Trinity News
Encyclopedia
Trinity News is the student
newspaper
of Trinity College
, and the oldest student newspaper in Ireland
. It is an independent newspaper which reports on the news and views of the students and staff of Dublin University. The newspaper was first published in 1953 ; it is using this date as the first volume that the volume numbers are currently derived.
and tabloid; it is a broadsheet which publishes on a fortnightly basis during term time. The newspaper is produced exclusively by students of the University under the direction of a student Editor; due to the increased number of issues and workload, it has become common practice for the editor to take a sabbatical from studies for the year.
In addition to advertising revenue, Trinity News is funded in part by a grant from the Dublin University Publications Committee, but the newspaper claims full editorial independence. It is printed by NWN Media. The print run is 6,000 copies for each issue, which are distributed around Trinity College, various other city centre locations, Froebel College, Blackrock
and Marino College. A small number of copies are also distributed by post to alumni and friends of the newspaper.
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Student newspaper
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newspaper
Newspaper
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of Trinity College
Trinity College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin , formally known as the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592 by letters patent from Queen Elizabeth I as the "mother of a university", Extracts from Letters Patent of Elizabeth I, 1592: "...we...found and...
, and the oldest student newspaper in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. It is an independent newspaper which reports on the news and views of the students and staff of Dublin University. The newspaper was first published in 1953 ; it is using this date as the first volume that the volume numbers are currently derived.
Production
Over the years, Trinity News has appeared in many formats including broadsheetBroadsheet
Broadsheet is the largest of the various newspaper formats and is characterized by long vertical pages . The term derives from types of popular prints usually just of a single sheet, sold on the streets and containing various types of material, from ballads to political satire. The first broadsheet...
and tabloid; it is a broadsheet which publishes on a fortnightly basis during term time. The newspaper is produced exclusively by students of the University under the direction of a student Editor; due to the increased number of issues and workload, it has become common practice for the editor to take a sabbatical from studies for the year.
In addition to advertising revenue, Trinity News is funded in part by a grant from the Dublin University Publications Committee, but the newspaper claims full editorial independence. It is printed by NWN Media. The print run is 6,000 copies for each issue, which are distributed around Trinity College, various other city centre locations, Froebel College, Blackrock
Froebel College of Education
Froebel College of Education, is located at Sion Hill, Cross Avenue, Blackrock, Dublin and is run by the Dominican Order. It is one of five Colleges in Ireland which is recognized by the Department of Education and Skills for the training and education of national school teachers.Froebel College,...
and Marino College. A small number of copies are also distributed by post to alumni and friends of the newspaper.
Notable past stories
In October 2005, a story published in Trinity News revealed that the American air force was funding a research program in Trinity College. This story caused controversy among students and was reported on in the national press. It was also raised during question time in the DáilDáil Éireann
Dáil Éireann is the lower house, but principal chamber, of the Oireachtas , which also includes the President of Ireland and Seanad Éireann . It is directly elected at least once in every five years under the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote...
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Awards
In recent times Trinity News has won many accolades in the Irish Student Media Awards including Newspaper of the Year, Editor of the Year and Journalist of the Year. It won "Student Newspaper of the Year" in Ireland in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Below are the awards currently held by Trinity News and staff:- Newspaper of the Year 2009 - Trinity News
- Magazine of the Year 2009 - Gearóid O'Rourke & Catriona Gray
- Layout and Design of the Year 2009 - Gearóid O'Rourke
- Newspaper of the Year 2008 - Trinity News
- Editor of the Year 2008 - Gearóid O'Rourke (Editor)
- Journalist of the Year 2008 - Gearóid O'Rourke (Editor)
- Sports Writer of the Year 2008 - Eoin Fleck ((Deputy Sports Editor))
Notable alumni
- Ed Mulhall (Head of News and Current Affairs, RTÉ)
- Mark LittleMark LittleMark Little may refer to:* Mark Little , Australian actor, television presenter and comedian* Mark Little , Irish journalist, television presenter and author...
(Prime Time presenter, RTÉ) - Robin Hanan, (Coordinator European Anti Poverty Network, (Ireland), 1999-2007; CEO Irish Refugee Council, 2007-2009, Seanad candidate 2011)
External links
- Trinity News - official website
- Trinity College, Dublin - official website