The Dublin City University Saints was a former

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team of

Dublin City University Dublin City University (abbreviated as DCU) () is a Third-level education in the Republic of Ireland, university based on the Northside, Dublin, Northside of Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Ireland. Created as the ''National Institute for Highe ...

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. Established in 2005, the DCU Saints initially competed in the

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(IAFL) for five seasons, reaching the playoffs in 2008 and 2009. The team collapsed following the conclusion of the league's 2010 season, before attempting to unsuccessfully reform for the 2013 season.

Colours

The DCU Saints followed a similar colour scheme to other

(DCU) clubs: royal blue and gold. The team had both home and away strips: the home being navy blue and gold; the away white and gold.

History

The DCU American football club was established in 2005. The club initially provided

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training and access to some of the

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games. As with all new clubs and societies at DCU, the club had to undergo a probationary period. During this time the club was focused on allowing fans of the sport learn more about it and to establish itself as a viable club in the university. In 2006, interest in the club increased, and over 150 students signed up to the club at the start of the university year. In 2006, the club also applied to and was accepted by the IAFL and began training DCU's first ever fully kitted

team, the "DCU Saints". For the 2006 season, the club also secured a new coach. Also in 2006, a cheerleading squad was formed with the assistance of DCU Dance. Between 2006 and 2010, the club played in several IAFL competitions, before disbanding. In 2013, after a 3-year absence from the IAFL, DCU attempted to re-enter the IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference. However, the club disbanded prior to the start of that season.

Records

References

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