54-799: 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 , 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,
108-703: A "best value" school. John Carroll was chosen as one of Forbes' Best Value Schools of 2016. The John M. and Mary Jo Boler School of Business was ranked first nationwide in Bloomberg Businessweek 's 2016 “Best Undergraduate Business Schools” employer survey for the graduates best prepared for work in their fields. It was ranked 30th among all business schools. John Carroll is a primarily residential campus, with over 60% of all students living on campus in one of seven residence halls; 90% of freshmen and sophomores live on campus. There are over 100 student-led organizations at John Carroll, many of which have
162-471: A close game 22–14 to win Shamrock Bowl XXI and claim their first ever title. An AGM, held on 25 November 2007, decided the format for the 2008 season. It was decided to gradually phase out under-18 kitted players and start a junior (i.e. 16–18 age group) league. It was also decided to run a DV-8's league, where development teams and entrants from already established teams could field rookies in 8
216-578: A comprehensive core curriculum for all undergraduate students. Students choose from among classes in the area of Jesuit Heritage, including two philosophy courses, two religious studies courses, and a social justice course. Students also take integrative courses, including a pair of linked courses on one topic, and a course on Engaging the Global Community. John Carroll University's College of Arts and Sciences offers more than 80 distinct programs for undergraduate and graduate students. Some of
270-890: A full league season of football. The Dublin Rebels defeated the Carrickfergus Knights in Shamrock Bowl XV, which was played in Carrickfergus. All four teams participated in the reformation of the Irish American Football League (IAFL). A new league structure and administration was put in place and the IAFL helped form the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) – the new national governing body for
324-533: A fully coeducational institution, admitting women to the College of Arts and Sciences for the first time. In recent years, the university has undergone extensive reconstruction and expansion. In 2003, the university opened the $ 66 million, 265,000 sq ft (24,600 m ) Dolan Center for Science and Technology, named after alumnus Charles Dolan , founder of Cablevision and HBO , and his wife Helen Dolan. The couple met while attending John Carroll. In 2011,
378-605: A member institution of the Ohio Athletic Conference since 1989. The university plays football, lacrosse and soccer in Don Shula Stadium, named after the winningest coach in NFL history, who had studied at John Carroll between 1947 and 1951. Shula contributed to the stadium's construction, as did former Washington Redskins star and JCU alumnus London Fletcher '98. In 1974–75, the wrestling team won
432-632: A semi-final. Each 3rd placed team traveled to the 2nd placed team in their division in the wildcard round. As with the 2011 season, each team played 8 regular season games. Most teams played all the teams in their division once and a selection of teams in the other division. This was a change from the previous year's format whereby teams played home and away against all divisional opponents. The schedule and divisional standings are found below. Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties North South Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties John Carroll University John Carroll University (JCU)
486-585: A side matches. This would also help teams who were "just starting out" to get some playing time and reduce the pressure to find new players, which has plagued new IAFL teams in the past. It was decided to keep the league format the same. The same teams would compete in the same divisions, with the exception of the Dublin Rhinos, a spin-off from the Dublin Dragons, who would replace the Dragons in
540-497: A variety of service opportunities for students looking to get involved and give back to the community. Many John Carroll University students take advantage of service opportunities during their undergraduate studies. John Carroll fields 23 varsity sports teams. The official colors are blue and gold, and teams compete under the nickname Blue Streaks. John Carroll teams compete in NCAA Division III. The university has been
594-498: Is a private Jesuit university in University Heights, Ohio , United States. Located in a suburb of Cleveland , it is primarily an undergraduate , liberal arts institution composed of a college of arts and sciences and business school . The university enrolls approximately 3,000 undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024. Founded in 1886 as St. Ignatius College, it was renamed in 1923 after John Carroll ,
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#1732779622847648-529: Is the national governing body for American football on the island of Ireland . Founded in 1984, it is entirely run by volunteers and played by amateurs. The first Shamrock Bowl game was played in 1986 between the Craigavon Cowboys and the Dublin Celts. The Cowboys won the first title played in Dublin. The Celts then went on to be the number 1 team in Ireland for the next 10 years, winning
702-698: The Belfast Trojans and Cork Admirals as the wildcard teams. Cork Admirals won the wildcard game and set up a play-off tie with the Dublin Rebels , strongly fancied to retain the Shamrock Bowl for the 5th consecutive time. Cork won a close-fought 8–6 victory and secured their first bowl appearance against UL Vikings , who beat the Belfast Bulls 44–2 to set the stage for the first ever all- Munster Shamrock Bowl. The UL Vikings won
