South Dublin Panthers

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]

South Dublin Panthers
Founded2014
LeagueIrish American Football League
Based inDublin, Ireland
StadiumWestmanstown RFC / Lucan
ColorsNavy, Gold and White
              
ChairmanBrendan McAleese
Head coachStephen McDonnell
Websitehttp://www.southdublinpanthers.com

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

History

The South Dublin Panthers came into being as the Dublin Dragons were reconstituted by its members, as a member run club, in 2014. Coach John Romanoski remained as Head Coach having guided the Dragons, and now Panthers, back to the Shamrock Bowl Conference (Ireland's premier division), in 2013. After some tough years in the wilderness in Ireland's first tier of football, IAFL 1, Philadelphia native Romanowki began the rebuild and returned the Dragons to the promised land of top tier football.

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.

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 Romanoski as Head Coach, along with most of the coaching staff. The 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 Wild Card Round

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

2019

The Panthers competed in the new restructured Shamrock Bowl Conference vying to improve on their 2018 performance and playoff position. 2019 was a record setting year, with the Panthers eclipsing their best ever offensive points scored (160), points allowed (138), Rushing Touchdowns (10), Passing Touchdowns (11). It was also the first ever time the Panthers had qualified for the SBC Semi Final as part of the 4 best teams in the country.

Date Away Score Home Result
23-3-2019 Dublin Rebels 6-7 South Dublin Panthers W
31-3-2019 South Dublin Panthers 14-20 Cork Admirals L
28-4-2019 South Dublin Panthers 30-13 Belfast Knights W
12-5-2019 West Dublin Rhinos 13-35 South Dublin Panthers W
19-5-2019 Belfast Knights 20-24 South Dublin Panthers W
9-6-2019 South Dublin Panthers 16-26 Belfast Trojans L
23-6-2019 South Dublin Panthers 27-30 UCD L
7-7-2019 UL Vikings 10-7 South Dublin Panthers L

Shamrock Bowl Conference
Pos Name Pts Won Loss Tie
1 Cork Admirals 15 7 0 1
2 Belfast Trojans 13 6 1 1
3 UCD 11 5 2 1
4 South Dublin Panthers 8 4 4 0
5 UL Vikings 5 3 5 0
6 Dublin Rebels 4 2 6 0
7 West Dublin Rhinos 4 2 6 0
8 Belfast Knights 3 1 6 1

Playoffs
Semi Finals
Date Away Score Home Result
21-7-2019 South Dublin Panthers 21-6 Cork Admirals W

The Panthers beat the previously unbeaten Cork Admirals in the SBC Semi Finals. A comprehensive win with two scores on the ground from running back Ben Arulogun and one through the air with QB Ian Cahill finding Eoin Neville in the back corner of the endzone. Upsetting the heavily favoured Admirals, advancing to their first appearance in the Shamrock Bowl.

Shamrock Bowl
Date Away Score Home Result
4-8-2019 South Dublin Panthers 10-24 Belfast Trojans L

Coaching staff
Role Name From To
Head Coach John Romanoski 2012 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
2018 Stephen Connor Left Tackle
2019 Eoin Neville Corner Back

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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