Sigerson Cup 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.

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

Carthy and DCU primed for UCD showdown

February 7, 2018

Niall Moyna’s DCU advanced to the Quarter Finals last Wednesday after a battling 1-07 to 0-07 over Dundalk Institute of Technology to set up a clash with old foes UCD in a repeat of the

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

DCU suffer unexpected Sigerson exit against St. Mary’s

February 22, 2017

DCU Dóchas Éireann 2-13 St. Mary’s 2-14 AET Sigerson Cup quarter-final Despite Enda Smith’s two second half goals for DCU, St. Mary’s fought back to force extra time, eventually winning by the narrowest of margins

DCU push past St. Mary’s and into Ryan Cup semi-final

November 16, 2016

Dublin City University 1-15 St. Mary’s 2-09 Ryan Cup quarter-final A strong first half performance from DCU proved to be enough to get past St Mary’s College, Belfast in the Ryan Cup, at St Clare’s.

DCU see past IT Carlow to book semi-final weekend

February 24, 2016

IT Carlow 0-7 DCU 0-14 February 11th, 2016 DCU’s Sigerson Cup side has booked a place in this year’s semi final after a comprehensive 0-14 to 0-7 point win over the Institute of Technology Carlow.

Moyna steps down as DCU manager

February 21, 2016

Niall Moyna has confirmed his decision to depart as manager of DCU’s senior Gaelic team, saying it is time for a new generation to prosper at the college following his 15 year reign in charge.

Moyna relishing Carlow challenge

February 10, 2016

DCU Gaelic football manager Niall Moyna has said he is looking forward to the challenge posed by his side’s quarter final opponents Carlow IT in this year’s Sigerson Cup. Speaking after DCU’s 6-14 to 1-7

DCU begin Sigerson defence with landslide victory

February 10, 2016

Sigerson Cup Round One DCU: 6-14 Athlone IT: 1-7 January 27th, 2016 DCU began the defence of their Sigerson Cup title with a dominant 6-14 to 1-7 victory over Athlone Institute of Technology in Round

McGraynor Eyes Sigerson Double

October 14, 2015

“It was just unbelievable. I couldn’t believe that the ball had actually gone over the bar.” Conor McGraynor doesn’t do pressure. Rewind the clock seven months to a cold, misty afternoon at the Mardyke to

Impressive DCU brush Queen’s aside

November 12, 2014

DCU’s senior Gaelic football team won over Queen’s Belfast with ease last week thanks to an impressive first half performance.

College football as high a level as any, says McHugh

March 19, 2014

Kevin Taylor speaks to Conor McHugh about the remarkable year he’s had in GAA.

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.

GAA gears up for January rule changes

December 4, 2013

Rule changes will come into play in all forms of Gaelic Football, including university football, from January 1st next year.

Murphy hits heights as DCU outclass city rivals DCU 2-10 UCD 0-6

February 20, 2013

A chance to defend their crown and secure a third Sigerson title in four years awaits DCU’s footballers following this comfortable – and thoroughly deserved – victory over UCD on Thursday afternoon last. In front

Murphy masterclass see’s DCU home – DCU 0-17 QUB 0-9

February 6, 2013

No Aidan Walsh, no Michael Boyle, but DCU still had plenty of other big names to call on as they eased into the quarter-finals of the Sigerson Cup. The pair were informed on Tuesday that