RIP Robin Tamplin

DUBC is greatly saddened to learn of the death of Robin Tamplin. Robin, who represented Ireland in the London Olympics in 1948, was Captain of DUBC in 1949, and later went on to coach the DUBC crew that won the Ladies Plate in 1977. Robin also served as President of...

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Trinity looks to recruit new Chief Rowing Coach

Are you a rowing coach? Do you want to work in the top-rated Irish university? Trinity College Dublin, the University of Dublin, is looking to recruit an experienced and talented individual to take up the post of Chief Rowing Coach. This is a strategic appointment as...

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The Brotherhood at Islandbridge

As my cousin once remarked: “rowers only talk with rowers, and the only thing they talk about is rowing.” Of course this is a slight exaggeration, but it does illustrate the bond and brotherhood that exist between fellow rowers. A mutual loyalty to one another,...

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Queens Boat Races

Queens University once again invited trinity to the 12th University boat race and this year DUBC answered with our Novice and senior Eight and for the first time, an alumni 8. The day began with a major race the invitational alumni 8s Trinity looked to have a great...

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London Metropolitan Regatta

For many it was a key event, one of the tangible reasons for joining the boat club in Fresher’s week. For others it was the spur that pushed them through the pain of 2km tests and early mornings, and for many more it is an event for which they will have to wait until...

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Trinity Regatta 2016

The Sesquicentenary Trinity Regatta was held at Islandbridge on April 16 th . The regatta, which marked 150 years since DURC first held a regatta in 1866, was well attended. 259 crews from 24 clubs raced over 14 hours, necessitating some heats to be raced on Friday...

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The Start of the Regatta Season

Along came April bringing with it the beginning of the regatta season, most notably the University Championships and the 150th Trinity Regatta. First up was a full weekend of at home racing with both Neptune and Commercial rowing clubs hosting regattas across the...

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London Head of the River Race

After the tough and hard fought race of Colours the DUBC senior squad put the disappointment behind them and ventured to London for the Head of the River Race. With over 400 crews descending on Putney DUBC were looking to defend and retain their fastest overseas...

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Novice Colours Report

Having enjoyed victories in both Erne and Lagan Heads, the DUBC Novice crews were determined to continue this habit further into the racing season. The road to the Dan Quinn Shield, however, began long before any of theses successes. It feels an eerily long time to...

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Trinity Regatta 2016

The Sesquicentennial Trinity Regatta will take place at Islandbridge on Saturday April 16th 2016. Those wishing to purchase tickets to the Regatta Luncheon can do so now at the following link https://ti.to/tcdAlumni/trinity-regatta-luncheon Please contact the Regatta...

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