TU Dublin Storms into Sigerson Cup Semi-Finals!

Published: 29 Jan, 2025

TU Dublin's Gaelic footballers are on fire! After a commanding victory over the University of Limerick (UL), the team has surged into the semi-finals of the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup. Led by the sensational Colm Basquel, the squad put on a stellar performance, showcasing incredible skill, teamwork, and unwavering determination.

The quarter-final clash saw Sean Jones set the pace with a superb opening score, fresh off his recent outing with Monaghan against Cavan. The momentum kept building as Jordan Morris, and a brilliant double from Danny McCartan powered TU Dublin ahead, leaving no doubt about their intent to go all the way in this year's championship.

This win marks a huge milestone for the team as they charge towards Sigerson Cup glory. A massive congratulations to the players, coaches, and everyone behind the scenes for this incredible achievement. The entire university is behind you—let's keep this winning streak going! On to the semis!

TU Dublin will play UCD in the semi-finals on Wednesday, 05 February 2025, at 18.30 in Abbottstown - GAA Centre of Excellence. Watch the game live on Spórt TG4 YouTube. 

Quarter Final Match Stats

Scorers for TU Dublin: Sean Jones 1-3; Jack Lundy 1-1 (1-0 pen); Jordan Morris 0-3; Danny McCartan, Colm Basquel (0-1 45), Joe Prendergast 0-2 each; Conor Fee, Sean Hanafin 0-1 each.

Scorers for University of Limerick: Sean McDonnell 2-1; Cian McHale 0-3 (0-2f); Cian O'Grady 0-2; Conal Dawson, Frank Irwin, Jack Fallon, Paddy O'Driscoll, Daniel Walsh 0-1 each.

TU Dublin: Jack Rodgers (Kildare); Cian Reilly (Cavan), Matt Nolan (Wicklow), Niall Carolan (Cavan); Darragh Fee (Wicklow), Cormac McKeogh (Cavan), Joe Prendergast (Wicklow); Cian McBride (Meath), Sean Hanifin (Kildare); Colm Basquel (Dublin), Jack Lundy (Dublin), Danny McCartan (Westmeath); Jordan Morris (Cavan), Conor Fee (Wicklow), Sean Jones (Monaghan).

Subs: Sean Reynolds (Louth) for D Fee (45); Darragh Rooney (Dublin) for C Fee (47); Ollie Brooks (Dublin) for McCartan (56); Darragh Lovett (Cavan) for Lundy (61).

University of Limerick: Billy Hogan (Meath); Paddy O'Driscoll (Cork), Brian McNamara (Clare), Fenton Kelly (Mayo); Eoin Clifford (Kerry), Darragh Cashman (Cork), Daniel Walsh (Clare); Thomas O'Donnell (Kerry), Darragh O'Hagan (Limerick); Conal Dawson (Mayo), Frank Irwin (Mayo), Darragh Heneghan (Roscommon); Cian McHale (Mayo), Sean McDonnell (Cork), Cian O'Grady (Kerry).

Subs: Padraig White (Kerry) for Dawson (45); Jack Fallon (Mayo) for O'Donnell & Cathal Ryan (Kerry) for O'Hagan (48); Jack McCabe (Galway) for Clifford (55); Charlie O'Sullivan (Cork) for Heneghan (63).

Referee: A Coyne (Westmeath).