756-807: The Cork Admirals beat the Belfast Bulls, the UL Vikings beat the Tallaght Outlaws and Dublin Rebels (then Shamrock Bowl Holders) beat the DCU Saints . The season continued throughout April and May, with the IAFL College Championship Game eventually been rescheduled on 3 June, with the UL Vikings beating the DCU Saints 50–2. During the course of the regular season, two non-league games were played against foreign opposition, with CMS College Stags beating
810-1020: The Technical University of Dortmund , Germany and University of Hull , England. These programs include the Belfast Institute in Peace Building and Conflict Transformation, the Boler School of Business Semester in London , Italian Studies at Vatican City, the London Liberal Arts Semester, the Jesuit Beijing Center, as well as Casa de la Solidaridad in El Salvador. All international programs, including those for international students who study at John Carroll, are managed by
864-494: The 2003–2004 off-season, Coach Phil DeMonte (ex-Oxford University Cavaliers) was appointed as the head coach of the Irish National Team and IAFL Allstars. Coach DeMonte was also tasked to help with the education of coaches throughout Ireland. 2004 promised to be the best season ever for Irish American football both on and off the field and did not fail to deliver. 6 teams played a full competitive league schedule and
918-539: The 2008 season, the Tallaght Outlaws decided to stop playing in the league, after playing two full seasons in the league. AFI oversee the administration of 3 codes: Within the Senior American Football code, there are 3 separate divisions: The Youth American Football section expands year on year, with a record 7 teams competing for the AFI Youth Plate in 2019. The Cork Admirals are
972-415: 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 Results The Panthers opened 2017 with their new head coach and an increased squad size. Results Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division The Panthers moved into
1026-623: The Castellano Scholarship, usually awarded yearly to one or two freshman applicants who will major in the classical languages (Latin and Greek). This award covers full tuition for four years. John Carroll University provides students the ability to continue their education in a graduate studies program. The Boler College of Business offers three graduate programs where students can earn a Master of Science in Accountancy, Full-Time Boler MBA, and Part-Time Boler MBA. In addition,
1080-670: The College of Arts of Sciences offers a variety of graduate programs of study. John Carroll has several international programs in which eligible students are able to participate. The university operates several of their own programs and cooperates with other Jesuit universities in operating other programs. John Carroll University's Exchange Programs include the International Student Exchange Program, and programs at Kansai Gaidai University , Nanzan University and Sophia University , all in Japan as well as
1134-856: The Dublin Rebels returned to Belgium to defend their Charleroi Trophy title. They were joined in Belgium by the Carrickfergus Knights. The Rebels won the Charleroi Trophy, defeating local team, the Charleroi Cougars in the Tournament final. The Knights came third, ahead of French team, Celtes de Mitry. The Knights finished first in the league to qualify for the Shamrock Bowl. The Rebels beat the Cork Admirals in
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#17327796228471188-535: The Dublin Rebels travelled to Belgium and won the Charleroi Trophy against the Charleroi Cougars and two French teams – Reims Champs and Forbach Taupes. The season finished on a high note with the visit of Team Canada, the Canadian U21 team. The Carrickfergus Knights played Team Canada in Dublin and performed well in a 34–6 defeat. 2003 turned out to be one of the best years ever for Irish American football. Three more teams – Cork, Belfast & Craigavon – joined
1242-637: The IAFL Central. The league for 2008 looked like this: As of 2008, the Development League (DV8) consisted of the following teams: It was decided to continue running the DV-8's league, where development teams could learn and improve on the basics of football in a competitive league setting. This would also help teams who are just starting out to get some playing time and reduce the pressure to find new players, which has plagued new IAFL teams in
1296-468: The IAFL bringing the total up to seven. The Carrickfergus Knights, Cork Admirals, Dublin Dragons and Dublin Rebels played in Division 1. The Belfast Bulls, Craigavon Cowboys and UL Vikings played in Division 2 which was created to help development teams get competitive game experience. Membership in the IAFL increased significantly and the standard of play was higher than in previous years. In June 2003,
1350-527: The IAFL making the total number of competing teams, 8, the highest it had been in many years. The UL Vikings faced the Rebels in the Bowl game, which the Rebels won, making it their fourth consecutive Shamrock Bowl win. The 2007 season was contested by nine teams, following the addition of the Belfast Trojans and the Tallaght Outlaws to the league. The 2007 Shamrock Bowl was won by UL Vikings . After
1404-695: The John Carroll campus. The administration building, Saint Ignatius Hall, surmounted by the university's landmark Grasselli Tower, bears clear resemblance to the English royal palace Hampton Court . John Carroll University is organized into two schools: the College of Arts and Sciences and the Boler College of Business, each defining its own academic programs under the auspices of the Academic Vice President. The university requires
1458-847: The John M. and Mary Jo Boler College of Business, which will include two new schools: the School of Accountancy and Information Science, and the School of Leadership and Social Innovation. The university has four merit scholarships including the Presidential Honors Award, the Presidential Leadership Award, the Arrupe Scholars Award, and the Magis Scholarship. Department scholarships are offered by individual departments and include
