Due to COVID-19, the annual fencing intervarsities were cancelled – this didn’t stop DU Fencing though. Despite the less than fortunate circumstances, the club rose to the occasion and decided to make the most of the situation and raise €3,500 …
Jonathon Boylan is a Deputy Sports editor of Trinity News, and a Junior Sophister Law student.
Out of Left Field: Trinity Ultimate Frisbee Club
Trinity’s own UFC – no, not that kind
When you first think of the UFC, it might be the Ultimate Fighting Championship that comes to mind, and not the Ultimate Frisbee Club. Indeed, one would be forgiven for associating the practice of throwing a plastic disc to a …
Substantive change, or all for show?
The Black Lives Matter Movement has forced the sporting world to look in the mirror, but has the reflection truly changed?
Following the death of George Floyd, the Black Lives Matter Movement erupted, not only in terms of its relevance, but in its exposure. The globe united in protest against not just the horrific murder of Floyd, but against systematic racism …
What happens now?
The world of sport is left in limbo as Covid-19 sweeps the globe
This time of year is usually a joyful one for sports fans. We were promised, amongst other things, a Premier League run-in, Euro 2020, the conclusion of the Six Nations, the British Open, Royal Ascot, the Olympics, and a trilogy …
Out of Left Field: DU Table Tennis
Captain Oran Donovan discusses tournaments, getting involved, and bringing something different to Trinity’s top table
There aren’t many children who run around their back gardens screaming the name of their favourite table tennis player having played a game of ping pong. (That said, the only ping pong they’ve ever played in their back garden is …
Trinity Meteors shoot for the stars
The sky is the limit for Trinity’s female basketball team
In only their second year as a College-affiliated sports club, the Trinity Meteors have taken the varsity scene by storm. Speaking to Trinity News, team captain Katie Kilbride outlines various factors which she feels have helped the team’s rise to …
The great debate: Who is Ireland’s greatest sportsperson?
Have Katie Taylor’s recent exploits given her the edge?
Katie Taylor’s record has always been impressive. She had a near perfect career in amateur boxing, winning 18 gold medals, including five consecutive Women’s World Championships and an Olympic Gold medal. In 2016, she made the jump to professional boxing …
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 …
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 …