UCD Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni of UCD

• James Joyce (1902) - Renowned author, best known for his novel 'Ulysses'.
• Mary Robinson (1967) - First female President of Ireland and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
• Colm Tóibín (1975) - Acclaimed novelist and essayist, known for 'Brooklyn'.
• John Bruton (1968) - Former Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of Ireland.
• Seamus Heaney (1961) - Nobel Laureate in Literature, celebrated poet.
• Patrick Kavanagh (1939) - Influential Irish poet and novelist.
• William Butler Yeats (1888) - Nobel Laureate in Literature, prominent poet.
• John Hume (1960) - Nobel Peace Prize winner for his efforts in the Northern Ireland peace process.
• David McWilliams (1992) - Economist, broadcaster, and author.
• Barry Andrews (1986) - Former Minister for Children and Youth Affairs in Ireland.