Sport Archives – The College View

Boyle causing a racket in the badminton world

November 14, 2018

Sara Boyle spoke to The College View about her recovery from injury, competing for Ireland and her goal of reaching the Olympics.

DCU hurlers fall to the Scotsmen in hybrid game

November 14, 2018

DCU Hurler Killian Doyle spoke to The College View about the challenges faced in adapting to playing in the shinty-hurling international for Ireland against Scotland.

“More physicality” the solution to camogie’s plight says Twomey

November 14, 2018

As an ambassador for the 20×20 initiative, Twomey hopes to use her status with the Dublin team to be a visible role model for young girls with aspirations of participating in sport.

Farrelly honoured after stellar season

November 14, 2018

Niamh Farrelly spoke to The College View after she was nominated for WNL Senior Player of the Season.

DCU Ultimate Frisbee make intervarsity’s final

November 14, 2018

Sean Fitzgerald talks to The College View after DCU Ultimate Frisbee lost 10-6 to Trinity in the mixed intervarsity final.

A shining light in a dark corridor for women’s rugby

November 14, 2018

The path to such success is never easy, but as a female player, there were even more boundaries to be overcome.

Corcoran putts her way to the podium in the hills

November 14, 2018

Elisa Corcoran talks to The College View after she won a bronze medal at the Irish Intervarsity’s Golf championship.

Smith gets the nod for Ireland team

November 14, 2018

Céire Smith spoke to The College View after she was selected for the Ireland boxing team that will compete in the AIBA World Women’s Elite Championships.

Routine key to Herar’s positive approach

October 31, 2018

Once you’re there and get absorbed in training, you start feeling a lot better.

Sigerson team hoping to Reape rewards this season

October 31, 2018

“It’s been disappointing the last two years for the footballers,” said Reape.

O’Connor hooks away competition to make TOTY

October 31, 2018

Wexford hurler Rory O’Connor speaks to The College View after being named in the Bord Gáis Energy U21 Hurling Team of the Year.

Powell dives into pro swimming

October 31, 2018

DCU’s Robbie Powell competed in his first two major championships, including October’s Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Streimikyte runs away with European Championship

October 31, 2018

Irish Paralympian Greta Streimikyte speaks to The College View after winning gold at the European Para Athletics Championships in Berlin during the summer.

Holden off the competition at handball intervarsity

October 31, 2018

Holden defeated her DCU teammate and doubles champion Fiona Tully to claim victory at the handball intervarsity.

Dickson sails to U-23 World Title

October 31, 2018

Ellen Fitzpatrick of The College View speaks to Robert Dickson after he won gold in the U23 Sailing World Championships in France in the 49er class.

Tokyo the target for MacDermott

October 31, 2018

Fiachra MacDermott spoke to The College View after he and Oskars Veide of DCU Archery placed at the All Ireland Series Outdoor competition during the summer.

Garda College prove too much for DCU RFC

October 25, 2018

Rory O’Connor was the star as Garda College ran out 47-24 victors over DCU RFC.

Moya Ryan wins first International medal

October 17, 2018

Irish Badminton player, Moya Ryan talks to The College View after she and her doubles partner, Kate Frost, won their first international honours in Bulgaria.

Aussie game will bring challenges, admits Rowe

October 17, 2018

Former DCU and current Mayo star Sarah Rowe is switching football for the AFL.

Ireland calls for Hooban after Inter Pro victory

October 17, 2018

DCU rugby star Emma Hooban talks about her surprise at her first senior Ireland callup after her recent Interprovincial success with Leinster.

DCU Powerchair Club make European Champions Cup

October 17, 2018

Aoife McNicholl spoke to The College View ahead of DCU Storm PFC’s involvement in the European Powerchair Football Association Champions Cup in Denmark.

DCU Ladies Soccer stage second half comeback to beat IT Sligo

October 17, 2018

DCU Ladies Soccer staged an impressive second half comeback against IT Sligo to start their CUFL Women’s Premier Division season with a win.

DCU Soccer teams merge

October 17, 2018

The idea of a merger seemed to allow a greater level of communication and access for the women’s portion of the club. Butler had no idea why they hadn’t thought about doing it before and said that “there are no down sides” to the idea.

Third level football recreational leagues launched

October 17, 2018

A scholarship scheme within Colleges and universities nationwide, targeted at developing future grassroots football administrators and increasing participation levels on campus, has been launched by the FAI.

Raymond-Hoey awarded Australian cricket scholarship

October 17, 2018

Una Raymond-Hoey has been awarded a scholarship which will see her play with South Perth Cricket Club in Australia.