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DEC 6 2008 ucd handballers win dublin 40x 20 league

Congrats to Eimear world intercollegiate champion 2008

 FEB 2 2009:   MARIANNE RUSH WINS ICHA  CHAMPIONSHIP IN KINGSCOURT DEFEATING  UCCS ANEE PRENDERVILLE ON A SCORE OF 7-21,21-7, 11-6

 2006/07-COMMITTEE-  IS        CAPTAIN-PAT CLERKIN
 SECRETARY/TREASURER-EIMEAR NI FHALLUIN
SECRETARY-JOHN HORGAN

40X20 INTERVARSITIES REPORT & RESULTS, KINGSCOURT 2006
by Dunny Maguire
A new Champion in his final year of Intervarsity Handball is how the 2006 All Ireland 40x20 Intervarsity Singles Championship will be remembered by most Charly Shanks playing in his last competitive match for QUB won his first Men’s Open Singles title in Kingscourt at the weekend.
The Tournament started early on Friday morning with the 142 competitors arriving from the many Third Level Institutions throughout the country. This is the one of the largest Irish Handball Tournaments in the calendar, probably second only to the FBD Insurance Irish Nationals. The new Drop Down Format has proved to be a resounding success giving all players regardless of ability the chance to play competitively against their peers.
Throughout Friday play continued with players either dropping down or jumping up to grades depending on their losses / successes. On Friday evening following end of play, a good crowd of players went to the Kingscourt Handball Club Table Quiz. Others who stayed in Kells, headed to a few local establishments and drank the bars dry of Lucozade such was their dedication to the cause that lay before them on Saturday morning.
On Saturday morning, the shock of the tournament occurred when Dessie Keegan (DIT), the defending Open Champion was sensationally knocked out by Ricki O’Gara of NUIG in the first round. O’Gara was later defeated by Brian Carroll (DIT in the semis. In the Ladies Draw, Maria Daly (UCC), also a defending champion had an easy run in to the final. Seeded number 2, Eimear Ní Fhallúin (UCD) faced a similarly easy path to the final. These two great rivals for the past number of years faced off in one of the best games of Ladies Handball seen in a very long time. Despite their young age, they showed that both are capable of winning a Senior All Ireland in the not too distant future. In the final played on Saturday evening, Daly looked ever so slightly sharper and took the title in two games.
Following the semi finals on Saturday evening, the first AGM of An Comhairle Árd Oideachas Liathróid Láimhe / Irish Collegiate Handball Association took place in front of a crowd of over 80. On the agenda was Affiliation to CLLÉ, Funding, Tournament venues and Election of Officers. It was the unanimous decision of those present to seek immediate affiliation to Comhairle Liathróid Láimhe na h-Éireann and that a proposal should be sent to An Coiste Bainistí CLLÉ as soon as possible. Members also resolved to seek a Group Discount in terms of player registration fees to CLLÉ. The venues for the Intervarsities of ‘06/’07 were decided as follows: 40x20 Singles: 60x30 C-Ships:40x20 Team:
The Team Venue went down to a vote between Clare and Belfast with Clare winning out with one vote to spare following the distribution of second preferences. This was a great sign for the future as it shows that people really care about the future of Intervarsity Handball in Ireland.
The out going Executive was re-elected as follows:Cathaoirleach: Rúnaí: Cisteoir:
A new position of PRO was filled by Rachel Casey of Carlow IT. Rachel will work with the Rúnaí in promoting our sport to the wider media. The four Provincial Reps are as follows:Laighin: Mumhan: Uladh: Connacht:
Following the exploits from Friday and Saturday, all the players took a well deserved break from handball…well playing that is, and headed to the Dún A Rí Hotel in Kingscourt for some friendly banter, dancing, kissing and drinking!! A great night was had by all and by especially by those who retired to the hotel rooms early, you all know who ye are!!!
Finals kicked off on Sunday at 12pm with Uachtarán, CLLÉ Tom Walsh in attendance. All of the players played their hearts out and the spoils were generally well shared out between the colleges. In the Open Final, Charly Shanks had the upper hand against Brian Carroll of DIT. Ger Coonan of UL defeated Chris Doolin in the A final. In the Ladies A Singles, Caitriona Casey of NUIG overcame Sharon Daly of UL.
The CAOLL / ICHA would like to thank Kingscourt (Kit, Catherine, the lovely ladies in the kitchen), Cormeen, Kells and Carrickmacross Handball Clubs. We look forward to returning next February for an even bigger tournament.
Click here to view photos from the weekend

