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Phillip O’Kelly and Jamie Keatley pull their weight at Junior National Championships
Students from DCU took part in the Irish Powerlifting Federations Under-23 Junior National Championships.
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Camogie
DCU and Na Fianna form a community partnership
A new partnership between DCU and Glasnevin-based GAA club Na Fianna will provide DCU students with opportunities for paid partnerships, volunteering and cultural opportunities.
GAA
Fiona Tully wins both Singles and Doubles trophies in Handball Championships
DCU student Fiona Tully won both the Ladies Singles and Doubles Open tournaments at the Irish Collegiate Handball Association (ICHA) in Wexford last week.
Football
Kate Mooney scores a hat-trick in DCU debut
[dropcap]D[/dropcap]CU and Shelbourne star Kate Mooney believes DCU can go a step further than previous years, and compete with some of the top college sides in the country, such as Carlow IT, or Maynooth.
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DCU Volleyball hoping to continue their success with the absence of Benny O’Regan
DCU Volleyball is under new coaching staff this year, after Benny O’Regan, an Irish international volleyball player who coached the team for three years, moved to Waterford IT.
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Coaches key for avoiding injury
Duffy explained that the solution for these issues is to “build the weight back up with good form and you’ll be stronger in the long run.” Read more…
Athletics
DCU Athletics dominate awards
Elizabeth Morland and Matthew Behan were named the IUAA Women’s and Men’s University Athletes of the Year. Read more…
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McCullagh represents Ireland
Ireland finished fourth at the tournament, beating China, before losing to eventual champions USA in the semi-final and then Germany in the battle for the final space on the podium. Read more…
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DCU Karate kick it up a notch
The cup, which was held in UCD on December 1st, saw the team gain two gold medals, seven silver and six bronze. Read more…
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DCU Ultimate lose to Trinity
The second seeds put on a powerful campaign to make the final, losing out to a Trinity team star studded with Ireland players. Read more…
Rugby
DCU Ladies 7’s hopeful for Tokyo
Brittany Hogan was on the Ireland senior team while Anna Doyle, Lucinda Kinghan, and Molly Scuffil-McCabe all played with the development side. Read more…
Rugby
Ladies Rugby lift Division One title
DCU LRC flanker Emma Lackey spoke to The College View about why the team were so successful in their campaign. Read more…
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DCU do the business in Euromasters
A team of DCU business students travelled to Germany recently, competing in the WHU Euromasters, taking home the basketball title. Read more…
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DCU Archery on target for success
The DCU team had three gold and three bronze medal winners individually in the event with the compound and mixed teams placing first and the recurve team placing third. Read more…
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Trampolining success for DCU
Eoin Harte talks to the co-captain of the DCU Gymnastics and Trampolining club, Claire O’Connor, about the club and recent competitions.. Read more…
Athletics
Athletics on the winning road in Maynooth
DCU retained the Overall Universities title for the 15th time, underlining the dominance they have had since Director for Athletics Enda Fitzpatrick took charge in 2005. Read more…
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Volleyballers fail to spike victory
The DCU Ladies team powered their way to the Plate final and finished in 5th place overall. Read more…
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DCU rookie fencers impress in Cork
The Schull Novice Cup is a competition for beginners who have less than two years fencing experience, with DCU having seven fencers competing. Read more…
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O’Sullivan raises the bar with three records
Aoife O’Sullivan talks to The College View after setting 3 new Junior national powerlifting records. Read more…
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Boyle causing a racket in the badminton world
Sara Boyle spoke to The College View about her recovery from injury, competing for Ireland and her goal of reaching the Olympics. Read more…
GAA
DCU hurlers fall to the Scotsmen in hybrid game
DCU Hurler Killian Doyle spoke to The College View about the challenges faced in adapting to playing in the shinty-hurling international for Ireland against Scotland. Read more…
Camogie
“More physicality” the solution to camogie’s plight says Twomey
As an ambassador for the 20×20 initiative, Twomey hopes to use her status with the Dublin team to be a visible role model for young girls with aspirations of participating in sport. Read more…
Football
Farrelly honoured after stellar season
Niamh Farrelly spoke to The College View after she was nominated for WNL Senior Player of the Season. Read more…
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DCU Ultimate Frisbee make intervarsity’s final
Sean Fitzgerald talks to The College View after DCU Ultimate Frisbee lost 10-6 to Trinity in the mixed intervarsity final.
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Corcoran putts her way to the podium in the hills
Elisa Corcoran talks to The College View after she won a bronze medal at the Irish Intervarsity’s Golf championship. Read more…