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Welcome to Trinity Hall (Gaeilge)Since the founding of Trinity College, over four hundred years ago, residential life has always been an important part of a the educational experience and for much of its history all students lived on campus. While this is no longer the case Trinity nevertheless continues to treat its student residences not just as a place for students to live while attending college but as an important part of the overall educational experience. Indeed the great educationalist John Henry Newman in his famous address on "The Idea Of A University" put forward the view that more could be learned from living in a community of scholars than from lectures and examinations!
Kitchen in a Modern Apartment - click on the image for more info
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Aerial View Of Hall It is this spirit of a "community of scholars" which underpins life in Trinity Hall. There is an emphasis on providing a "soft landing" for students who are new to Dublin and/or new to University life. Half of the residents are Junior Freshmen (aka first years) while there is also a sizable community of undergraduate and postgraduate students who come from outside Ireland and in many cases outside the European Union. One of the most striking features of life in Hall is easy manner in which friendships are formed and this is commented upon again and again by former residents. Hall is located in the quite suburb of Dartry on the south side of Dublin, but is within easy walking distance of Rathmines which is a very lively area with many shops, restaurants and bars. Hall is within easy commuting distance of the main campus by bicycle (10-15 minutes), bus (25 minutes) or Luas (Tram - 25 minutes).
Single Bedroom in Older Accommodation - click on the image for more info Life in Hall is suited to those students who, while being serious about their studies, are also keen to contribute to a sense of community within Hall and who appreciate that living within a community, particularly an academic one, requires a certain amount of flexibility and consideration to one's neighbours. Further information regarding Hall can be found by exploring the links on this website and by visiting the Accommodation Office Web Site for Hall which includes more information on type of rooms available, the rates and the on-line application procedure.
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Key aspects of life in Hall are the team of Wardens and the Junior Common Room committee or JCR. The Warden is responsible for the allocation of rooms and for student welfare. The Warden is assisted by 12 Assistant Wardens, who are either members of college staff or senior postgraduate researchers, and there is one for each house in Hall (this corresponds to around 70-80 students). Their role is to be available as a first port of call for any difficulties students are experiencing and to help make sure that life in Hall proceeds as smoothly as possible. There are normally two Assistant Wardens available on site each night who can help with any out of hours emergencies which happen from time to time. The JCR the official student society in Hall and take the lead in organising a wide variety of social events during the year of which the orientation weekend for incoming students at start of the academic year is the most important. There are extensive communal facilities in Hall including: 24 hour reception area and security; a sports hall used for indoor football and badminton; a squash court; an on-site shop; a sound proof music room; games areas with snooker, pool, table tennis, games consoles etc.; a TV room with access to Sky Sports etc. Bedrooms have internet connections and the kitchens in the modern apartments have a cable TV connection Some images from various Hall events over the past few years can be found here and for those interested in social history Trinity Hall celebrated its centenary year in 2008.
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