Cork native is the first female Provost in Trinity's 429-year history

Cork academic and Trinity professor, Linda Doyle is Trinity College Dublin’s provost-elect.

One of Europe's most respected engineering academics, Cork native Linda Doyle, has made history by becoming Trinity College Dublin's (TCD) first female Provost in its almost 430 years.

The professor of engineering and the arts at TCD said it was "exhilarating" to be named to the position after an election among staff and student representatives.