The Central Societies Committee (CSC) is the body responsible for student societies in Trinity College.

Business and Economics Society (DUBES)

Dublin University Business and Economics Society ( DUBES)

Neuroscience Society

The society aims to bring students and staff who have an interest in neuroscience together through organising talks on the subject and events where members can meet and socialise.

Trinity TV

Founded in 2009, TrinityTV's objective is to film, edit and broadcast videos of college events.

College Historical Society

'The Hist is the longest established student organisation in Trinity College Dublin and the oldest student society in the world. The Society first met on Wednesday, 21st of March 1770, thirteen students meeting in the Senior Common Room, and since then has seen great Irish figures such as Wolfe Tone, Robert Emmet, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett, Ernest Walton, Douglas Hyde and Mary Robinson become members.

Yoga Society

The Trinity College Yoga Society aims to give students the opportunity to practice the different styles of yoga, for a very affordable price.

Biological Association

Biosoc (short for Dublin University Biological Association) is Trinity's medical society. Founded in 1874, we encourage interest in medicine and healthcare within College, and increase the interaction between students of medicine and other medical sciences and the wider community.

Christian Union

The Union is a scripture-based and non-denominational fellowship whose members confess Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord and who as a body of believers, united in Christ, seek to work towards the aims of the Union.

Pool Society

Food & Drink

The Society aims to foster knowledge and appreciation of all forms of food and to arrange classes, tastings, lectures etc. to this end.

Therapy Society

The Therapy society, based in the St. James’s Street Campus aims to unite the four therapy courses, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Radiation Therapy and Speech and Language Therapy, through social events and other activities.

Investors

Trinity Investors is the society for any ambitious student. We offer unrivaled employment and networking opportunities with leading banking & finance firms such as IIFT, ICAP, and Goldman Sachs. Our famed guest speakers, recruitment drives and career workshops make us the premier society in Trinity. Join us this Freshers’ Week and give yourself the edge.

Mathematical Society

The Dublin University Mathematical Society runs weekly events for anyone with an interest in mathematics.

Jazz Society

Fancy yourself as the next Miles Davis…?

Greens

Trinity Greens is affiliated to the Green Party/Comhaontas Glas and is a member group of the Irish Young Greens, a national organisation representing campus groups and greens less than 26 years of age.

Student to Student Network (S2S)

The society runs the Peer Support and Peer Mentoring programmes for the student body.

Gamers Society

Trinity Gamers is dedicated to the enjoyment of all games, including board games, war games, role-playing games and card games.

Traditional Irish Music

This Society promotes Irish traditional music in the College.

Microbiological Society

Founded in 1976 to review conceptual and technological advances in diverse areas of microbiology, mycology, virology and biotechnology.

University Challenge Society

The University Challenge Society provides a social forum for all members of college who enjoy being involved in an intellectually stimulating environment.

Scandinavian Society

Dublin University Scandinavian Society is the hub for Nordic students in Trinity.

Italian Society

The Society welcomes all TCD students and staff who share an interest in Italian culture.

Politics Society

"Established in 1984, Trinity Politics Society aims to promote discussion of politics and current affairs among students in Trinity College Dublin.

Cards & Bridge

"Trinity Cards Society aims to provide a friendly and competitive environment for playing all card games, including Texas Hold’em Poker and Bridge.

Music Society

The aim of the DU Music Society is to encourage as many genres of music as possible.

Early Irish Society

The Early Irish Society exists to promote an interest in the study of the Early Irish language in the University and to preserve and promote an interest in its literature, law, social history, archaeology and palaeography.

Pharmaceutical Students Association (DUPSA)

The objectives of DUPSA are to promote awareness of the current pharmaceutical industry in Ireland and the changing legislation in the practice of pharmacy.

Alternative Music Society (DUAMS)

This is Trinity’s society for modern, alternative and rock music.

Internet (Netsoc)

Netsoc is Dublin University Internet Society, and is devoted to all things ‘internet’.

Mature Students Society

For those who don't belong to the 18 – 23 age group

Archaeological Society

DU Archaeological Society aims to provide the student body with up to date information on Archaeology in Ireland and further afield, including excavations, events and career opportunities.

