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Karate success in Cork for DCU
DCU enjoyed a successful run in the 2018 All-Ireland Intervarsity Karate Championships finishing second in UCC on March 10th.
Athletics
DCU complete clean sweep at cross country championships
DCU retained all three of their Intervarsities Cross Country team titles last week at the Trinity Sports grounds in Santry.
Football
DCU defender Ross Taheny nominated for Colleges International Player of the Year
DCU student Ross Taheny has been nominated for Colleges and Universities International Third Level Football Player of the Year.
Other Sports
EISM provides triumphant prelude to upcoming Irish Open for Hyland
DCU swimmer Brendan Hyland embarked on his first challenge of the New Year in Edinburgh, building upon a hugely impressive and competitive 2017, which included some blistering performances during the World University Games in Taiwan.
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DCU Soccer pleased with potential despite early Harding Cup exit
DCU hosted the Harding Cup for the first time in the competition’s history last weekend.
Other Sports
“Pure elation” for champion Ryan Farrell as DCU return to the top table
A first competition in four years beckoned for DCU table tennis club – but after only being reformed early in the semester, they surely couldn’t leave a significant impact.
Boxing
Ceire Smith snatches National flyweight title
DCU boxer Ceire Smith took home the flyweight title in the National Stadium in Tallaght last weekend.
Football
DCU and Shelbourne announce sponsorship deal
Shelbourne FC will bare the logo of DCU on their jerseys next season as the League of Ireland First Division side have announced a partnership with the university.
Gaelic Football
Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor reflects on the end of the road with DCU
Sitting in an empty DCU canteen on a cold evening, Diarmuid O’Connor griped his coffee cup as he stared at the empty table. He had just played his final game for DCU.
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DCU Cycling Club selling cycling kit for all students and staff
DCU Cycling Club will be hosting a slale of cycling gear that is open to the whole college.
Rugby
Football
DCU strong enough to be champions in Gavin Kearney’s final year
Gavin Kearney missed out on DCU’s penalties loss to UCD in the CUFL Division One Semi-Finals due to a concussion.
Athletics
DCU Athletics dominate IUAA indoors
DCU had a very successful run in the IUAA indoor varsities in Athlone IT on February 9th, winning golds in both male and female categories.
Football
‘I can’t ask any more of the players’ – Declan Roche commends squad commitment after Collingwood Cup semi-final exit
DCU Soccer manager Declan Roche was full of praise for his players after falling to eventual winners UCD in the Collingwood Cup semi-finals.
GAA
Football
“Everything is on in this tournament” – Declan Roche
DCU soccer manager Declan Roche is targeting a first Collingwood Cup victory for the university in the upcoming showpiece tournament.
Football
DCU to host Harding Cup for first time
DCU are set to host the 2018 Rustlers Irish Universities Football Union Harding Cup for the first time in the college’s history.
Football
Late O’Sullivan strike leaves University of Limerick licking wounds as DCU progress to CUFL league semis
DCU 2 UL 1 College & Universities Football League Premier Division quarter-final An 87th minute winner from Alan O’Sullivan saw DCU overcome UL in their CUFL Division One quarter-final match in St. Claire’s on Wednesday afternoon.
GAA
Confident back-to-back performances secure DCU a place in Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals
After their demolition job of Garda College at home finished the week two for two, DCU ensured passage out of Group C into the next round of the Fitzgibbon Cup.
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Roche heralds LIT win as a “huge victory”
DCU hurling boss Eoin Roche described his side’s 3-15 to 2-17 victory over LIT as a “huge victory”, as his side beat Davy Fitzgerald’s side in the group C opener of the Fitzgibbon Cup.