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Hyland makes Olympic history for Ireland.

September 29, 2021

DCU Alumni and coach Brendan Hyland helps make Olympic history for Ireland in the 4×200 meter relay event and its no surprise given his reputation for excellence.

Four DCU AC Members off to the Olympics!

July 14, 2021

Current DCU students Nadia Power, Andrew Coscoran, Sophie Becker and Cillin Greene are off to the Olympics in Tokyo.

Euro 2021 Preview – Who will conquer the Continent?

April 14, 2021

There’s something about an international tournament that sends football fans into a euphoric frenzy. You could argue it’s heat stroke, but by any bet that would be the pride fans feel when their country plays.

Lions Tour Predictions

April 14, 2021

Interesting look at the Irish players worthy of this years Lions tour as well as team selection and an insightful portion on the South African mindset on the upcoming tour.

What’s New in this Year’s Olympics?

April 14, 2021

A brief summary of the five new sports gracing the Olympic games in Japan 2021.

Marseille and Sampaoli: A match made in heaven or hell?

April 14, 2021

Is Jorge Sampaoli’s management of French giants Marseilles, a match made in heaven or hell? Daniel McCabe examines…

Rachael Blackmore – The Queen of Cheltenham

April 14, 2021

Rachael Blackmore had an exceptional week at the Cheltenham Festival. Leona Kenny looks back on her performance and the potential impact it will have on the sport.

Big change for Rory McIlroy in hopes of Masters success

April 7, 2021

The Azaleas are back, the patrons are set to return, but one thing that remains the same is Rory McIlroy’s lifelong search for a green jacket. McIlroy is set to enter his 13th Masters after

DCU athlete signs for American university

April 6, 2021

DCU final year student Cormac Dalton has recently signed for the University of Tulsa, marking yet another tick off the long list of goals for the Mullingar man. ‘’I am so happy to get going,

City look unbeatable in Premier League title race

March 24, 2021

With just 12 match weeks left to play in the Premier League this season, many fans will be looking back at a unique season of football.

Fans prove pivotal in sport

March 24, 2021

There’s an age-old saying that many singers, athletes, and general celebrities favour at awards ceremonies, on podiums, or in everyday life – “This is for my fans”.

The different tales behind the Tiger Woods crash

March 24, 2021

Eleven years ago, Tiger Woods cut a deeply apologetic figure as he confessed to the world’s media details of a scandal that had been brewing for years.

How the pandemic has affected women’s sports

March 24, 2021

There have always been clear barriers for women in sport compared to the men’s games, but the impacts of the global pandemic have exposed these issues further.

WatchLOI returns ahead of new League of Ireland season

March 24, 2021

The FAI have unveiled new broadcasting deals for the 2021 League of Ireland and Women’s National League campaigns.

What’s next for McGregor after shock loss in UFC 257

February 10, 2021

‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor was stopped in the second round of his UFC 257 showdown against Dustin Poirier last month, suffering a shocking first-ever KO loss in the UFC.

The women of Irish university politics

February 10, 2021

The University experience for Irish women has progressed drastically over the past century.

Face masks, pods and nappies – The life of an essential early years educator

February 10, 2021

93 per cent of Early Years educators say they will leave the sector in five years’ time if things don’t improve.

A look back on Ireland’s response to Covid-19

January 27, 2021

We are almost one month into 2021, and Ireland’s relationship with Covid-19 has been nothing short of tumultuous.

EllaVerbs – the language learning app with DCU origins

January 27, 2021

Many entering the hallowed halls of the Helix on their very first day in DCU, may dream of meeting a significant other over goujons in NuBar, or at least establish a serious library relationship before

DCU Tea Instagram account run by teen thousands of miles away.

January 22, 2021

“I thought, why not make one?” the once hidden figure behind a DCU confessions page reveals, from a place many miles from Glasnevin.

New Manager for Irish Ladies Hockey team

November 25, 2020

Former international player Lisa Jacob has been appointed the new manager of the Irish Women’s Hockey Team.

Methadone clinic patients still face stigma two decades on

November 25, 2020

The Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) has been in Ireland since 1998. The patients of these methadone clinics are still facing the same stigma as those who attended the clinics 22 years ago.

How the 20×20 campaign changed women’s sports in Ireland

November 11, 2020

20×20 a two-year-long campaign, which aimed to change attitudes towards women’s sport in Ireland, concluded in October.

Balancing nursing and football – Kate Mooney takes it in her stride

November 11, 2020

DCU student and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney achieved the goal of a lifetime earlier this year – scoring 30 goals, in just 7 games.

Five minute spell costs disciplined Dundalk

November 11, 2020

Arsenal’s 3-0 victory over Dundalk seems facile on paper, however It was anything but for the Gunners.