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Charles M.

Review: As a person on holiday on campus. At 433 years old (est. 1592, by Queen Elizabeth I) and counting, Trinity College (TC) was a "must see" for our itinerary while in Ireland. Besides the overall history of the college, TC boasts the Old Library that can usually be found on the top 10 list of best libraries in the world. Inside of it, the Book of Kells (around 800 AD) is kept in a climate-controlled section. So much history! When my family and I found out we could stay on campus in the summer accommodations site, we booked directly with TC. When we arrived, we headed to the registration office, where we were assisted by students and who provided good service during our stay. The Heritage room my wife and I booked was modest, with two twin beds and a large window that looked out on the tennis courts. The bathroom was compact with a phone booth sized shower, which might be a challenge for anyone 6' tall and over! Each day, housekeeping made our beds and provided clean towels and, if needed, new soap and shampoo. Each floor has a kitchen with a stovetop, microwave, refrigerator and more, and places to sit and eat. An access card is needed to enter the dorm, kitchen, and room. The campus itself is easy to walk, with plenty of green spaces. My family and I enjoyed sitting on the green (with many other people!) between the main buildings, people watching under the sun and passing clouds. A couple of eateries and coffee trucks can be easily found. We paid for a guided tour that was well-worth the expense. The history of how the college was established, the history since then, and even the architecture of the older buildings kept us engaged, and was one of the many highlights during our stay. TC's location is pretty central to many of the "must see" places in Dublin, and the ones we chose were all walkable. More information can be found on the TC website. But for us, we accomplished all we set out to do and see on campus and took home many, long-lasting memories.

Navin K.

The oldest and most prestigious university in Ireland. We had a lovely time touring the grounds and soaking in the atmosphere before making our way to the Book of Kells and the Long Room Library.

George R.

We were lucky enough to get a private tour access all areas because I have a contact among the alumni who entered here over 30 years ago to do research and he has never and will never leave. We were there over 4 hours. We saw the book of Kells and I already knew enough about it and saw the Brian Boru harp and one of the five existing real copies of the 1916 Easter Rising. The history here is so long and riveting that one could literally write dozens of books about it so I won't bother saying much more just to note that the most visited place in Ireland is the Guinness brewery and the second The Book of Kells. If you are in Dublin do visit.

Christian E.

Beautiful campus but there were several buildings under construction so I only did a quick walk through. It is very busy between the college kids and tourists.

David M.

Established in 1592 by the Queen of England. Initially a college for the privileged and entitled it's now a university for the masses. Initially for Catholic men only. Now open to women, as well as all faiths and denominations. The campus is on 46 acres. The students are very much activists and engaged in affairs. A beautiful campus of higher learning.

Shanelle S.

Did the campus and Book of Kells tour, and made the reservation online in advance. We arrived 15 minutes earlier at the bell tower as suggested, and our tour guide Paul arrived with a blue tour guide sweater to check off names. You don't need the actual tickets until you do the Book of Kells, which is the second part of the tour. The campus is pretty and the tour provided a lot of helpful context. The Book of Kells had an exhibit which Paul highly recommended reading beforehand in order to fully appreciate the Book, otherwise just seeing two pages wouldn't do justice to the significance of what you're viewing. No photos allowed of the Book. After the Book, you get to see the Old Library, which was beautiful. Best photo spot would be right in front of the set of stairs that lead to the exit.

Alexis B.

Queen Elizabeth I founded Trinity College in 1592, making it Ireland's oldest university. So I knew I wanted to take a walk around it when I was in Dublin for the first time last week! Parliament Square is beautiful, and I really enjoyed a walk around it and a few others areas of the campus. We didn't go inside any buildings (the books have been taken off the shelves in the library for renovation and I wasn't sure which other buildings were open to the public), but it was still beautiful just to walk around the campus and take in the facades and atmosphere of the campus! Well worth a walk around if you're in the area.

Marlon T.

Joffrey Baratheon is an alumnus from here. So are these people: Oscar Wilde, Courtney Love, Hozier, and Niall Horan. If you're a tourist in Dublin, you can't not check this place out, even if you're not going to pay and see the The Book of Kells. The courtyard is a nice area to people-watch and relax, before going on to more sightseeing and your next pint of Guinness. Cool old university!

Bob R.

