History
Dublin University A.F.C. competed in the Irish Cup first in 1884, reaching the semi-finals in 1886 before losing 4-0 to Belfast side Distillery.
Dublin University players William Eames and Frederick Moorhead became the first Dublin-based players to be selected for Ireland in 1885. Between 1884 and 1891 nine players from Dublin University were capped at international level by Ireland in the British Home Championship.
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