Gavin Quinn Archives – The College View

Player and organisational attitude towards third-level Gaelic Football ‘worrying’, says Niall Moyna

April 11, 2018

Niall Moyna has expressed his concerns at the GAA’s fixture congestion and the pressure it puts on young players, especially third level players.

Agony and ecstasy for DCU at Giles and O’Connor Cup weekend

March 21, 2018

In the dying moments of a game destined to end in a draw, DCU needed a hero. Aisling Maloney stepped up and her strike brought the O’Connor Cup back to Glasnevin for the first time

How to hostel hop without hating the experience

March 7, 2018

Booking a hostel is tricky business, with factors like cost and location to consider. David Kelly discusses the ins and outs of staying in hostels for student travellers.

Mayo’s Diarmuid O’Connor reflects on the end of the road with DCU

February 21, 2018

Sitting in an empty DCU canteen on a cold evening, Diarmuid O’Connor griped his coffee cup as he stared at the empty table. He had just played his final game for DCU.

Disappointing start costs DCU in Sigerson quarter-final exit

February 21, 2018

DCU 1-09 UCD 0-16 DCU crashed out of the Sigerson Cup at the hands of bitter rivals UCD on February 7th, after a poor start saw Niall Moyna’s men seven points behind after just twenty

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

Patrick Curran delight with ‘hard fought’ extra time victory as DCU progress to semi-final

November 15, 2017

DCU Dóchas Eireann 3-20 Limerick Institute of Technology 3-18

English team hammered by DCU fighters and Irish team at charity fight night

November 1, 2017

A predominantly DCU based Irish selection won all but two fights against their English opponents at a special charity fight night in London last week, with Ceire Smith, Shane Carter and Monaghan’s Stephen McKenna just

Success the only priority, says new DCU Camogie boss

October 25, 2017

New DCU senior camogie manager Stephen Fitzgerald has high expectations for the year ahead – but is under no illusions that success is the only priority for his team.

Eoin Roche hoping to replicate Freshers success with DCU Seniors

October 11, 2017

As we approach the beginning of the new season, DCU hurling looks to continue the progress made after an exceptional 2016/17 season that saw the Freshers claim All Ireland glory while the seniors will look

Travel Tales: Volunteering in Uganda

October 4, 2017

We continue our ‘Travel Tales’ series hearing from a DCU student who spent his summer volunteering in Africa.

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

Niall Moyna: Sigerson football the key to inter-county success

September 27, 2017

DCU Gaelic Football manager Niall Moyna has emphasised the importance of third level football to young GAA players aspiring to make the inter-county grade. The long serving manager reviewed last year’s GAA season as well

3v3 tournament triumph for DCU Basketball

April 19, 2017

Books, essays and theses, normally the main focus for students around this time of year. As we enter the final week of semester, students’ lives become consumed by examinations and stress. However on Wednesday April

DCU Athletics club continue domination

April 19, 2017

From a strong display in Maynooth back in November to an almost perfect performance in Cork Institute of Technology (CIT) at the Irish University Athletics Association’s (IUAA) Outdoor Track and Field Championships on the 7th

Maxwell reflects on a successful year for DCU Ladies’ Gaelic football

April 5, 2017

DCU manager Stephen Maxwell has reflected on a largely positive year for Ladies’ Gaelic football in the university. The senior ladies reached the O’Connor Cup semi-final while the college also enjoyed other successes, with triumphs

DCU claims all three titles at IUAA Cross Country Championships

March 22, 2017

Dublin City University Athletics enjoyed tremendous success at the IUAA Cross Country Championships on March 3rd at Abbotstown with all three titles going to DCU. DCU retained the overall best college title for an unprecedented

DCU ladies dominate Pats to reach O’Connor Cup semi-final

March 8, 2017

DCU Dóchas Éireann 0-16 St. Patrick’s College 1-04 O’Connor Cup quarter-final The DCU Senior ladies’ Gaelic football team has qualified for O’Connor Cup weekend after a strong display saw them overcome local rivals St. Patrick’s

Inexperienced Dublin overcome DCU in O’Byrne Cup

January 8, 2017

Dublin 1-15 DCU 0-11 O’Byrne Cup Round One Dublin opened 2017 with a win at Parnell Park against a significantly weakened DCU side on Sunday, January 8th in an intriguing contest that saw Dublin’s full

DCU prepare to face All-Ireland champions in O’Byrne Cup

January 7, 2017

Dublin City University will visit Parnell Park to face the Dublin senior footballers on Sunday, January 8th in the opening fixture of this year’s O’Byrne Cup. Both sides will know the importance of a winning

DCU overwhelm ITT in second half to reach Division Three final

November 30, 2016

Institute of Technology Tallaght 1-10 Dublin City University 1-20 Division Three semi-final DCU blew away ITT with a strong second half display to reach the Division Three final on Wednesday afternoon, November 23rd at Thomas

20 DCU students and alumni feature in All-Ireland replay

October 12, 2016

Dublin defeated Mayo in a thrilling All-Ireland Senior Football final replay at Croke Park last Saturday that featured 20 graduates and current students from Dublin City University. Jim Gavin’s Dublin retained Sam Maguire with a

FAI launches Third Level Football season in Abbotstown

September 28, 2016

The 2016/17 Third Level Football season was officially launched on Wednesday afternoon, September 21st at the FAI’s Abbotstown headquarters. The conference included representatives from all 50 participating institutions in the second year the launch has

Dubs see off brave DCU

February 10, 2016

O’Byrne Cup Group A Dublin 1–16 DCU 1–12 January 10th, 2016. DCU’s senior Gaelic football team fell just short against reigning All-Ireland Champions Dublin at Parnell Park on Sunday, January 10th despite a spirited performance