The New York Jets are thrilled to announce that Larkin Community College have been crowned as the first-ever champions of its Jets NFL Girls Flag league in Ireland. The team claimed the trophy with a 26-6 victory over St Mary's Holy Faith Glasnevin in an exciting Championship Day held at the Sport Ireland Campus.

Launched on March 4^th, the league is the first of its kind to be established in the country and aims to increase access to and participation in sports by girls across Dublin. Together, participants plan and execute winning plays, building life-long psychological skills in strategy, communication, and resilience, and playing the sport can contribute to improved mental wellbeing.

Yesterday's Championship Day marked the conclusion of the league's first season, during which 80 girls (aged 12-15) from eight schools across Dublin competed in five weeks of fixtures. Championship Day featured the final two rounds of action-packed league action, with teams divided into two pools. Seeds 5-8 competed in the Plate Bracket, while seeds 1-4 battled it out in the Championship Bracket.

Alongside the first-place trophy for Larkin Community College, there were also individual accolades to recognise outstanding performances throughout the league's duration. Vanessa (Safety) from Ardscoil La Salle was awarded Defensive MVP, while Holly (Quarterback/Wide Receiver) from St. Louis High School was awarded Offensive MVP.

Away from the field, the celebratory event also featured a host of additional activities to make the day extra special for the girls, such as personalised hair braiding, a BBQ food truck, combine drills, and the creation of a Jets Player Passport.

"On behalf of the entire Jets family, we would like to extend a huge thank you and congratulations to all the girls who have competed in our first-ever Jets NFL Girls Flag league in Ireland," said Jesse Linder, Jets Vice President of Community Relations. "To see how far their Flag Football skills have come over the past five weeks is simply incredible, and we hope this is just the start of their journey in the sport. Finally, a special congratulations to Larkin Community College on their well-deserved victory."

The Jets NFL Girls Flag league is the latest activation by the team in the country since April 2024, when the franchise was awarded the right to expand its brand and activities in the country as part of the NFL's 'Global Markets Program' (GMP). Following a hugely successful first year, the Jets are already planning their growth ambitions for the league in 2026 and beyond.

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