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CORK ADMIRALS AMERICAN FOOTBALL: '05 Game Reports
Cork Admirals lose season opener
March 20th 2005
Venue: UL Sports Grounds, Limerick.

SCORERS:
1st Quarter: UL: Andrew Gordon, 2yd run + 2xpt (0-8).
2nd Quarter: UL: Colin Hilllman 6yd pass from Gordon (0-14); COR: Keith O'Callaghan 10yard catch from David Lomasney (6-14); UL: Erik Butzek 6yd run (6-20).
3rd Quarter: UL: Liam Ryan 6yd run (6-26); COR: Dominic MacHale 13yd pass from David Lomasney + 2xpt (14-26); COR: Dominic MacHale 13yd pass from David Lomasney + 2xpt (22-26);
4th Quarter: No scoring.

The UL Vikings won the first game since the 2003 season with a narrow victory over the Cork Admirals in Limerick. The Vikings started off as the stronger team and scored in the first quarter with a 2 yard quarterback sneak by Andrew Gordon after putting together a good drive. After stopping the Admirals with an interception by Noah Redman, they got into scoring range again and scored when Gordon hit Colin Hillman from 6 yards out. The Admirals responded with a 10 yard touchdown reception by Keith O'Callaghan. The Vikings started the second half well, scoring with a 6 yard run by Liam Ryan to give them a 3 score lead. However, the Admirals had the best of the second half and managed to move the ball well through the air. They responded to the Vikings score with a 13 yard pass from quarterback David Lomasney to Dominc MacHale, set up by a 60 yard punt return by Keith O'Callaghan. Admirals linebacker Ciaran O'Sullivan intercepted the Vikings quarterback on the first series after the kick-off to give the Cork the ball on the Vikings 13 yard line. The Admirals quickly capitalised with another touchdown pass from Lomasney to MacHale to bring the Admirals within 4 points of the Vikings. The Vikings put together a solid drive in the fourth quarter which took a lot of time off the clock and gave the Admirals the ball back with less than 3 minutes to go. The Admirals managed to pick up a couple of first downs and get into Vikings territory, but were stopped on 4th down with 8 seconds remaining in the game. The Vikings victory is the first for young Head Coach Diarmuid Haugh after enduring a 0-8 record in 2004.


Slow start costs Admirals dearly
3rd April 05
Venue: Pfizers Sports Grounds, Cork.

SCORERS:
1st Quarter: CAR: Ian McIlroy 8yd pass from Stephen McDowell (6-0); CAR: Paul McKillop 32yd pass from McDowell (12-0).
2nd Quarter: CAR: Bobby Murray 1yd run (18-0).
3rd Quarter: CAR: Clinton McDowell 40yd run, David Wright 2xpt (26-0); COR: Dominic MacHale 70yd pass from David Lomasney, (26-6).
4th Quarter: COR: Dominic MacHale 7yd pass from Lomasney, Keith O'Callaghan 2xpt (26-14); CAR: Clinton McDowell 11yd run + 2xpt (34-14); CAR: David Wright 4yd run (40-14); COR: Dominic MacHale 9yd pass from Lomasney + Lomasney 2xpt (40-22); CAR: David Wright 35yd run (46-22).

The Carrickfergus Knights opened their 2005 season by scoring seven offensive touchdowns in a high scoring victory away to the Cork Admirals. The Knights got off to a quick start with quarterback Stephen McDowell throwing touchdown passes to each of his starting receivers in the first quarter - 8 yards to Ian McIlroy and 32 yards to Paul McKillop. Both defenses got into the game in the second quarter with Pat DuBoucher-Ryan and Marcus Gates playing well for the Admirals and Mark Pollock for the Knights. However the Knights managed to put together one scoring drive which resulted in a short yardage touchdown from fullback Bobby Murray.

The Knights scored again early in the second have with a 40 yard run by Clinton McDowell which was converted by David Wright. Later in the third quarter, Admirals receiver Dominc MacHale got the first of his three touchdowns on a 70 yard breakaway pass from David Lomasney. The fourth quarter of the game was a high scoring affair with the Knights getting three touchdowns and the Admirals scoring two. MacHale got his second touchdown of the game with a 7 yard pass from Lomasney. The Knights responded with an 11 yard run touchdown run by Clinton McDowell and a 4 yard touchdown run by David Wright.. MacHale got his third on a 9 yard pass and Carrickfergus rounded out the scoring with a 35 yard run from tailback David Wright to make the final score 46-22 to the Knights. The Admirals move to 0-2 in the IAFL standings and the Knights start off at 1-0.

