Facts about Dublin’s Trinity College could fill a thick book. Founded in 1592, making it Ireland’s oldest university, Trinity is one of the seven ancient universities of Britain and Ireland, a distinction that includes St. John’s College in Cambridge and Oriel College in Oxford. Now there’s another cause for renown. Mobile journalist Philip Bromwell reports that orchids have been discovered growing on Trinity’s formal lawns.  Bromwell’s two-minute video “Orchids in Dublin City Center” explains what led to the surprising botanical occurrence and the implications for species protection everywhere.

About Philip Bromwell

Philip Bromwell has been a leader in the development of mobile journalism—using smartphone footage to report the news. We’ve previously showcased many of his RTÉ news reports including “The Refugee Baker” and “Street Art Paints New Picture of Northern Ireland.”

The editors of MobileMovieMaking have chosen “Orchids in Dublin City Center” as the Mobile Movie of the Week.