Metro 2003

Metro saw the good fortunes of the squads in the club change somewhat for the better. The Novice Squad achieved a very creditable second in the Novice 8s and a good performance in the Novice 4s. The Intermediate 8 came second in their event and the Intermediate pair of the McColgain Brothers, in no way […]

May 28, 2003 More

2003 Mid-Season Update

Well a month into the regatta season and not too many results to report. The Neptune/Commercial regatta weekend pretty much came and went without much success. NUIG took home the Wylie this year after winning the Senior and Novice races at the Uni Champs in Castlewellan.  Their success in the senior race ensured that they […]

April 22, 2003 More

UCD 2nd Best

Trinity deservedly reclaimed the Gannon Cup in perfect conditions last Saturday.  It was a classic Colours encounter with Trinity taking the advantage from the off and then extending their slim lead following a strong push past the Four-Courts.  UCD struggled to find top gear. The verdict was ¾ of a length by the finish on […]

March 27, 2003 More

Squad return from Haz

The squad are back from their week’s training camp in Hazewinkel in Belgium.  The camp was a great success and will lay the basis for the the next series of important races; Galway Head, the Gannon Cup and London Head. With Ryanair providing better prices and service than Iarnrod Eireann, Haz is likely to become […]

February 27, 2003 More

UCD hosted Rowing Champs a great success

The 3rd Annual Irish Indoor Rowing Championships were held for the first time at the UCD Sports Centre on Sunday, 1st December. Athletes competed over 2000 metres on rowing machines with the best time winning their respective category. There was over 250 athletes, heavyweight and lightweight, ranging from the ages of 14 to over 70 […]

December 4, 2002 More

2000 AGM

The 2000 edition of the UCD Boat Club AGM was held on 14th November with a large gathering containing strong contingents of Novices and OCs. The group heard the annual reports of last year’s Junior Secretary Fran Maguire and then Captain James Behan. The financial accounts were also reviewed. A five year plan for the […]

November 21, 2000 More
 

Martin McElroy coaches British 8+ to Gold

The club recently congratulated Martin McElroy, ex-UCD and Coach of the British 8+ that won Gold at the Sydney Olympics. Heartiest congratulations. A magnificent achievement. Well done to yourself and all involved. It was tremendous to see the way your crew developed and raced brilliant (for once we were all cheering the English) Hope to […]

October 17, 2000 More

Elections For Club Officials 2000/01

Elections took place in Cork on Saturday 15th July, they are as follows: Captain Brian Murphy Vice-Captain Johnathan Duggan Secretary Eoin McDonnell Treasurer Oliver Jaegermann

July 20, 2000 More

Freshers Week Erg Competition

UCD Boat Club & UBS Warburg ran the 10th annual erg competition throughout the Sports Expo & Freshers Week. Results of the top five were: Aaron O’Grady 1min 26.6 sec Stephan Brazil 1min 28.1 sec Paddy Donnaghy 1min 30.8 sec Joe Burke 1min 30.9 sec Chris Bellew 1min 32.2 sec

July 19, 2000 More

UCD in Amsterdam

UCD entered 2 eights in division 4 (category for Heavyweight Intermediate oarsmen) of the recent Heineken Roeiverkamp in Amsterdam.. The Heineken Roeiverkamp, held the weekend before the Gannon, seemed to be the perfect match of long distance races combined with short sprints. Leaving mid-week gave the squad a vital two days training in a relaxed […]

April 4, 2000 More