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Programme of Events
2nd — 6th March 2020
Celebrating 250 years of the College Historical SocietyThe Hist250 week /&Edmund
Introduction Burke
Welcome 2nd — 6th March 2020
from the Hist250 Steering Committee
Prof. David McConnell The College Historical Society, more The Hist also attracted many writers Luke Fehily It gives me great pleasure to welcome lectures with Margaret Atwood and
Auditor 195th Session, commonly known as the Hist, met for and scholars: from Charles Maturin, Auditor 250th Session, current students, Honorary Members, George RR Martin. The Committee
BA (Mod)., PhD., MRIA., the first time on the 21st March 1770, Thomas Moore, Sheridan Le Fanu SS Nanoscience, Physics and old friends to the Hist, in this is confident that this successful
President of the Hist almost exactly 250 years ago. Inspired and Bram Stoker to Oscar Wilde and & Chemistry of Advanced special year. Hist250 illustrates year has illustrated the continuing
(2003—present) by Edmund Burke’s Club of 1747, the Samuel Beckett. The historian William Materials the Hist in action – doing what it importance and relevance of the
Hist was founded to cultivate “History, Lecky (Medallist in Oratory in 1859) has done best for so many years – Society and hopes that the Hist’s
Oratory, and Composition”. From represented Trinity in the House of promoting engagement in debate conversation will continue to
that time, members of the Hist have Commons and Sir William Rowan and public discourse. The Hist, at flourish for generations to come.
been prominent leaders in politics, in Hamilton MRIA, attended many its heart, aims to create a forum for In that spirit, we intend for these
literature, and other fields. The Irish meetings in the 1840s when he was a broad and beneficial discussion celebrations to not only commemorate
Rebellion of 1798 was led by Wolfe Tone Fellow and Professor of Astronomy. among students at Trinity. the Society’s illustrious past, but also
(Auditor 1785), and that of 1803 led by For 250 years the Hist has explored This programme is the culmination act as a foundation to build an even
Robert Emmet, another member of the all the major questions of the day to a year of celebrations organised stronger Hist going forward. To this
Society. challenging the minds of its members, by the Committee of the 250th end, an Endowment Fund has been
Other members included Young who in turn challenged the ideas of Session. These important events established to support the Society
Irelanders Thomas Davis (Auditor 1838) visiting speakers. It has vindicated have included the revival of the into the future. We are grateful for all
and John Blake Dillon (President 1840). Thomas Davis’s claim for The Utility Society’s Medals for History and contributions already made and accept
Isaac Butt (Auditor 1834) was the first of Debating Societies in Remedying the Composition, the Medallists for all further donations, made through
leader of the Irish Parliamentary Party. Defects of a University Education. Oratory Debate, Corresponding the Alumni Office, with gratitude.
Edward Carson (Librarian 1876), was Hist250 aims to celebrate and reflect Debates with the Debating Unions of Together, we can ensure that the
a founder of the Unionist Party, while on this rich history and sustain the Durham and Oxford, participation Hist lasts into endless future times.
Douglas Hyde (Medallist in Oratory Society’s legacy into the future. in Culture Night, and special guest
1887 and History 1888, President of the
Hist) founded the Gaelic League and
became the first President of Ireland.
It’s clear that Hist members were active Ursula Quill Fáilte romhaibh go Hist250! This week Oratory & Debate 1770—2020 by
across all sides and divides, joined Auditor 242nd Session, of events marks the 250th Anniversary Patrick Geoghegan, published by
by the common desire to improve BA (Mod)., Dip (King’s of the Hist, through debate, oratory, The Lilliput Press and Hinds, and
themselves and wider society. Inns), Director of Hist250 and discussion. The events will the Hist250 exhibition in the Long
tackle the big questions of our time. Room (both kindly supported by TCD
Expert speakers will address issues Association and Trust).
such the Climate Crisis, Sustainable Through the immense support of
Development, the European Project Trinity Development and Alumni
The Hist250 Steering Committee would like to thank the Provost, post-Brexit (in partnership with the we have been able to reach out to
College Administration, and our key partners for their steadfast IIEA), and the Future of Ireland. members and supporters of the Hist
and tremendous support of these ambition celebrations, and The Hist250 week will be opened by and we are delighted to welcome back
the dedication they have shown in the promotion of the Hist. President Michael D. Higgins with an so many for this series of events. The
Particular tribute must be paid to the General Committee for Address following the Edmund Burke Library of Trinity College have been
their commendable service to the Society and its members. International Student Debate. The invaluable in holding the Hist record
week will close with the launch by collection and curating the exhibition,
the Chancellor of the University, Prof. ‘The Greatest of All Schools of Oratory:
Mary McAleese, of Trinity College highlights from the Hist archive’.
