As the new academic year begins, Trinity students have the opportunity to join over forty different sports clubs and teams. Whether you want to continue excelling in a sport or try something new, there is a team for everyone. Additionally, …
Sport
Trinity men’s soccer kick off season with a win
This morning saw the side face Ballyfermot United in their first game in the top division of the league
A wet, grey Sunday morning set the stage for Dublin University AFC’s, Trinity’s mens’ soccer team, opening game in the Leinster Senior League which saw Trinity begin the season with a victory over Ballyfermot United. This was the side’s first …
A year to remember, for all the right reasons, at Trinity Sailing
Advancements in training and exceptional commitment has contributed to Sailing’s success over the the 2023/24 season
Established in 1930, Dublin University Sailing Club boasts a storied tradition and history. From the sixteen Irish Olympians among the ranks of its alumni, to its status as the largest student sailing club in Ireland, to its extensive collection of …
Running on fumes: The quarter-life crisis marathon
A comment on the uptake of distance running among young people
Sweat, spit, blood, tears. I collapse to the ground in anguish, panting pitifully in my local public park as neighbours and dog-walkers watch on with distress and dismay. I am equally convinced that my legs are going to fall off …
A tribute to Kelvin Kiptum, and the place that shaped him
With Kiptum’s death emerges a loss in the elite running world
In October 2023, a relatively unknown runner named Kelvin Kiptum made history, clocking a time of 2:00:35 at the Chicago marathon. This was his third marathon, and the fastest marathon of all time. He now owned three of the seven …
Ireland win historic two-in-a-row 6 Nations championships
Though hopes of a Grand Slam were squashed in Twickenham last week the Ireland squad pulled off an impressive win against Scotland in the Aviva
Ireland have been crowned 6 Nations Champions for 2024 after beating Scotland in the Aviva Stadium on yesterday evening. This is only the third time an Irish team has won back-to-back outright Championship titles, emulating the successes of 1948/49 and …
Trinity launches Women in Sport campaign
College’s latest sport campaign aims to promote inclusivity and gender equality in Trinity sporting life
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 …
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 …
Great demand for Trinity five-a-side places
Over 50 slots for the competition sell out within an hour
Places for Trinity’s most popular social sporting event, five-a-side soccer, sold out within an hour this year, according to organiser Tom Comer. 50 places for teams were up for grabs, with registration costing €100 per team. Due to demand an …