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Gannon Cup returns to UCD

With Ciaran Gannon’s 75th anniversary approaching, UCD Boat Club reclaimed his namesake trophy in difficult conditions on the River Liffey.

The 71st UCD Gannon Cup crew were tipped as favourites going into the day, with the advantageous North station and more experienced crew, but Trinity ensured it was a fierce contest.

Racing conditions were extremely tough with a strong headwind along with gusts and a heavy flow. Trinity gave the first blow, stretching out to a half length lead in the first 250 metres, but the UCD crew remained calm and held onto their bend advantage. UCD made their move at Capel Street bridge, calling for a push which took them out to a clear water lead which they held until the last stretch. Trinity made a final push at the Blue Bridge to narrow the gap but the race finished with UCD ahead by 2/3 of a length.

The win brought the overall standings to 37-33 in Trinity’s favour and returned the Gannon Cup to UCD just in time for Ciaran Gannon’s 75th anniversary.

The Novice Men were unfortunate to crab early on in the Dan Quinn Shield which hampered their chances but there’s no doubt they will be back, strong and hungry, for a big race at University Championships on 13th April.

UCD’s men also took a clean sweep in the reserve races. An early lead in the Inter 8+ Naggon Cup event secured the victory while a late crash by the Trinity 2nd Novice crew ensured the Goonan Cup went to UCD.

UCD Ladies Boat Club were successful in the Sally Moorhead Trophy for Novice Women while the Corcoran Cup was won by the more experienced Trinity crew.

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Rewatch the 2019 Colours Boat Races
  • Goonan Cup
  • Naggon Cup
  • Photo by Philip O’Connor
  • Sally Moorhead Trophy
  • Gannon Cup 2019

Mar 12, 2019Niall Farrell
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2 months ago

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Our Movember campaign has raised over €3000 so far!

Moustaches have been grown and hundreds of kilometres moved, but we aren’t finished just yet with a week to go 💪

Thank you very much for all the donations thus far, and if you’d like to contribute click the link below 🔗

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UCD Virtual Open Day is underway 💪🏼 find us at the Sports & Scholarships desk from 10am-4pm.

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3 months ago

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The club is truly shocked and saddened with the passing of Jonathan Devitt.

Johnny made an enormous contribution to the club, not least as Captain in 2002 and 2003. He created foundations that the club still builds on today and it was fitting that he received a Centenary Medal in recognition of this in 2017.

We offer our most sincere condolences to his wife Caroline, his family, his crew mates and all who knew him.

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