Dublin: The College Historical Society,
1 Trinity College Dublin Hist250 2The Hist250 Week 2nd — 6th March 2020
Schedule of Events
Monday 18:00 Grand Final of the Edmund Burke International Student Debate, Wednesday Europe and the Future, in partnership with the Institute of International
2nd March with generous support from the Naughton Foundation 4th March and European Affairs (IIEA)
Venue: Public Theatre Venue: Edmund Burke Theatre
Motion: This House Believes That Universities Are Failing Society
12:30 Registration with tea/coffee and sandwiches
20:00 Official Opening of Hist250 Celebratory Week 13:00 Welcome by Michael Collins (Director General of the IIEA)
Venue: Public Theatre and Luke Fehily (Auditor of the College Historical Society)
President Michael D. Higgins to officially open Hist250 13:15 Opening Remarks by An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD
in conversation with Dr John Bowman (Broadcaster, Historian & Honorary Fellow TCD)
20:45 International Debate winners are announced 13:30 Key players of the EU Institutions: Moving Beyond Brexit
21:00 Reception Venue: Edmund Burke Theatre
Chair: David O’Sullivan (Ambassador of the European Union to the United States,
Tuesday 13:00 The Story of the College Historical Society 2014—2019)
3rd March Venue: Hist Conversation Room Speakers: José Manuel Barroso (President of the European Commission 2004—2014)
Panel discussion on The Oldest Student Debating Society with tea/coffee & sandwiches Herman Van Rompuy (President of the European Council, 2009—2014)
Romano Prodi (President of the European Commission, 1999—2004)
Catherine Day (Secretary General of the European Commission, 2005—2015)
18:30 The Future of These Islands
Venue: Public Theatre
Chair: Dr Christopher Kissane (Historian, Writer, and Gold Medallist)
14:30 Coffee break
18:45 Speakers: Dr Katy Hayward (Queen’s University Belfast), Rory Montgomery (Former
Second Secretary General, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade), Matthew O’Toole
(SDLP MLA & Former Downing Street Brexit Spokesperson), Martina Devlin (Author & 14:45 The European Project: Rule of Law, Climate Action, Transatlantic Relations,
Commentator) and Economic Development
19:45 Student Speakers: Olivia Brady (pro-Censor of the College Historical Society), Tate Venue: Edmund Burke Theatre
Donnelly (Green Party General Election candidate 2020), Patrick McDonagh (Expert Chair: Dr Constantine Boussalis (School of Political Science, Trinity College Dublin)
witness to the Seanad Public Consultation Committee Report on Travellers), David Speakers: Judith Sargentini (GreenLeft MEP 2009—2019), Tony Barber (Europe Editor,
Ola (Chief Scientist at PathoVi), Leanne Brosnan (President of the European Youth Financial Times), Shona Murray (Brussels Correspondent, Euronews)
Parliament Ireland)
19:30 Public Business Meeting of the College Historical Society
20:30 The Common Law post-Brexit Venue: Senior Common Room
Venue: Public Theatre
Chair: The Rt Hon Sir Donnell Deeny (Pro-Chancellor of the University) Hist250 Music Recital and presentation of the Awards of the Society
Introductory Remarks: Dr Andrea Mulligan (School of Law, Trinty College Dublin) Beethoven’s Irish Songs Revisited, presented by Dr. Kerry Houston and Margaret
Keynote Speaker: The Hon Mr. Justice Frank Clarke (Chief Justice of Ireland) O’Sullivan Farrell, with singers Kelli-Ann Masterson (Soprano) and Andrew Boushell
(Tenor) accompanied by Mary Scarlett (piano)
21:30 Reception in the Hist Conversation Room, GMB
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Schedule of Events
Thursday 11:00 The Coffeehouse Debate Friday 12:45 Unveiling of Hist Portraits
5th March Venue: Bewley’s Café, Grafton Street 6th March Venue: Hist Conversation Room
A conversation with historians on the role of coffee houses in fostering public Newly commissioned portraits by Mick O’Dea RHA to be introduced and unveiled.