I'm not sure what I can say about Trinity College that hasn't been said before. The campus itself is old - very old. Some of the buildings are originals that were updated over the years. We visited one day before the fall semester started and much of the campus was under construction. It will be a surprise if they are ready for the students. After a tour of the campus, we went to see the Book of Kells exhibit. The Book of Kells is an old bible with beautiful calligraphy and drawings. There is a nice exhibit showing the history of the book. Then you arrive at the exhibit. I admit, it was a little underwhelming since the book is behind glass and opened so you can see one page. It was not unexpected- if they allowed people to touch it, the book wouldn't last. What I found amazing was the long hall. This was a two story library with sections dedicated to many of the classic writers, philosophers, and scientists. I think the oldest section was books by Plato. The Long Hall is lovely, iconic, and contains icons of history. This was well worth the tour.

Aesha E.

Lots of colleges like to boast about being right in the thick of all the action. Trinity College may boast, but it's absolutely true! I like visiting college campuses--maybe it's an occupational hazard. But there is always interesting history, beautiful buildings, and something interesting afoot at a college or university. Trinity College has all this in spades, having been established at the tail end of the 16th century. It's highly respected, considered one of the top 100 or so universities in the world. Of course there is an impressive roster of alumni. You'll probably have come here to see the Book of Kells, probably the most famous illuminated text in the world. That would be a great idea! The book is gorgeous, truly. They give you a little bit of info as you first enter, and then let you view the pages. The book is thought to have been created around the year 800, and is largely seems to have used the Vulgate as its inspiration. It's fewer than 700 pages total, large pages of course, but still not as big as I had expected. They have four pages on display each day, and those pages rotate every once in a while. It's been divided into four volumes, so only two volumes with those four pages are on display at any given time. The pages are so intricate that you won't see everything but you can take in a lot! It's astounding how well preserved the book remains; the pages practically glow. When you leave the Book of Kells, you'll pass through The Long Room of the Trinity College library. WOW. I think my jaw actually dropped when I stepped into this space. I mean, it's breathtaking. Truly I don't know if another library in the world could do the Book of Kells justice! Soaring, arched ceilings soft lighting. I could spend half a day wandering this space. Besides the Book of Kells, Trinity College Library holds the Brian Boru harp (you'll see harps all over Ireland--this harp is the national symbol of Ireland). Also, the library is a copyright library, which means that publishers must provide a copy of each work they publish to the library. (This is similar to the Library of Congress in the United States.) Definitely take the time to stroll the grounds before or after you have taken in the Book of Kells and the library. The school bookstore is near the exit if you want a keepsake. I bought my Trinity college sweatshirt there and over 11 years later it still keeps me warm, and brings back memories of my time in Ireland.

Lola A.

If you look up things to do in Dublin, one of the main things people tell you to do is visit Trinity College. We visited and I honestly think that college campuses in general aren't super interesting. I think that if you're thinking about attending a specific college for school, it's a great idea to tour the campus, but if you're someone like me who has spent way too much time on their former college's campus, then you may not find this attraction too interesting. It is free though and not a bad activity to do when trying to wide away time.

Kim H.

We walked the grounds and it was surprisingly quiet even though it is located in the heart of the city. Very clean and the library would be a good visit for a rainy day.

Our tour guide, Ethan, was fantastic! Great sense of humor, very personable and quite knowledgeable. The campus is absolutely gorgeous! Our favorite spot was the "Long Room"...

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Thomas B.

17 years ago

Trinity College is an unbelievably breathtaking beautiful historical campus. The library is a MUST-see! As is the Book of Kells!

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Chris K.

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Made my first trip to Ireland for vacation and while on the tour buses the guides told us that we should check out Trinity College. Filled with history. We took their advice and on the way walking back to our hotel we walked through the campus and wow. It was a awesome spot for some pictures. If you are visiting Ireland I would definitely walk through Trinity. The day we went had beautiful blue skies with nice white fluffy clouds. Like I said it made for a great picture opportunity. read more

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Sue G.

9 years ago

It's worth the standing in line for the Book of Kells. Profound, great exhibition, fun, interesting, Library is amazing. You've got to see this on your trip. read more

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Austen T.

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Trinity College... while I didn't study here (I spent a semester at UCD), I found it a joy to walk around the campus. It really is beautiful. Trinity is the oldest college in Ireland and one of the British Isles' "ancient universities." The best part of visiting is just walking around the campus. Still, every visitor must go to the area where they keep the Book of Kells. I say "the area" because I (nor any of my friends) ever personally went in. The admission is a bit steep to just look at a book. Still, there is a gift shop with lots of pictures of the book, and there is an old library open above the gift shop which is really cool to look at. read more

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Ted Q.

