A26 (ANTRIM) BULLDOGS

Based: Antrim Hockey & Rugby Club, Antrim, N.Ireland
Colours: White/purple/yellow
Honours: None

1989 CGL Baron First Division Irish Conference 7-2-0*

Team notes: Founded in 1987 from two junior sides. Northern Irish team that played in 1989 in the Combined Gridiron League Baron First Division Irish Conference.

Arrived for their 1989 playoff game away to Furness Phantoms just half an hour before kickoff, but proved too strong with a 34-6 win. Furness had the first possession, but the Bulldogs forced a fumble and took full advantage as Derek Hardy went over from the 5 yard line with Ivan Smith adding the PAT. The Bulldogs next score came on a 4th and 23 play when Clifford Grant found Ivan Smith for a TD pass and then carried the ball over to score two points himself. Des Bacon added another TD on a second quarter reverse and the Bulldogs kept possession of the ball for the whole of the 3rd period. Further scores from William Beaty and Ivan Smith wrapped up the game which earnt them a game vs Severn Vale in the semi-final. Severn Vale went onto win 5-0 in that game.

Lost two regular season games only. Folded in 1993. Also known as the Antrim Bulldogs.

Noted players from reports: Mark Parlatto, Ivan Smith, Alec Walker