Irish American Football League
Encyclopedia
The Irish American Football League (IAFL) is a fully kitted American football
league
in Ireland
. Founded in 1984, it consists of 14 teams, with 2 having joined the league in 2010. The league generally runs from March through to August, ending with two teams competing for the Shamrock Bowl
. The Dublin Rebels
are the current champions winning Shamrock Bowl XXV
.
is Ireland's championship game of the IAFL. The first Shamrock Bowl game was played in 1986 between the Craigavon Cowboys
and the Dublin Celts
All four teams participated in the reformation of the Irish American Football League (IAFL). A new league structure and administration was put in place and the IAFL helped form the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) - the new national governing body for the sport. During 2002, the sport found a new lease on life in Ireland. Again, four teams contested the league with the Carrickfergus Knights defeating the UL Vikings in Shamrock Bowl XVI. However, during the course of the year there were some significant developments. Firstly, three development teams applied to join the league for 2003. Secondly, an Irish team won an International club competition for the first time ever. In June, the Dublin Rebels travelled to Belgium and won the Charleroi Trophy against the Charleroi Cougars and two French teams - Reims Champs and Forbach Taupes. The season finished on a high note with the visit of Team Canada, the Canadian U21 team. The Carrickfergus Knights played Team Canada in Dublin and performed well in a 34-6 defeat.
2003 turned out to be one of the best years ever for Irish American football. Three more teams - Cork, Belfast & Craigavon joined the IAFL bringing the total up to seven. The Carrickfergus Knights, Cork Admirals, Dublin Dragons and Dublin Rebels played in Division 1. The Belfast Bulls, Craigavon Cowboys and UL Vikings played in Division 2 which was created to help development teams get competitive game experience.
Membership in the IAFL increased significantly and the standard of play was higher than in previous years. In June 2003, the Dublin Rebels returned to Belgium to defend their Charleroi Trophy title. They were joined in Belgium by the Carrickfergus Knights. The Rebels won the Charleroi Trophy, defeating local team, the Charleroi Cougars in the Tournament final. The Knights came third, ahead of French team, Celtes de Mitry.
The Knights finished first in the league to qualify for the Shamrock Bowl. The Rebels beat the Cork Admirals in the semi-final and then defeated the Knights 24-12 in a spectacular Shamrock Bowl XVII, played at Suttonians RFC in Dublin. The game attracted a large crowd and some media attention - highlights were broadcast on TV3 in Ireland and Sky Sports throughout Europe. The Belfast Bulls won the Division 2 title. The season finished with the first ever IAFL Allstar game in which the North defeated the South 7-0.
During the 2003/2004 off-season, Coach Phil DeMonte (ex-Oxford University Cavaliers) was appointed as the Head Coach of the Irish National Team and IAFL Allstars. Coach DeMonte will also help with the education of coaches throughout Ireland. 2004 promised to be the best season ever for Irish American football both on and off the field and did not fail to deliver. 6 teams played a full competitive league schedule and the standard of play was higher than at any time in the previous 10 years. IAFL membership reached an all time high of more than 300 registered players. All teams had bigger rosters and most of the rookies were in the 17-21 age group. The Dublin Rebels defeated the Carrickfergus Knights 24-22 in Shamrock Bowl XVIII. The game, which attracted a record attendance for an IAFL game, is regarded as the best ever Shamrock Bowl. 2004 also saw the return of the Ireland team. The team played two fixtures including the inaugural Celtic Classic against John Carroll University
from Ohio
, USA.
In 2005 the same six teams competed for the Shamrock Bowl. Again the Rebels ran out victorious with a tough fought win against the Belfast Bulls in the big game.
The 2006 season saw the addition of new teams the DCU Saints and Dublin Marshals to the IAFL making the total number of competing teams, 8, the highest it had been in many years. The UL Vikings faced the Rebels in the Bowl game, which the Rebels won, making it their fourth consecutive Shamrock Bowl win.
The 2007 season was contested by nine teams, following the addition of the Belfast Trojans and the Tallaght Outlaws to the league. The 2007 Shamrock Bowl
was won by UL Vikings.
After the 2008 season, the Tallaght Outlaws decided to stop playing in the league, after playing two full seasons in the league. The Outlaws had an overall record of 0-16, the worst record in the IAFL.
(See also IAFL Hall of Fame)
, the IAFL season includes:
In 2007, to cope with the growing number of teams, a divisional format was introduced to replace the old league format. In it, the existing teams were divided into three divisions, Northern, Central and Southern, three teams in each. The idea of the divisional format is that any new teams, such as the up-coming development teams, will easily fit into the divisional format without dramatically increasing the length of the season, which currently runs from February/March to Early August. The top team from each division all go into the play-offs and the two second placed team with the highest amounts of points playing a wildcard game for the 4th spot. The winners of the playoffs battle it out for the Shamrock Bowl
.
