Shamrock Bowl Conference
Belfast Trojans 35 – 0 Dublin Dragons
The Trojans got back to winning ways, scoring in all three phases of the game and shutting out the Dublin Dragons. The home team struggled to find rhythm at times on offence, picking up a few penalties that halted their movement but in the end they got the ball moving, and finished drives clinically when they needed to.
The points began racking up on just the second Dragons’ offensive drive, as Trojan pressure forced a safety.
Then Neil Montgomery, the MVP of the last two Shamrock Bowls, pounded in a hat trick of touchdowns, one following a brilliant, mazing David Richardson return that was ruled down at the half-yard line.
A Chris Mikhael pick six and a Matt Armstrong kickoff return for points made sure the Trojans took home the win and a solid scoring performance in all parts of the game.
Trinity College Dublin 52 – 21 North Kildare Reapers
Welcome to the Rob McDowell Show! The running back has positively lit up the League this year, scoring points for fun. He added another five touchdowns against the Reapers this past weekend to put clear space between him and the other backs on the scoring charts.
Quarterback Dan Finnamore added another two touchdowns to his impressive tally too, finding Stephen Alexander and Daniel Murphy for scores, whilst kicker Conor McGinn had a perfect game, hitting all 7 PATs and a field goal.
The North Kildare Reapers put up a good show, scoring more points on Trinity than any other team this year. Their rushing game was impressive with Sean Leamy adding to his haul this year whilst quarterback Eoin Hallissey and Damien Gillisean also added a score each with the former adding a PAT and the latter scoring a 2-pt.
IAFL-1
Mullingar Minotaurs 16 – 0 Cork Admirals
Well yet again the IAFL-1 and the Minotaurs prove to be unpredictable. The Cork Admirals have struggled with injuries, with quarterback Stephen Hayes playing hurt and Nick Coffi missing time, but that’s taking nothing away from what is a solid Minotaurs win.
We lauded about how the Mullingar team has transformed from a passing team to a rushing team to great effect this year but the damage in this game was done by quarterback Conor Brennan through the air, scoring the team’s first and second passing touchdowns of the year.
Brennan hit wide receiver Shane Walsh for both scores before kicker Jay Bruton rounded off the scoring with one successful PAT and a field goal.
IAFL-2
South Kildare Soldiers 0 – 20 Tyrone Titans
A vintage defensive performance from the Titans ensured that they stayed undefeated in the IAFL-2 division, taking their record to 3-0.
Rushing scores from Steven Harkness, Lee McLaughlin and quarterback Daniel Mullan rounded up the scoring, whilst five sacks and two forced fumbles ensured the defence had a fine day at the office too.
A long break for both teams now as the Titans host the Dundalk Mavericks and the Soldiers host the Galway Warriors, both on the 13th July.
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