The Belfast Trojans are Northern Ireland's most successful American Football Club, having won the Shamrock Bowl an impressive five times, including four consecutive victories from 2012-2015. With a strong recruitment drive and a growing fanbase, the Trojans continue to set the standard for American Football in Ireland.
It is not every season that we get the chance to celebrate the playing career of a Trojan held in such high esteem as Connor Whitla.
Within the Club, across AFI, and on the continent, Whitla garnered a fearsome reputation on the defensive side of the ball that few can match. 🛡️
Last month, he decided to hang up the cleats after winning his sixth Shamrock Bowl! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆
Head Coach, Phil Gunning said, “It’s been a privilege to know Connor, having lined up against and alongside him and, in recent years, to coach him.
Few players have embodied toughness and grit the way he has, setting the tone on the defensive side of the ball with every snap. An ever stoic presence, yielding no quarter to opposition, perhaps the most surprising insight I can offer is the man’s deep knowledge of the X & Os, and his fingerprints on the strategy of the Trojans’ defensive units through his almost two decades at the club.
Beyond his impact solely as a player, he gave just as much to the team as a coach and a captain, helping raise the standard for and of those around him and passing on knowledge to the next generation of Trojans.
To see him finish his career as a champion is fitting, and a testament to his unwavering commitment to domination he’s shown throughout his time in the game. He retires not just as a player but as one of the greatest Trojans to ever pull on a jersey, and I cant wait to see where his journey with the club goes from here.”
We wish you all the best for retirement, Connor, and we cannot thank you enough for all you’ve done to bring greatness to this Club! 💚
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We had a fantastic day yesterday at the annual College Football Classic! Checkout some selfies 🤳 along with a special mention on the big screens! 👀🏆 ... See MoreSee Less
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A special tribute paid to Ian Humes by @collegefootballireland.
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It’s GAMEDAY for the u19 Irish Wolfhounds, and we are delighted for Trojan Kicker, and Linebacker Leo McBrien who has been selected to represent the national side for the second time, just one month after winning his first Shamrock Bowl! ☘️
Good luck to all those across the country who are competing against Kiski School in Dublin!
Let’s go Leo, Let’s go Wolfhounds! 🐺
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Helen Smyth and Hannah King repping the Trojans, and the Irish National Team alongside GB Athlete and NFL Flag Football Ambassador @phoebe_schecter at tonight’s @pfireland event in Belfast!
Trojans President Hassan Jaafar also spoke, as we celebrated the Shamrock Bowl coming home! 🏆
Thanks as always for the invite @mcquaidnfl! Great to welcome you back to Belfast, Phoebe! 🏈
Make sure to drop @pfireland a follow if you don’t already! ✅
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🎤 2025 Season Review!
Join host Mark Strange, as he welcomes Trojan Assistant HC Sammy Geddis, Offensive Lineman and Captain Dave Shaw, and Trojans Gameday Manager, and former President Barry Keil as they review the 2025 Season, and the journey to becoming SIX TIME National Champions! 🏆
🔗 open.spotify.com/episode/0VuV1OewFNcVkhqlrRpfjf or in bio!
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