain originals). Our October book is Did This Hand Kill by Cesary Łazarewicz, translated into English by Sean Gasper Bye. All are welcome, but booking is essential.
ISLA Festival 2024 9-10 October
Instituto Cervantes Dublin
Please join our friends at the Cervantes Institute in Dublin who are hosting the 13th Irish Spanish Latin American Literary Festival. You can this the full programme at this link.
Book Club: translated literature
Tuesday, 15 October 2024,
online
We will meet to discuss Greek Lessonsby Han Kang, translated from
the Korean
by
Deborah Smith and Emily Yae Won. Book your place here.
You can find much more information about our book club at this link.
Translating Oneself Through Music Wednesday, 16 October 2024, 6:30pm
at 36 Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Please join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening with two Irish musicians, Thomas Charles Marshall and Arthur Greene, who have integrated themselves into musical traditions that are radically different from their own, namely the Japanese tradition of Satsuma Biwa, and the Carnatic music of southern India. Booking essential.
Dante's Divine Comedy
Thursday 17 October 2024, 1-3pm at 36 Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Our lunchtime readings of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy continue every fortnight. Our Reading Group is led by Emeritus Professor Corinna Salvadori Lonergan, with John Walsh, IRC Government of Ireland Scholar (Comparative Literature), both of Trinity College. Click here for more information and to book. You may attend as many or few readings as you wish.
Open House Dublin Tours Saturday, 19 October 2024
at 36 Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Our beautifully restored Georgian building at 36 Fenian Street will be open to the public as part of Open House 2024. Tours will be led by College Architect Monica Janson who oversaw the full restoration project which was completed in 2017. There are very limited places available for these tours, so early booking is strongly recommended.
EUNIC Book Club with poets Doris Kareva and Peter Sirr
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 6-7pm
at 36 Fenian Street, Dublin 2
Estonian writer and translator Doris Kareva will be presenting her poetry collection 'Days of Grace' in a conversation with poet Peter Sirr. This event is kindly supported by the Embassy of Estonia in Ireland. Please click here to book your place.
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