Languages Alumni Summer Social | An evening of words, wit and music

This year the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies is marking the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Modern Languages in Trinity College Dublin. To celebrate this historic year, we are delighted to invite our past students to join us on campus for a special evening of connection with your fellow alumni. The evening will feature the talents of some of our creative graduates, and there will be a reception with wine and light refreshments.

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• Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis. Tickets are non transferable.
• All guests must be 18 years of age or older to attend.
• Photography and filming will take place during the evening. By attending, you consent to the use of these images by the University for publicity purposes across both print and digital media. If you do not wish for your image to be used, please contact alumni.sllcs@tcd.ie 
  

Introducing our special guests for the evening:

Gemma Cox is a graduate of French and Music (2022). Gemma is an Irish singer-songwriter crafting dreamy alt-pop with piano-led melodies, inspired by Phoebe Bridgers and Regina Spektor. She has performed at Electric Picnic and Other Voices, and last year joined London Grammar on the main stage at All Together Now after they discovered her TikTok cover of “Strong.” Her new song, “What About Now,” arrives this summer.

Michael Fry is a graduate of French and Hispanic Studies (2016). Michael is an Irish stand-up comedian, actor and musician who graduated with a B.A. in in 2016. He is best known for his satirical sketches and musical renditions of viral videos on social media which have garnered him a significant following and led to appearances on radio, television and film in both Ireland and the U.K. Most recently Michael appeared in Dancing with the Stars Ireland (RTÉ) at the start of 2026. Michael has also appeared on TV shows such as Derry Girls (Channel 4), Holding (ITV) and No Worries if Not! (RTÉ).

James Patrice is a graduate of Drama and Theatre Studies and French (2011). James is a presenter and performer, best known for his roving reports on RTÉ’s flagship daytime television show Today and his shimmering behind the scenes antics as Dancing With The Stars’ digital presenter. You can find him entertaining the masses online with his witty observations on Irish life under the guise of his drag alter ego - the ultimate Irish Mammy - Malahide Woman. James has spent the last 8 years as one of the leads in The 3Olympia Theatre’s iconic Christmas pantomime, most recently playing the magical role of ‘Glinda Martin’.

Languages 250 at Trinity (1776-2026): Trinity was the first university in these islands to introduce the study of modern continental languages. In 1776 Trinity appointed professors in French, German, Spanish and Italian. They were the first university Chairs in modern languages in these islands. This event forms part of a programme of events commemorating this historic initiative, which led to the establishment of some of the oldest continuous Chairs of Modern Languages anywhere in the world.

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