Irish Times Debate semi-final at the Law Society, Dublin. Team winners were Anya Wilson, TCD Hist with Athena Wu, TCD Hist and Individual winner Cadet Clodagh Lehane, Curragh. Photograph Nick BradshawA third group of finalists for the annual Irish Times Debate has been confirmed, with students from Trinity College and the Army Cadet School advancing from Friday night’s semi-final. The Irish Times Debate is now in its 66th year. Ciara McLoughlin, a team winner from 2024, is the convenor of The Irish Times Debate for 2025/26.

Source: The Irish Times January 24, 2026 00:25 UTC