South Dublin Panthers

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South Dublin Panthers
South Dublin Panthers Logo.png
Founded2014
League American Football Ireland
Based in Dublin, Ireland
Stadium Tymon Park / Tallaght
ColorsNavy, Gold and White
   
ChairmanBen Arulogun
Head coachEoin O'Sullivan

The South Dublin Panthers, formerly known as the Dublin Dragons, are an American Football team formed in 2001. They compete in American Football Ireland. The team is based in Tymon Park in Dublin. In addition to the senior full-kitted men's team, the Panthers also field sides in youth leagues, co-ed flag football, and a women's team that competes in AFI's Claddagh league. They play their home matches at Westmanstown. [1]

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History

The South Dublin Panthers came into being as the Dublin Dragons in 2001, and were rebranded as the South Dublin Panthers in 2014. [1] In 2018, the Panthers qualified for the Shamrock Bowl playoffs for the first time, losing narrowly in overtime to eventual champions Cork Admirals. [2] The following year proved more successful, as they defeated the Admirals in the semifinal to qualify for their first Shamrock Bowl final, where they were defeated by the Belfast Trojans 24-10. [3]

The Panthers women's flag team began play in the inaugural season of the AFI Claddagh League in 2024, and claimed back-to-back national titles in Claddagh Bowls I (2024) and II (2025). [4] [5]

References

  1. 1 2 "South Dublin Panthers". American Football Ireland. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  2. ↑ "South Dublin Panthers senior AFT". American Football Ireland. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  3. ↑ "Pure adrenaline - Belfast Trojans win Shamrock Bowl". BBC Sport. 2 August 2019. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "The 2025 champions have been decided". American Football Ireland. 19 July 2025. Retrieved 19 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "The Perfect Season - We are Claddagh Bowl I Champions!". Instagram (South Dublin Panthers). 15 June 2024. Retrieved 19 July 2025.

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