University College Dublin A.F.C.
University College Dublin Association Football Club (Irish: Cumann Sacar Choláiste na hOllscoile, Baile Átha Cliath), known commonly as UCD, is the football team of University College Dublin. They play in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Founded in 1895, the club was elected to the League of Ireland in 1979 under the management of Dr. Tony O'Neill. Since the 2008 season they have played at the UCD Bowl, also home to the college's rugby team. 'The Students' play in bright sky blue and navy. Their reserve and freshers teams play in the Leinster Senior League. Currently managed by Donegal native William O Connor, UCD will compete in the First Division as of 2024.
| Full name | University College Dublin Association Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Students, College | ||
| Founded | 1895 (as Catholic University Medical School) | ||
| Ground | UCD Bowl | ||
| Capacity | 3,000 (1,500 seated) | ||
| Manager | William O’Connor | ||
| League | League of Ireland First Division | ||
| 2023 | League of Ireland Premier Division, 10th of 10 (relegated) | ||
| Website | Club website | ||
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