List of Trinity College Dublin student organisations
[citation needed] Trinity News is Ireland's oldest student newspaper having been first printed in 1947 and being in regular circulation since 1953.
[7] The society meets each Wednesday evening to debate motions of interest in the chamber of the Graduate Memorial Building (GMB).
Throughout the twentieth century, there was ongoing discussion about the possibility of a merger between the Student Representative Council, the Hist, the Phil, and the Eliz (The Dublin University Elizabethan Society founded in 1905).
Its primary role is to provide a representative channel between undergraduates and the University and College authorities.
The Executive, the Finance and Services Committee and Sabbatical Officers manage the business and affairs of the Union.
Its primary role is to provide a recognised representative channel between postgraduates and the University and College authorities.
[citation needed] An Cumann Gaelach, founded in 1907 by former President of Ireland Dubhghlas de hÍde.
[22][23] According to its constitution, the objective of the society is to afford members the opportunity to study theology and to "encourage the practice of written composition, and extempore speaking".
[25] It has covered topics including human rights, current affairs, faith and the climate crisis.
[26] In addition to discussion and debate, members also meet to listen to guest speakers during weekly Monday events in the Chamber of the Graduates Memorial Building.
[29] Dublin University Players hosts over 50 shows and events a year in its own theatre in the Samuel Beckett Centre.
[citation needed] Notable ex-members of the group include the actress and writer Pauline McLynn (Mrs Doyle from Father Ted), Stanley Townsend, Jack Gleeson, and Doireann Garrihy.
[citation needed] Honorary Patrons of the society include Garry Hynes, Bill Nighy, Paule Constable, Selina Cartmell and Michael D.
[42] The Dublin University Photography Association (DUPA) offers educational activities, including workshops, classes and guest lectures.
[citation needed] The association also provides members access to photographic equipment and darkroom facilities, supporting digital and traditional film photography.
[citation needed] DUPA also holds photography exhibitions "multiple times each term".
[46] Established in 2012, the group have toured Ireland and Australia and have released several covers of popular songs, most notably a viral music video of an acappella arrangement of Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus in 2013.
[citation needed] It broadcasts from 3pm to midnight during college term at 92.1 FM and online through the website trinityfm.org.
[citation needed] Trinity FM has collaborated with UNICEF and has organised acoustic sessions which take place throughout the year.
[citation needed] Acts such as Miracle Bell, Frightened Rabbit, The Flaws and Mice Parade and Duke Special have performed.
[citation needed] Trinity College Fianna Fáil cumann (branch) is named in honour of Theobald Wolfe Tone.
The Cumann was officially constituted in 1967 and was initially named in honour of Erskine Childers, but was renamed in 1998 in celebration of the bicentenary of the 1798 Rebellion.
Notable former members of the Cumann who have since entered national politics in Ireland include Thomas Byrne, Seán Haughey, Jack Chambers, James Lawless, Averil Power, Mary Lou McDonald, Mary Harney and Dara Calleary.