The 2007 IAFL season
, complete with new divisional format was due to begin on March 4 with the College Championship game between DCU Saints
and UL Vikings, but the game was delayed due to rain, so the season proper began on March 25 when the Cork Admirals
beat the Belfast Bulls
, the UL Vikings beat the Tallaght Outlaws
and Dublin Rebels
(then Shamrock Bowl
Holders) beat the DCU Saints
. The season continued throughout April and May, with the IAFL College Championship Game
eventually been rescheduled on June 3, with the UL Vikings beating the DCU Saints
50-2.
During the course of the regular season, two non-league games were played against foreign opposition, with CMS College Stags
beating the Tallaght Outlaws
67-0 and, in the Claddagh Classic on June 2, the Team USA All-Stars beat the Carrickfergus Knights
26-0.
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Northern Division
Central Division
Southern Division
The play-off positions were decided on the last day of the regular season, with the Belfast Bulls
, Dublin Rebels
and UL Vikings securing their respective Divisional titles and the Belfast Trojans
and Cork Admirals
as the wildcard teams. Cork Admirals
won the wildcard game and set up a play-off tie with the Dublin Rebels
, strongly fancied to retain the Shamrock Bowl
for the 5th consecutive time. However, Cork mangaged to win a close fought 8-6 victory and secured their first ever bowl appearance against UL Vikings, who beat the Belfast Bulls
44-2 to set the stage for the first ever all-Munster
Shamrock Bowl. The UL Vikings won a close game 22-14 to win Shamrock Bowl XXI
and claim their first ever title.
It was decided to keep the league format the same. The same teams will compete in the same divisions, with the exception of the Dublin Rhinos, a spin-off from the Dublin Dragons, who will replace the Dragons in the IAFL Central. The league for 2008 looks like this.
The Development League (DV8) consists of the following teams.
The IAFL format was changed to a single division rather than the previous North, South and Central divisions in which each team would play eight matches, seeded to make the league more competitive. the top four teams would go to the playoffs in which the number 1 seeded team would face the number 4 seeded team, and the number 2 seeded team would face the number 2 seeded team. both winners would then play in the shamrock bowl. the league looks like this:
The Development League (DV8) consists of the following teams.
For more information on the 2009 IAFL season and results etc., see IAFL 2009 Season
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Northern Division
Central Division
Southern Division
DV8's
that are always looked forward to in the regular season, and then in the playoffs.
Dublin Rebels v Cork Admirals
The Cork Admirals and Dublin Rebels is one of the most interesting rivalry in the IAFL. These two teams have met a good amount of times in the Semi-Finals in the playoffs. The Admirals and Rebels are known for being the elite teams in the league along with the UL Vikings, and having two very good offences. The Admirals have only beat the Rebels once in the Semi-Finals, but usually have success in the regular season.
Cork Admirals v UL Vikings
The UL Vikings and Cork Admiraals play together in the IAFL South and are always in competition with each other to win the division. They are one of the teams in the IAFL.
DCU Saints v UL Vikings
DCU and the University of Limerick are the only two colleges in the IAFL Main League. The two teams play against each other in the IAFL College Championship game every year. The Saints have never beaten the Vikings in a game yet, but the games are always entertaining.
Carrick Knights v Belfast Trojans
The Trojans and Knights maintain a heated rivalry. The games are always intense with tempers at boiling point. The Knights have maintained an upper hand in this rivalry recently, since an influx of talent from the Belfast Bulls, the team the Trojans split from in 2006.
American football
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league
Sports league
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in Ireland
Ireland
Ireland is an island to the northwest of continental Europe. It is the third-largest island in Europe and the twentieth-largest island on Earth...
. Founded in 1984, it consists of 14 teams, with 2 having joined the league in 2010. The league generally runs from March through to August, ending with two teams competing for the Shamrock Bowl
Shamrock Bowl
The ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
. The Dublin Rebels
Dublin Rebels
The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have...
are the current champions winning Shamrock Bowl XXV
Shamrock Bowl XXV
Shamrock Bowl XXV was an American football game pitting the 6 time Shamrock Bowl champions, Dublin Rebels against university side, UL Vikings. The game was played on July 31, 2011, at the Morton Stadium in Santry, Dublin. The Rebels defeated the Vikings by a score of 14 - 13, earning their seventh...
