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Trinity College’s lesser-known zoological museum

Trinity College is home to the book of Kells and its iconic Library, which makes it one of Dublin...

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14.13 13 Oct 2025


Trinity College’s lesser-known zoological museum


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14.13 13 Oct 2025


Trinity College is home to the book of Kells and its iconic Library, which makes it one of Dublin's most popular tourist attractions.

But, the university is also home to a Zoological Museum, containing a 70-million-year-old fish and a plethora of extinct animals.

Dr Martyn Linnie is Curator of Trinity College Dublin’s zoological museum, and he joins Seán to discuss.

Image: Trinity College Zoological Museum Facebook


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