Dcu soccer Archives – Page 2 of 3

Near-fatal car accident inspired O’Sullivan to “take his chance”

September 30, 2015

This past week, Kev Taylor had a chance to catch up with DCU and Shelbourne striker Alan O’Sullivan, who represented Ireland at the World University Games this Summer, despite suffering a near-fatal brain injury five years ago.

DCU come up just short in CUFL final

April 5, 2015

DIT won their first CUFL Premier League title after an engaging war of attrition with DCU, in which the tackles were biting, no quarter was asked or given, and chances were contained to a premium.

DCU book spot in Crowley Cup semi-final after four goal rout

March 20, 2015

DCU book their place in the Crowley Cup semi-final in convincing fashion against UUC.

“We’re just desperate to get across the line” — DCU Soccer director

March 11, 2015

It was a disappointing year for DCU Soccer and changes are afoot to push for a trophy.

Curtain closes on CUFL campaign

November 26, 2014

DCU’s CUFL campaign ended in defeat at the hands of Waterford IT this afternoon

Final game victory enough to give DCU home quarter-final tie

November 26, 2014

DCU’s senior soccer team saw off Trinity College to secure second place in the Premier Division North.

Men’s Gaelic football club take more than 10 percent of CLC budget

November 26, 2014

The Club Life Committee budget allocations were announced Iast week.

DCU cruise past IT Sligo to secure quarter-final spot

November 12, 2014

DCU’s senior soccer team booked a quarter-final spot with a 3-0 win over IT Sligo

Roche: DCU still stronger than ever before

October 29, 2014

DCU Soccer manager Declan Roche speaks to The College View about his side’s opening games this season.

O’Sullivan strike the difference as DCU dismiss UCD

October 15, 2014

DCU got off to a winning start in their CUFL campaign thanks to an Alan O’Sullivan goal.

A look forward – the sporting year in preview

October 1, 2014

The College View’s sports editorial team takes a look at what’s in store for DCU’s clubs over the coming year.

Final defeat sees DCU miss out on Crowley Plate

April 16, 2014

DCU’s Crowley Cup soccer team recently lost out to NUI Maynooth in the Crowley Plate semi-final in the University of Ulster Coleraine.

Harding Plate glory for fresher soccer team

February 19, 2014

DCU’s fresher soccer team won their second successive Harding Plate recently in the University of Limerick.

Final disappointment for DCU teams

March 20, 2013

Falling at the final hurdle is one of the worst feelings for anyone competing in any sport. To be within touching distance of glory and to have it slip from your grasp can at times

Season ends on bitter note for soccer side, but future looks bright

March 20, 2013

Alas, it was not to be. DCU’s ambition of capping off their most successful season to date with the addition of silverware, remained unfulfilled on a bitterly cold night in Frank Cooke Park. The pain

Penalty decision puts paid to Collingwood Cup dream

March 6, 2013

As UCD were winning the Collingwood Cup for a record 35th time – their fifth title in the last seven years – by beating UCC 1-0, a dejected DCU squad were on a coach travelling

DCU go out on their shield – UCC 01 DCU 0

February 27, 2013

In a game as tight as this was, the margin for error is miniscule; neither side can afford to blink for fear of the one small slip that could have devastating repercussions. This also applies

DCU dig deep to preserve hopes of Collingwood Cup glory – DCU 1 UU Magee 0

February 25, 2013

It was a case of déjà vu for DCU this afternoon; for the second time in less than a week Stephen Traynor scored the winning goal in extra time. However, today, the goal, which was

DCU begin Collingwood Cup campaign

February 24, 2013

One of the most overused buzz words in team sports, particularly during tournaments, is momentum; an essential prerequisite for success, although at times difficult to define. For DCU, their momentum, which has been building since

Soccer side hit new heights – DCU 2 IT Carlow 1

February 21, 2013

Stephen Traynor’s winner deep in extra time sealed DCU’s place in their first ever CUFL final, after an epic battle with champions, IT Carlow, which rested on a knife edge from start to finish. It

Clubs and Socs to switch bank accounts from AIB

February 20, 2013

Many of DCU’s clubs and societies will switch their bank accounts from AIB after the bank’s decision to leave DCU campus. The general feeling among many club and society chairpersons is that they will switch

DCU Fresher side win Harding Cup Plate

February 13, 2013

The DCU Fresher team, led by Soccer Development Officer, Fran Butler, and his assistant Ben Kelly, defeated NUI Maynooth 2-1 in the Harding Cup Plate final at the University of Ulster Coleraine last Sunday. Captain,

DCU travel to IT Letterkenny for CUFL quarter final

January 29, 2013

The DCU soccer team enter unchartered territory tomorrow when they travel to IT Letterkenny, for their first ever CUFL quarter-final. Led by the new management team of Declan Roche and his assistant John Russell, DCU

All roads point North for DCU soccer side

December 12, 2012

The DCU soccer team have been drawn against IT Letterkenny and the University of Ulster Magee in the CUFL Premier Division quarter-final and the first round of the Collingwood Cup respectively. When the draw for

New coaching ticket spearheading soccer renaissance

December 12, 2012

At the end of last season the DCU soccer team were reflecting on yet another disappointing College and Universities Football League campaign and an equally deflating showing in the Collingwood Cup. Fast-forward nine months, and