You Might Have Missed This! UCD Sports in Brief
Here’s the UCD sports news that you might have missed this month! Olatunde wins back-to-back national titles: UCD alumni Israel Olatunde was at his lightning-best yet again, this time it…
Against All Odds: An Interview with Chloe Mustaki
Kevin Moran stands alone as the only footballer hailing from the grassy grounds of Belfield to have ever snagged themselves a seat on a World Cup-bound plane or to even…
GAA wins and UCD’s Newest Hockey Star – UCD Sport in Brief, January 2024
UCD GAA advance past Ulster University In spite of an early dismissal of captain Kieran Kennedy within the first half, UCD got the best of their Ulster counterparts as they…
A Parisian Hangover | Irish Rugby’s Particularly Uneasy Limbo
We are roughly three weeks removed from the conclusion of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, as fast as it came and went, just as briskly the hopes and dreams of…
An End to a Fruitful Era for UCD AFC: An Interview with Andy Myler
“This was always going to be my last year, I wanted everyone to know that I was going to leave.” Belfield has certainly witnessed better seasons in the top division,…
The Man Who Dared To Reconceive: A Recap of Stephen Kenny as Ireland Boss
The man set to revamp Irish football as we know it, the chosen one, a local boy from Tallaght destined to restore the FAI’s best days. Stephen Kenny’s reign hasn’t…
The Tragic Implications of Neglecting Cyclist Safety | A Tribute to Gabriele Glodenyte
Last May, tragedy struck the wider Irish cycling community as news of the passing of promising UCD Cycling Club member Gabriele Glodenyte spread amongst ears. Just 24 years of age,…
Remembering Jerry Kiernan, Olympic Dreams & Belfield Days | An Interview with Ciara Mageean
There are few athletes to have endured the adversities that stand with their peculiar paths and yet characterise themselves with growth and resounding positivity in the face of despondency. The…
Andy Myler Departs UCD AFC as League of Ireland Relegation is Confirmed
In what has been a turbulent season for the boys in blue, UCD AFC has been dealt a further blow as boss Andy Myler has announced he will leave his…
The Collidge Nucleus Behind Ireland’s Rugby World Cup squad
Andy Farrell’s 33-man squad has landed in France for the Rugby World Cup and more than stamped an impact into the competition with a dominant 79-point win in their opening…
The Worrying State of UCD AFC: Foundations & Misplaced Priorities
Very few expect UCD AFC to challenge for the League of Ireland title, or even contest for a top 6 finish, but the 2023 season has already seen the Collidge…
Getting to know UCD’s Own: Top Goal-Scorer Danú Kinsella-Bishop
In this player profile, Sports Editor Dara Smith-Naughton gets to know one of UCD’s own footballers, Danú Kinsella-Bishop. Age: 21 Height: 5’11 Preferred Position: Striker League of Ireland 2023 stats:…