Spirited second half leaves Admirals short
CORK ADMIRALS 20-34 DUBLIN REBELS
22nd May 2005
Venue: Greystones RFC.

1st Quarter: DUB: Simon Mackey, 15yd pass from Andy Dennehy (0-6); DUB: Sam Hodgins 20yd pass from Andy Dennehy (0-12).
2nd Quarter: DUB: Conor Ryan 30yd pass from Andy Dennehy + 2xpt (0-20).
3rd Quarter: DUB: Andy Dennehy 1yd run (8-26).
4th Quarter: COR: McHale 5yd pass from Lomasney (14-26); COR: McHale 40yd pass form John Kenny (WR reverse pass), David Lomasney 2xpt; DUB: Sam Hodgins 50yd run + 2xpt (14-34), COR: Keith O'Callaghan 35yd pass from David Lomasney (20-34)

The Rebels opened the scoring with a 15 yard TD pass from Andy Dennehy to Simon Mackey, which wasn’t converted. The Admirals’ Offense came straight back with a long drive into the Dublin redzone, with WR Dominic MacHale plucking a succession of QB David Lomasney’s passes out of the air in traffic. Unfortunately, the drive ended on a fumbled snap recovered by the Rebels. On the ensuing possession, RB Sam Hodgins racked up good yardage through the middle before turning a short pass into a 20-yard TD, which was not converted. 12-0. The Admirals moved the ball well in the first half, Brian Flinn and Keith O'Callaghan picking up good yardage on the ground, but committed costly fumbles, including one on the Rebels one yard line. The Lomasney to McHale connection worked all day, but didn’t yield any points for Cork in the first half. Rebels QB Dennehy hit WR Conor Ryan in the endzone for a 30-yard TD midway through the 2nd, which Ryan converted, and the Rebels were on the Cork 15-yard line as time expired at the end of the half.

The Admirals approached the 2nd half with a different attitude. Fumbles plagued the Rebels backfield. Two Dublin players were ejected, giving up penalties of 30 and 40 yards. The Cork side capitalised on the field position, with the Admirals defense,anchored by strong play form Pat Du Boucher and Marcus Gates, stifling the Rebels’ solid rushing attack and the offense getting into position for Lomasney to find MacHale in the endzone. The score was not converted. 20-6. RB Marcus Naylor picked up a 25-yard reception to bring Dublin deep into Cork territory. Two plays later, WR Barry McBarrystein held onto a deep pass in double coverage to come down at the 1-yard line. QB Dennehy sneaked it in for the score. 26-8. After recovering a fumble on the Rebels 5-yard line, the Admirals bounced back at the start of the 4th, with QB Lomasney hitting McHale for a score and runshing in the two point attempt. The Cork defense held strong once again, forcing a punt, with Danny Deinert making some important tackles. The Admirals produced a neat trick play – a sweep reverse pass, with the WR hitting fellow WR McHale in the endzone for an exciting touchdown David Lomasney converted the two point try.
On the Rebels next drive, RB Hodgins cut back on a Sweep to slice through the Cork D for a 50-yard score, which he converted. Afer making solid yards on the ground, including a Draw play from Brian Flinn to convert a 3rd and long QB Lomasney hit RB Keith O’Callaghan on a short pass, which he took up the sideline for a 35-yard TD. The Admirals John Kenny recovered Iain O'Callaghan's onside kick with 2 mins to play. However, the Rebels defense stood firm, with DE Paul Smyth and LB Paul Weldon giving good pass rush. The Rebels got the ball back and kneeled out the clock to end an exciting fourth quarter.


Admirals let Bulls pull away in fourth quarter
CORK ADMIRALS 0-20 BELFAST BULLS
June 5th 2005

Venue: Boucher Road, Belfast.

SCORERS (all Bulls):
1st Quarter: Mark McGrath 5yd run (0-6).
2nd Quarter: No scoring.
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: Erin Wagner 63yd run (0-12); Mark McGrath 21yd run, James McKelvey 2xpt (0-20).