.
Shamrock Bowl
The Shamrock BowlShamrock Bowl
The ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
is Ireland's championship game of the IAFL. The first Shamrock Bowl game was played in 1986 between the Craigavon Cowboys
Craigavon Cowboys
The Craigavon Cowboys are a American Football team playing in Craigavon currently playing in the Irish American Football League. In the 2010 season the Cowboys finished 4-4 and were close to clinching a play-off berth going down to the last game of the season....
and the Dublin Celts
History
During 2000, plans were made to resurrect the IAFL. The only fixture to be played in Ireland that year was an Irish selection against a visiting high school team - Mount St. Josephs from Maryland USA. In 2001, the Carrickfergus Knights, Dublin Dragons, Dublin Rebels and University of Limerick Vikings played a full league season of football. The Dublin Rebels defeated the Carrickfergus Knights in Shamrock Bowl XV, which was played in Carrickfergus.All four teams participated in the reformation of the Irish American Football League (IAFL). A new league structure and administration was put in place and the IAFL helped form the Irish American Football Association (IAFA) - the new national governing body for the sport. During 2002, the sport found a new lease on life in Ireland. Again, four teams contested the league with the Carrickfergus Knights defeating the UL Vikings in Shamrock Bowl XVI. However, during the course of the year there were some significant developments. Firstly, three development teams applied to join the league for 2003. Secondly, an Irish team won an International club competition for the first time ever. In June, the Dublin Rebels travelled to Belgium and won the Charleroi Trophy against the Charleroi Cougars and two French teams - Reims Champs and Forbach Taupes. The season finished on a high note with the visit of Team Canada, the Canadian U21 team. The Carrickfergus Knights played Team Canada in Dublin and performed well in a 34-6 defeat.
2003 turned out to be one of the best years ever for Irish American football. Three more teams - Cork, Belfast & Craigavon joined the IAFL bringing the total up to seven. The Carrickfergus Knights, Cork Admirals, Dublin Dragons and Dublin Rebels played in Division 1. The Belfast Bulls, Craigavon Cowboys and UL Vikings played in Division 2 which was created to help development teams get competitive game experience.
Membership in the IAFL increased significantly and the standard of play was higher than in previous years. In June 2003, the Dublin Rebels returned to Belgium to defend their Charleroi Trophy title. They were joined in Belgium by the Carrickfergus Knights. The Rebels won the Charleroi Trophy, defeating local team, the Charleroi Cougars in the Tournament final. The Knights came third, ahead of French team, Celtes de Mitry.
The Knights finished first in the league to qualify for the Shamrock Bowl. The Rebels beat the Cork Admirals in the semi-final and then defeated the Knights 24-12 in a spectacular Shamrock Bowl XVII, played at Suttonians RFC in Dublin. The game attracted a large crowd and some media attention - highlights were broadcast on TV3 in Ireland and Sky Sports throughout Europe. The Belfast Bulls won the Division 2 title. The season finished with the first ever IAFL Allstar game in which the North defeated the South 7-0.
During the 2003/2004 off-season, Coach Phil DeMonte (ex-Oxford University Cavaliers) was appointed as the Head Coach of the Irish National Team and IAFL Allstars. Coach DeMonte will also help with the education of coaches throughout Ireland. 2004 promised to be the best season ever for Irish American football both on and off the field and did not fail to deliver. 6 teams played a full competitive league schedule and the standard of play was higher than at any time in the previous 10 years. IAFL membership reached an all time high of more than 300 registered players. All teams had bigger rosters and most of the rookies were in the 17-21 age group. The Dublin Rebels defeated the Carrickfergus Knights 24-22 in Shamrock Bowl XVIII. The game, which attracted a record attendance for an IAFL game, is regarded as the best ever Shamrock Bowl. 2004 also saw the return of the Ireland team. The team played two fixtures including the inaugural Celtic Classic against John Carroll University
John Carroll University
John Carroll University is a private, co-educational Jesuit Catholic university in University Heights, Ohio, United States, a suburb of Cleveland. The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus as Saint Ignatius College.The university was founded in 1886 by the Society of Jesus, as...
from Ohio
Ohio
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, USA.
In 2005 the same six teams competed for the Shamrock Bowl. Again the Rebels ran out victorious with a tough fought win against the Belfast Bulls in the big game.
The 2006 season saw the addition of new teams the DCU Saints and Dublin Marshals to the IAFL making the total number of competing teams, 8, the highest it had been in many years. The UL Vikings faced the Rebels in the Bowl game, which the Rebels won, making it their fourth consecutive Shamrock Bowl win.