Players

D.U. Players is Trinity’s Drama Society. They are responsible for around 40 student productions a year.

Central Societies Committee

The Central Societies Committee (CSC) is the body responsible for student societies in Trinity College

Socialist Workers Student Society (SWSS)

SWSS is an anti-capitalist society that campaigns on political, environmental, social and student issues. SWSS works with other left-wing and environmentalist groups to achieve common goals in College and further afield.

Gender Equality Society

The society aims to promote awareness of gender-related issues.

Biochemical

The aims of the society are to stimulate interest in Biochemistry, and related disciplines and also to promote closer contact and co-operation between all students and staff who share that interest.

Sinn Féin

The Uí Chadhain/ Tone Sinn Féin cumann, Trinity College is the Trinity College branch affiliated to Sinn Féin. We are an activist political party dedicated to ending partition and obtaining a thirty two county socialist republic.

Zoological Society

The aim of the society is to promote interest in zoological areas; through field trips, talks and social evenings. We hope to create a greater interest in the field amongst staff and students.

Fashion Society

The recently formed fashion society hopes to provide an outlet for fashion minded ladies and gents throughout Trinity from front arch to the Hamilton.

Afro-Caribbean

The Afro-Caribbean Society aim to promote diversity on campus and to facilitate a forum for education about African and Caribbean cultures.

International Student Society

The Society was founded in 1984 to promote communication between the Irish students of Trinity College and those coming from abroad.

Animal Rights

We are an activist group dedicated to total animal liberation

Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC)

Trinity's branch of the Free Legal Advice Centres (FLAC) is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of the law on society and campaigning for reform, as well as providing legal services to Trinity students.

Dance Society

Dance has been an integral part of culture and society since man first started to walk upright.

Amnesty

Amnesty International (AI) is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights.

Russian Society

Russian Society was founded to help people understand the aspects of culture and traditions of the country, to learn more about the people and the ways of Russia.

Joly Geological Society

The Joly, the College’s geological society, aims to inspire and enlighten its members in the nature of Earth’s formation. Blending topical relaxed talks with field trips around Ireland, members gain insight into the workings of our dynamic planet.

Theological Society (Theo)

Theo (College Theological Society), based in the GMB, is one of Trinity College's oldest societies. It regularly holds guest lectures and informal talks on a wide variety of topics, as well as social events, such as parties and film nights, providing a fun and relaxed environment for members to enjoy.

Indian Society

The society aims in charming its members by showcasing the culture of India. Hence events such as food nights, screening Bollywood movies, celebrating Indian festivals and many more will be organized.

Fine Gael

Photography (DUPA)

Established in 1948, the Photography Association offers members the opportunity to improve their photography skills, while providing a forum for exhibiting their work. The association holds classes on darkrooms, composition, aesthetics, Adobe Photoshop, SLR cameras and portrait photography. Digital SLRs, film SLRs, lenses, tripods and books are available for rent, and supplies can be purchased at a discount from two Dublin camera shops.

Korean Society

The Korean Society intends to ride the hallyu wave and share a passion for Korean culture with all Trinity students.

Metaphysical Society

The Metaphysical Society (or Metafizz) is the "real philosophical society" of the College.

SUAS

The Suas Trinity Society gives you the chance to contribute directly to improving the lives of children in the developing world. With Suas, you can participate in our Dublin mentoring projects as well as the overseas volunteer programme in primary schools in Mombasa, Nairobi and Calcutta. You can organize or participate in our fundraising events, the proceeds of which go directly to specifically chosen projects.

Management Science Society DUMSS

This bright society plans events for its members such as guest speakers, race nights, karaoke nights, networking nights, "team-building" trips away, sports leagues, trading games and lots, lots more.

South East Asian Society

SEAS was set up as a platform for students from the South East Asian region to meet and at the same time promote South East Asian culture through hosting of various local festivals and other events.

Juggling Society

We promote the development of various juggling skills: facilitating everyone from complete beginners to experts, we run regular workshops in poi, ball and club juggling, diablo, staff and devil sticks, and occasional ones promoting such skills as unicycle riding.

