In March, the 2025 Colours Boat Races took place on the River Liffey from O’Connell Bridge to St James’ Gate. UCD once again retained both senior titles: the UCD Ladies Boat Club retained the Senior 8+ Corcoran Cup, while the Senior 8+ Gannon Cup was retained by the Men’s Boat crew.
At Intervarsities, the club took home the overall Intervarsities titles, the Ladies won the Bank of Ireland Cup and the Men won the Wylie Challenge Cup, with a combined total of ten races won. At the recent Irish National Rowing Championships, the club secured six national titles, including the Men’s Senior 8+. Sadly, during the Championships, the club’s legendary coach and mentor, Tom Sullivan, passed away. His involvement with UCD spanned almost 70 years, and the club’s achievements at the event were a fitting tribute to his enduring legacy.
