"Breaking down Trinity's shield". "The name is, of course, a reference to the Christian doctrine that defines God as three consubstantial entities (via a tribute to Trinity College, Cambridge)." The Irish Times. 5 April 2014. Retrieved 17 July 2016.
The Trinity was the patron of The Dublin Guild Merchant, primary instigators of the foundation of the University, the arms of which guild are also similar to those of the College.
“Division – College”. The 2010 Consolidated Statutes of Trinity College Dublin and of the University of Dublin. Trinity College, Dublin. 6 October 2012時点の[37KB.pdf オリジナル]よりアーカイブ。30 April 2015閲覧。
“Division – College”. The 2010 Consolidated Statutes of Trinity College Dublin and of the University of Dublin. Trinity College, Dublin. 6 October 2012時点の[37KB.pdf オリジナル]よりアーカイブ。30 April 2015閲覧。