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Colours 2016

The 68th Annual Colours Boat Races take place this Saturday 12th March 2016. Colours is an annual series of head-to-head races between UCD and Trinity College on the River Liffey that begin at O’Connell Bridge and finish at St. James’s Gate Brewery.

UCD enter this year looking to win back the titles that Trinity took in a clean sweep last year.

In the overall Gannon Cup standings, Trinity have 36 wins to UCD’s 30, with one dead heat in 1950.

Crews

Gannon Cup (Senior Men)

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UCD Boat Club Gannon Cup 8+ 2016

Cox: Orlagh Reid
Stroke: David O’Malley
7: Shane Mulvaney
6: Max Murphy
5: Eoghan O’Connor
4: Andrew Griffin
3: Turlough Hughes
2: David Somers
Bow: Eoin Gleeson

Corcoran Cup (Senior Women)

Cox: Jane Gilligan
Stroke: Kara O’Connor
7: Siofra Bennett
6: Ruth Gilligan
5: Orla Finnegan
4: Eimear Lambe
3: Aoife O’Riordan
2: Jane Coleman
Bow: Daisy Callanan

Dan Quinn Shield (Novice Men)

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UCD Boat Club Dan Quinn Shield 8+ 2016

Cox: Alison O’Neill
Stroke: Louis O’Halloran
7: Cormac Maguire
6: Andrew Donohoe
5: Mark Dowley
4: Christopher Byatt
3: Martin Connor
2: Picabia Lahart
Bow: Conor O’Brien

Sally Moorhead Trophy (Novice Women)

Cox: Síne Ní Fhinn
Stroke: Katie Murphy
7: Rachel Ryan
6: Gersende Youl
5: Emer Finnegan
4: Clíodhna Goodrich
3: Rose McAuliffe
2: Emma Thornton
Bow: Hannah McDevitt

Timetable

Following a tide inspection, the timetable has been confirmed.

12:00 Sally Moorhead Trophy
12:25 Dan Quinn Shield
12:50 Corcoran Cup
13:15 Gannon Cup

Additionally, the Novice reserves races will take place at Islandbridge on Friday 11th March.

17:30 Goonette Cup (Women)
18:00 Goonan Cup (Men)

Stations

The coin toss was presided over by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaigh. UCD won the toss for the men’s event with Trinity winning for the women’s. Both winners chose the North station so UCD’s starting stations are as follows:

Gannon Cup: North
Corcoran Cup: South
Dan Quinn Shield: North
Sally Moorhead Trophy: South

Spectators

Spectators can follow the race on six dedicated open top buses which depart from the start with each race. Space is limited so arrive early to ensure a place.

In the interests of safety, Gardai this year have ordered that spectators do not follow the races on bicycles. They are adopting a zero-tolerance approach and fines will be issued to anyone in breach of this so we ask all spectators to use one of the six free open-top buses provided. Buses can be boarded at the start line (O’Connell Bridge on the South Side) and/or the finish (St James’ Gate on the North Side). More information is available at Rowing Ireland.

We will be video streaming the races live on the UCDBC Periscope channel. Follow us on Twitter or Periscope for up-to-the-minute results as the races take place.

 

Be sure to come out in your blue and yellow to support the UCD crews on Friday and Saturday!

 

More information can be found on Facebook:
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The Old Collegians and UCD Men’s & Ladies Boat Clubs invite you to a luncheon on Saturday, March 22nd, at 1:00 PM in Neptune Rowing Club, as we come together to celebrate the Colours Boat Races.Enjoy a two-course buffet, including a main course and dessert, with tea & coffee provided and the bar open throughout the afternoon. This family-friendly event is a great opportunity to catch up with fellow rowers and supporters before the excitement of the races. Dress Code: Colours blazers encouraged Transport: Buses will be provided to and from the races Children: Under 12s go free! Parking: Please note there is no parking available at Neptune Rowing ClubTo book a spot please see www.eventbrite.ie/e/colours-boat-races-luncheon-tickets-1267063082789?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.See coloursboatraces.ie/ for more information on the races.#honcollege ... See MoreSee Less

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