DCU to wave points requirements for top athletes

Top sports athletes will be able to get places at an Irish university even if they do not have enough points, it emerged today.

DCU to wave points requirements for top athletes
Thu, 26 Jan, 2006 - 17:50

Top sports athletes will be able to get places at an Irish university even if they do not have enough points, it emerged today.

Dublin City University (DCU) is waiving its points requirement for more than 50 courses to attract athletes who are competing in rugby, GAA, soccer and other sports at county, provincial and international level.

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