DCU Saints (American football)

The DCU American football club was established in 2005. The club initially provided flag football training and access to some of the NFL games. As with all new clubs and societies at DCU, the club had to undergo a probationary period. During this time the club was focused on allowing fans of the sport learn more about it and to establish itself as a viable club in the university.^{[citation needed]}

In 2006, interest in the club increased, and over 150 students signed up to the club at the start of the university year.^{[citation needed]} In 2006, the club also applied to and was accepted by the IAFL and began training DCU's first ever fully kitted American football team, the "DCU Saints". For the 2006 season, the club also secured a new coach.^{[citation needed]} Also in 2006, a cheerleading squad was formed with the assistance of DCU Dance.^{[citation needed]}

Between 2006 and 2010, the club played in several IAFL competitions, before disbanding.^{[citation needed]} In 2013, after a 3-year absence from the IAFL, DCU attempted to re-enter the IAFL Shamrock Bowl Conference.^{[citation needed]} However, the club disbanded prior to the start of that season.^[1]