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DCU Dóchas Éireann Sigerson team in huddle

DCU Sigerson team off to winning ways

October 26, 2022

The DCU Sigerson team got their season off to winning ways last week as they claimed a narrow victory over UCD in St Clare’s. Paddy Christie’s side came from behind to claim victory by a

Irish WNT face social media storm after World Cup qualification

Irish WNT World Cup qualification marred by social media storm

October 26, 2022

After sealing qualification to their first ever World Cup, the Irish WNT caused a massive stir in the media both at home and in the U.K. Following their victory in Hampden Park, footage emerged on

Player power in football – What has happened?

October 26, 2022

“Footballers played for the club 20 years ago. These days, clubs do everything for the players”, according to former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger speaking to German newspaper Bild in 2018. The topic of player power

United Rugby Championship – Where do the Irish provinces stand?

October 26, 2022

The United Rugby Championship, now in its second full season, has proven to be a more complex challenge for the Irish provinces, than any previous structure this competition has taken in the past. The South

DCU Dóchas Éireann Launch ‘Respect the Ref’ Video

October 26, 2022

DCU Dóchas Éireann have launched a new ‘Respect the Ref’ video to highlight the abuse that referees face on a regular basis on the field. The video was the brainchild of the Head of Gaelic

Jack Raftery – DCU athlete reflects on incredible summer

October 12, 2022

When Jack Raftery tore his hamstring in two places at the Intervarsity Indoors in Athlone back in January, it appeared that his dreams of competing on the Irish mixed 4x400m relay team at the World

Everton – a Sustainable Start or a Temporary Spurt?

October 12, 2022

Everton lie 12th in the Premier League having picked up ten points from their first nine games. The Toffees are level with their Merseyside counterparts Liverpool due to a strong resurgence after a poor start

What it would mean for Women’s Football in Ireland if the National Team Qualifies for 2023 World Cup

October 12, 2022

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has named her 28-player squad to take on the 2023 Women’s World Cup play-offs. Having never qualified for a major tournament before, let’s have a look at the benefits

Stephen Kenny – What next for the Ireland Boss?

October 12, 2022

Stephen Kenny and his Irish side’s latest international camp concluded with the end of the latest Nations League campaign. A campaign that saw his side get two wins, one draw and three losses has left

DCU Athletics members have successful summer

September 28, 2022

The sport of athletics dominated the national headlines in mid-August with the stunning performances of several Irish athletes at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. People across the country became increasingly familiar with names such

Erik Ten Hag – New dawn for United?

September 28, 2022

Manchester United’s glory days are well behind them now, and despite the clubs’ best efforts to finda new manager to make it all click again none have come close to a fraction of the success

GAA match official brandishing a red card

GAA needs cultural reset to protect officials

September 28, 2022

Perhaps the most infamous GAA match of the last 15 years is the controversial Leinster Senior Football Final of 2010 between Louth and Meath. Its infamy however spurns not from the quality of football, but

DCU Women’s soccer team win O’Regan Cup

April 13, 2022

On Wednesday the 28th of March the DCU Women’s soccer team travelled to Athlone Town stadium for the O’Regan Cup Final. After a bumpy ride on their year-long campaign, the triumph over Maynooth Ladies B

DCU beat Cardiff University in head-to-head match

April 13, 2022

DCU Athletics had a narrow victory over Cardiff University Athletics in their recent dual match held at Morton Stadium on Friday April 1st. Despite the horrific weather conditions there was some very strong races and

Explainer: How did the Good Friday Agreement affect Irish football?

April 13, 2022

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement twenty-four years ago this month brought to an end the inter-ethnic violence that wreaked havoc in Northern Ireland since its inception in 1921. The accord’s wide-reaching ambitions included

R.I.P Red – Óg go Deo

April 13, 2022

There was widespread shock and sadness across the entire DCU community on Friday April 1st when people learned of the death of 2nd Year Bachelor of Education student Red Óg Murphy from Curry, Co. Sligo.

DCU Athletes impress at National League!

February 2, 2022

The Irish Life Health National Indoor League took place over two weekends in TUS Arena, Athlone. The National League sees some of Ireland’s top clubs battle it out for victory, while a number of guest

Tough away days ahead for Ireland as favourites France eye the Grand Slam

February 2, 2022

After an impressive Autumn internationals series, highlighted by a 29-20 win over the All Blacks along with wins against Japan and Argentina, Ireland have their eyes set on the 2022 Six Nations, which begins with

Kelleher in line to start Wembley showdown against Chelsea

February 2, 2022

As the final whistle blew at the Emirates last Thursday, it was thought Liverpool’s Irish shot stopper, Caoimhín Kelleher, had played his last game in this year’s edition of the Carabao Cup. Despite his heroic

Gold for Kilrehill and Battle as DCU athletes shine at Euro Cross!

December 13, 2021

Keelan Kilrehill and Jamie Battle delivered the performances of their lives at yesterday’s Spar European Cross-Country Championships at the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown, Dublin. Both men lined up in the U23 Men’s race

DCU duo fool nation with Roger Federer prank

December 1, 2021

When DCU students Ollie White and Jamie Duff posted a photoshopped screenshot of a conversation that they had supposedly had with Roger Federer to their Instagram stories, they were not expecting their followers, let alone

An impressive end to Qualifying leaves the FAI with much to ponder

November 24, 2021

The curtain closes on another unsuccessful qualifying campaign as the boys in green finish third, eight points adrift of a playoff spot. Despite the disappointment, there’s reason for optimism after a positive week for Stephen

Paddy Christie: “There’ll always be snipers at the bottom of the mountain trying to shoot up at you all the time”.

November 10, 2021

Throughout the past decade, Dublin have effectively voided the Leinster Championship of any real competition, and enjoyed unprecedented consecutive ownership of the Sam Maguire, only broken this year by the tightest of margins. This is

Ireland Women make impressive start to World Cup Qualifiers

November 10, 2021

Ireland have made an impressive start on their journey through the qualifiers to what will hopefully culminate in a place at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Looking to create history

Can Simon Zebo’s inclusion elevate Ireland?

November 10, 2021

Irish rugby welcomes back folk hero Simon Zebo for the upcoming Autumn internationals after his foray in France with Racing 92. Playing under the illuminated roof of the Paris La Défense Arena seems to have