Sport Archives – The College View

Women’s Football can he hard but it’s worth it on cup final day says FAI cup winner Lynn Craven

November 13, 2019

DCU Student Lynn Craven was among the successful Wexford Youths ladies team that ran out victors in the FAI Cup Final against Peamount United in the Aviva Stadium.

DCU Fencers take home gold and bronze in Cork

November 13, 2019

DCU Fencing has recorded one of their best tournament victories in the last few years as they took home Gold and Bronze in the Schull Novice Cup last week in UCC.

Rebuilding DCU squad struggle to pass IT Carlow

November 13, 2019

Carlow Institute of Technology beat the DCU ladies’ rugby side with considerable ease as early scoring aided their way to a 40-27 win, despite a late surge for DCU.

Kinghan represents Ireland at inaugural Rugby X Tournament in London

November 13, 2019

DCU student Lucinda Kinghan recently represented Ireland at the first ever 5v5 rugby X tournament in the O2 in London playing two matches against England and the USA.

Shinty U-21 glory as Ryan represents Ireland against Scotland

November 13, 2019

DCU student Brian Ryan was part of the Irish team that came out on top in the annual Under 21 Hurling Shinty International clash with Scotland.

DCU Ladies triumphant at Hockey Intervarsity’s in Kilkenny

November 13, 2019

DCU Ladies Hockey team claim The Chilean Plate with a close 5-4 victory against CIT in the final in Kilkenny, alongside DCU Men who came runners up.

Kilkenny ace Adrian Mullen wins GAA Young Hurler of the Year Award

November 13, 2019

It’s not too often you will hit the spotlight in your first season of intercounty hurling, but Kilkenny star Adrian Mullen did just that as he took home the Young Player of the Year award last weekend at the GAA All Star Awards.

Kate Mooney scores a hat-trick in DCU debut

October 30, 2019

Kate Mooney is targeting a place at the Women’s Intervarsities competition, hosted by Waterford IT in March.

The growing impact of Sober October

October 30, 2019

Sober October originally started as a fundraising opportunity, but its main purpose has now grown to mean much more to it’s participants.

Fiona Tully wins both Singles and Doubles trophies in Handball Championships

October 30, 2019

DCU student Fiona Tully won both the Ladies Singles and Doubles Open tournaments at the Irish Collegiate Handball Association (ICHA) in Wexford last week.

DCU to host the European and Dialysis Sports Championships

October 30, 2019

DCU will host the European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships 2020, 10 years after the event first took place in Ireland.

DCU Volleyball hoping to continue their success with the absence of Benny O’Regan

October 30, 2019

DCU Volleyball is under new coaching staff this year, after Benny O’Regan, an Irish international volleyball player who coached the team for three years, moved to Waterford IT.

Hasmik Grigoryan shoots down opposition to win at Trinity

October 30, 2019

DCU Archery were all smiles after their successful outing at The Trinity Archery Open with Hasmik Grigoryan taking first place in the beginner women’s recurve.

Phillip O’Kelly and Jamie Keatley pull their weight at Junior National Championships

October 30, 2019

Students from DCU took part in the Irish Powerlifting Federations Under-23 Junior National Championships.

DCU and Na Fianna form a community partnership

October 30, 2019

A new partnership between DCU and Glasnevin-based GAA club Na Fianna will provide DCU students with opportunities for paid partnerships, volunteering and cultural opportunities.

Defeat at Trinity Park leaves DCU soccer unvictorious in three games

October 26, 2019

DCU suffered a 4–0 defeat to Trinity College Dublin on Tuesday afternoon in Trinity College Park with the home side’s Niall Barr bagging a brace.

Paul Byrne announced as new Head of the DCU Athletics Academy

October 26, 2019

Dublin City University have announced the appointment of international athlete Paul Byrne as the new Head of the DCU Athletics Academy.

DCU held all the aces in facile win over UCD

October 24, 2019

Paddy Christie’s men rarely had to get out of second gear in their facile 13-point win over local Dublin rivals UCD in St Clare’s GAA ground last Wednesday night.

Late DCU comeback secures losing bonus point against reigning champions Carlow

October 22, 2019

Well-drilled IT Carlow walked away with a 20-14 victory from a floodlit DCU astro but the home side will be pleased that they ended the game with a strong final 15 minutes to secure a

Soccer side end home opener with a draw to TUD

October 22, 2019

DCU were held to a 1-1 draw against TUD on Wednesday afternoon in a game of missed opportunities for both teams, goals coming in the second half from DCUs Paddy Kelly and TUDs Aaron Dobbs.

Luke Towey heads to Australian Football League

October 16, 2019

DCU student Luke Towey has signed with the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League.

DCU pledges to promote women in sport in 20×20 campaign

October 16, 2019

DCU and 23 other colleges and universities around Ireland signed the 20×20 charter to support women in sport.

Brendan Hyland sets his sights on Tokyo 2020

October 16, 2019

DCU graduate Brendan Hyland has put the Swimming World Championship in South Korea last July behind him to focus on his next step in qualifying for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics next April in Blanchardstown.

DCU to host Rock Climbing Intervarsities in February 2020

October 16, 2019

When it comes to sport in DCU, rock climbing is never one that jumps immediately into your head but with the sport being introduced to the Summer Olympics and DCU hosting the Intervarsity’s in 2020 there seems to be a buzz around for rock climbing supporters.

DCU ladies rugby fall in opening game to strong UCD second half performance

October 16, 2019

A fresh faced DCU ladies rugby side fell victim to a disciplined UCD in a 24-5 defeat on the St Claire’s astro, only managing to post a score in the first half.