VIDEO: Magical DCU cast a spell over their rivals

The first round of the Triwizard Tournament between Ireland’s Harry Potter societies saw DCU magic their way to the lead by seizing the golden egg.

Modelled on the deadly competition featured in JK Rowling’s Harry Potter series, the first competition of three was hosted by UCC’s Harry Potter Society.

Founding members Kelly Coyle and Ellen McCarthy were stunned when more than 1,000 students signed up for their society and queued for a ‘sorting ceremony’ in September.