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Trinity College’s lesser-known zoological museum
5 minutes Posted Oct 13, 2025 at 2:13 pm.
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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