Facilities

UCD Boat Club operates in three locations, each playing a key role in the programme.

Belfield

Land training takes place in the Sports Centre and High Performance Gym on UCD Campus, ideal for training before or after class. The club has a dedicated ergometer room and access to the high quality gym and fitness facilities within the university.

Islandbridge

The club’s ‘home’ is the UCD Boathouse on the River Liffey in Islandbridge, Dublin 8, shared with UCD Ladies Boat Club and Old Collegians Boat Club.

The Boathouse is situated on the North side of the river along the Chapelizod Road beside Commercial, Neptune and Garda Boat Clubs.

This is where all squads start their season, and where the Novice squad hone their skills before taking to the wider expanse of Blessington.

The Boathouse lies on a 1.8 km stretch of river which is easily accessible from the city. It is also the departure point for crews competing on the lower Liffey through the centre of Dublin City.

Directions to Islandbridge

By Bike: Most members cycle to the boathouse from UCD by cycling towards town until you come to the Canal Road. Turn left and stay on the Canal Road until you cross the Luas track, head straight through Kilmainham & across the N4. Once you go over Islandbridge Bridge, turn left and it’s the first boathouse you come to. Roughly a 30 minute journey from UCD.

By Bus: Alternatively, you can hop on the 80 Dublin Bus, which starts from Dartry. Alight at the UCD Boat Club stop and continue walking to the boathouse.

Blessington

UCD Boat Club is a member of the Dublin Metropolitan group of clubs which operates a boathouse on the reservoir in Blessington, Co. Wicklow.

The boathouse allows access to the vast expanse of Blessington lakes for training and competition. Our Senior squad train from this base all year round. The boat house is approximately 40 minutes drive from UCD with the squad travelling by carpool.