Trinity F.M.

For six weeks each academic year, Trinity FM takes to the air on 97.3fm showcasing the brightest and best of Trinity talent. Additionally TFM streams live online at www.trinityfm.com every Monday to Thursday from 1800-00.00! ''

Fishing Society

AIESEC Trinity

AIESEC Trinity is the society for any student that wants to gain employable skills and stand out from the crowd.

Trinity Orchestra

The society is the University's Orchestra, and the only entirely student run orchestra in Ireland.

Singers Society

Trinity Singers is a popular society around campus, with a reputation for high choral quality. The society consists of 2 choirs: Trinity Singers, the mixed choir; and Boydell singers, the all female choir.

Digital Arts Society

Digital Arts is a diverse area which incorporates aspects of music, film, and the visual arts.

Horse Racing Society

Trinity College Horse Racing Society is one Trinity's newest and most exciting societies.

Environment Society

The Trinity College Environment Society is TCD's student environmental group.

Philosophical Society (TCD Phil)

The University Philosophical Society, (aka The Phil), is Trinity College’s premier student society. Founded in the 17th century, initially as a paper-reading society for the “discourse of philosophy, mathematics, and other polite literature”, the society has since evolved to incorporate a wider range of activities in modern times.

Trinity Arts Workshop

The aim of the society is to promote art and craftwork in TCD and to provide a workshop and facilities for its members.

Meditation Society

The Meditation Society aims to assist with the emotional and spiritual development of College students and staff by teaching the ‘mindfulness’ of breathing’ and ‘cultivation of loving kindness’ meditation practices.

Choral Society

Founded in 1837, Choral Society is Trinity’s oldest and largest choir. We are a four part mixed voice choir, consisting of undergraduates, postgraduates and staff. Choral specialises in performing large scale choral works with full orchestral accompaniment both within and outside the walls of Trinity.

Socialist Party

Botany Society

The Botany society aims to further interest in Botany and to promote Environmental awareness amongst the student population by organising lectures, talks, discussions, walks, film showings, field trips and other related events.

Pirate Party

The DU Pirate Party is a society political in nature, driven by the belief that civil liberties and personal freedoms should take precedence over private and corporate interests.

Computer Science

Sign Language Society

Founded in September 1999, the Dublin University Sign Language Society actively promotes deaf awareness and Irish Sign Language (ISL) in Trinity.

Cancer Society

Trinity College Cancer Society is one of the largest societies on campus and the only college cancer society in Ireland.

History Society

DU History Society, currently in its 77th session, is a society run for the benefit of students interested in or studying history. DU History Society mixes academic lectures with social events, making it a friendly, engaging and informative society to be involved in.

Engineering Society

The Engineering Society was established to promote the Engineering profession in Trinity College. The 145th session of Dublin University Engineering Society is about to begin. We are very pleased to launch our brand new website.

Jewish Society

The Jewish society serves as the voice of the Jewish community at TCD and contributes to a greater understanding of Jewish life, tradition and culture on campus, including the contemporary situation.

Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that envelopes a cultural blend of music, acrobatics and martial arts. The society provides regular capoeira classes on campus.

Literary Society

The Literary Society brings together aspiring writers of all kinds and caters to all those interested in literature.

Genetical Society

The Genetical Society is for people interested in new and exciting developments in genetics that have either a scientific or social significance.

Visual Arts Society

The Visual Arts Society aims to broaden awareness of and participation in Ireland’s vibrant and dynamic visual arts scene.

Fianna Fáil

Strives to provide a welcoming atmosphere where students can discuss political issues, while promoting the aims of Fianna Fáil The Republican Party.

Japanese Society

The Japanese Society aims to provide the opportunity for TCD students to get to know more about the Japanese culture.

Filmmakers

DU Filmmakers exists to promote, encourage and facilitate the art of filmmaking in all aspects

French Society

Come join us, speak a bit of French and enjoy a taste of French culture!

Modern Languages Society

The Modern Languages’ Society allows Trinity students to participate in language-oriented and foreign culture events, including weekly classes in various languages at several levels.

