Football Archives – The College View

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…

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.

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.

Premier League restarts after four month delay due to Covid-19

June 17, 2020

The Premier League returned to action today, June 17, after a lengthy delay of the season since early March due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.

Women’s Football can he hard but it’s worth it on cup final day says FAI cup winner Lynn Craven

November 13, 2019

DCU Student Lynn Craven was among the successful Wexford Youths ladies team that ran out victors in the FAI Cup Final against Peamount United in the Aviva Stadium.

Kate Mooney scores a hat-trick in DCU debut

October 30, 2019

DCU and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney believes DCU can go a step further than previous years, and compete with some of the top college sides in the country, such as Carlow IT, or Maynooth.

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