1512-893: The NCAA Division III national championship. In addition, three teams have qualified for the national semifinals in team sporting events: the 2002 football team, the 2003–04 men's basketball team, and the 2016 football team. On November 12, 2016, John Carroll defeated the University of Mount Union 31–28, snapping the program's college football record of 112 straight regular season wins. There have been 22 individual national champions: 16 in wrestling, two in men's outdoor track & field, one in men's indoor track & field, one in women's outdoor track & field, one in women's diving, and one in men's swimming. The Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving team has won 7 straight OAC championship titles (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023),
1566-619: The Panthers upset win advanced them to their first appearance in the Shamrock Bowl . 2019 was the first season of the South Dublin Panthers Academy Program. The 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak. There was no competitive adult football in 2021 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The South Dublin Panthers are sponsored by Roar Beverages and by The Camden Bar, Dublin. American Football Ireland American Football Ireland (AFI)
1620-694: The SBC North, finishing the season in 4th place in the division ahead of the Belfast Knights . Shamrock Bowl Conference North Division Results 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
1674-593: The Shamrock Bowl 5 times. The Celts were also the First Irish team to represent Ireland in the Euro Bowl – the then Champions league of European American Football. During 2000, plans were made to resurrect the IAFL. The only fixture to be played in Ireland that year was an Irish selection against a visiting high school team – Mount St. Josephs from Maryland USA. In 2001, the Carrickfergus Knights, Dublin Dragons, Dublin Rebels and University of Limerick Vikings played
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1728-597: 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 Shamrock Bowl Conference South Division Shamrock Bowl Playoffs 2018 Wild Card Round The Panthers competed in
1782-626: The Tallaght Outlaws 67–0 and, in the Claddagh Classic on 2 June, the Team USA All-Stars beat the Carrickfergus Knights 26–0. Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Northern Division Central Division Southern Division The play-off positions were decided on the last day of the regular season, with the Belfast Bulls, Dublin Rebels and UL Vikings securing their respective Divisional titles and
1836-566: The college was renamed John Carroll University, honoring the first archbishop of the Catholic Church in the United States , who founded Georgetown University. In 1935, it was moved from its original location on the west side of Cleveland to its present site in University Heights , a suburb 10 miles (16 km) east of downtown Cleveland. However, the high school section retained the original name and continues to operate on
1890-537: The country. The Panthers first ever youth team made it to the playoffs in their inaugural season. 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
1944-652: The current champions. The Flag Football section is split into 2 separate conferences: The Premier Division consists of eight senior teams. For the 2021 season, the Premier Division was planned to consist of: The league consists of two tiers of football, with the first tier being the Premier Division, also known as the SBC (Shamrock Bowl Conference). The second tier is the Division 1 competition, sometimes known as IAFL 1 . Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties League Table Format In 2007, to cope with
1998-577: The first Catholic bishop in the United States . John Carroll University was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus under the title of St. Ignatius College , after Ignatius of Loyola, as a college for men. It has been in continuous operation as a degree-granting institution since that time. Founded as the 19th of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, it is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities . In 1923,
2052-491: The growing number of teams, a divisional format was introduced to replace the old league format. In it, the existing teams were divided into three divisions, Northern, Central and Southern, three teams in each. The idea of the divisional format is that any new teams, such as the up-coming development teams, would easily fit into the divisional format without increasing the length of the season, which runs from February/March to Early August. The top team from each division all go into
2106-516: The men's tennis team won six straight OAC titles (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021). The Men's Lacrosse program has won 6 straight OAC championships since joining as a varsity sport in 2013. The JCU men's basketball team won the OAC regular season and tournament titles in 2018. Since joining the OAC in 1989–90, John Carroll has won twice as many regular season titles (11) in men's basketball than any other school (5) over that span of time. In club sports,
2160-484: The most popular undergraduate majors are communications, biology, psychology, education, exercise science, political science, sociology, criminology, chemistry, and English. On May 15, 2018, The Boler Family Foundation made a challenge gift of $ 10 million, kicking off the Inspired Lives Campaign, which was bolstered by an additional $ 5 million in contributions. The university announced the formation of
2214-469: 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
