DCU Prospectus 2026

DCU Performance Sport Programmes DCU is a leader when it comes to supporting students who display sporting and academic excellence. Under our CAO Points Concession, a number of academic places are reserved for students who have achieved a very high level of sporting performance and who are committed to continuing to develop their sports and academic careers. For more information, please visit dcu.ie/dcusport High Performance Facilities The DCUHigh Performance gym, located on our Sports Grounds, provides a world class training environment for DCU scholarship athletes and international level athletes. Our Sports Grounds facilities include a 3G all-weather GAA pitch, grass pitches, cross country track, squad high performance centre, athletics 5-lane sprint track, long jump, high jump and throws area. Our St Patrick’s Campus is home to a full sized 4G astro turf pitch and a newly renovated fully equipped weights room. Finally, our high-performing athletes also gain access to our Glasnevin campus sports facilities where we offer a newly refurbished weights gym, cardio zone, studios for classes and a 25 metre swimming pool, all to compliment the needs of our athletes. Sports Complex - Glasnevin Campus Our award-winning sports complex has everything you need to reach your fitness goals. Whether you are hitting the weights in our newly refurbished gym, swimming laps in our 25-metre pool, or unwinding in the spa facilities, we have got you covered. Or choose a fitness class like Metcon, Spin, or Pilates. The Sports Complex is also the training centre for many of DCU’s sports clubs, including swimming, badminton, basketball, soccer, boxing and rock climbing. St Patrick’s Campus St Patrick’s Campus has a gym, with new resistance machines, cardio machines and free weights. The campus has 2 sports halls, a full- size GAA astro-turf pitch that can host many different sports and a grass training area. Morton Stadium DCU operates the National Athletics Stadium, Morton Stadium in Santry, which is the training base for DCU Athletics Club. DCU has invested heavily in redeveloping the facilities, installing a top-class Mondo outdoor track, and developing the indoor facilities, including a state-of-the-art high-performance gym. For more information on how you can access our fantastic facilities and membership options, please visit dcu.ie/dcusport , download our app or check out our Facebook and Instagram pages to stay up-to-date. Our Sports Facilities @dcusport 13