Conor Hawkins Archives – The College View

Football crazy, football mad: why the NFL is taking over

April 20, 2016

When it comes to American football, people who aren’t fans usually think along the lines of “it doesn’t make sense. It’s too slow, there’s too many breaks in play”. To me, this seemed like a

Smith believes there’s more to come from Roscommon

April 20, 2016

In 2014 Roscommon were playing in Division Three of the National Football League. This year, they secured a top three finish in Division One, beating Kerry and Cork along the way. DCU student Enda Smith

NUIG tests spider venom for cancer fighting properties

April 20, 2016

Venom from the false black widow spider is being researched for the first time for its anti-cancer properties in NUI Galway. The venom is being tested on different lines of human cancer cells by Doctor

Should Ireland look to European methods of student housing?

April 6, 2016

The struggle to secure student accommodation is becoming more difficult every year. Conor Hawkins asks if Ireland should follow Europe’s lead by using shipping containers as housing.

UCD defeat DCU to end 20-year Sigerson Cup wait

February 24, 2016

UCD 0-10 DCU 2-02 February 20th 2016 University College Dublin’s strong second half performance against holders and city rivals DCU earned them their first Sigerson Cup since 1996. The game, a repeat of last month’s

The B Championship neither wanted or needed in the GAA

February 24, 2016

Throughout the 2015 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship there were many one-sided games, all followed up with the discussion of restructuring the championship.

Prague vs Amsterdam – a student’s guide

February 24, 2016

Conor Hawkins shares his experiences in two of Europe’s most famous cities.

Moyna’s Maynooth massacre books semi-final place

November 18, 2015

DCU 7-11 Maynooth University 3-5 Ryan Cup November 12th, 2015 DCU sealed their place in the Ryan Cup semi-final after eventually asserting their dominance against Maynooth University last Thursday, November 12th. DCU were without some

Two DCU students named in International Rules squad

November 18, 2015

Ireland manager, Joe Kernan, has announced his squad for the upcoming International Rules test against Australia. The 23-man squad includes nine all stars and ‘Footballer of the Year’, Jack McCaffrey. As expected, All-Ireland champions Dublin

All too easy for DCU against IT Carlow

October 28, 2015

DCU 4-16 IT Carlow 0-03 DCU GAA got their Ryan Cup campaign off to a flying start with an easy win over IT Carlow last Thursday, October 15th. Conor McGraynor opened the scoring from distance

DCU swept aside by free-scoring UCD

October 28, 2015

UCD 4-12 DCU 0-18 UCD survived a second half comeback to see off a spirited DCU team last Monday night in St Clare’s. DCU were first off the mark thanks to a second minute point