College has said that it is proud to announce the launch of its Women in Sport campaign, marking a ‘significant step towards inclusivity and gender equality in sport at Trinity’. The campaign, initiated in response to Sport Ireland’s Women in …
Jane Prendergast is Co-Sports Editor of Trinity News. She is a Junior Sophister student of Law.
Trinity Heraeans – the final revival?
The all-female answer to the Knights of the Campanile has been formally restarted
The Trinity Heraeans have been officially confirmed as being formally back in existence, with a Welcome Evening held on Monday 5th February for its newest members and attending the Knights of the Campanile dinner on Friday 23rd February. The Heraeans …
Ladies Tennis Firsts shine as DULTC hosts Intervarsities
Upending UCD’s nine-year winning streak, DULTC Ladies claim gold at Intervarsities
Despite balancing organising duties with their playing commitments, Dublin University Lawn Tennis Club (DULTC) recently saw significant success at the annual Irish Intervarsities competition. With Trinity selected to host this year, months of organisation by the Club committee saw games …
Club notes
Keep up to date on the latest activities from some of College’s 49 sports clubs
After a busy Michaelmas semester for many of the College’s student athletes, the majority of our 49 clubs remain active and in training for the remainder of the season. Should you wish to take part, memberships can be bought on …
Trinity womens’ soccer triumphs in Division 1 final
A 2-0 win over the University of Galway secured victory for Trinity in the Colleges & Universities Football Division 1 final
DU Ladies AFC (DULAFC) last week won the CUFL Women’s Division 1 final against the University of Galway. Played in brisk conditions in Athlone Stadium on November 30, Charlotte Connolly and Caolinn Durkin found the net to secure a 2-0 …
Boat Clubs open season at Erne Fours Head of the River
DUBC and DULBC saw success in Enniskillen at the first race of the 2023/24 season
Dublin University Boat Club (DUBC) and Dublin University Ladies Boat Club (DULBC) travelled to Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh on 11 November to participate in the third annual Erne Fours Head of the River. Erne Fours, modelled after the UK’s Fours Head, …
Trinity handball star claims intervarsity success
Captain of Trinity Handball, Cuileann Bourke, recently defended her crown as the Irish Third Level Ladies’ Open Wallball Champion
Senior Sophister Deaf Studies student, Cuileann Bourke, recently competed at the Irish College Handball Association’s (ICHA) Intervarsity Wallball Championship. Hosted in Spa Killarney Handball Club, Bourke defended her Women’s Open title and took home the top women’s competition trophy for …
Tennis travels to compete in Monte Carlo
Dublin University Lawn Tennis Club recently competed in the HEC Clay Court Challenge at Monte Carlo Country Club
Bowing to a tradition developed over the last number of years, Dublin University Lawn Tennis Club (DULTC) recently travelled to Monte Carlo, Monaco, to compete in the HEC Clay Court Challenge against some of Europe’s top universities. Held over the …
Strong start to the season for DUHC and DULHC
Trinity hockey has kicked off its campaigns in style, with impressive opening performances from the mens’ and ladies’ squads
Some sports enjoy the luxury of a “less is more” approach to competition, but hockey encamps itself firmly and far away from such a stance. Last season saw the assorted teams of both Dublin University Hockey Club (DUHC) and Dublin …
Club notes, Issue 2
There’s optimism across College for major sporting success this season. Should you want to be part of it, most clubs are still accepting signups for “taster” memberships via Fixr.
Aikido
DU Aikido was established last year, meaning 2022/23 was the …