South Dublin Panthers

South Dublin Panthers
Founded 2014
League Irish American Football League
Based in Dublin, Ireland
Stadium Westmanstown RFC / Lucan
Colors Navy, Gold and White
              
Chairman Robert McCann
Head coach Stephen McDonnell
Website http://www.southdublinpanthers.com

The South Dublin Panthers are an American Football team formed in 2014, and compete in the Irish American Football League, Shamrock Bowl Conference South.[1]

The team currently train at Westmanstown Garda Rugby Club in Lucan, Dublin[2] and play their home matches at the National Sports Campus in Abbotstown, Blanchardstown, Dublin.

History

Re-established as a member run club in 2014 the Panthers replaced the Dublin Dragons in the Shamrock Bowl Conference North

2015

The Panthers began their inaugural season in the SBC North. Finishing the season in 4th place in the division ahead of the Carrickfergus Knights, with whom they had the same record but lead by virtue of a head to head.

Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division

Pos Name Pts Win Loss
1 Belfast Trojans 16 8 0
2 Dublin Rebels 10 5 3
3 Craigavon Cowboys 6 3 5
4 South Dublin Panthers 4 2 6
5 Carrickfergus Knights 4 2 6

Results

Date Away Score Home Result
15-03-2015 Belfast Trojans 33 - 8 South Dublin Panthers L
29-03-2015 South Dublin Panthers 2 - 7 Trinity College Dublin L
12-04-2015 South Dublin Panthers 21 - 0 Carrickfergus Knights W
26-04-2015 Dublin Rebels 15 - 6 South Dublin Panthers L
17-05-2015 South Dublin Panthers 20 - 14 Craigavon Cowboys L
31-05-2015 UCD 8 - 15 South Dublin Panthers W
21-06-2015 UL Vikings 56 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L
04-07-2015 South Dublin Panthers 6 - 38 Dublin Rebels L

2016

The Panthers struggled to build on some of the promise shown in their opening season. With a reduced squad, they failed to register a win in 2016. They again finished 4th in the SBC North Division by virtue of the Craigavon Cowboys being deducted points and relegated. The close of the 2016 season saw the departure of John Romo as Head Coach and most of the Coaching Staff. Offensive Coordinator Stephen McDonnell was promoted to the position of Head Coach.

Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division

Pos Name Pts Win Loss
1 Dublin Rebels 14 7 1
2 Belfast Trojans 12 6 2
3 Carrickfergus Knights 12 6 2
4 South Dublin Panthers 0 0 8
5 Craigavon Cowboys -1 1 7

Results

Date Away Score Home Result
20-03-2016 Carrickfergus Knights 14 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L
03-04-2016 South Dublin Panthers 6 - 60 Dublin Rebels L
24-04-2016 Belfast Trojans 63 - 7 South Dublin Panthers L
01-05-2016 South Dublin Panthers 0 - 41 Carrickfergus Knights L
22-05-2016 Dublin Rebels 50 - 6 South Dublin Panthers L
29-05-2016 South Dublin Panthers 0 - 25 UCD L
12-06-2016 Craigavon Cowboys 51 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L
26-06-2016 South Dublin Panthers 0 - 20 North Kildare Reapers L

2017

With a new Head Coach and an increased squad size the Panthers opened 2017 with optimism for the season ahead.

Results

Date Away Score Home Result
26-03-2017 Carrickfergus Knights 7 - 12 South Dublin Panthers W
02-04-2017 South Dublin Panthers 34 - 48 UCD L
23-04-2017 Trinity College Dublin 24 - 7 South Dublin Panthers L
07-05-2017 South Dublin Panthers 0 - 9 Belfast Trojans L
21-05-2017 North Kildare Reapers 0 - 37 South Dublin Panthers W
28-05-2017 UCD 16 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L
18-06-2017 South Dublin Panthers 2 - 23 Carrickfergus Knights L
02-07-2017 South Dublin Panthers 14 - 21 Cork Admrials L

Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division

Pos Name Pts Win Loss
1 Carrickfergus Knights 10 5 3
2 Belfast Trojans 8 4 4
3 UCD 4 2 6
4 South Dublin Panthers 4 2 6

2018

The Panthers moved into the Shamrock Bowl Conference South Division for the 2018 season and reached the playoffs for the first time. The season ended after double overtime loss to the Cork Admirals in the playoffs. One of the most tense and dramatic games of the year saw the Panthers recover a 17 point deficit in the second half, levelling the game with a field goal as the clock hit zero.

Results

Date Away Score Home Result
15-04-2018 Carrickfergus Knights 3 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L
22-04-2018 South Dublin Panthers 0 - 27 UL Vikings L
06-05-2018 South Dublin Panthers 15 - 3 Louth Mavericks W
20-05-2018 South Dublin Panthers 0 - 48 Belfast Trojans L
27-05-2018 Cork Admrials 14 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L
01-07-2018 South Dublin Panthers 20 - 9 Cork Admrials W
07-07-2018 Louth Mavericks 0 - 32 South Dublin Panthers W
15-07-2018 Dublin Rebels 46 - 0 South Dublin Panthers L

Shamrock Bowl Conference South Division

Pos Name Pts Win Loss
1 Dublin Rebels 12 6 2
2 Cork Admrials 10 5 3
3 South Dublin Panthers 6 3 5
4 UL Vikings 4 2 6

Shamrock Bowl Playoffs 2018

Date Away Score Home Result
22-07-2018 South Dublin Panthers 24 - 31 Cork Admrials L (2OT)

Coaching staff

Role Name From To
Head Coach John Romo 2012 (Dublin Dragons '12 - '14) 2016
Head Coach Stephen McDonnell 2016 present

Awards

Most Valuable Player

Year Name Position
2015 Mick Duncan Quarterback
2016 Eoghan Whelan Safety
2017 Niall Burke Defensive Tackle

Official Sponsors

The South Dublin Panthers are sponsored by Roar Beverages and by Sinnotts Bar, Dublin.

References

  1. ↑ "Shamrock Bowl Conference - Irish American Football Association". Irish American Football Association. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
  2. ↑ "Where are we? | South Dublin Panthers American Football Club". South Dublin Panthers American Football Club. Retrieved 2017-04-01.
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