Trinity College and Old Dublin Tour

Trinity college, or College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin, was founded in 1592. Located in the center of Dublin it's gigantic grey stones are a tell tale landmark for anyone navigating Dublin's streets. Founded by Queen Elizabeth I it is the oldest university in all of Ireland. Yesterday I joined a tour group to hear the story behind one of Dublin most interesting areas. The university was established by the Tudors to maintain a Protestant power in Irelands most populated areas. This strategy was only possible through restrictions on admittance. With criteria varying from religion, sex, and race. It was not until 1900 that women were actually allowed to apply. The college itself was very aristocratical, however, it's story is much deeper. The absurd 10 euro to enter is, well, absurd. But you can't put a price on history. The founders laid the plans for the campus next to Alls Hallow Monastery (but the location later changed) and got to work on publishing an educational library by hand. One of the famous books, the book of Kells, is famous for it's ornate calligraphy. The time it took to keep time and history remembered is astonishing. Now 16000 students call Trinity home and acknowledge that their school has more history than most can boast.


-Chad A. Dokken