The 2007 season was contested by nine teams, following the addition of the Belfast Trojans and the Tallaght Outlaws to the league. The 2007 Shamrock Bowl
Shamrock Bowl
The ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
was won by UL Vikings.
After the 2008 season, the Tallaght Outlaws decided to stop playing in the league, after playing two full seasons in the league. The Outlaws had an overall record of 0-16, the worst record in the IAFL.
(See also IAFL Hall of Fame)
Current IAFL teams
The IAFL consists of eleven established teams and six development teams. 3 of the 5 cities in the Republic of Ireland have established teams.Active Teams
Since the 2011 season, the teams have been aligned as follows :| Team | City/Area | Stadium | Founded | Joined | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAFL Northern Division | |||||
| Belfast Trojans Belfast Trojans The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact.... |
Belfast Belfast Belfast is the capital of and largest city in Northern Ireland. By population, it is the 14th biggest city in the United Kingdom and second biggest on the island of Ireland . It is the seat of the devolved government and legislative Northern Ireland Assembly... , County Antrim County Antrim County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000... |
Malone RFC Malone RFC Malone RFC is a rugby union club based in Belfast, in Northern Ireland. It is currently in the Second Division of the All-Ireland League. The club is affiliated with the Ulster Branch, itself part of the Irish Rugby Football Union... |
2006 | 2007 | Brandon Cook |
| Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus Knights The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural... |
Carrickfergus Carrickfergus Carrickfergus , known locally and colloquially as "Carrick", is a large town in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. It is located on the north shore of Belfast Lough, from Belfast. The town had a population of 27,201 at the 2001 Census and takes its name from Fergus Mór mac Eirc, the 6th century king... , County Antrim County Antrim County Antrim is one of six counties that form Northern Ireland, situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland. Adjoined to the north-east shore of Lough Neagh, the county covers an area of 2,844 km², with a population of approximately 616,000... |
Woodburn Playing Fields | 1993 | 1994 | Mark Harris |
| Craigavon Cowboys Craigavon Cowboys The Craigavon Cowboys are a American Football team playing in Craigavon currently playing in the Irish American Football League. In the 2010 season the Cowboys finished 4-4 and were close to clinching a play-off berth going down to the last game of the season.... |
Craigavon Craigavon Craigavon is a settlement in north County Armagh, Northern Ireland. It was a planned settlement that was begun in 1965 and named after Northern Ireland's first Prime Minister — James Craig, 1st Viscount Craigavon. It was intended to be a linear city incorporating Lurgan and Portadown, but this plan... , County Armagh County Armagh -History:Ancient Armagh was the territory of the Ulaid before the fourth century AD. It was ruled by the Red Branch, whose capital was Emain Macha near Armagh. The site, and subsequently the city, were named after the goddess Macha... |
Craigavon Leisure Centre | 1983 | 1984 | Greg Loughran |
| IAFL Central Division | |||||
| Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
Santry Santry Santry is a suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland, bordering Coolock, Glasnevin and Ballymun. Today it straddles the boundary of Dublin City and Fingal County Council area.... , County Dublin County Dublin County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the... |
Sportslink Santry Santry is a suburb on the Northside of Dublin, Ireland, bordering Coolock, Glasnevin and Ballymun. Today it straddles the boundary of Dublin City and Fingal County Council area.... |
1995 | 2002 | Marcus Naylor |
| Trinity College | Dublin, County Dublin County Dublin County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the... |
Trinity Sports Ground | 1993 | 2010 | Darrin O'Toole |
| West Dublin Rhinos West Dublin Rhinos The West Dublin Rhinos are a American Football team playing in Castleknock College in Dublin. They currently play in the Irish American Football League. When the Rhinos made their debut in the league, they were called the Dublin Rhinos. Beginning with the 2009 season, they were renamed the West... |
Castleknock Castleknock Castleknock is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is in the west of the modern administrative county of Fingal within the traditional county of Dublin. It is located west of the centre of Dublin.... , County Dublin County Dublin County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the... |
Castleknock College Castleknock College Castleknock College is a private , secondary school for boys aged between 13 and 18, which is situated in the residential suburb of Castleknock, 8 km west of the city centre in Dublin, Ireland.-History:... |
2008 | 2008 | Mark Lawless |
| IAFL Southern Division | |||||
| Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... |
Cork Cork (city) Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban... , County Cork County Cork County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county... |
CIT Stadium Cork Institute of Technology Cork Institute of Technology , formerly the Regional Technical College, Cork, is an Institute of Technology in Ireland, located in Cork, Ireland opened in 1973. The institute has 17,000 students in art, business, engineering, music and science disciplines... |
2002 | 2003 | Chris Gaughan |
| Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons is an American Football team based in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland. They currently compete in the IAFL league, Southern Division.... |
Lucan Lucan Lucan is the common English name of the Roman poet Marcus Annaeus Lucanus.Lucan may also refer to:-People:*Arthur Lucan , English actor*Sir Lucan the Butler, Knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend... , County Dublin County Dublin County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the... |