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2268-453: The non-contact version and flag football. They play their home matches at the Kings Hospital, Palmerstown . 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. . The Panthers began their inaugural season in
2322-427: The original site in Cleveland. The city of University Heights had been renamed from "Idlewood" during the construction of the campus. During World War II , John Carroll was one of 131 colleges and universities nationally that took part in the V-12 Navy College Training Program which offered students a path to a Navy commission. In September 1968, the university made the transition from full-time male enrollment to
2376-422: The past. The IAFL format was changed to a single division rather than the previous North, South and Central divisions in which each team would play eight matches, seeded to make the league more competitive. the top four teams would go to the playoffs in which the number 1 seeded team would face the number 4 seeded team, and the number 2 seeded team would face the number 2 seeded team. both winners would then play in
2430-436: The play-offs and the two second placed teams, with the highest numbers of points, playing a wildcard game for the 4th spot. The winners of the playoffs battle it out for the Shamrock Bowl . The 2007 IAFL season, complete with new divisional format was due to begin on 4 March with the College Championship game between DCU Saints and UL Vikings , but the game was delayed due to rain, so the season proper began on 25 March when
2484-402: The return of the Ireland team. The team played two fixtures including the inaugural Celtic Classic against John Carroll University from Ohio , USA. In 2005 the same six teams competed for the Shamrock Bowl. Again the Rebels ran out victorious with a tough fought win against the Belfast Bulls in the big game. The 2006 season saw the addition of new teams the DCU Saints and Dublin Marshals to
2538-417: The semi-final and then defeated the Knights 24–12 in a spectacular Shamrock Bowl XVII, played at Suttonians RFC in Dublin. The game attracted a large crowd and some media attention – highlights were broadcast on TV3 in Ireland and Sky Sports throughout Europe. The Belfast Bulls won the Division 2 title. The season finished with the first ever IAFL Allstar game in which the North defeated the South 7–0. During
2592-570: The shamrock bowl. the league looks like this: The Development League (DV8) consists of the following teams. The 2010 IAFL season returned to the divisional format. There were an unprecedented number of teams competing the league, with a total of 11 teams taking part in the senior IAFL and 3 teams plus a number of rookie teams provided by some of the larger senior teams in the DV-8's. The league format looked like this: Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties Northern Division Central Division Southern Division DV8's The 2012 IAFL season
2646-400: The sport. During 2002, the sport found a new lease on life in Ireland. Again, four teams contested the league with the Carrickfergus Knights defeating the UL Vikings in Shamrock Bowl XVI. The year saw some significant developments. Firstly, three development teams applied to join the league for 2003. Secondly, an Irish team won an International club competition for the first time ever. In June,
2700-442: The standard of play was higher than at any time in the previous 10 years. IAFL membership reached an all-time high of more than 300 registered players. All teams had bigger rosters and most of the rookies were in the 17–21 age group. The Dublin Rebels defeated the Carrickfergus Knights 24–22 in Shamrock Bowl XVIII. The game, which attracted a record attendance for an IAFL game, is regarded as the best ever Shamrock Bowl. 2004 also saw
2754-540: The underlying goal of providing service to the community – be it the community of the local Cleveland area or the global community at large. Fraternities and sororities are approved by the John Carroll University Office of Student Activities and governed by the rules of the Interfraternity and Panhellenic Councils. The Center for Service & Social Action facilitates activities related to social justice as course components, and as voluntary one-time or semester-long experiences. The Center for Service and Social Action offers
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#17327796228472808-557: The university completed the removal of the Bohannon Science building and celebrated the Hamlin Quad enhancement project. The university announced in December 2017 that its board of directors had named the school's first non-Jesuit president, Michael D. Johnson. Johnson had been the provost at Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts . He began his tenure on July 1, 2018, and was officially inaugurated on September 6, 2018. More than twenty major buildings, predominantly Collegiate Gothic in architecture, and sixty landscaped acres make up
2862-402: The university's Center for Global Education. In the 2025 U.S. News & World Report college rankings, John Carroll University was ranked third out of 165 regional universities in the Midwest. The university has been ranked within the top ten of this category since 1988. The university was also ranked third (tied) for undergraduate teaching, third for "most innovative" schools, and 23rd as
2916-612: Was contested by a record 11 teams. The Tullamore Phoenix stepped up from DV8s level to join the ten sides who contested the 2011 season. The regular was due to start in late February, which was earlier than in previous years. It was due to conclude on 10 June. The playoffs and Shamrock Bowl took place from mid June to mid July. The big change in 2012 was that the structure was changed from 3 regional divisions to 2 regional divisions – IAFL North and IAFL South. These divisions had 5 and 6 teams respectively as opposed to either 3 or 4 under last years format. The top team in each division hosted
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