 RENOWNED PLAYERS SHANE HENNELLY,EIMEAR NI FHALLUIN AND PAT FINNEGAN

Player Profile -  Patrick Finnegan

Age:       23 – 2 – ‘06
Height:     6” 2
Course:     Arts ( History and Politics)
County: Cavan
Club:  Kingscourt Handball Club
Hobbies/Interests:  Music, Guitar, Gaelic Football, Soccer
Favourite Handballer:  Paul Brady
Ambition in Handball: Win a World Collegiate Title and become a top Senior handballer
Favourite Sporting Memory: Winning the 19 and Under USHA title in Phoenix, Arizona.
Favourite TV Programme: Family Guy, QI
Favourite Food: Cheese and Ham Sandwiches! No, Anything quality and tasty, organic helps.
Playing Achievements: 15 All-Ireland Titles, 2 USHA Titles.
 Player Profile -  Shane Hennelly
Age: 21
Height: 6"2
Course: Social Science
County: Roscommon
Club: St. Comans
Hobbies/Interests: Politics, fitness, rugby, soccer, gaelic
Favourite Handballer: Paul Brady
Ambition in Handball: To reach senior ranks
Favourite Sporting Memory: Winning the Junior club all-Ireland with St.Comans
Favourite TV Programme: Scrubs
Favourite Food: Jaffa Cakes
Playing Achievements: Seven All-Irelands at club and college level,
Singles
and Team. Loadsa Connaught and County medals. Two Dublin League
championships back to back

Player Profile -   Eimear Ni Fhalluin
Age: 19
Height: 5” 5.5
Course:  Physiotherapy and Performance Science
County: Kildare
Club: Naomh Mhuire, Leim an Bhradáin
Hobbies/Interests: handball, physiotherapy, reading, bit of camogie and football
Favourite handballer: Eoin Kennedy …. and Sinead Gallogly!!
Ambition in Handball: Be the Best
Favourite Sporting Memory: Winning my first All-Ireland Championship at U14 in O’ Loughlans, Kilkenny.
Favourite TV Programme: without a doubt, 24
Favourite Food: chocolate and ice-cream on their own or together.Gotta love the auld veg aswell, and pasta, especially spaghetti bolognaise mmm… I could go on
Playing Achievements:17&U World singles & doubles with Sinead of course, Minor & U14 singles all-Ireland, 2x U16 Doubles, 15&17&under Nationals, USHA 19&Under Singles and Doubles with Sharon Twomey,  60x30 minor singles and doubles


Player Profile -   James Thomas “Chancer” Egan
DOB: 19/02/1981
Height: 5ft 9in
Course: Masters in Regional and Urban Planning
Club: Silvermines GAA Club
County: Tipperary
Hobbies/Interests: Hurling, handball, soccer & squash. Favourite TV Programme:Cornation Street, Eastenders, FairCity and LOST
Favourite Handballer: Marie Daly (sorry I mean't Eimear NiFhalluin) and Eddie Corbett
Ambition in Handball: To win an all-ireland junior B doubles title for my club
Favourite Sporting Memory: tipperary beating galway all-ireland hurling final 2001. Tipperary Footballers winning the Murphy Cup 2005
Favourite TV Programme: Shameless
Favourite Food: bacon and eggs
Playing Achievements: Munster u12 finalist.. beatin by a fella from Clare.. had to give it up after that. Just back playin in the last year.

