News

The latest news from the College Historical Society.

Honorary Members Dinner and Debate – This House Believes in the American Dream  

The Honorary Members’ Dinner will be held at 6pm in the Kildare University Club, St. Stephen’s Green on Wednesday, 28th…read more

Trinity IV 2012 A Resounding Success  

This year’s Trinity Inter-Varsity was held between the 26-28 January, and was organised together by The Phil and The Hist.…read more

The Hist Launches New Website  

As you may have noticed if you’re reading this post, the Hist website recently underwent a dramatic regeneration and has…read more

Hist Breaks at Worlds  

Once again the Hist has been incredibly well represented at the World University Debating Championships, which this year took place…read more

John N. Ross, LL.B., ex-Auditor, Medallist, Former Senator for Dublin University Dies Aged 92  

The Society is saddened to hear of the death of John Ross, ex-Auditor who was an esteemed and influential Dublin…read more

Czech Playwright and Dissident, Vaclav Havel Dies Aged 75  

The College Historical Society is saddened to note the death of dissident playwright and former Czech president Vaclav Havel. Recognised…read more

Author, orator and intellectual Christopher Hitchens dies aged 62  

The College Historical Society notes with sadness the passing of journalist, orator and professional contrarian, Christopher Hitchens. It is one…read more

Hist Wins Cork IV  

Congratulations to Sally Rooney, Censor and John Engle, Treasurer on winning the Cork Invitational on 1 December. Congratulations to Michael…read more

Mason Hayes & Curran Maidens Speaker Competition Final  

The Maidens Speaker competition was kindly sponsored by Mason Hayes and Curran. It was run all through Michaelmas term by…read more

Vice-President RB McDowell Dies  

Vice-President of the College Historical Society RB McDowell passed away on Monday the 29th of August. RB McDowell was Record…read more