Lucan Community College Lucan Community College Lucan Community College is located in Esker, Lucan, South Dublin in Ireland. The college opened in 1987, replacing Lucan Vocational School, which opened in the early 1950s.... |
2008 | 2008 | Rob Olwill |
| UL Vikings | Limerick Limerick Limerick is the third largest city in the Republic of Ireland, and the principal city of County Limerick and Ireland's Mid-West Region. It is the fifth most populous city in all of Ireland. When taking the extra-municipal suburbs into account, Limerick is the third largest conurbation in the... , County Limerick County Limerick It is thought that humans had established themselves in the Lough Gur area of the county as early as 3000 BC, while megalithic remains found at Duntryleague date back further to 3500 BC... |
UL Sports Gound University of Limerick The University of Limerick is a university in Ireland near the city of Limerick on the island's west coast. It was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and became a university by statute in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989... |
1999 | 2001 | Ciaran O'Sullivan |
| UCD UCD American Football University College Dublin American Football is the American football club at University College Dublin. It competes in the South Division of the Irish American Football League .- History :... |
Belfield Belfield Belfield is a small enclave, not quite a suburb, located to the south of Ireland's capital city Dublin. It has a distinct identity because of, and is generally synonymous with, the main campus of University College Dublin.... , County Dublin County Dublin County Dublin is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Dublin Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the city of Dublin which is the capital of Ireland. County Dublin was one of the first of the parts of Ireland to be shired by King John of England following the... |
UCD Bowl UCD Bowl The UCD Bowl is a rugby union and football stadium in the Southeast of Dublin. It is the home ground of University College Dublin RFC in the AIB All Ireland League and University College Dublin A.F.C. in League of Ireland Premier Division... |
2007 | 2007 | John Collins John Collins - Arts :*John Churton Collins , English literary critic*John Collins , bass guitarist for Powderfinger*John Collins , of The New Pornographers and The Smugglers... |
Development Teams
- Tullamore Phoenixes
- Dublin Rebels 2nds
- Castlebar/Erris Rams
- Carlow Chargers
- UL Vikings/Carrickfergus Knights 2nds
- Trim Bulldogs/Co. Meath
Season structure
As of 2011IAFL 2011 Season
The 2011 IAFL season was the 25th regular season of the Irish American Football League.The regular season began on Sunday, March 6, at the UCD Bowl featuring 2 of the University sides in the competition. Trinity College defeated UCD 20 - 16....
, the IAFL season includes:
- An 8-game, 16-week regular season running from early March to late June
- A five-team, four-week single elimination playoffPlayoffThe playoffs, postseason, or finals of a sports league are a game or series of games played after the regular season by the top competitors, usually but not always with a single-elimination system, to determine the league champion or a similar accolade.In the U.S...
tournament beginning with the Play-Off Qualifiers in July and culminating in the Shamrock BowlShamrock BowlThe ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
in late July. Teams will play either two or three play-off games, including the Super Bowl game, depending on their standing at the end of the regular season. The top 2 best placed remaining teams participate in a play-off qualifiers match with the winner receiving a bye into the play-offs.
2007 season
FormatIn 2007, to cope with the growing number of teams, a divisional format was introduced to replace the old league format. In it, the existing teams were divided into three divisions, Northern, Central and Southern, three teams in each. The idea of the divisional format is that any new teams, such as the up-coming development teams, will easily fit into the divisional format without dramatically increasing the length of the season, which currently runs from February/March to Early August. The top team from each division all go into the play-offs and the two second placed team with the highest amounts of points playing a wildcard game for the 4th spot. The winners of the playoffs battle it out for the Shamrock Bowl
Shamrock Bowl
The ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
.
| Northern Division | Central Division | Southern Division |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Bulls Belfast Bulls The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002... |
Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
UL Vikings |
| Belfast Trojans Belfast Trojans The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact.... |
Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons is an American Football team based in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland. They currently compete in the IAFL league, Southern Division.... |
Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... |
| Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus Knights The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural... |
DCU Saints DCU Saints DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:... |
Tallaght Outlaws Tallaght Outlaws The Tallaght Outlaws were a team in Irish American Football League. The team was set up in 2006. The team played mostly flag football until early 2007 when they joined the IAFL. The team played two seasons in the IAFL before folding after the 2008 season.... |
The 2007 IAFL season
2007 IAFL season
The 2007 IAFL season, complete with new divisional format was due to begin on March 4 with the College Championship game between DCU Saints and UL Vikings, but the game was delayed due to rain, so the season proper began on March 25 when the Cork Admirals beat the Belfast Bulls, the UL Vikings beat...