 Player Profile -   Ken Gannon
DOB: 25th april 1980
Height: 5"11
Course: nada
Club: UCD & Drunmartin Association of Legendary
handballers
County: Dublin
Hobbies/Interests: handball obviously, tennis, watching  films of samurai chopping off heads
Favourite Handballer: Marcus 'Thierry' Henry
Ambition in Handball: Intergalactic Champion
Favourite Sporting Memory: Beating John Byrne and  joseph Madigan for the Drunmartin Tri Way Championship
Favourite TV Programme: Southpark
Favourite Food: Guacamole
Playing Achievements: eh.......n/a

Results
Mens Open Final:
Charly Shanks (QUB) dft Brian Carroll (DIT) 21-9, 21-14
Mens Open Semi Finals:
Brian Carroll (DIT) dft Ricki O’Gara (NUIG) 15-13, 15-6
Charly Shanks (QIB) dft Joe Mc Cann (SIT) 4-15, 15-14, 11-4
Mens A Final:
Ger Coonan (UL) dft Chris Doolin (SIT) 15-8, 15-5
Mens A Semi Finals :
Chris Doolin (SIT) dft Cormac Smyth (DIT) 11-8, 11-6
Ger Coonan (UL) dft Seamus O’Tuama (QUB) 8-11, 11-4, 11-1
Mens B Final
Nial Mc Grath (SIT) dft Shane Hennelly (UCD) 15-11, 15-4
Mens B Semi Finals
Nial Mc Grath (SIT) dft Donnacha Maguire (UL) 10-11, 11-6, 11-5
Shane Hennelly (UCD) dft Rob Farrelly (NCAD) 11-0, 10-11, 11-4
Mens C Final
Ronan Costelloe )DIT dft Danny O’Riordan (DCU) 2-11, 11-3, 11-7
Mens C Semi Finals
Ronan Costelloe (DIT dft Podge O’Brien (DIT) 6-11, 11-1, 11-2
Danny O’Riordan (DCU) dft Eamonn Gavin (DCU) 11-4, 3-11, 11-5
Mens Challenger Final
Martin McIntyre (NUIG) dft Shane Kiely (UCC) 11-2, 11-4
Mens Challenger Semi Finals
Martin McIntyre (NUIG) dft Hurly (SIT) 11-3, 9-11, 11-8
Shane Kiely (UCC) dft Paul Yip (NUIG) 11-2, 11-4
Mens Contender Final
Dan Leahy (DCU) dft Joe Gallagher (Rathmines) 11-5, 11-4
Mens Contender Semi Finals
Dan Leahy (DCU) dft Shane Kelly (UCC) 11-2, 11-1
Joe Gallagher (Rathmines) dft Paul Murry (DIT) 10-11, 11-2, 11-4
Mens Beginner Final
Aidan Quilligan (UCC) dft Shane Byrne (DIT) 11-3, 11-0
Mens Beginner Semi Finals
Shane Byrne (DIT) dft Oisin Mc Mahin (DCU) 11-4, 11-0
Aidan Quiligan (UCC) dft Paul Morrissey (DCU) 11-3, 11-1
Womens Open Final
Maria Daly (UCC) dft Eimear Ní Fhallúin (UCD) 21-16, 21-13
Womens Open Semi Finals
Maria Daly (UCC) dft Emer Coyle (DIT) 21-4, 21-4
Eimear Ní Fhallúin (UCD) dft Sharon Daly (UL) 15-0, 15-0
Womens A Final
Caitriona Casey (NUIG) dft Sharon Daly (UL) 15-8, 15-7
Womens A Semi Finals
Caitriona Caset (NUIG) dft Emer Coyle (DIT) 5-11, 11-6, 11-7
Sharon Daly (UL) dft Sarah Corley (SIT) 11-2, 11-7
Womens B Final
Sinead Gallogly (DCU) dft Rachel Gibbons (SIT) 11-7, 11-1
Womens B Semi Finals
Rachel Gibbons (SIT) Gráinne Cunniffe (TCD) 11-9, 11-1
Sinead Gallogly (DCU) dft Siobhan Wyer (YCD) 11-1, 11-3
Womens C Final
Siobhan Traynor (TCD) dft Sinead Carroll (DCU) 15-1, 15-0
Womens C Semi Finals
Traynor (TCD) dft Wyer (TCD) 11-4, 11-8