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Beautiful Campus The buildings themselves are wonderful and there is a lot of history here, but what really got my attention were the trees. There is a lot of the aforementioned history that has been witnessed by them. Don't just come for the Book of Kells. Take an or two to wander this old campus. You will not regret it. read more

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Terry R.

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Beautiful college in the heart of Dublin. The Book of Kells amazing. The library was gorgeous - all of those old leather books, ancient writings - but the Long Room was just incredible. Trinity College is also one of the sites of the "Sphere Within Sphere" bronze sculpture by Arnaldo Pomodora. Fun to collect those sitings as well. read more

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Jennifer Y.

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What a gorgeous campus with so much history as well as the Book of Kells! The library is the most impressive library I've seen...as other people mentioned, like Harry Potter! The courtyard hosts some huge, old trees that I believe our tour guide said were from the US! read more

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Robert M.

11 years ago

We are speechless and grateful for the tours, the library (best I've ever seen) and all the kind, hospitably and loving people in the neighborhood. Ireland Rugby with the students was fun to watch too! read more

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Elizabeth C.

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What a beautiful college nestled in the middle of Dublin! I went on the walking tour (despite the freezing rain) on 24.04.2012 and our tour guide was fantastic. He will be starting his doctorate in history in about a year and he already has a passion for the subject and made the perfect guide through the campus grounds. I learned a lot about the school, it's history, the motives behind why it was founded and the religious tensions between Protestants and Catholics attending the college when the conflict with Northern Ireland and Ireland was at its peak. Our guide also have a lot of great information about the Book of Kells and the Long Room in the old library so we would have an accurate expectation of what we were about to see. I'm glad I made this part of my trip to Dublin. See the famous Book of Kells and that fantastic Long Room was breathtaking. Many people may just be "meh" about this tour but I think that is from a generation who expects everything to be spectacular and don't appreciate the simple but still beautiful parts of the world. Not everything is pomp and circumstance, and often the humble parts of history can be the most impactful. read more

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Kelly G.

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Campus has some nice buildings. The main attraction is the Book of Kells but the line was so long didn't bother to go in. Instead I walked the campus and enjoyed watching student life. read more

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If I continued to have anxiety dreams about finishing that one last math class in order to graduate Trinity, it would actually make SENSE. They actually demand that the loud-mouth, opinionated underclass actually have a smidgen of knowledge about math in order to graduate there. I would BE PROUD to have anxiety dreams about graduating Trinity. Instead of the same old, same old, resorting to having mommy and daddy threaten to cut off all endowments to you, unless you let our darling little boneheads graduate without any actual scrutiny... read more

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Colleen B.

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Was underwhelmed by the Book of Kells. Long line, overpriced. Very limited viewing and display.

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Lorelei Y.

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I stopped in here to tourist through the Trinity College Library and see the Book of Kells (no surprise there), but was also impressed by the campus itself. It's beautiful, with abundant green space. Even though I was in on a weekend, the campus was nonethless buzzing with student activity. Unlike many European universities, where there wasn't a real sense of campus life like you see in the U.S., this campus felt much like an American college campus. read more

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Alena B.

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This is a beautiful college set in the hart of Dublin with a beautiful library and the Book Of Kells...all of which are not to be missed. THe campus is green and beautiful and everyone was really friendly. I would go again! read more

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Marina B.

14 years ago

The grounds of Trinity College are very charming. Unfortunately, both times my friend and I went there, it was after hours, so we didn't get to see the inside of any of the buildings or the Book of Kells. Bummer! read more

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Tobias A.

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If you go there as a tourist you find there one of these typical anglo-saxian styled old universites, all together on one campus combined with some new, modern building. All together they form a nice, aesthetic ensemble, cool to stroll around. read more

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Grace O.

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didn't get a chance to really explore the college grounds, but thought it was funny that bf and i have seen this same globe structure both here and at the vatican! read more

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18 years ago

Visit Ireland's premier University, one of the seven 'Ancient' Universities in the English speaking world, ranked 13th in Europe and 49th in the world, and the alma mater of such illustrious alumni as Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Oliver Goldsmith, Edmund Burke and Dean Jonathon Swift. A stroll through the beautiful parks and gardens are a lovely way to experience how university was conceived before the anti-riot anti-gathering concrete blocks and 'lake campus' projects of the 60's and 70's made centres of learning into spaced out degree factories minus social awareness. Make sure to catch the library and the Book of Kells read more

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17 years ago

The Health Service is open to all current Trinity students and staff. It's free for students, with discount prices for staff. It's an amazing set up. Staff are very friendly and sensitive about personal issues. Two mornings a week, they run a sexual health clinic, where you can get a free screening. One of the doctors is an expert in tropical medicine and very knowledgeable on travel vaccines. I can't count the number of times I used this service while a student in Trinity. During financially constrained times, it was amazing to know that I didn't have to empty my piggy bank in order to look after my health. read more

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Richard K.