The Belfast Bulls moved to 6-0 in the IAFL with victory over the Cork Admirals in what was until the end of the fourth quarter a very close and competitive game. Bulls fullback, Mark McGrath scored two touchdowns and ex-Amsterdam Admiral, Jeroen Egge had to forced fumble recoveries to help the Bulls to their win. The first quarter of the game was close with both teams managing to move the ball. The Bulls had the first chance to score when a James Kay interception game them the ball in good field position, but they missed a 25 yard field goal. On the Admirals next offensive play, Jeroen Egge recovered a fumble to give the Bulls another shot to score. Shortly afterwards, Mark McGrath forced the ball in from 5 yards out. The Admirals offense had a good second quarter with quarterback David Lomasney completing some passes. During the quarter, the Admirals used a running back pass from Keith O'Callaghan, and a receiver reverse pass to Dominic MacHale, picking up long gains on each. O'Callaghan also picked up some yardage on the ground. Turnovers cost both teams scores in this quarter. Firstly, a MacHale interception on the goal line stopped the Bulls. Then a second fumble recovery by Jeroen Egge stopped the Admirals. After that a James Lordan fumble recovery stopped the Bulls and finally a Mark Helferty interception stopped the Admirals to leave the score a 6-0 at halftime.

The third quarter followed much the same pattern of the second with both teams moving the ball well, but suffering from turnovers. Both teams had interceptions - Mark Helferty for the Bulls and Dominic MacHale for the Admirals. Towards the end of the quarter, MacHales interception gave the Admirals the ball on the Bulls 24 yard line, but they failed to convert on 4th and goal to turn the ball over to the Bulls. On the first play of the fourth quarter, the Bulls got their second score - a breakaway 63 yard run by Erin Wagner to give them a 12-0 lead. Later on in the same quarter, the Bulls offense began to gradually wear down the Admirals defense. John Denny caught some passes from quarterback James McKelvey and Wagner and McGrath kept the chains moving on the ground. With just under 5 minutes to play, the Bulls got their third score to seal victory - a 21 yard sweep by Mark McGrath which was converted by McKelvey. The Admirals then tried to move the ball through the air, but an interception stopped them inside the two minute warning.


Close victory for Admirals
CORK ADMIRALS 6-0 DUBLIN DRAGONS
19 Jun 05
Venue: Lucan Community College.

SCORERS:
1st Quarter: None.
2nd Quarter: None.
3rd Quarter: None.
4th Quarter: COR: Keith O'Callaghan 3yd run (6-0).

The Cork Admirals pulled ahead of the Dublin Dragons in the IAFL standings with victory in a very close battle at Lucan Community College. Both defenses dominated the game which was played in very warm sunny conditions. The Admirals won thanks to a 3 yard touchdown run by Keith O'Callaghan with 6 minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. The difference between the two sides was possibly down to turnovers - the Admirals had two interceptions and a fumble recovery whereas the Dragons had none. The Admirals first turnover was an interception by Barry Rafferty in the first quarter. Both defenses played well for the remainder of the first half - Pat DuBoucher-Ryan, James Lordan and Ger McGowan were particulary strong for the Admirals. Nick Newby, Franck Hupke and Neil Holland played well for the Dragons.

Both teams had breakaway plays which they failed to convert into scores - Robert Popciobotartepelus caught a long pass for the Dragons and Keith O'Callaghan had some long gains for the Admirals, but neither managed to get on the scoreboard. The Admirals edged on front in the final quarter of the game when a couple of strong inside runs by fullback Marcus Gates got them a first and goal which was converted into a score by O'Callaghan. The Admirals got the ball back almost immediately when Chris Gaughan recovered a Dragons fumble on their first series after the kick-off after touchdown. The Admirals then kept the ball on the ground to run some time off the clock thus ensuring that the Dragons would only get one more possession. Then an interception by John Kenny with just over a minute left to play sealed victory for the Admirals.


Dublin Dragons 0 - Cork Admirals 54
17th July 2005
Pfizers Sports Grounds

Scorers (all Cork):
1st Quarter: Barry Rafferty 20yd interception return (0-6); Keith O'Callaghan 23yd run + 2xpt (0-14); Danny Deinart recovered block punt in endzone (0-20); Marcus Gates 1yd run (0-26).
2nd Quarter: Travis Foley 26yd interception return (0-32); Keith O'Callaghan 3yd reception from John Kenny (0-38); Keith O'Callaghan 40yd punt return, Gates 2xpt (0-46).
3rd Quarter: No scoring.
4th Quarter: Keith O'Callaghan 14yd run, Iain O'Callaghan 2xpt (0-54).


