Sample of 2012 Events – 2013 Events Coming Soon - Dublin University Boat Races

The Dublin University Boat Races between Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin is an annual contest between fierce local rivals.  It takes place on 19th March on the River Liffey from O’Connell Bridge to St James Gate Brewery. The novice races will commence at 8.30am and the senior men’s race, the Gannon Cup, will be contested at 10am.

Programme of events:
8:30am The Moorhead Trophy - Novice Women
9:00am The Dan Quinn Perpetual Shield - Novice Men
9:30am The Corcoran Cup - Senior Women
10:00am The Gannon Cup - Senior Men

The senior men’s race, the Gannon Cup, is in its 65th year having been founded in 1947 in memory of former UCD Captain Ciaran Gannon, who lost his life in Burma in 1944.

This year’s races promises to be as hard-fought as ever as UCD defend their 2011 titles. With great views and a lively atmosphere at O’Connell Bridge for the start this is an event not to be missed on St Patrick’s weekend!

For more information visit www.gannoncup.com

Watch clips of previous races