discourse during the Enlightenment; Tickets €10.00 and include the cost of tea/coffee Chair: Eugene Downes (Cultural Director, Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade)
and scones
Speakers: Dr. Mary Harney (Tánaiste 1997—2006)
Dr Uzo Emenike (Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland)
13:00 How to Decarbonise: The Technologies Exist
Venue: Regent House Portraits: Dr Mary Harney, ex-Auditor; Dr Frederick Boland, ex-President;
Chair: Prof. David McConnell (Fellow Emeritus in Genetics, President of the College Dr Conor Cruise O’Brien, ex-President; Dr Owen Sheehy Skeffington,
Historical Society) Gold Medallist; and Dr Jaja Wachuku, Silver Medallist
Speaker: Dr. Eddie O’Connor (co-founder & chief executive of Mainstream Renewable
Power, formerly Chief Executive of Airtricity)
17:30 Launch of Hist250 Exhibition and Book
with generous support from TCD Association & Trust
17:15 Themed Evensong (All welcome) Venue: Long Room, Trinity College Library
Venue: College Chapel Address: The Chancellor Mary McAleese
Choral music and service featuring the music of illustrious Trinity Alumni. Inspired (President of Ireland, 1997—2011)
by the passage “Leaders of the people by their counsels, and by their knowledge
of learning meet for the people, wise and eloquent are their instructions” ‘The Greatest of all Schools of Oratory: highlights from the Hist archive’
Ecclesiasticus 44:1 Exhibition Curators: Ursula Quill, Luke Fehily, Maggie Larson, Julie Leenane,
Ben McConkey, Ben Ryan
Library Collaborators: Ellen O’Flaherty, Clodagh Neligan, Gillian Whelan
18:30 The Challenges Facing Sustainable Development
Venue: GMB Chamber Trinity College Dublin: The College Historical Society, Oratory & Debate
Chair: Senator Ivana Bacik (Labour Senator for Dublin University, 1770—2020 by Patrick Geoghegan, published by Lilliput Press and Hinds
Vice-President of the Hist
18:45 The Future of Capitalism
Speakers: Sir Paul Collier (Prof. of Economics and Public Policy, University of Oxford; 19:00 Hist250 Gala Dinner
Director of the International Growth Centre) Venue: Dining Hall
Dr Jennifer Sheehy-Skeffington (Assistant Professor of Social Psychology, LSE) Chair: Luke Fehily (Auditor of the College Historical Society)
Toasts to Ireland, The Hist and Trinity College
19:45 Climate Justice and Solidarity Micheal O’Siadhail will read his poem ‘Hist’
Speakers: Prof. Mary Robinson (Chancellor of the University of Dublin,
1998—2019; President of Ireland, 1990—1997; United Nations High Commissioner
for Human Rights, 1997—2002) Tickets for the Gala Dinner €100.00/Concession rate €40 (students and graduates
Kumi Naidoo (former Secretary-General of Amnesty International; of the past 5 years). Places are limited and we encourage you to get tickets well in
Executive Director of Greenpeace, 2009—2015) advance. Dress code is black tie.
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Acknowledgements
Foundational Gift Patrick Evershed, CBE
President’s Circle Andrew & Patricia Galligan Nwabueze Nwokolo
Ian Ashe Patrick Geoghegan Mick O’Dea
Nkwachukwu Asonye Christopher Haden Hugo & Ann O’Neill
Frank & Ivy Bannister James Hamilton James Osakwe
George Birmingham Mary Harney & Brian Geoghegan Alexander Owens
Marguerite Bolger David Hegarty Declan Sheehan
Declan Budd Robert Heron Doreen Shivnen
Marion A. Cameron & in memory Ross Hinds Ian Simons
of Michael J. Cameron Kim Humphreys Ted Smyth
James Connolly Neville Keery Gully Stanford
Patrick Cunningham Peter Ledbetter Edward & Isabel Tinsley
Sir Donnell Deeny Eric Lowry Ciarán Toland
Susan & Brian Denham Bill Maguire Sir Brian Williamson
Donal & Paula Donovan David McConnell Peter White
Bernard Dunleavy Brian Murray Hugh Woodhouse
James & Barry Fox Kerida Naidoo
Our very special gratitude extends to the above and to the many other contributors who are acknowledged
on the Hist website in the Auditor’s Circle
Special Thanks Sincere thanks also to the Cathal McCann
The Hist gratefully acknowledges following for their support and Hannah McCarthy
the support of: advice to the Hist250 Steering Alison McIntyre
The Chancellor: Committee — Sarah McMinn
Prof. Mary McAleese Ian Ashe Paul Molloy
The Provost: Julia Bauer Rory Montgomery
Dr. Patrick Prendergast Ben Blunnie Darragh Moriarty
Trinity Development & Alumni Sir Donnell Deeny Kerida Naidoo
The Library of Trinity College Dublin Eugene Downes David O’Sullivan
The College Chaplaincy William Dunne Eileen Punch
Professor Sean Barrett & the Patrick Evershed CBE Gilliane Quinn de Schonen
Senior Common Room Committee Catherine Kelly Gráinne Sexton
Karl O’Connell Declan Kiberd Ted Smyth
Catering Department Ann Lane Gully Stanford
Director of Music: Adrian Langan William Quill
Dr Kerry Houston Eric Lowry James Walsh
Key Partners
TCD Association & Trust
Media Partner
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