The Cork Admirals kept themselves in the play-off hunt with their best performance of the 2005 season against the Dublin Dragons in Cork. The Admirals dominated in all areas of the game scoring 2 defensive and 2 special teams touchdowns. The Dragons got off to a poor start, when Barry Rafferty intercepted Rob Olwill on the first scrimmage play of the game and returned it to the endzone for a touchdown. The Dragons were forced to punt from deep in their own half on their next
possession, giving the Admirals good field position. The Admirals capitalised on this and scored quickly with a 23 yard run by halfback Keith O'Callaghan. The Admirals special teams came up trumps on the Dragons next possession. The Admirals rushed the Dragons punter, who was backed up in his own endzone, forcing him to scramble. He managed to narrowly avoid a safety by reaching the 1 yard line before being tackled. However, the Admirals scored immediately through a 1 yard inside run by fullback Marcus Gates to give them a 26-0 lead at the end of only one quarter.

The second quarter started on a bad note for the Admirals when quarterback David Lomasney had to leave the game with a forearm injury. He was replaced by John Kenny, who'd started most of the Admirals games in the previous two seasons. The Admirals defense continued to make plays and they scored a second defensive touchdown on a 26 yard interception return by Travis Foley. The Dragons failed to move the ball on their next possession. The Admirals put together another scoring drive with Keith O'Callaghan getting his second touchdown of the game on a 3 yard swing pass from Kenny. O'Callaghan got his third touchdown of the game just before the half with a 40 yard punt return - the Admirals second special teams touchdown.

There was no scoring in the third quarter of the game which was played in very hot conditions, though both teams picked up some first downs. The Admirals came close at one stage, but Dragons cornerbacks Steve Walsh and Alan Doyle broke up a couple of passes in the endzone. The Dragons got some first downs from passes to receiver Robert Popciobobartepelus and runs by halfback Dave Wheeler, but once in scoring range were stopped by the Admirals defense. The Admirals finished off the scoring in the fourth quarter with a 14 yard run by Keith O'Callaghan, his fourth touchdown of the day, following picking up some yardage through Marcus Gates. The Admirals victory gives them a 2-4 record with two games remaining. The Dragons drop to 0-7.


Knights defeat Admirals in rain soaked game
24th July 2005, Greystones RFC
SCORERS:
1st Quarter: CAR: Clinton McDowell 3yd reverse, David Wright 2xpt
(8-0); COR: Keith O'Callaghan 63 yd run (8-6).
2nd Quarter: CAR: Darren Montgomery 1yd run, Wright 2xpt (16-6); COR:
Keith O'Callaghan 70 yd run (16-12). CAR: Clinton McDowell 6yd run,
Spencer McDowell 2xpt (24-12).
3rd Quarter: CAR: Paul McKillop 94yd kick-off return, Wright 2xpt
(32-12); CAR: Clinton McDowell 42yd reverse, Wright 2xpt (40-12); CAR:
Spencer McDowell 8yd pass from Stephen McDowell, Wright 2xpt (48-12).
4th Quarter: CAR: Robert Clugston 5yd pass from Stephen McDowell,
Montgomery 2xpt (56-12); CAR: Clinton McDowell 31yd pass from Stephen
McDowell (62-12).

The second game of the double header at Greystones saw the Carrickfergus beat the Cork Admirals 62-12. The game was close until half time with both teams exchanging scores in the opening quarters. The Knights got the first break of the day when defensive tackle Alan Kelley recovered a Cork fumble at midfield. The Knights then drove into scoring range before Clinton McDowell scored on a double reverse from 3 yards out. The Admirals responded almost immediately. On their first series after the kick-off, speedy running back Keith O'Callaghan broke free to score a 63 yard touchdown. The Knights responded on their next possession by moving the ball into scoring range again with some runs by David Wright and passes to a variety of receivers. After getting to the 1 yard line, fullback Darren Montgomery punched the ball in for their second touchdown. However, the Admirals responded in almost an identical way to their previous score. Keith O'Callaghan broke free again to score a 70 yard touchdown run and put his total rushing yardage over 150 yards by only midway in the second quarter. The Knights then put together another scoring drive, culminating with Clinton McDowell's second touchdown of the day to give them a 24-12 lead at halftime.