All Ireland 40x20 Intervarsities Singles Preview
All eyes are focused on Kingscourt and the surrounding area for the upcoming Intervarsity Championships at the start of February. This is sure to be a cracker of a tournament with some of the countries top young players expected to show. Based on entries received so far, turn out is expected to break 140 for the first time! Due to the large number of players and hence games, we shall be using courts in Kingscourt itself, the courts in St Pats College in Cavan, Cormeen and Kells in Meath.
 
Leading the charge for UCD honours in the Mens Open will be a local to Kingscourt Patrick Finnegan and hopefully this fact will play in his favour as he goes head-to-head with big-shots such as  Dessie Keegan from DIT. Dessie is the defending champion having won in Galway last year. Other notable challengers from DIT will be Brian Carroll. Brian caused a shock last year taking the 60x30 title in Kells. With solid performances in the Team Championships this season, look out for this quick footed, sharp shooter to cause another shock.
From QUB will be last years runner up in the A, Charly Shanks. The Tomahawk specialist will be looking for revenge for last years defeat in the singles and also the loss against DIT in this years Team Championship. Another challenger to Dessie’s crown will be Joe Mc Cann from SIT. Joe is the defending 60x30 Champion IV Champion and this is also his last IV. UL will also have a contender for the Mens Open in the form of Ger Coonan who has won numerous All Irelands over the years for his county, Tipperary.
With a raft of A players, this grade is without a favourite this time around. If some one comes fresh from their respective provincial championships, then they may cause shocks. Players expected to do well here would be our own Patrick Clerkin (UCD), Paul Fitzpatrick (DIT) and Donnacha Maguire (UL). Having said that, any one can win this grade especially with the new Drop Down Format.
In the Ladies Division, we are set for a major show down between long time rivals Maria Daly of UCC and new comer to the Intervarsity scene, Eimear Ní Fhallúin of UCD. Maria, who has won every Intervarsity event bar one since 2003 goes into this tournament as favourite. However, nothing is certain especially as the last time they played each other it went down to the wire. Other challengers will be Sharon Daly of UL and Emer Coyle of DIT. This year we will have record number of female participants so in total 6 female grades will be awarded.

UCD's Lyng star of the show
UCD 0-15 Garda College 0-12

UCD remain on course for a first Sigerson Cup title since 1996 after advancing to the semi-finals with a three-point victory in Templemore yesterday.

They produced an impressive attacking performance which yielded all 15 scores from play as last year’s beaten finalists, Garda, were sent packing.
Wexford’s Ciarán Lyng was the star of the show, chipping in with five points for the winners as a physically-imposing Garda outfit found UCD’s nippy forwards too hot to handle.

With the breeze at their backs, UCD pulled away before half-time to establish a 0-10 to 0-5 interval lead and although Garda rallied midway through the second half, they never looked like catching the winners.

UCD: S Gallagher; D Curran, P Kelly, M Loftus; P Kelly (0-2), C O’Sullivan, C Brady; C Murphy, J Fitzpatrick; M Gurn (0-1), T Diamond (0-1), T Warburton (0-1); C Lyng (0-5), M Ronaldson (0-3), M McGowan (0-2). Sub: C Kelly for McGowan (47 mins).

GARDA: D O’Brien; S Brehony, C McGill, R O’Connor; S Mulligan, E O’Callaghan, D Mullahy (0-1); M Cussen (0-1), M Milner; J Kavanagh (0-2), J Miskella, B Brennan; M Harrington (0-4 frees), G Brady, E Mulligan (0-2, one free). Subs: J Martin (0-2) for Miskella (inj, 27 mins), N Shevlin for Brehony (h-t), G O’Connell for Milner (47 mins).
Referee: D Cahill (Tipperary).