, complete with new divisional format was due to begin on March 4 with the College Championship game between DCU Saints
DCU Saints
DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:...
and UL Vikings, but the game was delayed due to rain, so the season proper began on March 25 when the Cork Admirals
Cork Admirals
The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year....
beat the Belfast Bulls
Belfast Bulls
The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002...
, the UL Vikings beat the Tallaght Outlaws
Tallaght Outlaws
The Tallaght Outlaws were a team in Irish American Football League. The team was set up in 2006. The team played mostly flag football until early 2007 when they joined the IAFL. The team played two seasons in the IAFL before folding after the 2008 season....
and Dublin Rebels
Dublin Rebels
The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have...
(then Shamrock Bowl
Shamrock Bowl
The ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
Holders) beat the DCU Saints
DCU Saints
DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:...
. The season continued throughout April and May, with the IAFL College Championship Game
IAFL College Championship Game
The IAFL College Championship Game was introduced in the 2007 and is played between the DCU Saints and the University of Limerick Vikings every season. The University of Limerick Vikings have won it the past 2 seasons....
eventually been rescheduled on June 3, with the UL Vikings beating the DCU Saints
DCU Saints
DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:...
50-2.
During the course of the regular season, two non-league games were played against foreign opposition, with CMS College Stags
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont McKenna College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college and a member of the Claremont Colleges located in Claremont, California. The campus is located east of Downtown Los Angeles...
beating the Tallaght Outlaws
Tallaght Outlaws
The Tallaght Outlaws were a team in Irish American Football League. The team was set up in 2006. The team played mostly flag football until early 2007 when they joined the IAFL. The team played two seasons in the IAFL before folding after the 2008 season....
67-0 and, in the Claddagh Classic on June 2, the Team USA All-Stars beat the Carrickfergus Knights
Carrickfergus Knights
The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural...
26-0.
Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Northern Division
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belfast Bulls Belfast Bulls The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002... |
4 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2 | Belfast Trojans Belfast Trojans The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact.... |
3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus Knights The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural... |
3 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Central Division
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
7 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons is an American Football team based in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland. They currently compete in the IAFL league, Southern Division.... |
2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 | DCU Saints DCU Saints DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:... |
2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
Southern Division
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UL Vikings | 7 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 2 | Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... |
6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 3 | Tallaght Outlaws Tallaght Outlaws The Tallaght Outlaws were a team in Irish American Football League. The team was set up in 2006. The team played mostly flag football until early 2007 when they joined the IAFL. The team played two seasons in the IAFL before folding after the 2008 season.... |
0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The play-off positions were decided on the last day of the regular season, with the Belfast Bulls
Belfast Bulls
The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002...
, Dublin Rebels
Dublin Rebels
The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have...
and UL Vikings securing their respective Divisional titles and the Belfast Trojans
Belfast Trojans
The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact....
and Cork Admirals
Cork Admirals
The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year....
as the wildcard teams. Cork Admirals
Cork Admirals
The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year....
won the wildcard game and set up a play-off tie with the Dublin Rebels
Dublin Rebels
The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have...
, strongly fancied to retain the Shamrock Bowl
Shamrock Bowl
The ‘’’Shamrock Bowl’’’ is the championship game of the Irish American Football League , the highest level of professional American football in Ireland, culminating a season that begins in March of the current calendar season. The Shamrock Bowl uses Roman numerals to identify each game, rather than...
for the 5th consecutive time. However, Cork mangaged to win a close fought 8-6 victory and secured their first ever bowl appearance against UL Vikings, who beat the Belfast Bulls
Belfast Bulls
The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002...
44-2 to set the stage for the first ever all-Munster
Munster
Munster is one of the Provinces of Ireland situated in the south of Ireland. In Ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial purposes...
Shamrock Bowl. The UL Vikings won a close game 22-14 to win Shamrock Bowl XXI
Shamrock Bowl XXI
Shamrock Bowl XXI was played on July 29, 2007 at UL Sports Ground, Limerick to decide the Irish American Football League champion following the 2007 regular season. This Shamrock Bowl hosted two teams from the IAFL South division, the University of Limerick Vikings and the Cork Admirals...
and claim their first ever title.