The second half was a different affair to the first, with the Knights going into scoring overdrive with 5 touchdowns. In spite of the poor weather conditions, they were able to pass the ball very effectively. The half got off to a great start for them when Paul McKillop returned the kick-off 94 yards for a spectacular touchdown. Their second touchdown came on Spencer McDowell's second reverse run of the day - he broke free from midfield to score a 42 yard touchdown. Derrick Dempsey intercepted the Admirals on the ensuing possession and the Knights capitalised with an 8 yard touchdown pass from Stephen McDowell to tight end Spencer McDowell. Marcus Gates of the Admirals picked up some yardage on the ground for the Admirals during the fourth quarter, but the Knights sealed a good win in terrible conditions with two fourth quarter touchdowns. The first was a 5 yard pass from Stephen McDowell to Robert Clugston and the second was a 31 yard pass to Clinton McDowell.


Admirals Qualify for semis
Venue: Pfizers Sports Grounds, Ringaskiddy.
31st July 2005

Scorers(all Admirals):
1st Quarter: John Kenny 21yd pass from Alan Lomasney + 2xpt (0-8).
2nd Quarter: David Lomasney 11yd pass from Lomasney + 2xpt (0-16); John Kenny 44yd pass from Lomasney, Carl Barrett 2xpt (0-24); David Lomasney 2yd pass from John Kenny (0-30); Keith O’Callaghan 15yd run, David Lomasney 2xpt (0-38).

The Cork Admirals qualified for the Shamrock Bowl semi finals for the first time ever with a 38-0 victory over the UL Vikings. After going ahead early in the game, the Admirals sealed the win with four second quarter touchdowns against a Vikings team which was missing the majority of its regular starters. John Kenny got the only score of the first quarter with a 21 yard pass from Alan Lomasney. The score was set up by some good rushing by fullback Marcus Gates. The Admirals got into scoring range again later in the quarter, but were stopped thanks to Liam Ryan batting down a pass into the endzone. The Vikings struggled to pass as quarterback Daniel Smith was under a lot of pressure from the Admirals defense which included ex-London Olympian defensive end Paul Buchanan. The Admirals scored their second touchdown on the opening play of the second quarter when David Lomasney caught a pass at the back of the endzone from Alan Lomasney. The Admirals retained the upper hand for the remainder of the half as the numerical disadvantage and some injuries took their toll on the Vikings. Their next score also came from an Alan Lomasney passes – a 44 yarder to John Kenny. John Kenny threw a scoring pass to David Lomasney on the next series. The Admirals final score came on a 15 yard run by half back Keith O’Callaghan just inside the two minute warning. The Admirals now travel to Belfast to face the 7-1 Bulls in the Shamrock Bowl semi finals.


Playoff Game: Bulls prove too strong for Admirals
Venue: Deramore Park, Belfast.
14th August 2005
Scorers(all Bulls):
1st Quarter: Chris McKeown 34yd pass from James McKelvey (0-6); James Kay 27yd field goal (0-9).
2nd Quarter: Chris Weir 2yd run, Charlie Campalani 2xpt (0-17); Erin Wagner 3yd run + 2xpt (0-25).
3rd Quarter: Erin Wagner 8yd run (0-31).
4th Quarter: No scoring.

The Belfast Bulls earned a place in their first ever Shamrock Bowl with a comfortable 31-0 victory over the Cork Admirals at Deramore Park. The Bulls effectively sealed the win before halftime with three touchdowns and a field goal and some excellent defensive play. The Bulls opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 34 yard pass from James McKelvey to Chris McKeown. Their defense, which included safety Mark Helferty and Mark Smith played well stopping the Admirals on their next drive. The Bulls got onto the scoreboard again just before the end of the quarter thanks to a 27 yard field goal kick by James Kay. The Bulls continued in the second quarter much as they played the first. After driving into scoring range, Chris Weir got a touchdown on a 2 yard goal line run. Erin Wagner got his first of two touchdowns on the Bulls next drive when he scored on a 3 yard run to give the Bulls a comfortable lead at the half.

The Bulls opened the third quarter by stopping the Admirals and driving into scoring range. Erin Wagner got his second touchdown of the day on an 8 yard run to give the Bulls a 31-0 lead. The remainder of the game was dominated by both defense with Paul Buchanan and Carl Barrett playing well for the Admirals. The Admirals did manage to pick up some yardage via runs by Keith O’Callaghan and Marcus Gates, but the Bulls defense played well enough to ensure the game ended in a shut out.




 
 
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