Sport Archives – The College View

Bannigan’s injury time scores send DCU into Sigerson Cup Quarter Final

January 13, 2020

DCU 0-11 Garda College 0-09 DCU’s Michael Bannigan was the hero of the hour as he kicked three late points deep into injury to give DCU a two-point win over a tricky Garda College in

DCU come out on top in a feisty encounter with University Limerick

January 13, 2020

DCU 0-21 University of Limerick 0-18 DCU hurlers kept their reputation as League champions intact after gaining a vital and impressive win over University of Limerick in a tight Fitzgibbon Cup Group A clash yesterday

McCole is ready to bring down the Guards

January 11, 2020

DCU full-back Brendan McCole insists that nothing will come easy for DCU as they open their Sigerson Cup campaign at home to An Garda College tomorrow afternoon in St Clare’s.

Matthews begins preparation for Tokyo 2020

January 4, 2020

Hannah Matthews, Irish hockey international and DCU alumni will be heading to Tokyo in 2020 as the Irish ladies beat Canada in their Olympic qualifier in Energia Park on the 2nd and 3rd of November.

RAG Rumble delivers a blow-by-blow performance

December 11, 2019

DCU’s Raising and Giving Society hosted their annual RAG Rumble boxing event to a packed crowd in the Venue, on Monday November 25th.

DCU Hurlers claim historic back to back leagues

December 11, 2019

In the past decade DCU was never known as one of the top hurling universities in Ireland, however in recent years the trophy cabinet has been beginning to pile up with hurling awards, with DCU most recently claiming back to back league titles with a three-point win over UCC in Carlow.

DCU athletes compete in European Cross Country Championships

December 11, 2019

Nine DCU athletes were selected to represent Ireland at the European Cross Country Championships in Lisbon on December 8th.

Christie rejects claims that he will succeed Gavin as Dubs boss

December 11, 2019

There have been few men who have cemented themselves within the underage ranks of Dublin GAA more in the past decade than former All-Star full back Paddy Christie. However, the Ballymun man says he is not the right man to replace Jim Gavin as the new Dublin boss.

Where and When of the 2010’s: A trawl through the archives at some of the decade’s most captivating sporting moments

December 11, 2019

We explore the highs of the decade that was for DCU sport, from Sigerson success to olympic hopefuls, and our own kickabouts in between

Ladies soccer sweep past Blanchardstown with ease

November 27, 2019

DCU battled through wintery conditions to score a blizzard of goals, surpassing TU Blanchardstown 6-1 to earn their fourth victory in a row.

Renee Roche on top of her game at National Senior Boxing Finals

November 27, 2019

Renee Roache took home gold in the National Senior Finals at the National Stadium on Friday November 8th, defeating Isabella Hughes 4-1 on a split decision.

Archers come to the fore at Intervarsities

November 27, 2019

Dublin City University Archery Club fortified their status as one of the most prominent clubs on the university circuit, securing three podium finishes on home soil.

Dream fulfilled as Judy Bobbett makes Irish rugby debut

November 27, 2019

As a young child obsessed with the game of rugby, representing your country is always the dream, and for Judy Bobbett, that dream was fulfilled as she earned her first Ireland senior cap when she lined out in the second row of Adam Griggs’ side that lost to Wales in their home November Test in UCD.

Fast start to the year as DCU men’s strike gold and women claim silver at road relay

November 27, 2019

The DCU men’s Athletic team were victorious at the debut intervarsity competition of the year, The Road Relays in Maynooth, however the women’s team had to settle for silver behind a strong Trinity College team.

DCU Trampolining Club jumps to victory in Limerick

November 27, 2019

DCU Trampolining Club came out victorious winning the varsities club trophy in Limerick last weekend scoring in the top 75 per cent of the competition as well as club member Niamh Niiceadha winning best form in the entire competition.

DCU Karate in rebuilding stage after Trinity competition

November 27, 2019

DCU Karate narrowly missed out on becoming champions at the Karate Intercollegiate Competition held in Trinity College Dublin earlier on in the month.

Tully and Ní Dhálaigh make it three in a row in Galway

November 27, 2019

DCU’s Fiona Tully and Meadhbh Ní Dhálaigh were in typically dominant form in taking the 40×20 Women’s Open Doubles title for the third year in a row in Galway.

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.