As we all know, students tend to be a rebellious lot. There’s nothing we love more than sinking our teeth into a good cause. With the centenary of the 1916 Rising fast approaching, it leads one to think about Trinity’s involvement in this momentous occasion. To what extent did Trinity students get involved? Were there fierce shoot-outs between the British Army and Irish rebels in Front Square? Did the Provost lead a band of merry men into battle? Before looking into the Rising and Trinity’s involvement, it’s important to understand the historical atmosphere in which the rebellion took place. By 1916, World War I was … Continue reading During the Rising, Students Rushed to Exams in a University that Remained Puzzlingly Safe