Filed by UCD Sport 19th February 2009

Pictures supplied by Donall Farmer/Inpho

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INTERVARSITIES ARTICLE 2005
by Donnacha Maguire 1st December 2005
Third Level Handball in Ireland is on the way up with increased participation in all grades. Throughout the course of 2005 more and more college students have started to enjoy the benefits of being in the fastest growing sector in Irish Handball.
In January, DIT Handball Club organised a One Wall Doubles tournament which was held in Croke Park. Players from UL, DIT, DCU UCD and many locals took part in what was an excellent display of One Wall Handball.

Within three weeks, we were all on our way to Galway for the 40x20 Intervarsities. Due to the large number of entrants we had to make use of 7 courts for three days. With the new drop down format, all players got at least three competitive games and it bodes well for the future. The Men’s A Winner was Dessie Keegan (DIT) with Charlie Shanks (QUB) taking the runners up position. In the Ladies A Singles, Maria Daly (UCC) had the upper hand over her sister Sharon Daly (UL).

Following the long summer break and then a hectic recruitment campaign during Freshers Week, the new and not so new members of the Colleges headed off to Roscommon for the 60x30 Intervarsities. With 70 entrants, this was the biggest 60x30 IV’s ever with 16 players from UL alone. There was some fierce competition and some even fiercer socialising done throughout the weekend.
With loads of new members here, the future is bright. In the Men’s A Singles, Joe McCann (SIT) took his first Singles title with a win over our own Patrick Finnegan (UCD).
 In the A Team, SIT had a close win over UCD. The teams were SIT: Joe McCann, Niall McGrath, Chris Doolin and Brian Brennan. UCD were composed of the following: Patrick Finnegan, Patrick Clerkin, John Horgan and Shane Hennelly. In the Ladies A Singles, Maria Daly (UCC) took her 3rd consecutive 60x30 Singles title and her 6th IV title over all with a good win over Caitriona Casey of NUIG. More results on www.handball.ie.
Next up on the Calendar will be the 40x20 Team Championships which are due to be held at Dublin Venues on the 9th-11th December. Grades available will b Men’s A, B, C and Ladies Doubles.
Following the 40x20 IV’s, all eyes will focus on the World Collegiate Handball C-Ships which are scheduled for February 2006 in College Station, Houston, Texas. With an expected Irish contingent of 40, expect big things to happen and some annoyed Americans…sure what’s new?

UCD HANDBALL CLUB
The handball club is one of the oldest established clubs in college and competes both domestically and on the International stage.
we look forward with anticipation to the us collegiate championships in houston  texas in february. ucd are sending their strongest,fittest and most competitive team ever and we expect great results from all.

 at the 2005 agm the following officers were elected-chairman-/captain-patrick finnegan-0868963142
treasurer-eimear ni fhalluin=0863086973

What is Handball?
Handball involves two or four players (singles or doubles), a ball and a few walls. Although there are variations in the size of the court (60x30 or 40x20 feet) and the nature of the ball used, the basic object of the game is to defeat your opponent in a contest requiring speed, agility, guile and skill. Handball is similar to squash without the rackets, with the player striking the ball against the front wall, in the hope they will place it where it eludes their opponent and thus deliver a point to the player who has “served”.

Over the centuries the game was played in outdoor alleys (sometimes with just a single wall) but it has now become more sophisticated and moved indoors. Competition for both sexes and all age groups take place in indoor handball courts, making the game more enjoyable than ever.

Uniquely among Irish Gaelic Games, handball has a thriving international following, being played in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Spain, France, Finland and other parts of Europe. World and European championships are now staged.
 

UCD HANDBALL CLUB
CLUB ACHIEVMENTS
 the 2005 season was an outstanding one with our team finishing in sixth place in the us collegiates in wisconsin. the team captain and inspiration was shane hennelly from roscommon,patrick fiinnegan the two clerkis and john horgan made up the team. we also reached the all ireland colleges final. trtemendous effoprt by the committee has revitalized the club , long may it continue.  the efforts of pat devereux , annette farrel  and our greatest supporters bridin and aidan  mulligan amongst others should not be forgotten

Last year 2004 the club won the Intervarsity event which was staged across a number of venues in Dublin. The team was captained by Shane Hennelly who doubled up with John Horgan. The two singles comprised of Tommy Lonergan and Ronan Gollogly.
Furthermore, the club won the 40x20 Dublin League beating DIT in an exciting final. Once again captain Shane Hennelly doubled up with the up and coming John Horgan. The two singles were James Clerkin and Brendan Barry with Damien McDonagh also proving useful.

