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Brendan Hyland sets another National Record

February 5, 2020

DCU graduate and Olympic hopeful Brendan Hyland set another record in the 100 metre butterfly at the Irish National Short Course Championships in December.

DCU power past WIT to book Fitzgibbon semi-final spot

February 5, 2020

DCU 1:23 WIT 2:14 DCU hurlers are once again back in a Fitzgibbon cup semi-final after their impressive 6-point triumph over Waterford IT at the DCU Sportsgrounds.

Jenny Egan included in the 20 best moments of 2019 in women’s sports around the world

February 5, 2020

DCU alumnus Jenny Egan was recognised in the Irish Times’ “20 best moments of the year in women’s sport” list as last year she won two World Cup medals on back to back weekends.

Kobe Bryant tragedy – a loss to the family of basketball made more painful by the damage done to his own.

February 5, 2020

Legendary basketball player Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant were amongst nine killed as their helicopter tried to clear a layer of clouds before crashing, said investigators.

Fagan grabs Gold for Ireland at British Isles tournament.

February 5, 2020

DCU’s Claire Fagan clinched first place for Ireland in the Women’s U23 race at the Celtic International XC at the Stirling in Scotland. Fagan was victorious in the 8000m race which included athletes from Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England.

DCU secure historic fifth Sigerson Cup

February 5, 2020

DCU 0-14 IT Carlow 0-07 It may not have been the most intriguing final of all time, but it will still go down in history as the day DCU secured their fifth and perhaps their

Paddy Christie: DCU has always had a special place in my life

February 5, 2020

DCU manager Paddy Christie has cited the Sigerson final victory against IT Carlow one of joy and relief as DCU claimed their fifth Sigerson championship with a seven-point win at the DCU Sportsgrounds.

DCU march on to their first ever Collingwood Cup Final

February 4, 2020

DCU are one win away from claiming the Collingwood Cup for the first time in their history.

DCU progress in Collingwood Cup upset

February 4, 2020

DCU produced the shock of the Rustlers sponsored Irish Universities Collingwood Cup opening day when they knocked out UCD 4-3 in a penalty shoot out after the sides finished 2-2.

Niall Moyna backs DCU to win Sigerson glory

January 29, 2020

Former DCU football manager Niall Moyna has cited this current DCU team as being one of the best panels the University has ever seen, as they approach the final hurdle of the 2020 championship against

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.