It is quarter past nine on a dull Sunday night in March. After a 4-course feast of football, rugby, Formula 1 and whatever else in between, there is officially nothing to watch. You flick through the standard off-peak programming that …
Cameron Hill was the Sports Editor of Trinity News for Michaelmas 2018. He is a Senior Fresh English Literature and French student.
Diego Maradona leaves behind a complicated legacy
Maradona’s passing requires a reflection on his past
“The most human of immortals” is the headline of Diego Maradona’s obituary by Rory Smith of The New York Times. French sports magazine L’Equipe went with “Dieu est mort” on the cover of their November 26 issue. Journalist Ewan MacKenna …
Is the GAA doing more harm than good?
With the new Level 5 restrictions, the GAA does not appear to be adamantly protecting players and families against Covid-19
“There’s a lot forgotten about in this pandemic that these lads have actually contracted something.” These were the words of Fermanagh manager Ryan McMenamin, speaking to RTE ahead of the Ernesiders’ Allianz League Division 2 clash against Clare. With Northern …
Unfilled positions and delayed accounts at DUCAC AGM
DUCAC held its AGM virtually on Zoom this evening
David John Neill and Roger West have been re-elected to their respective Dublin University Central Athletic Committee (DUCAC) roles at the organisation’s virtual AGM this evening.
Neill ran unopposed for the position of Vice Chairman of the DUCAC Executive Committee, …
Sports journalism won’t go away without a fight
Amid the lack of sporting events, Ger Gilroy from Off the Ball speaks on his determination to bring stories to fans all over Ireland
When the pandemic properly took hold across the world in mid-March, the sports industry was just one of the many sectors in society that would suffer widespread disruption. The worldwide lockdown devastated the sports calendar, with countless events either postponed …
A special summer staycation in Ireland
The simple pleasures of a staycation in Ireland just can’t be replicated abroad
We’ve all seen those Fáilte Ireland adverts on TV or on social media and thought: “What were they thinking when they made this?” You can bet that at least one of the following images will be included: a sweeping, breathtaking …
Living the easy breezy lockdown life
Cameron Hill takes us through a productive day-in-the-life during lockdown where every second counts
I am sure most will agree that this unprecedented period of confinement to one’s room has been an absolute godsend. Granted, when College closed its doors and the country and the world gradually shut down, I was concerned that my …
Funding for women in sport: the challenge of Covid-19
Sport’s cure for the coronavirus cannot come at the expense of female athletes
Elite rugby referee and former Ireland international Joy Neville spoke last week on The Dugout podcast about the challenging circumstances the women’s team faced during her playing days. In particular, she recalls their journey to France for the Six Nations …
The death of the half-time team talk
Modern coaches have abandoned aggressive team talks, with some ditching their rousing remarks altogether
Anyone who has ever seen Any Given Sunday will agree that the standout moment in that film is Al Pacino’s final team talk. Here, Pacino’s character, Tony D’Amato, opens his heart to his players and urges them to come together …
Hugo MacNeill talks study, Ireland and getting to know the North
On a bright, crisp January morning, Hugo MacNeill sits on a park bench gazing out at the vast, green expanses of College Park, where the Dublin University AFC (DUAFC) 1st team are training in preparation for the gruelling months ahead. …