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American Football Celebrates 25 Years. News: event

Posted On 10th Sep 2024
Posted By American Football
Author Darragh O'Callaghan (President)

The UL Vikings recently celebrated a significant milestone—25 years of American Football! The event took place on August 31st at The Kilmurry Lodge Hotel, drawing alumni from various locations including Galway, Dublin, New York, and Granada, Spain.

The evening was filled with laughter and memories as attendees shared stories of past and present games, debating the toughest matches and opponents.

The celebration also honored the 2023/24 team with annual player awards:

  • Christopher O’Mahony: Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Lineman of the Year
  • Fin O’Donovan: Offence Most Valuable Player (OMVP)
  • Conor Kelly: Defence Most Valuable Player (DMVP)
  • Oisin Walsh: Special Teams Most Valuable Player (SMVP)
  • Jack McClain: Defence Rookie of the Year
  • Aron O’Hanlon: Offence Rookie of the Year
  • Brian Linenhan: Most Improved Player
  • Evan Quigley: Viking of The Year

A highlight of the night was the induction of six influential individuals into the Hall of Fame (Valhalla):

  • Paddy Ryan: Founding member
  • Kieran Coen: Three Shamrock Bowls, one Atlantic Cup
  • Seamus Hogan: Three Shamrock Bowls
  • Liam Ryan: Three Shamrock Bowls, one Atlantic Cup, one Division One Bowl
  • Glen Carr: Three Shamrock Bowls, one Atlantic Cup, one Division One Bowl
  • Adrian Garvey: Three Shamrock Bowls, one Atlantic Cup, one Division One Bowl

Here’s to another 25 years of American Football at UL! ??

What an incredible journey and celebration!

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