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

Filmmakers

Produces, edits and screens videos. The Society possesses advanced digital equipment and offers the chance for budding directors and writers of any level to make films, documentaries and other visual presentations.

Afro-Caribbean

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

Falun Dafa

The Falun Dafa Society organises free teaching classes of Falun Dafa exercises; a Chinese traditional mind/body practice assimilating one's nature to the cosmic characteristic "Truthfulness-Compassion-Tolerance".

Computer Science

The object of DUCSS is to further interest and knowledge in Computer Science by the promotion of events to foster and develop co-operation between persons involved in Computer Science, associated disciplines and the application of Computerised Systems.

Socialist Party

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.

Trinity TV

TrinityTV est. in 2009 to film, edit and broadcast five online episodes throughout the year.

Pirate Party

to be updated

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.

Jazz Society

The jazz society aims to provide opportunities for people to both play and listen to jazz.

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, religion, and culture on campus, including the contemporary situation. Members of the society participate in discussions amongst other campus societies and College Departments, on both religious and academic levels.

Microbiological Society

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

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.

Fine Gael

T.Y.F.G., aims to make politics relevant and enjoyable for every one in college. We provide a forum for the most political discussion of the issues which affect the State at our weekly meetings.

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.

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.

Werner Chemical Society

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

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.

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.

Players

D.U. Players is Trinity’s Drama Society. They are responsible for around 30 student productions a year.

Genetical Society

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

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.

Investors (Trinity Traders)

Whether you're a complete novice with only a passing interest in the financial markets, or a financial guru determined to enter the realms of the most competitive, demanding and exciting industry of all, Trinity Traders is for you.

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.

Philosophical Society (The 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.

SUAS

The main object of the Trinity Suas Society is to promote awareness of and encourage action in developing education in disadvantaged parts of the world.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cancer Society

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

International Student Society

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

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.

Chinese Students and Scholars Association

The CSSA TCD branch is a sub-unit of the Irish Chinese Students and Scholars Association. All Chinese students and scholars, as well as other non-Chinese students once entered Trinity College, are eligible to apply.

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.

Archaeological Society

The Archaeology Society aims to increase awareness of the importance of protection of heritage sites, especially those in Ireland.

Muslim Student Association

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

Chapel Folk Group

The objective of the Folk Group is to provide music for services in the College Chapel and especially on Sundays at 12.15pm during lecture term in consultation with the chaplaincy.

Caledonian Society

We celebrate Scottish culture, and our main focus is to teach people how to do Scottish Reeling.

Japanese Society

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

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! ''

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. French, German, Spanish, Russian, Arabic, Italian and Japanese classes have been provided over the years.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Central Societies Committee

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

Dance Society

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

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".

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.

Chapel Choir

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

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.

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

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.

Internet (Netsoc)

Netsoc is Dublin University Internet Society, and is devoted to all things ‘internet’. We offer webspace that can be accessed from anywhere in the world. We run weekly tutorials on everything from how to make simple webpages right up to advanced fancy-pants sites.

Sign Language Society

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

Management Science Society DUMSS

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

Digital Arts Society

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

Random Acts of Kindness

to be updated

Physical Society

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

Entrepreneurial (TES)

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

Literary Society

The Trinity College Literary Society is concerned with bringing together aspiring writers of all kinds within Trinity and catering to all those interested in literature.

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.

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.

Anarchist

The Anarchist Society aims to implement the anarchist slogan "Organise, agitate and educate" by providing a forum for the discussion of the theory and practice of Anarchism and by organising meetings around current political events of importance to TCD students.

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.

Metaphysical Society

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

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.

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.

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.

Italian Society

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

Gamers Society

This club is intended to provide gaming enthusiasts a chance to develop their interest, and to provide novices an opportunity to develop an interest in the same.

Alternative Music Society (DUAMS)

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

Gender Equality Society

The society aims to promote awareness of gender-related issues. The society organises film nights, cultrural events and lectures to raise awareness of current cultural and political issues within and outside of the campus community.

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.

Business and Economics Society (DUBES)

Dublin University Business and Economics Society ( DUBES)

Student to Student Network (S2S)

The S2S is a continuous and personal form of peer counselling available to Trinity students which is specifically designed to provide support for students not being catered for by other similar organisations.

Orchestral Society

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

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. It aims to create activities that help those that are in socially secluded areas of life through interaction with the members of the Society, raise awareness of socially important issues and to fundraise to support these activities and other charitable organisations with similar aims.

Amnesty

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

Classical Society

'It's not all murder, tyranny, drunkeness, eye-gouging, baby-eating, flatulence, incest, oratory, horses with men in them, sowrdplay, sorcery, one-eyed monsters, blood, death, orgies, degradation, idolatry and regicide...

Chess Club

The Chess Club caters for all levels of players and those who want to learn more about the game. For the more serious player, Dublin University has a chess team in the Leinster League, which gives you the chance to play against opponents of a high rating and obtain one for yourself if you are not already rated.

Mathematical Society

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

French Society

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

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.

Fianna Fáil

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

Politics Society

Dublin University Politics Society was established in 1984 aims to facilitate and encourage the development of on-campus political awareness.

Environment Society

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

Traditional Irish Music

This Society promotes Irish traditional music in the College.

Biological Society

The aims of the Biological Society include the integration and strengthening of links between the years of the School of Medicine as well as highlighting medicine’s role in society.

Music Society

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

Singers Society

The choir normally consists of twenty to thirty members all of whom are auditioned annually. Membership is drawn from all areas of the university. In the past the choir has successfully competed in the Cork and Coleraine Choral

Russian Society

The Russian Society was founded to celebrate Russian culture through events such as Russian film screenings, pub nights and lectures about Russia.

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

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.

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.

Visual Arts Society

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

Engineering Society

The Engineering Society was established to promote the Engineering profession 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.

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.

Mature Students Society

Mature students constitute a discrete group in College with its own needs.