Shane Hennelly and the two time USHA champion and multiple all-Ireland winner Patrick Finnegan travelled to Missouri in the United States this year having Qualified for the World Collegiates. They were knocked out in the quarter-finals of the senior doubles event. Also, they both departed at the quarter final stages of their respective singles tournaments.

This year is shaping up to be a very exciting one for the team with a realistic chance of sweeping the board in all-Ireland college events. The club is thriving through the efforts of students and graduates such as Alan Pearson, Bridin Ui Mhaolagan and with the very valuable assistance of GAA officer David Billings.

As of  2004 AGM this year’s committee consists of the following:
1. President                                     Aidan Mulligan
2. Chairperson                                Bridin Ui Mhaolagan
3. Club Captain                              Shane Hennelly
4. P.R.O                                           Damien McDonagh
5. Secretary                                     John Horgan
6. Treasurer                                    Tommy Lonergan
7. Senior Treasurer                        Dave Billings
 

 patrick finnegan  receiving handballer of the year 2004 trophy from nick egan of c& c
visit-student handball page
great start to the 2003/04 season with a great victory by the shane hennelly inspired team in the dublin league. we look forward to the intervarsities in february

The Handball Club is one of the oldest established clubs in college and competes both domestically and on the International stage.

Handball involves two or four players (singles or doubles), a ball, durable hands and a few walls. Although there are variations in the size of court (60 feet x 30 feet and 40 feet x 20 feet) and in the nature of the ball used, the basic object of the game is to defeat your opponent in a contest requiring speed, agility, guile and skill. Handball is like squash without the rackets, with the players striking the tiny ball against the front wall (later using the other walls), in the hope that they will place it where it eludes their opponent and thus deliver another point to the player who has "served".
Over the centuries the game was played in outdoor ball alleys (in the early days it was often played with just a single wall) but it has now become more sophisticated and moved indoors. Competition for both sexes and all age groups now take place in plush, enclosed handball courts, making the game faster than ever and certainly more exciting and entertaining.
Uniquely among Irish Gaelic Games, handball has a thriving international dimension, being played in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, Spain and other parts of Europe. World and European championships are now staged. (Taken from Official GAA Website www.gaa.ie)
 

The club had a great year in 2001 winning the Intervarsity Blitz and performing well in the 40x20 intervarsites in Tralee.  The 1st Team comprised of Alan Pearson (1st Singles) Brendan Barry and Thomas Lonergan (Doubles) and Séan Óg Gargan (2nd Singlesdid very well reaching the semi final disposing of DIT and DCU along the way. The 2nd team also palyed well and all team members took part in the single competition with four UCD players reaching the last 16. Outside the intervarsity circuit the club was represented by past and present members in the Dublin Spring League where they faced the Garda team in the quarter finals and O’Tooles A in the semi final who narrowly beat them on aggregate score.

The club continues to thrive through the efforts of students and Graduates such as Pat Lacy, Pat Devereux, Annette Farrell, the bedrock of the club Bridin Ui Mhaolagan and with the valuable assistance of GAA Officer David Billings.

As of the last AGM this years committee 2003/04 will consist of the following.
* President  Aidan Mulligan
* Chairperson shane hennelly
* Club Captain Alan MacPiarais
* Senior Treasurer Oisin O’hAnnaidh
* P.R.O  sean og gargan
* Treasurer  brendan barry
 
 

This year is the inaugural year of the 60x30 intervarsities to take pale in Galway/Roscommon in October. The 40x20 intervarsities will be hosted by QUB in Belfast and UCD will host the intervarsity blitz. Also The club plans to enter teams in the Dublin championships, The Prohandball winter and spring leagues and hopefully the worl collegiate game to be held in America.
 