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Trinity College is the Harvard of Ireland (or rather, Harvard is the Trinity College of the states as my Irish friends would argue). Its campus reminds me of the Harvard's as well. Check out the Book of Kells exhibit here at their library. read more

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Fiachra K.

14 years ago

On a recent week-end to Dublin, I visited Trinity College, it's wonderful. Full of history of wonderful famous scholars. The grounds are well kept - its a lovely place to visit. read more

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Patrick C.

13 years ago

Q: Do I really want to spend time in line and 9 euros to see the Book of Kells and the Library? A: Yes! My wife debated and finally decided to do it. Book of Kells is very neat... The Library is absolutely incredible and worth the price of admission. read more

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Ben T.

14 years ago

OK caveat, I went to Trinity for my degree so I have a somewhat biased opinion. However I'll try separate my university experience, which was amazing and which I wouldn't change for the world, from the university as a place to wander through. So some history to begin with! Founded in 1592 Trinity is based on the Oxbridge collegiate system ie. many colleges (St. Johns, Darwin, Fitzwilliam etc. etc.) constitute the university as a whole. In fact there's a Trinity College in Cambridge after which the one in Dublin is named courtesy of the first Provost, or President, who studied in Cambridge as an undergraduate and then paid tribute to his alma mater by naming the one in Dublin as such when it was founded. However they never got round to establishing more colleges which has led to the unusual situation that Trinity is in fact the only college that makes up the University of Dublin. This means that in theory the college and the university are not actually synonymous but for practical purposes Trinity College, Dublin University (University of Dublin, Trinity College officially) all mean the same thing. Most of you probably don't care but don't say you never learned anything here! You can sometimes forget you're in the middle of the city centre wandering around this place and all its old buildings. It manages to achieve something quite unique in that it is at the same time both spacious and compact and there's lots of little benches and nooks and crannies for you to relax in. I suppose for tourists or those who don't study there the highlights are front square with its cobbles, the front arch (tradition states that students don't walk under it until they graduate) and yes, the Book of Kells. Finally if you happen to pop by on a Friday between April and early June, especially if the weather's good, then drop by the Pavilion Bar/Cricket pitch! read more

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Karina C.

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I went to college here and I would recommend anyone to pop in just for a peek around the place. You don't even have to do the usual stuff like going to see The Book of Kells to enjoy it. You can soak up the atmosphere by simply strolling around on the cobblestones and observing college life. Nobody will bother you as you wander about. Or you can drop into one of the bars (Buttery is the best) for a pint. It's like an oasis of something else entirely right in the midst of the city centre and I love how the front arch doorway is so small, yet opens up into this wonderful place! read more

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Jennifer K.

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I stayed in the "hotel", it was dorm style. It was a 3 room suite, I had my own room and shared a bathroom with 2 other guests. It was very clean and super comfortable! Amazing location, the middle of dublin and on the main street that the buses pick up. Very easy to walk anywhere in the city or hop on a bus for 2.10 Euro. THe campus is amazing and when I went it had the Book of Kells on display which was absolutely worth the 20 Euro. There is a cafe on the campus if you just want a quick snack or a nice cup of coffee, they have espresso drinks as well as tea. I attended several lectures as I was there as a masters student studying food systems. Temple Bar is about a 10 minute walk which is where all the pubs are. I was lucky enough to make friends with my tattoo artist (yes I got one in Dublin and it was amazing!) so he took me and my friends out to a real pub about 10 minutes outside of the city. Try to go to a few real pubs, not just the touristy pubs in Temple Bar. The campus also has a launderette, for about 4 Euro you can do 1 load of wash and 1 load in the dryer. This is a huge plus as it is very hard to find a place to do your laundry in Dublin and if you are like me I take only enough clothes to last me 5 days so I do laundry a lot. It is easier to travel light. The staff is also very helpful and friendly. I think most of them are students there. Enjoy your stay! read more

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Ed H.

10 years ago

A nice center point for Dublin. Waiting in a modest line to tour the old library and the Book of Kells. Very nice stop on your tour of Dublin. read more

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Sharman A.

14 years ago

I loved this place. I found it majestic and inspirational. I am sure I would have produced more scholarly grades if I had attended Trinity myself. Make sure you take the tour and check out the Book of Kells! read more

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Pascal P.

