Trinity College Dublin has received the largest individual philanthropic college donation in the history of the state. "Barbara and I are delighted to support a project of such national significance,” said Mr Kinsella. It will increase the prestige of our education and science sector internationally.”Three years ago, Glen Dimplex’s billionaire founder, Martin Naughton donated €25m toward the same campus project. “Trinity East is a hugely ambitious and exciting project not just for us, but for Dublin,” said Mr Prendergast. The research facility being funded, to be called the E3 Research Institute, is still “years” from being built, according to Mr Prendergast.

Source: Irish Independent May 27, 2021 06:00 UTC