DUFC 23
UCD 23
Dublin University Football Club (DUFC) were forced to share the spoils with University College Dublin (UCD) on Saturday, as the sides played out a 23-23 draw in their AIL Division 1 encounter at College Park. While …
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Incumbents ousted during DUCAC AGM elections
DUCAC treasurer Brian Ó Ruairc lost to former DUBC member John Bolton by 165 votes to 32
Incumbent Dublin University Central Athletic Committee (DUCAC) Treasurer, Brian O’Ruairc, lost his re-election bid at last night’s AGM. O’Ruairc’s competitor, John Bolton, a former member of DU Boat Club (DUBC), won the election by 165 votes to 32. The outgoing …
“One club, one vote” motion dismissed at DUCAC AGM
The motion ended a contentious evening in the Edmund Burke theatre
A motion of “one club, one vote” was dismissed at the end of the Dublin University Central Athletic Club (DUCAC) AGM on Thursday night. The motion, put forward by DU Archery Club captain Diego Coyle, called for an amendment to …
The rise of the sports podcast
Charlie Giese charts the success of this innovative medium, examining how it has captured the imagination of sports fans, both novice and expert alike
Gone are the days of reading the paper to find out the latest football gossip, who’s being tipped to win this year’s All Ireland, or to find out about the latest FAI scandal. This might be expected with the rise …
Death Diving: the daredevil sport making a splash in Norway
Victoria Mitchell wades her way through the quirky Scandinavian sport that is slowly gaining worldwide attention
Tom Daley, step aside: the time has come to leave behind the old diving world and instead plunge belly-first into the endlessly entertaining world of ‘death diving’. The Norwegians call it Dødsing, others would call it absolutely nuts. This death-defying …
Trinity Basketball outlast experienced Barrow side
An energetic second half showing earns the Men’s team their first win
Trinity College 71
Barrow Rovers 54
Trinity Men’s Basketball “A” team overcame a strong challenge from Barrow Rovers on Friday, as they ran out a 71-54 victory in the Sports Centre. The visitors were the better side in the early …
The moral dilemma of representing your country
Charlie Giese examines the divisive and complicated issue of national identity in sport
The question of national identity and its importance in sport has become ever more prevalent in recent years. As the barriers between countries are slowly broken down and dual citizenship becomes more common, this was bound to become a major …
Sport’s double standards in fashion create an uneven playing field
Cameron Hill explores the inequality in dress codes for men and women in different sports
When Jesse Owens arrived at the Olympic Village in Berlin in 1936, he was presented with a pair of unique running shoes by Adi Dassler, owner of a then-modest sports company. Owens would wear this light, innovative footwear as he …
More than investment is needed to develop Trinity’s sports stars
In the face of a rigid academic schedule, Rory Cousins assesses whether Trinity can provide an environment for elite athletes to excel
As a new wave of fresh-faced students march into Front Square and embark on their college adventure, one wonders what unique and exceptional talents they possess. Along with the regular mix of soulful musicians and outstanding academics, among the new …
DUAFC resilient as they battle back against Inchicore
After a physical first half, the Trinity club kept their cool to pick up an important win, writes Charlie Giese
DUAFC 2
Inchicore 1
Dublin University Association Football Club (DUAFC) Senior Men’s Team continued their positive start to the season on Thursday night as they came back to beat Inchicore 2-1 at the Iveagh Grounds. This was their second victory …