Football Archives – The College View

Farrelly honoured after stellar season

November 14, 2018

Niamh Farrelly spoke to The College View after she was nominated for WNL Senior Player of the Season.

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.

Bill O’Herlihy cup returns to DCUfm following victory on penalties

April 18, 2018

DCUfm prevented The College View from making it three Bill O’Herlihy Cup wins in a row with a 4-3 win on penalties after the sides drew 9-9 after extra time.

DCU Soccer players represent Ireland

April 18, 2018

DCU Soccer players were well represented on a national level over the last week as Amber Barrett twice came off the bench for Republic of Ireland women, scoring the winner vs Slovakia while three players also played for the College & University National side.

Positive future across DCU Soccer, says Fran Butler

April 11, 2018

DCU’s soccer team have continued to be a competitive force in Ireland this year.

DCU defender Ross Taheny nominated for Colleges International Player of the Year

March 21, 2018

DCU student Ross Taheny has been nominated for Colleges and Universities International Third Level Football Player of the Year.

DCU Soccer pleased with potential despite early Harding Cup exit

March 7, 2018

DCU hosted the Harding Cup for the first time in the competition’s history last weekend.

DCU and Shelbourne announce sponsorship deal

February 28, 2018

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.

DCU strong enough to be champions in Gavin Kearney’s final year

February 21, 2018

Gavin Kearney missed out on DCU’s penalties loss to UCD in the CUFL Division One Semi-Finals due to a concussion.

‘I can’t ask any more of the players’ – Declan Roche commends squad commitment after Collingwood Cup semi-final exit

February 14, 2018

DCU Soccer manager Declan Roche was full of praise for his players after falling to eventual winners UCD in the Collingwood Cup semi-finals.

“Everything is on in this tournament” – Declan Roche

February 7, 2018

DCU soccer manager Declan Roche is targeting a first Collingwood Cup victory for the university in the upcoming showpiece tournament.

DCU to host Harding Cup for first time

February 7, 2018

DCU are set to host the 2018 Rustlers Irish Universities Football Union Harding Cup for the first time in the college’s history.

Late O’Sullivan strike leaves University of Limerick licking wounds as DCU progress to CUFL league semis

February 7, 2018

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.

DCU through to CUFL quarter finals

November 29, 2017

DCU have qualified for the College and Universities Football League Quarter Finals after a strong league campaign saw Declan Roche’s side finish second in the CUFL Premier League North Division behind UCD. DCU can now

DCU women’s soccer performance a big statement, but still no points

November 22, 2017

DCU 3 NUIM 4 CUFL Women’s Premier Division North

Colleges and Universities football side receive first-ever international caps

November 15, 2017

The Republic of Ireland’s Colleges and Universities side received their first caps in their history at a special event during the FAI Cup Finals day last Sunday.

DCU spirited but frustrated in 3-1 home loss to DIT

November 1, 2017

DCU 1 DIT 3 CUFL Men’s Premier Division North

Johnny McDonnell proud that players are “buying into” DCU football plans

October 25, 2017

Johnny McDonnell was optimistic following the DCU senior football team’s first victory of the year, pointing to the squad’s strength and depth as a real asset for the coming year.

Excited Johnny McDonnell enjoying “something different” with DCU Soccer

October 11, 2017

Johnny McDonnell hadn’t had a break from football since 1983. McDonnell has a long career as a defender, which saw him play his trade on both sides of the border and become a League of

“Massive honour” to pull on Ireland jersey, says DCU’s Amber Barrett

October 11, 2017

Few people in DCU had as busy a summer as Amber Barrett. Between a move to a new college, a senior inter-county football campaign, a WNL league title to chase, a trip to Taiwan for

Declan Roche excited for new football season

September 27, 2017

Declan Roche has reflected on DCU’s 2016/17 third level football season while also taking a look ahead to this coming season. The DCU Senior Football Manager, speaking at the Third Level Football season launch in

University Games better than the Champions League, says Aoibhín Webb

September 27, 2017

With two Women’s National League medals and Champions League adventures in Poland already propping up her resume, Aoibhín Webb is enjoying a promising spell at the pinnacle of women’s football in Ireland. A student of