UCD Alumni

"Recognising nearly three decades of service to UCD Cycling Club." 🚴

Congratulations to UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School alumnus Noel McGlynn, who was named 'Graduate of the Year' at the 2026 UCD Sports Awards.

Noel's connection with UCD Cycling Club began as an Intervarsity champion, club captain and co-founder in 1998. Nearly three decades later, he continues to give back as a coach, mentor, team manager and event organiser, helping to support generations of student cyclists both on and off the road.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4g48tzN

Good food and great company made for a wonderful UCD Alumni Summer Picnic in Paris, France. 🥖🍷

A relaxed afternoon of conversation, reconnection and community, it was lovely to see familiar faces meet again, welcome new alumni and celebrate the friendships and shared experiences that began at University College Dublin and continue long after graduation.

See more highlights from the event here: https://bit.ly/4eymXpw

Bíonn blas ar an mbeagán i gcónaí. 🤝

Ar mhaith leat rud éigin fiúntach a thabhairt ar ais don phobal? Is iomaí deis atá ag Alumni UCD chun tacaíocht a thabhairt do Mhic Léinn reatha, is cuma cén áit ar domhan atá siad lonnaithe.

Ó threoir neamhfhoirmiúil a thairiscint mar chuid de Chlár Cairde na nAlumni go comhairle gairme a thabhairt tríd an gClár Meantóireachta Gairme, bíonn tionchar dearfach agus luachmhar ag do chuid ama agus taithí saoil ar dhaoine.

Bí mar aoichainteoir ar phainéil ghairme, nó glac páirt i gciorcail mheantóireachta, nó freastail ar cheann de na himeachtaí a reáchtáiltear i rith na bliana.

Faigh tuilleadh eolais anseo: https://www.ucd.ie/alumni/get-involved/volunteering/

"I have never regretted the decision to be a teacher." 📚

More than fifty years after graduating from University College Dublin, Oliver Murphy (BA 1975, HDipEd 1976) is still doing what he loves most: helping students learn, grow and think for themselves.

From his student days in Belfield to a lifelong career in education, Oliver reflects on the people who inspired him, the lessons he learned along the way, and why teaching remains one of the most rewarding professions of all.

Read the full interview here: https://bit.ly/4urZFHy

"I want it to be a deeply unsettling play. I want it to be an exposure of something terrible." 🎭

UCD College of Arts and Humanities alumnus Frank McGuinness discusses his acclaimed new play, 'Do You Come From Gomorrah?', in conversation with University College Dublin Professor P.J. Mathews. The award-winning playwright reflects on memory, identity, trauma and the power of theatre to confront difficult truths through storytelling.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4uqGXjI

"You don't really know what you're really writing a book about until you start to talk about it." 📖

UCD College of Arts and Humanities alumna Kathleen McMahon joined RTÉ to discuss her new novel, 'Other People's Lives', exploring themes of marriage and relationships.

In conversation with fellow University College Dublin alumna Miriam O'Callaghan, Kathleen also touches on her previous career, the influence of her grandmother Mary Lavin, and the importance of community among writers.

Listen to the full conversation here: https://bit.ly/4fPUpKr

Take a Joycean stroll through Belfield and discover the art, history and heritage woven throughout University College Dublin. 🖼️

As part of 'UCD Alumni in Bloom' on Saturday, 13 June, the Sculpture and Art Trail will explore artworks inspired by James Joyce, alongside photographs from his time as a UCD student.

Explore the full programme and reserve your place here: https://bit.ly/4uskB1b

One week to go until a day of culture, creativity, and connection at 'UCD Alumni in Bloom'. 🌸

From live music and film screenings to literary quizzes, theatre, art trails, and readings inspired by James Joyce, 'UCD Alumni in Bloom' brings together a wide variety of events designed to suit every interest.

Taking place on Saturday 13 June, this special Bloomsday celebration is a chance to experience University College Dublin in a new way while reconnecting with fellow alumni throughout a memorable day on campus.

Explore the full programme and reserve your place here: https://www.ucd.ie/alumni/events/bloomsday/