Craigavon Cowboys finished their preparations for the first ever Shamrock Bowl by defeating Coleraine Chieftains 33-0 in Londonderry YMCA, Drumahoe, thanks to three touchdowns by Running Back Stanley Kingsmill and a touchdown each by Wide Receiver John Mullally and running back Nigel Trimble.

References

[1] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys into ‘Shamrock Bowl'” Belfast Telegraph. Monday, September 29, 1986. pg. 18

[2] Anon. (1986) “Cowboys to meet the Celts” Belfast Telegraph. Saturday, September 27, 1986. pg. 24

[3] Anon (1986) “A cracking good show for grid-iron fans” Belfast Telegraph. Tuesday, September 23, 1986. pg. 24

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