South Dublin Panthers Explained

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Founded:2014
League:Irish American Football League
City:Dublin, Ireland
Stadium:Tymon Park / Tallaght
Colors:Navy, Gold and White
Chairman:Ben Arulogun
Coach:Eoin O'Sullivan
Team:South Dublin Panthers
Website:http://www.southdublinpanthers.com

The South Dublin Panthers, formerly known as the Dublin Dragons, are an American Football team formed in 2014.

They compete in the American Football Ireland, Premier Division,[1] the top tier of American Football in Ireland. The team is based in Tymon Park in Dublin and is one of the largest American Football organizations in Ireland.

The Panthers field teams up in all competitions such as: youth football, adult football, the non-contact version and flag football. They play their home matches at the Kings Hospital, Palmerstown.

History

The South Dublin Panthers came into being as the Dublin Dragons in 2001 and, following the close of the 2014 season, were rebranded and reconstituted by the members. Coach John Romanoski remained as Head Coach after guiding the Dragons to promotion to the Shamrock Bowl Conference in 2014.

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2015

The Panthers began their inaugural season in the SBC North, finishing the season in 4th place in the division ahead of the Belfast Knights.

Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division

PosNamePtsWinLoss
1Belfast Trojans1680
2Dublin Rebels1053
3Craigavon Cowboys635
4South Dublin Panthers426
5Carrickfergus Knights426
Results
DateAwayScoreHomeResult
15-03-2015Belfast Trojans33 - 8South Dublin PanthersL
29-03-2015South Dublin Panthers2 - 7Trinity College DublinL
12-04-2015South Dublin Panthers21 - 0Carrickfergus KnightsW
26-04-2015Dublin Rebels15 - 6South Dublin PanthersL
17-05-2015South Dublin Panthers14 - 20Craigavon CowboysL
31-05-2015UCD8 - 15South Dublin PanthersW
21-06-2015UL Vikings56 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
04-07-2015South Dublin Panthers6 - 38Dublin RebelsL

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

PosNamePtsWinLoss
1Dublin Rebels1471
2Belfast Trojans1262
3Carrickfergus Knights1262
4South Dublin Panthers008
5Craigavon Cowboys-117
Results
DateAwayScoreHomeResult
20-03-2016Carrickfergus Knights14 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
03-04-2016South Dublin Panthers6 - 60Dublin RebelsL
24-04-2016Belfast Trojans63 - 7South Dublin PanthersL
01-05-2016South Dublin Panthers0 - 41Carrickfergus KnightsL
22-05-2016Dublin Rebels50 - 6South Dublin PanthersL
29-05-2016South Dublin Panthers0 - 25UCDL
12-06-2016Craigavon Cowboys51 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
26-06-2016South Dublin Panthers0 - 20North Kildare ReapersL

2017

The Panthers opened 2017 with their new head coach and an increased squad size.

Results

DateAwayScoreHomeResult
26-03-2017Carrickfergus Knights7 - 12South Dublin PanthersW
02-04-2017South Dublin Panthers34 - 48UCDL
23-04-201724 - 7South Dublin PanthersL
07-05-2017South Dublin Panthers0 - 9Belfast TrojansL
21-05-2017North Kildare Reapers0 - 37South Dublin PanthersW
28-05-2017UCD16 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
18-06-2017South Dublin Panthers2 - 23Carrickfergus KnightsL
02-07-2017South Dublin Panthers14 - 21Cork AdmrialsL
Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division
PosNamePtsWinLoss
1Carrickfergus Knights1053
2Belfast Trojans844
3UCD426
4South Dublin Panthers426

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 a 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

DateAwayScoreHomeResult
15-04-2018Carrickfergus Knights3 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
22-04-2018South Dublin Panthers0 - 27UL VikingsL
06-05-2018South Dublin Panthers15 - 3Louth MavericksW
20-05-2018South Dublin Panthers0 - 48Belfast TrojansL
27-05-2018Cork Admrials14 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
01-07-2018South Dublin Panthers20 - 9Cork AdmrialsW
07-07-2018Louth Mavericks0 - 32South Dublin PanthersW
15-07-2018Dublin Rebels46 - 0South Dublin PanthersL
Shamrock Bowl Conference South Division
PosNamePtsWinLoss
1Dublin Rebels1262
2Cork Admrials1053
3South Dublin Panthers635
4UL Vikings426
Shamrock Bowl Playoffs 2018 Wild Card Round

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) and 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.

The Panthers first ever youth team made it to the playoffs in their inaugural season.

Adult Team

Regular season
DateAwayScoreHomeResult
23-3-2019Dublin Rebels6-7South Dublin PanthersW
31-3-2019South Dublin Panthers14-20Cork AdmiralsL
28-4-2019South Dublin Panthers30-13Belfast KnightsW
12-5-2019West Dublin Rhinos13-35South Dublin PanthersW
19-5-2019Belfast Knights20-24South Dublin PanthersW
9-6-2019South Dublin Panthers16-26Belfast TrojansL
23-6-2019South Dublin Panthers27-30UCDL
7-7-2019UL Vikings10-7South Dublin PanthersL
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PosNamePtsWonLossTie
1Cork Admirals15701
2Belfast Trojans13611
3UCD11521
4South Dublin Panthers8440
5UL Vikings5350
6Dublin Rebels4260
7West Dublin Rhinos4260
8Belfast Knights3161
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The Panthers beat the previously unbeaten Cork Admirals in the SBC Semi Finals. It was a comprehensive victory with two scores on the ground courtesy of running back Ben Arulogun and one through the air as QB Ian Cahill found Eoin Neville in the back corner of the end zone. The Admirals were heavily favoured, and the Panthers upset win advanced them to their first appearance in the Shamrock Bowl.
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Academy Team

2019 was the first season of the South Dublin Panthers Academy Program.

Regular season
DateAwayScoreHomeResult
6-10-2019Dublin Rebels0-30South Dublin PanthersW
6-10-2019South Dublin Panthers12-39Cork AdmiralsL
13-10-2019Antrim Jets0-26South Dublin PanthersW
13-10-2019South Dublin Panthers20-35Belfast KnightsL
Playoffs

2020

The 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

2021

Adult

There was no competitive adult football in 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Academy

Regular season
DateAwayScoreHomeResult
18-9-2021Belfast Knights0-30South Dublin PanthersW
18-9-2021South Dublin Panthers30-0Cill Dara CrusadersW
9-10-2021South Dublin Panthers6-20Cork AdmiralsL
9-10-2021Belfast Knights8-36South Dublin PanthersW
Playoffs
DateRoundAwayScoreHomeResult
23-10-2021Semi FinalBelfast Trojans0-19South Dublin PanthersW
23-10-2021Bowl GameSouth Dublin Panthers0-6Cork AdmiralsL

Official sponsors

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

Sources

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Shamrock Bowl Conference - Irish American Football Association. Irish American Football Association. 2017-04-01. en-GB.
  2. Web site: CoachMack . South Dublin Panthers AmeriCan Football Club . 2022-07-12 . South Dublin Panthers American Football Club . en-US.

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