14 years ago

Very beautiful old campus in Dublin City. A nice change from some of the other buildings around it. We went to see the book of kells, but were a bit disappointed by it. Worth a visit if you have a free afternoon. read more

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1.5 km•Harcourt

As Brian pointed out Portobello was recently acquired by the Dublin Business School and thus it…read moreseems to be pouring a lot of focus and attention into promoting the business courses in the school. It's not a good time to be in business, but perhaps it's a good time to study business? That in mind they still have a pretty strong Law programme and the school is located in a super convenient area and isn't far from the Luas. They offer both full-time and evening classes so it's convenient to fit into your schedule.

The Portobello College is, potentially, the third most acclaimed under-graduate legal institution…read morein Dublin. I'll admit that's a lot of stipulations on an already dubious accolade and more so when one considers there may not be that many other under graduate institutions to compete against but I'll let them have it. The college was taken over by the DBS a larger pay-as-you-go college from down the road. I wouldn't like to say the take-over was 'botched' or 'a catastrophe' per se, all I know is they use it as a cautionary tale in business courses in other colleges. Despite this the college does have a great atmosphere with a plethora of free facilities including pool table, juke box, giant TV and comfortable seating area all at no cost whatsoever to the student. I can't vouch for quality of education having never studied here but at the premium I'd want to be learning and learning hard!

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Griffith College

2.8(5 reviews)

2.2 km•South Circular Road

A cute little campus that hosted our stay during an absolute peak of season. The dorms were…read moreefficient and clean. The price bb was right. The staff was very friendly. Thanks for the accommodations.

Course: Journalism and Media - 2500 Euro fee per semester…read moreis way too much for what you get (I don't know, what they are doing with all that money) - very bad organisation - very low education level (probably because people pay) - lessons in unheated, old containers - old equipment - too many exchange students. I switched to Pulse College - in my opinion the best media-college in Ireland or even Europe

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TU Dublin Grangegorman

5.0(1 review)

2.0 km•Grangegorman

This is the site for the new DIT Grangegorman campus. Clearing work has commenced and 70% of…read morestudents are due to move in in 2016. It will regenerate North West Dublin !

Dublin Institute of Technology Rathmines Campus

3.3(4 reviews)

2.3 km•Rathmines

I met a groovy guy, he was arty farty, He said 'I know a…read morelittle latin man a cus man a kai' I said 'I don't know what it means' he said 'neither do I' ... Even if you don't know where me jumper is, this is the place if you're a bit 'arty farty' and I meant that in the most positive light. This is DIT's home to the School of Applied Arts. So yea there's a lot of visually arty things going on, but at the same they also do stuff like Media. Definitely worth a look if you want to do something in journalism, etc.

One of the maddest of all the DIT's, this routinely feels like being stuck on the set of Fame…read more There are men in tights prancing around, people doing vocal exercises, lunch time concerts-exactly what a school of music and drama should be like. Check out the library, it's an experience.

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C V.

8 years ago

TCD is primarily a university, not a tourist attraction. Their latest exploitation of students involves using them as cash cows to replace the profits they will lose from reforming an unfair system where (SURPRISE) we were used as cash cows. Do not support this exploitative business until they begin to act like a university, in the interests of their students. 0/10. Would not recommend. read more

Rory G.

8 years ago

Do not visit the Book of Kells or Trinity College Dublin. It is a waste of your time and money. It isn't very interesting and you'd be better off seeing the other landmarks in Dublin. I'd suggest the Spire or the Guinness Brewery. The college also exploits its students for financial gain, and you should not give your money to an institution that takes advantage of young people. read more

Joan F.

8 years ago

Trinity College does not deserve the international reputation it has. It exploits students for money, and you should not support an institution who take advantage of students. Please do not spend your money here. - There are much better things to do and see in Dublin - Phoenix Park - National Art Gallery - I would give Zero stars if i could. read more

A G.

8 years ago

Would 100% not recommend visiting this college. It is fairly boring to walk around and it is fairly inaccessible to tourists. Also, it is a college that exploits it's student body in that it makes it very expensive to attend. read more

A D.

8 years ago

Trinity College Dublin values tourists over its students. Also the seagulls will fight you. 10/10 would NOT recommend, try any of the other wonderful tourist sites in Dublin (GPO, Guinness Storehouse etc) read more

Jack B.

7 years ago

Lovely place to walk and observe/explore history. I did not go into the library because there was quite a wait but obviously it's a popular thing to do and probably well worth it. read more

Graham L.