For most people out there, when they hear the word ‘trampoline’, they likely think of their airborne hi-jinx in years gone by or possibly Homer Simpson’s exuberant reaction to an advert in the Springfield Shopper. Or maybe that’s just me. …
Sport
Trinity’s Sorcha McAllister stays on track
The athlete discusses finding a balance in college and life as a sport scholar
Running has not always been Sorcha McAllister’s favourite pastime. Blessed with the misfortune of being born into a sporting family, she seems to have had no choice other than to enter the athletics fray herself. Now, however, due to a …
VAR you serious?: The ups and downs of new tech in football
Is there any way to fix the mess that is VAR?
For many years, football fans were calling out for a review process to try and eradicate all close off-side calls and soft penalties that had plagued the game for many years. It seemed like all of their prayers were answered …
Victory at Varsities for DUHAC as they claim gold
The women’s team won a gold medal in the road relay for the first time since 1987
Dublin University Harriers and Athletics Club (DUHAC) were busy breaking records over the weekend as they took part in the Intervarsity Road Relay Championships in Maynooth University. The women’s team secured the gold medal in their event, making them the …
Aussie Rules: The Irish sports stars playing down under
An interview with Luke Towey on his journey from underage football in Sligo to Melbourne
With every passing graduation, media outlets across the country begin discussing the so-called “brain drain”; the emigration of Ireland’s newest graduates in search of well-paying jobs not available in their own country. What is often less discussed is the drain …
Trinity Meteors triumph over Swords Thunder in front of record crowd
A huge victory for both Trinity and the 20×20 campaign
Trinity Meteors hosted Swords Thunder on Friday evening in the Main Hall of the Sports Centre for their first home game of the season. Promoted by Trinity Sport in an effort to break the attendance record at a female basketball …
Out of left field – Trinity Surf Club
Chair Luke Carey discusses trips, getting involved and finding his place in college
For those who have grown up in an Irish climate, the thought of trekking out to a secluded beach to ‘catch a wave’ is one which likely provokes a feeling of dread rather than excitement. To many, surfing means a …
Constitutional changes discussed at first DUCAC student forum
Around 20 students attended the event in the Joly Theatre
Reforms to DUCAC’s voting system, increasing funding transparency and a spring AGM were the primary topics of discussion at the organisation’s first open student forum, held yesterday evening.
Around 20 students attended the event in the Joly Theatre, at which …
Success for DU Fencing with eight medals won at Irish Open
Trinity dominated the competition, winning one-third of Ireland’s medals
DU Fencing put on an incredible display at the recent Irish Open, collecting eight medals over the course of the weekend. Taking place in the National Indoor Arena, the event on October 26 and 27 saw DU Fencing submit a …
Rugby World Cup review
A tournament to remember for most, but one to forget for Ireland
For better or worse, the 2019 Rugby World Cup has come to an end. As a tournament that was long anticipated given the high standard of all the teams competing, it brought high points for many, but a disappointing fall …