Rory Cassidy Archives – The College View

SU elections: Joy, tears, and even more nods

February 22, 2023

Just after 8:30 pm in the U building crowds gathered. A smell of alcohol, goujons, and nerves filled the air, as returning officer Podge Sheehan announced the Student Union (SU) election results. Crowds celebrated, as

Jack Forde - DCU Athletics - National Senior Heptathlon Champion 2023

DCU Athletics – Forde and McCorry take national multi-event titles

January 23, 2023

Two national senior titles return to Glasnevin this week after DCU Athletics Club members Jack Forde (St. Killian’s AC) and Niamh McCorry (Raheny Shamrocks AC) won their respective multi-event titles in Athlone. Both athletes competed

Kelly Breen - National U23 1500m champion

DCU Athletics members win big at Junior and U23 Nationals

January 18, 2023

Members of DCU Athletics Club got the year off to a perfect start at last weekend at the 123.ie National Junior and U23 Championships in Abbottstown. The large contingent from DCU took home twenty-nine medals

Séan McGinley wins silver at European Cross Country Championships

December 23, 2022

Following on from the massive DCU success at last year’s European Cross Country Championships onhome soil in Abbotstown, Séan McGinley helped Ireland to a team silver medal at the 2022 edition of the championships in

Sean McGinley wins Junior Men's race at the Autumn Open

Sean McGinley soars to victory at Autumn Open

October 26, 2022

Sean McGinley produced a fantastic performance to win the Junior Men’s 6000m race at the Autumn Open on the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown recently. McGinley who is a first year PE and Biology student

DCU Dóchas Éireann Sigerson team in huddle

DCU Sigerson team off to winning ways

October 26, 2022

The DCU Sigerson team got their season off to winning ways last week as they claimed a narrow victory over UCD in St Clare’s. Paddy Christie’s side came from behind to claim victory by a

DCU Dóchas Éireann Launch ‘Respect the Ref’ Video

October 26, 2022

DCU Dóchas Éireann have launched a new ‘Respect the Ref’ video to highlight the abuse that referees face on a regular basis on the field. The video was the brainchild of the Head of Gaelic

Jack Raftery – DCU athlete reflects on incredible summer

October 12, 2022

When Jack Raftery tore his hamstring in two places at the Intervarsity Indoors in Athlone back in January, it appeared that his dreams of competing on the Irish mixed 4x400m relay team at the World

DCU Athletics members have successful summer

September 28, 2022

The sport of athletics dominated the national headlines in mid-August with the stunning performances of several Irish athletes at the European Athletics Championships in Munich. People across the country became increasingly familiar with names such

DCU beat Cardiff University in head-to-head match

April 13, 2022

DCU Athletics had a narrow victory over Cardiff University Athletics in their recent dual match held at Morton Stadium on Friday April 1st. Despite the horrific weather conditions there was some very strong races and

R.I.P Red – Óg go Deo

April 13, 2022

There was widespread shock and sadness across the entire DCU community on Friday April 1st when people learned of the death of 2nd Year Bachelor of Education student Red Óg Murphy from Curry, Co. Sligo.

DCU Athletes impress at National League!

February 2, 2022

The Irish Life Health National Indoor League took place over two weekends in TUS Arena, Athlone. The National League sees some of Ireland’s top clubs battle it out for victory, while a number of guest

Gold for Kilrehill and Battle as DCU athletes shine at Euro Cross!

December 13, 2021

Keelan Kilrehill and Jamie Battle delivered the performances of their lives at yesterday’s Spar European Cross-Country Championships at the National Sports Campus in Abbottstown, Dublin. Both men lined up in the U23 Men’s race

Large number of past and present DCU stars nominated for LGFA and Camogie awards!

October 27, 2021

A large number of past and present DCU students have been nominated for end of season awards in Ladies Football and Camogie.

Russell and McElhinney crowned IUAA XC Champions!

October 13, 2021

Christine Russell and Darragh McElhinney were convincing winners of the Irish University Athletics Associations’s Cross Country Championships held in DCU recently.

Kenny’s Ireland; a team in rapid decline

September 29, 2021

Something needs to change for Ireland after another disappointing International break which leaves Stephen Kenny’s tenure as manager hanging in the balance.

What’s New in this Year’s Olympics?

April 14, 2021

A brief summary of the five new sports gracing the Olympic games in Japan 2021.

DCU granted €20 million under Human Capital Initiative

October 14, 2020

Minister for Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD has announced that €197 million in funding will be allocated to projects in higher-level institutions under the Human Capital Initiative, including €20 million for