2008 season
An AGM held on the 25th of November decided the format for the 2008 season. It was decided to gradually phase out under 18 kitted players and start a junior (i.e. 16-18 age group) league. It was also decided to run a DV-8's league, where development teams and entrants from already established teams can field rookies in 8 a side matches. This would also help teams who are just starting out to get some playing time and reduce the pressure to find new players, which has plagued new IAFL teams in the past.It was decided to keep the league format the same. The same teams will compete in the same divisions, with the exception of the Dublin Rhinos, a spin-off from the Dublin Dragons, who will replace the Dragons in the IAFL Central. The league for 2008 looks like this.
| Northern Division | Central Division | Southern Division |
|---|---|---|
| Belfast Bulls Belfast Bulls The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002... |
Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
UL Vikings |
| Belfast Trojans Belfast Trojans The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact.... |
Dublin Rhinos | Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... |
| Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus Knights The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural... |
DCU Saints DCU Saints DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:... |
Tallaght Outlaws Tallaght Outlaws The Tallaght Outlaws were a team in Irish American Football League. The team was set up in 2006. The team played mostly flag football until early 2007 when they joined the IAFL. The team played two seasons in the IAFL before folding after the 2008 season.... |
The Development League (DV8) consists of the following teams.
| DV8 League |
|---|
| Craigavon Cowboys Craigavon Cowboys The Craigavon Cowboys are a American Football team playing in Craigavon currently playing in the Irish American Football League. In the 2010 season the Cowboys finished 4-4 and were close to clinching a play-off berth going down to the last game of the season.... |
| Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... 2nd |
| Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons is an American Football team based in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland. They currently compete in the IAFL league, Southern Division.... |
| Trinity Thunderbolts |
| Edenderry Soldiers |
| Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... 2nd |
2009 season
It was decided to continue running the DV-8's league, where development teams could learn and improve on the basics of football in a competitive league setting. This would also help teams who are just starting out to get some playing time and reduce the pressure to find new players, which has plagued new IAFL teams in the past.The IAFL format was changed to a single division rather than the previous North, South and Central divisions in which each team would play eight matches, seeded to make the league more competitive. the top four teams would go to the playoffs in which the number 1 seeded team would face the number 4 seeded team, and the number 2 seeded team would face the number 2 seeded team. both winners would then play in the shamrock bowl. the league looks like this:
| IAFL |
|---|
| Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
| UL Vikings |
| Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus Knights The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural... |
| Belfast Trojans Belfast Trojans The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact.... |
| Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... |
| West Dublin Rhinos West Dublin Rhinos The West Dublin Rhinos are a American Football team playing in Castleknock College in Dublin. They currently play in the Irish American Football League. When the Rhinos made their debut in the league, they were called the Dublin Rhinos. Beginning with the 2009 season, they were renamed the West... |
| DCU Saints DCU Saints DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:... |
The Development League (DV8) consists of the following teams.
| DV8 League |
|---|
| Craigavon Cowboys Craigavon Cowboys The Craigavon Cowboys are a American Football team playing in Craigavon currently playing in the Irish American Football League. In the 2010 season the Cowboys finished 4-4 and were close to clinching a play-off berth going down to the last game of the season.... |
| UCD UCD American Football University College Dublin American Football is the American football club at University College Dublin. It competes in the South Division of the Irish American Football League .- History :... |
| Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons is an American Football team based in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland. They currently compete in the IAFL league, Southern Division.... |
| Trinity College Dublin |
| Edenderry/Midland Soldiers |
| Erris Rams Erris Rams The Erris Rams are an American football team located in the West of Ireland. They compete in the Development 8 league for this 2009 season. They were founded by Michael Kelly in October 2008.... |
For more information on the 2009 IAFL season and results etc., see IAFL 2009 Season
2010 season
The 2010 IAFL season, has returned to the divisional format. There are now an unprecedented number of teams competing in this fast growing league with a total of 11 teams taking part in the senior IAFL and 3 teams plus a number of rookie teams provided by some of the larger senior teams in the DV-8's. The league format will look like this:Note: W = Wins, L = Losses, T = Ties
Northern Division
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrickfergus Knights Carrickfergus Knights The Carrickfergus Knights is an American Football team and Ireland's longest running American Football club. Founded in 1993 by Eddie Kelly, the Knights have been National Champions 3 times, in '97, '98 and '02 and have competed in 9 of the 15 championship games.-1994:In the Knights' inaugural... |
6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
| 2 | Craigavon Cowboys Craigavon Cowboys The Craigavon Cowboys are a American Football team playing in Craigavon currently playing in the Irish American Football League. In the 2010 season the Cowboys finished 4-4 and were close to clinching a play-off berth going down to the last game of the season.... |
