Colours Boat Races
The Colours Boat Races are an annual event on the River Liffey echoing the world famous Oxford/Cambridge University Boat Race in London. It has taken place in various locations on the river throughout the years and is currently raced from O’Connell Bridge to St. James’s Gate Brewery.
The Senior Mens race, the Gannon Cup, was founded in 1947 in memory of former UCD Captain Ciaran Gannon who lost his life in Burma in 1944.
In 1980 Trinity were presented with the Corcoran Cup as winners of the inaugural Senior Womens race.
Races for Novice Men (Dan Quinn Shield) and Novice Women (Sally Moorhead Trophy) were introduced in 2004 and 2005 respectively and add greatly to the atmosphere of the event.
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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.
Frost forces Colours Upstream
With the ‘Beast from the East’ rendering the usual course unsafe, Colours 2018 took place in the more sheltered (and snow covered) Islandbridge.
UCD take 3 from 4 at Colours 2017
UCD repeated 2016’s results by taking the Gannon Cup, Corcoran Cup and Sally Moorhead Trophy at the Dublin University Boat Races (Colours) 2017.
UCD Take 3 out of 4 at Colours 2016
UCD’s Senior crews put in convincing performances at the 2016 Colours Boat Races to recapture the Gannon and Corcoran Cups from Trinity.
Colours 2016
The 68th Annual Colours Boat Races take place this Saturday 12th March 2016.
UCD Men to race on the North Station
The 2016 Annual Colours Boat Race coin toss was presided over by the Lord Mayor of Dublin Críona Ní Dhálaigh this morning. UCD won the toss for the men’s event with Trinity winning for the women’s.
Gearing up for Colours 2015
UCD Boat Club have announced their crews to contest the 2015 Colours races against Trinity College (DUBC). UCD enter this year as holders of the Gannon Cup (on a run of 7 consecutive victories) and Sally Moorhead Trophy, while Trinity hold the Dan Quinn Shield and Corcoran Cup. See the race information below and be sure […]
Gannon Cup – 7 in a row
UCD won the Gannon Cup for senior men at Colours 2014 after a terrific struggle. Trinity’s crew led the race from just after the start, but could not gain a clearwater lead. UCD’s pushes were relentless, and though they were still behind coming through the final bridge, Watling Street, they then powered through and had command […]
Colours 2014
UCD Boat Club is gearing up for the Annual UCD vs TCD Colours race during this weekend’s St Patrick’s Festival. Racing takes place on Sunday the 16th March from O’Connell Bridge to St. James’ Gate with buses travelling along the course route for spectators. All members, alumni and supporters are encouraged to come down and […]
3 out of 4 for UCD Boat Club
UCD has won three of the four titles at the Irish Colours Boat Races: the Gannon Cup (senior men’s eights), the Corcoran Cup (senior women’s eights), and the Dan Quinn Shield (novice men’s eights). The Sally Moorhead Trophy (novice women’s eights) went to our opponents Trinity College Dublin. The Colours Races which start at O’Connell […]
Huge success for the squad at the Irish University Championships 2025:![]()
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Wylie Challenge Cup 🏆![]()
Overall Trophy w/@ucdlbc 🏆![]()
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Men's Senior 8+ 🥇![]()
Men's Senior 4- 🥇![]()
Men's Senior 2- 🥇![]()
Men's Inter 8+ 🥇![]()
Men's Inter 4+ 🥇![]()
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Massive congratulations to @ucdlbc who retained the Bank of Ireland Cup.![]()
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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.![]()
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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.![]()
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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 Club![]()
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To book a spot please see www.eventbrite.ie/e/colours-boat-races-luncheon-tickets-1267063082789?aff=ebdssbdestsearch.![]()
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See coloursboatraces.ie/ for more information on the races.![]()
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Erne 8s HOR ![]()
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After some impressive performances in Enniskillen, UCD brings home the fastest overall time of the day, with UCDBC 'A' and 'B' coming 1st and 7th respectively in the Senior category. ![]()
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Congratulations also to @UCDLBC for a strong 2nd and 3rd place finish in the Senior category.![]()
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36 UCD athletes had their first ever taste of competitive rowing with two Novice 8s in both the Men’s and Women’s categories, well done all.![]()
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Photos courtesy of @roy_crawford_photography![]()
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