Soccer Archives – The College View

Freshers win Division Four title in Abbotstown

March 6, 2019

Goals from Kearns, O’Connor, Gorman & Sexton won the Division 4 title for DCU, the Spillane Cup runners up at the Harding Cup tournament the week before.

DCU do the business in Euromasters

November 28, 2018

A team of DCU business students travelled to Germany recently, competing in the WHU Euromasters, taking home the basketball title.

DCU Ladies Soccer stage second half comeback to beat IT Sligo

October 17, 2018

DCU Ladies Soccer staged an impressive second half comeback against IT Sligo to start their CUFL Women’s Premier Division season with a win.

DCU Soccer teams merge

October 17, 2018

The idea of a merger seemed to allow a greater level of communication and access for the women’s portion of the club. Butler had no idea why they hadn’t thought about doing it before and said that “there are no down sides” to the idea.

Third level football recreational leagues launched

October 17, 2018

A scholarship scheme within Colleges and universities nationwide, targeted at developing future grassroots football administrators and increasing participation levels on campus, has been launched by the FAI.

Bill O’Herlihy cup returns to DCUfm following victory on penalties

April 18, 2018

DCUfm prevented The College View from making it three Bill O’Herlihy Cup wins in a row with a 4-3 win on penalties after the sides drew 9-9 after extra time.

University Games better than the Champions League, says Aoibhín Webb

September 27, 2017

With two Women’s National League medals and Champions League adventures in Poland already propping up her resume, Aoibhín Webb is enjoying a promising spell at the pinnacle of women’s football in Ireland. A student of

College View triumphs in Bill O’Herlihy Cup

April 20, 2016

The College View 10 DCUfm 4 Bill O’Herlihy always harboured a deep-rooted desire for print journalism, confessing numerous times throughout his career a

A refreshing Irish approach but O’Neill’s side are still lacking

April 8, 2015

It was another spirited draw for Ireland last week but that won’t be enough if we are to be on the plane to France 2016.

Semi-final heartbreak for DCU in home Crowley Cup

March 25, 2015

After a convincing quarter-final win on Friday DCU crashed out of the Crowley Cup at the hands of QUB the following day.

Forget Stoke, this is a cold Friday night in Blackrock

March 25, 2015

Sports Editor Ruaidhrí Croke reflects on a trip to Blackrock to see the League of Ireland’s newest team in action.

“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.

‘Everyone is out to beat the champions but we’re ready’ – O’Donnell

February 25, 2015

Dundalk captain and DCU assistant manager Stephen O’Donnell speaks to The College View about the upcoming season.

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

New talent signals strong year ahead for soccer team

October 1, 2014

A fresh batch of talent coming into DCU will make this year’s senior soccer team the strongest ever.

Sun sets on Collingwood dreams for another year

March 5, 2014

DCU’s senior soccer team fell at the semi-final hurdle for the second year running in the Collingwood Cup last week.

Collingwood dream over for another year

February 27, 2014

DCU were today knocked out of the Collingwood Cup at the semi-final stage by NUI Galway in Belfield.

Late drama as DCU march into Collingwood Cup semi-finals

February 26, 2014

DCU edged through to the Collingwood Cup semi-finals today with a 2-1 win over University of Ulster Jordanstown.

DCU to kick off Collingwood Cup tomorrow

February 24, 2014

DCU will get the 2014 Collingood Cup underway tomorrow with a clash against Mary Immaculate College.

Two trophies in ten days as fresher soccer team clinch league title

February 19, 2014

DCU’s fresher soccer team managed a penalty shootout win over Carlow IT on Tuesday to seal the league title.

IT Carlow too strong for DCU as league campaign comes to an end

February 5, 2014

DCU lost out to IT Carlow in the semi-final of the league on Wednesday afternoon in Leixlip.

DCU Sport: the year so far in triumphs and defeats

December 18, 2013

Odrán de Bhaldraithe reviews the year so far for DCU Sport.

Semi-final tie awaits for senior soccer team

December 18, 2013

DCU’s senior soccer team overcame UCC in St Clare’s to set up a semi-final tie with IT Carlow.

Roche looks to build on successful year so far

December 18, 2013

DCU soccer manager Declan Roche talks to The College View about the year so far and what his hopes are for 2014.

Senior soccer team secure home quarter-final draw despite loss

December 4, 2013

DCU’s senior soccer team lost out to UCD but managed to secure a home draw against UCC in the quarter-finals.