Eoin Sheahan Archives – The College View

Depression, exhaustion, academic sacrifice: The price paid by DCU GAA’s elite

February 25, 2015

The demands of playing elite level GAA while in university are gruelling to say the least, Eoin Sheahan investigates.

Over €36k allocated for society’s posters and refreshments

December 10, 2014

14.5% of the budget has been allocated to posters and refreshments alone, whilst the breakdown of a sponsorship deal saw the Accounting and Finance Society left without funds at the start of this year.

Spence leading the next wave of DCU’s rugby tide

October 29, 2014

DCU’s rugby’s new development officer, Sophie Spence, talks to The College View.

Sky’s the limit for DCU’s European bronze medallist

October 15, 2014

Eoin Sheahan speaks to DCU boxer Claire Grace about her continuing rise to fame.

DCU still Cycling For Life

October 1, 2014

Founder of Cycle For Life, Cormac Ryan, talks to The College View about the charity and his story.

DCU Ladies Basketball finish year in style

April 16, 2014

Amy Russell chats to the College View in the wake of DCU Ladies Baketball’s stunning Intervarsities triumph.

Fitzpatrick reflects on disappointing O’Connor Cup loss

April 2, 2014

DCU Ladies Football manager Mark Fitzpatrick looks back on a disappointing O’Connor Cup loss to Queen’s University Belfast.

2,100 miles, one boat, one former DCU student

March 5, 2014

Former DCU student Philip Cavanagh is attempting to become the first Irishman to row 2,100 miles across the Pacific Ocean.

Kennedy praises resilience despite loss

February 19, 2014

Director of DCU’s GAA Academy Michael Kennedy talks to Eoin Sheahan in the wake of DCU’s exit from the Sigerson Cup.

Sigerson Cup dream over for DCU after thrilling Belfield battle

February 13, 2014

DCU’s hopes of winning this year’s Sigerson Cup were ended on Thursday afternoon by UCD after a thrilling encounter in Belfield.

Championship draws made for 2014

December 18, 2013

The draws for the various 2014 Intervarsity GAA Championships were made in Croke Park last week.

Vote not taken on Men’s GAA budget

December 4, 2013

The men’s football club failed to submit their funding application before the deadline meaning that no vote could be taken on the matter at the recent Term General Meeting of the CLC and SLC.

Office of Student Life aware that it was in breach of CLC policy regarding coaches’ expenses

December 4, 2013

The Manager of the Office of Student Life has revealed to The College View that the committee was aware that they were breaching their own funding policy for coaches last year.

Conroy leads Vincent’s to title

November 20, 2013

DCU intermediate football team and St Vincent’s coach Tommy Conroy talks to Eoin Sheahan about DCU GAA and St Vincent’s winning the Dublin senior title.

Byrne hits back at International Rules critics

November 6, 2013

Former DCU footballer Ciaran Byrne hits back at the criticism being given to the International Rules series.

Munnelly proves pivotal in opening test

October 23, 2013

DCU staff member, Ross Munnelly, was the highest scorer for Ireland in their opening International Rules test against Australia.

DCUfm 12hr broadcast smashes target

October 9, 2013

Radio buffs Sean Defoe and Eoin Sheahan exceeded their fundraising target for the Irish Cancer Society as they produced and presented a 12-hour broadcast live from the DCUfm studio on Fresher’s Week.

McEnaney devastated after crushing All-Ireland defeat

October 9, 2013

Laura McEnaney reacts to losing the Ladies All-Ireland Senior Football final with Cork.

Cooper reflects on “surreal” All-Ireland victory

October 9, 2013

DCU student Johnny Cooper reflects on his first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship medal with Dublin.

Sport Review of the Year 2012/2013

April 24, 2013

Deputy Sports Editor Eoin Sheahan reviews the year in sport

Freshers turn the tables on DIT rivals in hugely impressive opening round victory

February 6, 2013

With DCU’s fresher hurlers beginning 2013 competitive action last week, it seems as if the slate has been wiped clean. With four losses from five games in the league, it was very much a first

Hurlers braced for tough Fitzgibbon tie

February 6, 2013

Since survival in Division 1 of the Higher Education league was clinched before Christmas, there has been a profound sense of positivity surrounding the DCU senior hurling team. Their triumph over St. Pat’s in November,

All out in pursuit of glory

December 12, 2012

A third Sigerson title, a first ever Purcell Cup and the All-Ireland Freshers ‘B’ football championship. 2012 was certainly a fruitful year for DCU GAA, but will the next 12 months be as laden with silverware? The College