Simple! Just sign up to the GAA in the EXPO during the second week of term and tick the Handball Box, Failing that turn up at a training session and we’ll sign you up. Last year was a good one for the club and we are hoping to have an even better one this year.
 
 

Training times are 6.15-10.00pm Monday and Wednesday at the Handball Alley in the sports centre, beginners are more than welcome.
 
 

Club Captain   Alan Pearson 716 1863 / alan.pearson@ucd.ie
UCD GAA Officer  David Billings 716 2402
Website   www.ucd.ie/~gaa/HANDBALL.HTM      http://ucdhbc.20m.com/
 
 

UCD 2001/2002 Team Back L-R M. O'Shea (Capt), A. Mulligan (Pres), B Mulligan (Chair), A. Pearson (Sec), R. Coyne. Front (l-r) B.Barry,A.Tierney,S.OgGargan, T.Lonergan
 

Whos This Lad??
 
 
 

Good man Mike! Boys On the town at Intervarsity Social Night

Intervarsity Blitz UCD 23rd-24th Nov. 2001
L-R: A. Tierney, M. O'Shea, B. Ui Mhaolagain, A. Mulligan, A. Pearson
 
 

A Pearson recieves 1st prize for B singles in Blitz
UCD HANDBALLER WITH CAVANS PAT FINNEGAN WILL COMPETE IN THE INTERVARSITIES IN GALWAY FEB2 2001. WE HAVE GREAT PRIDE IN OUR HANDBALLERS AND A NEWLY RENOVATED PRISTINE COURT WILL SOON BE READY TO REPLACE OUR TWO OLD COURTS.
The Handball Club is one of the oldest established clubs in college and competes both domestically and on the   International stage .The club had a great year in 1999 winning the Dublin Junior Ace's league as well as the Colours game. The club continues to thrive through the efforts of students and Graduates such as Pat Lacy, Pat Devereux, Annette Farrell  And the bedrock of the club Bridin Ui Mhaolagan. OISIN AND DARA O HANNAIDH ARE RUNNING THE CLUB THIS SEASON. and we wish THEM well.. A more comprehensive pageis being developed for the Club.FOSTERS  LAGER kindly sponsor our handball clinics which aim to cater for all who wish to play and enjoy.The aim of the fosters leagues is to spread gaa games on campus.There are two handball courts in the sports complex and the club has it set hours for matches and training.
THE COMMITTEE FOR 1999/200 IS  PRESIDENT-BRIDIN UI MHAOLAGAN,
CAPTAIN;ENDA HAWE-2983552.SENIOR TREASURER PAT LACEY.
P.R.O MICHELLE DEVEREAUX(2837295). TRINITY DEFEATED UCD IN AN EXCELLENT COLOURS GAME ON DECEMBER 8 IN CROKE PARK.MICHEAL O NEILL HAS A GREAT RUN IN THE INTERVARSITIES. WE HAVE GREAT HOPES FOR THE COMING SEASON .MORE MATCHES,MORE COACHING,MORE FUN.Please participate and enjoy.

Bridin ui Mhaologan,Uachtaran UCD Camogie and Handball clubs

DR.Agnes o Farrelly,UCD Camogie president   -1933

LEFT TO RIGHT
1)Director of sport Brian Mullins and Bridin Bean ui Mhaologan ,President  UCD Handball
club.
2)Aine Codd Canogie player of the year with Bridin and Jim Langton,UCD hurlingVP.
3) Brian and UCD Captain Ciaran Mac Manus  with Kevin Martin ,footballer of year 2001.
4) COLM Everard hurler of the year with Brian.

Left to Right
1)Lorraine Muckian with Brian & Bridin
2)Player of the Year with David Hammond, Manager AIB Belfield.
3)Conor Evans Captain UCD Dublin U21 Champions with Brian & David
4)Aoife Doherty receiving Lady Footballer of the Year Award from Suzanne Bailey