Chinese Society

The Chinese society host events that are designed to help Chinese students integrate with other students of other nationalities, and vice versa.

Comedy Society

"Dublin University Comedy Society is the student run Comedy Society for Trinity College Dublin. The society's aim is to foster an appreciation for all things comic and it is the largest student comedy society in the country.

Hispanic Culture Society

Aspiring aficionados of Hispanic culture, we bring to you the warmth, colour, flavour and excitement of the Spanish-speaking world.

Cumann Gaelach

The aim of the Cumann Gaelach is to promote the Irish language and culture within the College. The aim of the Cumann Gaelach is to promote the Irish language and culture within the College, in order to allow students to maintain an interest and ability in the language after finishing their secondary education.

Vincent de Paul

Vincent de Paul aims to promote charity by working through a person to person contact, encompassing every form of aid that alleviates suffering and promotes the dignity and integrity of humankind.

Trinity Arts Festival (TAF)

Trinity Arts Festival (TAF) is a celebration of the creative arts within the student community. The goal of the festival is to highlight and cultivate the creative dimension of the student community, drawing on the talent already existent within the arts-based student societies.

Physical Society

The Physoc is a society for students of all disciplines with an interest in physics, the most fundamental of the sciences.

Muslim Student Association

The Muslim Student Association was formed to contribute to the cultural enrichment of the diverse College communities.

Labour

The Trinity Labour Society is a branch of the Labour Party and aims to promote Socialism on campus. It enables students to become politically active in the furtherance of "Community", "Freedom", “Equality” and "Democracy".

Europa

In light of the fact that Europe is a constantly changing entity, this society aims to generate interest in where Europe is going and why, and to provide a forum for all students and staff to engage in debate regarding European issues.

Classical Society

The College Classical Society is the place for all those interested in the classical worlds of Greece & Rome, whether that means reading Homer or watching 300.

Knitting Society

The Knitting Society aims to promote, share and teach knitting and other yarn crafts.

Laurentian Society

The Dublin University Laurentian society aims to provide a platform for the discussion of various different cultural, historical and societal issues from a Catholic perspective

Werner Chemical Society

The Werner Chemical Society has been instrumental in encouraging and maintaining interest in the Chemical Sciences within College.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT)

The objects of the Society is to educate, inform and offer a supportive environment to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and staff of the University of Dublin. Membership

Science Fiction (Sci Fi)

SciFi offers a refuge to all allowing members to lounge on our couches whilst enjoying the delights of the society’s extensive film and book libraries or join us in a game of Pro Evo.

Psychology Society

The aims of the Psychology Society are to promote the field of psychology within College and to demonstrate the subject’s importance and relevance to everyday life.

Chess Club

The Chess Club caters for all levels of players and those who want to learn more about the game.

Hiking Society

Dublin University Hiking Society (better known as Trinity Hiking) exists to promote hillwalking within the College community.

Geographical Society

Throughout the year the Geographical Society holds several talks regarding contemporary and traditional issues in human and physical geography. We run social events such as the Christmas quiz and the Earth Ball, as well as exploring a part of the world on our yearly field trip.

Paintball and Speedball Society

The Dublin University Paintball and Speedball Society runs regular paintball and speedball trips throughout the year. Trinity students of all ages and fitness levels are welcome to join and no previous experience is necessary.

Chapel Choir

The Chapel Choir aims to promote church music in its intended liturgical setting but it is not a religious grouping.

Entrepreneurial (TES)

Trinity Entrepreneurial Society is the primary business and careers focused society on campus.

European Law Students Association (ELSA)

ELSA aims to establish lasting contacts amongst young lawyers and law students within ELSA Ireland through an educational and social association.

Student Managed Fund (SMF)

Founded in 2010, Trinity Student Managed Fund is Europe’s first and only investment fund that is run entirely by students.

Law Society

Dublin University Law Society has been active in Trinity for over 70 years. It is a committed and successful faculty society, and also a general social and debating society. Activities throughout the year reflect the social and academic aims of the society, from hosting the Dublin University Intervarsity Moot Court, to formal and informal social outings and also the publication of the Trinity College Law Review.