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Senior 8+ Champions of Ireland
The 2019 Irish Championships provided an excellent opportunity for the full depth of UCD’s squad to pit themselves against Ireland’s best, returning with three Championships including the ‘The Big Pot’ for Men’s Senior 8+.
Visitors’ 4- reach Henley semi-finals
UCD’s first entry at Henley Royal Regatta since 2016 had an excellent run with strong wins against experienced opposition.
UCD overall winners at 2019 University Championships
UCD Mens and Ladies Boat Clubs combined to take home the overall prize at the University Championships in Lough Rynn while the men also picked up the Wylie Cup for a 20th time.
Top class racing at Dorney Lake
With University Championships on the horizon, London Metropolitan Regatta served as a great measure of performance for the squad against the strong standard across the sea with UCD returning with the Championship 4- title.
Return to racing at Dublin Met
UCD shook off the exams cobwebs with a wide range of success at Dublin Metropolitan Regatta in Blessington last weekend, with the regatta celebrating its 150th anniversary.
Mulvaney and O’Malley named UCD Sportspersons of the Year
UCD Ad Astra rowers Shane Mulvaney and David O’Malley were honoured at the 2019 UCD Sports Awards while the club’s Senior Treasurer and Coach Niall Farrell was presented with ‘Graduate of the Year’.
Tight racing at Skibb
Despite the approach of exams the club managed to send a strong contingent to the NRC in Cork to race the Sunday session at Skibbereen Regatta.
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.
Plaque to mark 75th anniversary of Ciaran Gannon
A china plaque has been framed and secured for its trip to India to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of past Captain Ciaran Gannon, at his last known resting place.
Great racing in tough conditions at Erne
With the Gannon Cup crew concentrating on their preparations for next week’s Colours Boat Races, UCD’s next two Eights stepped up a category to test themselves at Erne Head of the River.
UCD Boat Club
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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Ad Astra.
Following the cancellation of the 2020 Championships, UCD raced some pieces in perfect conditions at Lough Rynn to wrap up the season.
Thanks to Carrick Rowing Club, Leitrim County Council and Rowing Ireland for accommodating us at an incredible facility, and to Cork Boat Club and Dublin University Boat Club for making the trip and providing some cracking competition.
We look forward to building on the hard work put in by the squad and coaches next season.
Thank you to UCD Sport for their continued support during an unprecedented time.
Music: Diffly - Hearts Don’t Break Alone feat. Denitia
Bank of Ireland Montrose // KPMG Careers Ireland // Lough Rynn Regatta
The club wishes to offer its deepest sympathy to former President David Broderick on the passing of his wife Kathryn.
The thoughts of the committee, members and alumni are with David and his family at this difficult time.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam.
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