4 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 3 | Belfast Trojans Belfast Trojans The Belfast Trojans are a team formed in January 2006,and have competed in the IAFL since 2007.They are a fully kitted team, and play NCAA rules in full contact.... |
3 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Central Division
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
8 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 2 | West Dublin Rhinos West Dublin Rhinos The West Dublin Rhinos are a American Football team playing in Castleknock College in Dublin. They currently play in the Irish American Football League. When the Rhinos made their debut in the league, they were called the Dublin Rhinos. Beginning with the 2009 season, they were renamed the West... |
3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 3 | DCU Saints DCU Saints DCU Saints are a basketball club from Dublin, Ireland. The DCU Saints play in the Superleague, Ireland's top division in basketball.-History:... |
2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 4 | Trinity College | 2 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Southern Division
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UL Vikings | 6 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 2 | Cork Admirals Cork Admirals The Cork Admirals are an American Football team that play in the Irish American Football League . The team is based in Bishopstown, Cork in the newly constructed CIT Stadium.The team was formed in 2002, playing along with 4 other teams that year.... |
5 | 2 | 1 | 11 |
| 3 | UCD UCD American Football University College Dublin American Football is the American football club at University College Dublin. It competes in the South Division of the Irish American Football League .- History :... |
2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons Dublin Dragons is an American Football team based in Lucan, Dublin, Ireland. They currently compete in the IAFL league, Southern Division.... |
0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
DV8's
| Position | Team | W | L | T | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tullamore Phoenixes | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Castlebar/Erris Rams | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Carlow Chargers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Dublin Rebels 2nd Team | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | UL Vikings/Carrickfergus Knights 2nd Team | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
IAFL MVP Award Winners
| Year | Winner | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Erin Wagner | Belfast Bulls Belfast Bulls The Belfast Bulls were an American football team based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The team closed down operations in 2008 due to financial problems.-Overview:Coached by HC Rod Thompson, the team was founded in 2002... |
Running Back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... /Defensive End Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
| 2006 | Simon Mackey | Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
Running Back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... /Defensive End Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
| 2007 | Seamus Hogan | UL Vikings University of Limerick Vikings The University of Limerick Vikings are the American football team from the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland. The team currently competes in the Irish American Football League... |
Safety/Running Back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... /Kick Returner |
| 2008 | Jim Davis | UL Vikings University of Limerick Vikings The University of Limerick Vikings are the American football team from the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland. The team currently competes in the Irish American Football League... |
Offensive Tackle/Defensive End Defensive end Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years... |
| 2009 | Liam Ryan | UL Vikings University of Limerick Vikings The University of Limerick Vikings are the American football team from the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland. The team currently competes in the Irish American Football League... |
Quarterback Quarterback Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line... /Safety |
| 2010 | Aaron Smith | Dublin Rebels Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in Irish American Football League history with seven National Championships , four league titles, two European crowns and registering the perfect season with no defeats in 2006 and again in 2010.They are members of the IAFL Central division, and have... |
Running back Running back A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running... |
Rivalries
There are a number of rivalries in the IAFLIAFL
IAFL may refer to:* The Irish American Football League* The International Association of Forensic Linguists...
that are always looked forward to in the regular season, and then in the playoffs.
Dublin Rebels v Cork Admirals
The Cork Admirals and Dublin Rebels is one of the most interesting rivalry in the IAFL. These two teams have met a good amount of times in the Semi-Finals in the playoffs. The Admirals and Rebels are known for being the elite teams in the league along with the UL Vikings, and having two very good offences. The Admirals have only beat the Rebels once in the Semi-Finals, but usually have success in the regular season.
Cork Admirals v UL Vikings
The UL Vikings and Cork Admiraals play together in the IAFL South and are always in competition with each other to win the division. They are one of the teams in the IAFL.
DCU Saints v UL Vikings
DCU and the University of Limerick are the only two colleges in the IAFL Main League. The two teams play against each other in the IAFL College Championship game every year. The Saints have never beaten the Vikings in a game yet, but the games are always entertaining.
Carrick Knights v Belfast Trojans
The Trojans and Knights maintain a heated rivalry. The games are always intense with tempers at boiling point. The Knights have maintained an upper hand in this rivalry recently, since an influx of talent from the Belfast Bulls, the team the Trojans split from in 2006.