Sport Archives – Page 2 of 25

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.

Strong start to league campaign for DCU Camogie

October 16, 2018

DCU Camogie got their league campaign off to a strong start with a 3-13 to 1-14 win over UCD in St. Clare’s.

Evan Comerford voices praise for DCU football

October 3, 2018

“All of us from Ballymun who play for Dublin went to DCU. They’ve been great to us, and we owe a huge amount to them.”

Potential position switch excites Leinster winger

October 3, 2018

“I’m definitely one of those wingers that has centre notions. Having played centre for both Blackrock College RFC and DCU, I love being closer to the ball and the involvement in devising calls, and running moves to try beat the defence.”

Alexander Yankov win highlights DCU MMA caliber

October 3, 2018

The success of the club has been immense in the last 12 months with 3 members winning 8 Championship Belts, including 3 National Titles in Kickboxing as well as a lot of our other male and female members achieving success and winning kickboxing bouts & Jiu-Jitsu tournaments.

All-Star Nominee Magee reminisces on DCU football career

October 3, 2018

“I have had a great 3 years playing for DCU. We won the League at the end of 2015 which was such a good start to college football. Winning the O’Connor cup was definitely the highlight of my college football, it was the best end to college football I could have asked for and to win it along side the players and management I did made it even more special.”